FERPA

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Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026

Timeline

  1. State Lawsuit Filed

    States file a federal lawsuit to block the mandate, citing privacy and jurisdictional concerns.

  2. Final Rule Issued

    The Department of Education finalizes the reporting requirements despite pushback from privacy advocates.

  3. Mandate Proposed

    The Trump administration proposes expanding IPEDS to include student-level earnings and demographic data.

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States Sue Over Trump College Data Mandate Citing Student Privacy Risks

A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that a new mandate for granular college data collection violates student privacy laws. The legal challenge focuses on expansions to the IPEDS system, which critics argue creates a de facto national student database.

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