Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
State Lawsuit Filed
States file a federal lawsuit to block the mandate, citing privacy and jurisdictional concerns.
Final Rule Issued
The Department of Education finalizes the reporting requirements despite pushback from privacy advocates.
Mandate Proposed
The Trump administration proposes expanding IPEDS to include student-level earnings and demographic data.
A coalition of states has filed a lawsuit challenging a federal mandate that requires colleges to submit individual-level student data to the IPEDS system. The plaintiffs argue the directive violates student privacy rights and exceeds the Department of Education's statutory authority.
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.