# IPEDS

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-19**: State Lawsuit Filed — States file a federal lawsuit to block the mandate, citing privacy and jurisdictional concerns.
- **2026-01-15**: Final Rule Issued — The Department of Education finalizes the reporting requirements despite pushback from privacy advocates.
- **2025-11-10**: Mandate Proposed — The Trump administration proposes expanding IPEDS to include student-level earnings and demographic data.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### States Sue Over Trump Administration's Granular College Data Privacy Mandate
2026-03-19 20:57:50 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/states-lawsuit-trump-college-data-privacy-mandate

### States Sue Over Trump College Data Mandate Citing Student Privacy Risks
2026-03-19 20:57:16 · Sector: edtech · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

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.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/trump-college-data-mandate-lawsuit-privacy

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