# FERPA

Type: regulation

Source: EdTech Intelligence Brief — https://getedtechbrief.com/entity/ferpa
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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 (1 stories)

### States Sue Over Trump College Data Mandate Citing Student Privacy Risks
2026-03-19 20:57:16 · Sentiment: Bearish · 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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