U.S. Department of Education to implement new system of records for education evaluation studies

The U.S. Department of Education is establishing a new system of records, "National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE) Evaluation Studies," which becomes applicable upon its publication in the Federal Register on October 26, 2026. This system will cover records from identified and future NCEE evaluation studies, aiming to promote efficiency in research and evaluation functions. It will include records about individuals considered for or included in NCEE studies, those providing information, and individuals whose data is in existing datasets.