The signing into law of the Every Student Succeeds Act at the end of last year represents a new approach to education in the U.S.; however, the notion that “data matters to student success” remains “remarkably consistent with (No Child Left Behind),” Data Quality Campaign writes for  Privacy Tracker. While things are expected to slow down a bit on the student privacy legislation front, 14 states are already considering 25 bills this session. Plus, keeping amendments to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act out of ESSA likely means “renewed attention paid to a potential FERPA amendment in the coming months.” (IAPP member login required.)
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