Education Dept Seeks Comments on Private School Data Collection Renewal
Published Date: 4/16/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is updating its Private School Universe Survey for the 2025-26 and 2027-28 school years, plus the 2027-28 survey frame setup. Private schools and related groups will be affected as they provide updated info, helping the government keep school data fresh and accurate. Comments on these changes are open until June 15, 2026, with no new costs expected for participants.
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Confidentiality Protections Changed
If you respond to the PSS, note that as of May 2025 NCES removed the Foundations of Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (CIPSEA) as a confidentiality assurance for PSS 2025-26; confidentiality assurances under the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA) remain in effect. NCES may consider restoring CIPSEA protections for future PSS collections.
Private Schools: Biennial Data Survey
If you are a private school or respond for a private school, the Department of Education will collect data for the Private School Universe Survey (PSS) for the 2025-26 and 2027-28 school years and for 2027-28 frame development activities. The Department estimates 32,550 annual responses and a total of 5,981 annual burden hours; responding is voluntary.
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