Education Department Updates Migrant Student Data Standards
Published Date: 11/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education is updating the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) data collection to better track and support migrant students across states. This affects state, local, and tribal governments who submit this info, with a public comment deadline of December 24, 2025. The update aims to improve data quality without adding extra work or costs for those involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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MSIX update to better track migrant students
The Department of Education is revising the Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX) minimum data elements to better track and support migrant students across states. The agency invites public comments by December 24, 2025. This change is described as intended to improve data quality while not adding extra work or costs for those who submit the data.
Reporting burden on State, Local, Tribal governments
The revised MSIX information collection affects State, Local, and Tribal governments that submit data. The Department estimates 343,880 total annual responses and 391,338 total annual burden hours for this collection (OMB Control Number 1810-0683).
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