Gaining access to state test data involves FERPA constraints and data-request processes typically taking one to six months for review and approval¶

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q2 i? The length of time required for review and approval of a data request and transfer of the data typically ranges between one and six months, and researchers should expect negotiations with states or districts to take at least three months. → May 2009

Evidence¶

May 2009¶

May, Henry, Irma Perez-Johnson, Joshua Haimson, Samina Sattar, and Phil Gleason (2009). Using State Tests in Education Experiments: A Discussion of the Issues (NCEE 2009-013). Washington, DC: National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/using-state-tests-in-education-experiments-a-discussion-of-the-issues

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Feasibility-section discussion of the research application process, based on the authors' experience with state and district data requests. The paper notes FERPA prohibits disclosure of student personal information except under specific conditions, and states and districts vary in interpreting the relevant provision.

"The length of time required for review and approval of the request and transfer of the data varies, but typically ranges between one and six months. In general, researchers should expect negotiations with individual states or districts to take at least three months."

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