The Final Guidance addresses many concerns raised by the public regarding data collection. In general, there are three major issues related to such an effort: re-identification of an individual's race and ethnicity, the two-question format, and observer-identification.
What Do the New Standards Mean to School Districts? School districts play the key role in collecting data using the new race and ethnicity categories. It is essential for district and school personnel to establish policies and procedures for conducting the re-identification, following up for nonresponse, and observation of individuals' race and ethnicity. |