About the Texas Education Research Centers (ERCs) In 2006, the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, authorized the creation of three Education Research Centers or ERCs. The purpose of the centers is to conduct research that benefits education in Texas. Education Research Centers (ERCs)

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U.S. Department of Education describes the Texas ERCs as “a model approach for the conduct of independent education research in accordance with FERPA requirements” and this “approach will become the preferred method for conducting longitudinal educational research with State education data.” See correspondences:

Letter from TEA/THECB to USDE, dated 10/22/2007
Initial letter from USDE, dated 11/28/2007
Final letter from USDE, dated 04/15/2008