U.S. Dept. of Ed Approves NV, NJ, and NM’s ESSA Plans August 9, 2017 Posted at 13:25h in Dept of Education, Federal Round-Up, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico by aainman Share The Dept. of Education approved Nevada, New Jersey, and New Mexico’s ESSA plans. States must implement their plans for the 2017-2018 school year. Tags: Final State Plans