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NGA Releases Statement on DeVos’ Simplified ESSA Implementation Plan

NGA Releases Statement on DeVos’ Simplified ESSA Implementation Plan

March 13, 2017

The National Governor’s Association (NGA) released a statement on Secretary DeVos’ simplified ESSA implementation plan release. According to the statement, the governors are “concerned that the Department’s revised template fails to prioritize proper stakeholder engagement.” NGA has “led national efforts to encourage significant input” from stakeholders and the group will “not waver as a result of this development.”