Two studies were commissioned by the National Forum on Education Statistics to address concerns about the confidentiality and security of education data. The first, "Issues in Education Data Confidentiality and Access," by Ellen Pechman, Eileen O'Brien, Amy Hightower, and Angela Williams covers major court challenges, data collection issues germane to education, and trends anticipated to affect data confidentiality policy. A central theme derived from telephone interviews with 11 state and local managers and users of education data is that while automation of student data systems in schools, districts, and states is still in early stages, national guidelines and standards are needed to build in protection that ensures individual privacy and supports efficient data collection. The second paper, "Compilation of Statutes, Laws, and Regulations Related to the Confidentiality of Education Data," by Sonny S. Bloom, Jacqueline Hlavin, Julia Pelagatti, and David Banisar, contains a survey of 34 states, abstracts, and analysis of federal and state restrictions and stipulations regarding data confidentiality issues. (The first paper contains 13 references.) (SLD)