Department of Education – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice is to advise members of the public of the cancellation of the open meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities scheduled to be held on September 27, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). The open meeting was announced in the Federal Register on Friday, May 19, 2023, in FR Doc. 2023-10716 page 32206-32208.

The Department of Education (Department) announces priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Perkins Innovation and Modernization (PIM) grant program, Assistance Listing Number 84.051F. The Department may use the priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2023 and later years. We take this action to support grant competitions that will identify strong and well-designed projects that incorporate evidence-based and innovative strategies and activities to improve student success in secondary education, postsecondary education, and careers.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

On June 7, 2023, we published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications (NIA) for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 FSCS competition, Assistance Listing Number 84.215J. The NIA established a deadline date of August 8, 2023, for transmittal of applications. For eligible applicants located in the New York counties of Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland; the Oklahoma counties of Beaver, Cimarron, Comanche, Cotton, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Harper, Jefferson, Love, Major, Mayes, McCurtain, Payne, Pushmataha, Rogers, Stephens, Tulsa, and Woodward; and the State of Vermont, which are covered by major disaster declarations issued by the President, this notice extends the deadline date for transmittal of applications until August 16, 2023 and extends the date of intergovernmental review until October 16, 2023.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).

This document provides notice of a new Computer Matching Agreement (CMA) between the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) and the Department of Defense (DoD). The current 18-month CMA was recertified for an additional 12 months on September 1, 2022, and will automatically expire on August 31, 2023. (Note: The intention of the CMA is to match only those originally or currently covered by section 473(b)(3)(A) of the HEA.)

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of a modified system of records entitled the ``Person Authentication Service'' (PAS) (18-11-12). The information contained in this system is maintained for various purposes relating to applicants for a user ID and password (FSA ID), who include current, former, and prospective aid applicants and recipients, participants who enter their personally identifiable information (PII) as part of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA[supreg]) form (i.e., parents of dependent FAFSA applicants or recipients and spouses of independent FAFSA applicants or recipients) under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), spouses of aid applicants or recipients who enter their PII as part of income-driven repayment (IDR) certifications or recertifications, endorsers, and third-party preparers (i.e., individuals who provide consultative or preparation services for the completion of the FAFSA).

The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about the regulatory actions we plan to take.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2023 for Technical Assistance on State Data CollectionNational Technical Assistance Center to Improve State Capacity to Collect, Report, Analyze, and Use Accurate IDEA Data to Address Significant Disproportionality, Assistance Listing Number 84.373E. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1820-0028.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) issues this final interpretation, which revises and supersedes its interpretation published on August 12, 2021 (the 2021 interpretation). This interpretation revises and clarifies the Department's position on the legality of State laws and regulations that govern various aspects of the servicing of Federal student loans, such as preventing unfair or deceptive practices, correcting misapplied payments, or addressing refusals to communicate with borrowers. The Department concludes that these State laws are preempted by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) and other applicable Federal laws only in limited and discrete respects, as further discussed in this interpretation. This interpretation will help facilitate close coordination between the Department and its State partners to further enhance both servicer accountability and borrower protections.

The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2024 for the Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs, Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) 84.305A, 84.324A, 84.324B, and 84.324C. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 4040-0001.

This notice sets forth the agenda, time, and instructions to access the National Assessment Governing Board's (hereafter referred to as Governing Board or Board) standing committee meetings and quarterly Board meeting. This notice provides information about the meetings to members of the public who may be interested in attending the meetings and/or providing written comments related to the work of the Governing Board. The meetings will be held either in person and/or virtually, as noted below. Members of the public must register in advance to attend the virtual meetings. A registration link will be posted on www.nagb.gov five business days prior to each meeting.

The Secretary of Education (Secretary) invites interested parties to submit nominations for individuals for appointment to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC): Pacific.

The Department of Education (Department) announces a priority and requirements for the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (Center) under the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities and the School Safety National Activities programs, Assistance Listing Number 84.326S. The final priority and requirements in this document are specific to the work funded out of the School Safety National Activities program and are designed to improve student safety and well-being. We may use this priority or one or more of these requirements in fiscal year (FY) 2023 and later years.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

The Secretary announces tests, test forms, and delivery formats that the Secretary determines to be suitable for use in the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS). This notice relates to the approved information collections under OMB control numbers 1830-0027 and 1830-0567.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

On June 29, 2023, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice of a new matching program between the U.S. Department of Education (ED or Department), as the recipient agency, and the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury), Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as the source agency. We are correcting the Docket ID used for submitting public comments. All other information in the notice of a new matching program remains the same.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).