{"description":"Documents matching 'challenges provide essential support education sector compliance'","count":3455,"total_pages":50,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=challenges+provide+essential+support+education+sector+compliance&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees-Education for Seapower Advisory Board","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of War (DoW) is publishing this notice to announce it is renewing the Education for Seapower Advisory Board (E4SAB) as a discretionary Federal advisory committee.","document_number":"2026-11925","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11925/renewal-of-department-of-defense-federal-advisory-committees-education-for-seapower-advisory-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-15/pdf/2026-11925.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11925.pdf?1781268309","publication_date":"2026-06-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"Warfighting Development, United States Navy, Department of the Navy (“the DCNO N3N5N7”); and \n (2) Executive Deputy, Training and <span class=\"match\">Education</span> Command/Assistant Deputy Commandant for Training and <span class=\"match\">Education</span>, United States Marine Corps, Department of the Navy (DoN) (“the Executive Deputy, TECOM”). \n In selecting members, the DoW seeks to capitalize on recognized talented, innovative private and public <span class=\"match\">sector</span> leaders to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> the broadest knowledge and expertise based on a balanced E4SAB membership composition. The E4SAB membership is not static, and the"},{"title":"Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Pell Grant Exclusion Relating to Other Grant Aid; and Workforce Pell Grants","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) amends the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions, and the Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) Program under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs). The final regulations implement statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. In the NPRM, we referenced the WFTCA as the \"One Big Beautiful Bill\"; however, for clarity and consistency in this final rule, we will instead use WFTCA. The WFTCA made numerous changes to the HEA, including changes to student eligibility requirements for the Pell Grant Program and the establishment of Workforce Pell Grants for students who enroll in a new type of eligible program called an \"eligible workforce program,\" intended to be a high-quality, performance-based, short-term program that supports America's workforce needs.","document_number":"2026-10013","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10013/accountability-in-higher-education-and-access-through-demand-driven-workforce-pell-pell-grant","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10013.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10013.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"with commenters' assertion that written arrangements should be used to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> 50 percent or more of an eligible program. In order to participate in the title IV, HEA programs, an entity must meet the definition of institution of higher <span class=\"match\">education</span> under Section 101 or Section 102 of the Higher <span class=\"match\">Education</span> Act.\n 2 \n \n There are different types of institutions of higher <span class=\"match\">education</span> under these provision, but all institutions must “<span class=\"match\">provide</span> [ ] an educational program” \n 3 \n \n or <span class=\"match\">provide</span> a “program of training” \n 4 \n \n to students. And in all these instances"},{"title":"Final Priorities and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces three priorities and related definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use an entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or use one or more of the priority's component parts. These priorities and definitions replace the Secretary's supplemental priorities published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2021 (86 FR 70612) and all other agency-wide supplemental priorities published prior to January 20, 2025.","document_number":"2025-17310","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/09/2025-17310/final-priorities-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priorities-and-definitions-on","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-09/pdf/2025-17310.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17310.pdf?1757335516","publication_date":"2025-09-09","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"inclusion of home-based <span class=\"match\">education</span> programs in the priority. One of these commenters shared <span class=\"match\">support</span> for policies to advance home-based <span class=\"match\">education</span> if there are requirements in place for data collection and reporting. Another commenter <span class=\"match\">supported</span> the inclusion and recommended that the Department explicitly mention individuals pursuing home-based <span class=\"match\">education</span> in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands in Priority 2 (f) to ensure that these communities receive <span class=\"match\">support</span> in this area. One commenter said that the Department should <span class=\"match\">provide</span> technical assistance"},{"title":"Final Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces a final priority and definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs or programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use the entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or use one or more of the priority's component parts. This priority and definitions augment the initial set of three Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Evidence-Based Literacy, Educational Choice, and Returning Education to the States published as final priorities on September 9, 2025; the additional Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Meaningful Learning Opportunities, published as a final priority on February 12, 2026, and Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education, published as a final priority elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register; and the additional proposed Secretary's Supplemental Priority on Promoting Patriotic Education published as a proposed priority on September 17, 2025.","document_number":"2026-07084","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/13/2026-07084/final-priority-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priority-and-definitions-on-career-pathways","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-13/pdf/2026-07084.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07084.pdf?1775825116","publication_date":"2026-04-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"within the priority.\n \n \n Changes: \n None.\n \n \n Comments: \n A few commenters <span class=\"match\">supported</span> industry-led <span class=\"match\">sector</span> partnerships as a mechanism for aligning <span class=\"match\">education</span> and training with employer needs. Commenters emphasized that employer leadership helps ensure relevance and sustainability. Some commenters recommended including labor organizations and community-based partners in <span class=\"match\">sector</span> partnerships to <span class=\"match\">support</span> access.\n \n \n Analysis: \n We appreciate commenters' <span class=\"match\">support</span> for industry-led <span class=\"match\">sector</span> partnerships. The comments highlight the value of employer engagement and"},{"title":"Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand- Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) amends the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions, and the William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs) to implement statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act (WFTCA) signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. These changes include revisions to program eligibility requirements for the Direct Loan program and the introduction of an earnings accountability framework that limits Direct Loan eligibility to programs whose graduates meet certain earnings benchmarks. This action finalizes regulations to implement the provisions of the WFTCA related to low-earning outcome programs and the Direct Loan program, and to harmonize those regulations with requirements for programs that are required to lead to gainful employment (GE programs).","document_number":"2026-13286","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/01/2026-13286/accountability-in-higher-education-and-access-through-demand--driven-workforce-pell-student-tuition","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-01/pdf/2026-13286.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13286.pdf?1782823517","publication_date":"2026-07-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"would fail the proposed rule. Some commenters stated that protecting the cosmetology <span class=\"match\">sector</span> is <span class=\"match\">essential</span> because these workers <span class=\"match\">provide</span> critical services for weddings, graduations, job interviews, and other celebrations. Other commenters stated that cosmetology programs <span class=\"match\">provide</span> critical preventative health services that, without them, would have adverse consequences for society. \n Many commenters also noted that this final rule could cause workforce shortages in <span class=\"match\">essential</span> service industries and create negative ripple effects on small businesses, local"},{"title":"Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"In this proposed rulemaking, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes a federal exemption, pursuant to Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) 1416(f) and 1450(a)(1), that will extend the dates of compliance with the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) from April 26, 2029, to April 26, 2031, for those systems that submit a request. The Agency requests comment on this proposal, including the mechanisms through which the MCL compliance deadlines for PFOA and PFOS can be exempted, and has identified specific areas where public input will be helpful for the EPA in developing the final rule. In addition to seeking written input, the EPA will be holding a public hearing on July 7, 2026.","document_number":"2026-10086","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/20/2026-10086/extending-the-compliance-deadline-for-the-pfoa-and-pfos-maximum-contaminant-levels","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-20/pdf/2026-10086.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10086.pdf?1779194712","publication_date":"2026-05-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY","name":"Environmental Protection Agency","id":145,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/environmental-protection-agency","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/145","parent_id":null,"slug":"environmental-protection-agency"}],"excerpts":"EPA proposing to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> more time for systems to achieve the MCL <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> deadlines for PFOA and PFOS? \n The EPA is proposing to exempt eligible systems from the 2024 NPDWR PFOA and PFOS MCL <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> deadlines, and instead extend these deadlines to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> greater regulatory flexibility and <span class=\"match\">support</span> for addressing these PFAS in drinking water, all while prioritizing both short-term and long-term public health protection. In evaluating the need for these extensions, the Agency considered compounding implementation <span class=\"match\">challenges</span> facing PWSs, including"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Obtaining Information To Understand Challenges and Opportunities Encountered by Compounding Outsourcing Facilities","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the Agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Federal Agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of an existing collection of information, and to allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on the information collection associated with FDA research in obtaining information from pharmacists and other management at outsourcing facilities and related human prescription drug compounding businesses. The research supports a comprehensive analysis of the outsourcing facility sector that informs ongoing FDA work in this area.","document_number":"2024-19870","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/05/2024-19870/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request-obtaining-information","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-05/pdf/2024-19870.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-19870.pdf?1725453921","publication_date":"2024-09-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"excerpts":"collection to develop an understanding of the outsourcing facility <span class=\"match\">sector</span>, the <span class=\"match\">sector's</span> <span class=\"match\">challenges</span>, and opportunities for advancement. The information collected was an <span class=\"match\">essential</span> tool to help FDA identify knowledge and information gaps, operational barriers, and views on interactions with FDA. FDA has presented this information in public settings such as stakeholder meetings. \n \n Continuing this collection will enable FDA to deepen our understanding of the outsourcing facility <span class=\"match\">sector</span> and increase our efficacy in developing a Center of Excellence that"},{"title":"Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education and Return of Title IV, HEA Funds","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary amends the Student Assistance General Provisions regulations governing participation in the student financial assistance programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to promote program integrity and institutional quality. These regulations clarify, update, and consolidate certain provisions that apply to distance education and the return of title IV, HEA funds. They also make technical changes to the TRIO program regulations to reflect the current status of the Republic of Palau as a member of the Freely Associated States. This document provides notice that the Department fully closes out the Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education and Return of Title IV, HEA Funds notice of proposed rulemaking. That is, we will not be finalizing the remainder of the Federal TRIO program provisions but may promulgate through future rulemaking efforts.","document_number":"2024-31031","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/03/2024-31031/program-integrity-and-institutional-quality-distance-education-and-return-of-title-iv-hea-funds","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-03/pdf/2024-31031.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-31031.pdf?1735566312","publication_date":"2025-01-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"account the significant additional public input garnered through the mandated negotiated rulemaking process under the HEA. \n \n Changes: \n None.\n \n 3. Distance <span class=\"match\">Education</span> (§§ 600.2, 668.3, 668.41) \n General <span class=\"match\">Support</span> \n \n Comments: \n There were several commenters who <span class=\"match\">supported</span> the Department's proposed rules on distance <span class=\"match\">education</span>. They cited the increasing role of distance <span class=\"match\">education</span> in higher <span class=\"match\">education</span> and the associated need for better measurement of the effectiveness of that instruction by looking at student outcomes. They agreed that the new definitions"},{"title":"Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Student Tuition and Transparency System (STATS) and Earnings Accountability","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Secretary of Education (Secretary) proposes to amend the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions regulations, and the William D. Ford Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs). The proposed regulations would implement statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The OBBB made numerous changes to the HEA, including changes to program eligibility requirements for the Direct Loan program and the introduction of an earnings accountability framework that is intended to limit Direct Loan eligibility to programs whose graduates meet certain earnings benchmarks. This document proposes regulations, based on consensus reached during negotiated rulemaking, to implement the provisions of the OBBB related to low-earning outcome programs and the Direct Loan program, and to harmonize those regulations with requirements for programs that are required to lead to gainful employment (GE programs).","document_number":"2026-07666","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07666/accountability-in-higher-education-and-access-through-demand-driven-workforce-pell-student-tuition","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-04-20/pdf/2026-07666.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-07666.pdf?1776429919","publication_date":"2026-04-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"who the Secretary determines does not meet those standards. Section 498(a) of the HEA <span class=\"match\">provides</span> that, for purposes of qualifying institutions of higher <span class=\"match\">education</span> for participation in title IV, HEA programs, the Secretary shall determine administrative capability of an institution of higher <span class=\"match\">education</span>. \n Section 498(d)(1) authorizes the Secretary “to establish procedures and requirements relating to the administrative capacities of institutions of higher <span class=\"match\">education</span>” which can include “consideration of past performance of institutions.” Section 498(d)(2)"},{"title":"Proposed Priorities, Requirements, and Definitions-Comprehensive Centers Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) proposes priorities, requirements, and definitions under the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers 84.283B and 84.283D. We may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and later years. The proposed priorities, requirements, and definitions are intended to redesign the CC program to better meet its statutory purpose to provide high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students.","document_number":"2026-04142","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/03/2026-04142/proposed-priorities-requirements-and-definitions-comprehensive-centers-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-03/pdf/2026-04142.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-04142.pdf?1772459108","publication_date":"2026-03-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"comprehensive <span class=\"match\">support</span> and improvement activities and targeted <span class=\"match\">support</span> and improvement activities under section 1111(d) of the Elementary and Secondary <span class=\"match\">Education</span> Act of 1965 in the population served by the local entity or consortium of such entities. \n Proposed Priority 3: Content Centers \n \n Priority: \n Projects that propose to establish and implement a Content Center to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> technical assistance on a specific topic of national or regional importance reflected across State and local needs and priorities. Content Centers must <span class=\"match\">provide</span> high-quality"},{"title":"Comprehensive Centers Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) announces final priorities, requirements, and definitions under the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program, Assistance Listing Numbers (ALNs) 84.283B and 84.283D. We may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, and definitions for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2026 and later years. These final priorities, requirements, and definitions are intended to redesign the CC program to better meet its statutory purpose to provide high-quality capacity-building services to State, regional, and local educational agencies and schools that improve educational opportunities and outcomes, close achievement gaps, and improve the quality of instruction for all students.","document_number":"2026-09203","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09203/comprehensive-centers-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09203.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09203.pdf?1778157921","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Supplemental Priorities on Returning <span class=\"match\">Education</span> to the States; Expanding <span class=\"match\">Education</span> Choice; and Promoting Patriotic <span class=\"match\">Education</span>. One commenter suggested additional potential focus areas including school finance, open <span class=\"match\">education</span> resources, and effective communication and engagement strategies. Other commenters suggested Emerging Needs should focus on building SEA capacity, including, for example, organizational development, strategic planning, evidence-use infrastructure, and data and research infrastructure, to <span class=\"match\">support</span> State agencies in building their internal"},{"title":"Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary amends the regulations for the Federal student loan programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs) to implement the statutory changes to the title IV, HEA programs included in Public Law 119-21, the Working Families Tax Cuts Act signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. The Department previously referred to the Working Families Tax Cuts Act as the \"One Big Beautiful Bill Act,\" including in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on January 30, 2026. These changes include establishing new loan limits for graduate students, professional students, and parents, and phasing out the Graduate PLUS (Grad PLUS) Program. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act also simplifies the current broken and confusing myriad of Federal student loan repayment plans by phasing out the existing Income- Contingent Repayment (ICR) plans, creating a new Tiered Standard repayment plan option, and establishing a new income-driven repayment plan known as the Repayment Assistance Plan. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act also enables borrowers in default who have previously rehabilitated a defaulted loan a second chance to rehabilitate their loan(s) and resume repayment.","document_number":"2026-08556","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08556/reimagining-and-improving-student-education-federal-student-loan-program-final-regulations","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-01/pdf/2026-08556.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08556.pdf?1777553126","publication_date":"2026-05-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of <span class=\"match\">Education</span> (M.Ed.), <span class=\"match\">Education</span> Specialist (Ed.S.), Master of Library Sciences (MLS), and Doctor of <span class=\"match\">Education</span> (Ed.D.) programs associated with certification, licensure advancement, specialization, or leadership roles in <span class=\"match\">education</span>. \n Another commenter asserted that many graduate <span class=\"match\">education</span> programs <span class=\"match\">provide</span> initial certification for school administrators or other specialized roles and that those positions often require 30 to 60 graduate credit hours, supervised clinical practice, and licensure assessments beyond"},{"title":"Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans), the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins) Program, and the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations related to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to provide for the waiver of certain student loan debts. The proposed regulations would specify the Secretary's authority to waive all or part of any student loan debts owed to the Department based on the Secretary's determination that a borrower has experienced or is experiencing hardship related to such a loan.","document_number":"2024-25067","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/31/2024-25067/student-debt-relief-based-on-hardship-for-the-william-d-ford-federal-direct-loan-program-direct","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-31/pdf/2024-25067.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-25067.pdf?1730292330","publication_date":"2024-10-31","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"important to give borrowers the opportunity to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> additional information and data that might not be captured in existing data systems to which the Department has access, or to describe any additional relevant circumstances.\n \n \n \n Overall, the relief contemplated in these proposed regulations would <span class=\"match\">provide</span> important <span class=\"match\">support</span> in situations where a borrower's investment in postsecondary <span class=\"match\">education</span> fails to yield the potential benefits from completing such an <span class=\"match\">education</span>. Generally, postsecondary <span class=\"match\">education</span> <span class=\"match\">provides</span> significant individual and societal benefits"},{"title":"Fundamental Responsibilities of Recognized Statistical Agencies and Units","type":"Rule","abstract":"Public trust in Federal statistics is essential to their value and use in informing decisions across public and private sectors. To promote public trust in the statistical agencies and units that produce Federal statistics, the Office of Management and Budget issues this final rule pursuant to Title III of the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (Evidence Act) to provide direction to Recognized Statistical Agencies and Units (RSAUs) in carrying out their four fundamental responsibilities: produce and disseminate relevant and timely statistical information, conduct credible and accurate statistical activities, conduct objective statistical activities, and protect the trust of information providers by ensuring the confidentiality and exclusive statistical use of their responses. This final rule also provides direction to other Federal agencies to enable, support, and facilitate RSAUs in carrying out these four fundamental responsibilities.","document_number":"2024-23536","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/11/2024-23536/fundamental-responsibilities-of-recognized-statistical-agencies-and-units","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-11/pdf/2024-23536.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23536.pdf?1728564329","publication_date":"2024-10-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"}],"excerpts":" \n The final rule establishes a robust role for CIGIE and the Chief Statistician of the United States to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> <span class=\"match\">education</span> to IGs on the Federal statistical system and statistical laws, to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> guidance to enable consistency across IGs in conducting <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> reviews, and to <span class=\"match\">support</span> the development of the community of IGs responsible for evaluating <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> with this rule and statistical laws. This approach will help ensure <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> reviews are conducted by an independent and unbiased entity, the agency's IG, while also addressing the concern"},{"title":"Promoting Fair and Open Competitive Bidding in the E-Rate Program; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism","type":"Rule","abstract":"In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) takes action to reinforce the success and integrity of the E-Rate program by establishing a competitive bidding portal and document repository to strengthen the E-Rate program's competitive bidding rules as well as other actions to simplify and streamline program processes and procedures for E-Rate participants. In addition, the Commission adopts changes to streamline and simplify the E-Rate program while maintaining the integrity of the program and grant an Order on Reconsideration. These actions will provide greater transparency into the applicants' competitive bidding and bid evaluation and selection processes, and protect the program against waste, fraud, and abuse.","document_number":"2026-10011","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/19/2026-10011/promoting-fair-and-open-competitive-bidding-in-the-e-rate-program-schools-and-libraries-universal","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-19/pdf/2026-10011.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10011.pdf?1779108315","publication_date":"2026-05-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION","name":"Federal Communications Commission","id":161,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-communications-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/161","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-communications-commission"}],"excerpts":"Form 471. Commenters <span class=\"match\">support</span> this transfer. We do not expect applicants to have significant <span class=\"match\">challenges</span> with making this annual certification of <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> earlier in the calendar year. \n In order to move the CIPA certification, beginning in funding year 2028, consortia applicants will need to collect the annual FCC Form 479, the Certification by Administrative Authority to Billed Entity of <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Form, prior to the Billed Entity certifying a consortium's CIPA <span class=\"match\">compliance</span> on the FCC Form 471 application"},{"title":"Supporting the Head Start Workforce and Consistent Quality Programming","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule makes regulatory changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) to support and stabilize the Head Start workforce and improve the quality of services Head Start programs provide to children and families. These changes include requirements for wages and benefits, breaks for staff, and enhanced support for staff health and wellness. The changes also include enhancements to mental health services to better integrate mental health into every aspect of program service delivery. Enhancements are also included in the areas of family service worker family assignments, identifying and meeting community needs, ensuring child safety, services for pregnant women and other pregnant people, and alignment with State early childhood systems. Finally, the changes include minor clarifications to promote better transparency and clarity of understanding for grant recipients.","document_number":"2024-18279","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/21/2024-18279/supporting-the-head-start-workforce-and-consistent-quality-programming","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-21/pdf/2024-18279.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-18279.pdf?1723821314","publication_date":"2024-08-21","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"}],"excerpts":"Effective Summary \n Effective and <span class=\"match\">Compliance</span> Dates \n Severability \n IV. Development of Regulation \n V. General Comments and Cross-Cutting Issues \n VI. Section-by-Section Discussion of Comments and Regulatory Provisions \n Definition of Head Start and Related Terms (§ 1305.2) \n Workforce <span class=\"match\">Supports</span>: Staff Wages (§ 1302.90) \n Workforce <span class=\"match\">Supports</span>: Staff Benefits (§ 1302.90) \n Workforce <span class=\"match\">Supports</span>: Training and Professional Development Plans (§ 1302.91) \n Workforce <span class=\"match\">Supports</span>: Staff Wellness (§ 1302.93) \n Workforce <span class=\"match\">Supports</span>: Employee Engagement (§§ 1302.92,"},{"title":"Proposed Priority and Requirements-Innovative Rehabilitation Training Program","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Education (Department) proposes a priority and requirements under the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program, Assistance Listing Number 84.263G. The Department may use the proposed priority and requirements for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and later years. We take this action to promote the development of innovative and improved methods of training on promising vocational rehabilitation (VR) counseling, engagement, and service delivery strategies and practices to State VR agency personnel or other public or non-profit rehabilitation professionals and paraprofessionals (including those enrolled in master's or bachelor's level rehabilitation programs) to provide quality VR and supported employment services that lead to quality employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.","document_number":"2024-29996","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29996/proposed-priority-and-requirements-innovative-rehabilitation-training-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-18/pdf/2024-29996.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29996.pdf?1734443171","publication_date":"2024-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Special <span class=\"match\">Education</span> and Rehabilitative Services proposes this priority and these requirements, based on allowable activities under 34 CFR parts 385 and 387, to enable VR agency professionals to help more VR participants benefit from the training, <span class=\"match\">education</span>, and employment opportunities offered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).\n \n \n The proposed priority would <span class=\"match\">support</span> the purposes of WIOA, including to “improve the quality and labor market relevance of workforce investment, <span class=\"match\">education</span>, and economic development efforts to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> America's"},{"title":"Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures","type":"Rule","abstract":"This final rule implements requirements of the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, enacted on March 30, 2010--collectively, the Affordable Care Act. Specifically, this final rule adopts standards for health care claims attachments transactions, which will support health care claims transactions, and a standard for electronic signatures to be used in conjunction with health care claims attachments transactions.","document_number":"2026-05676","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/24/2026-05676/administrative-simplification-adoption-of-standards-for-health-care-claims-attachments-transactions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-03-24/pdf/2026-05676.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-05676.pdf?1774037709","publication_date":"2026-03-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Office of the Secretary"}],"excerpts":"invited the public to <span class=\"match\">provide</span> feedback on the CAQH CORE operating rules for prior authorization transactions. In response, commenters expressed their <span class=\"match\">support</span> for the adoption of an attachment standard. Commenters also provided input on current standards development efforts underway to address prior authorization <span class=\"match\">challenges</span>, including recommendations for the Secretary to explore or allow the use of other standards or alternative approaches.\n 21 \n \n In that regard, we acknowledge there is a growing base of evidence that may <span class=\"match\">support</span> our adopting attachment"},{"title":"Education Department General Administrative Regulations and Related Regulatory Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Secretary of Education amends the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and associated regulatory provisions to update, improve, and better align them with U.S. Department of Education (Department) implementing statutes and other regulations and procedures.","document_number":"2024-17239","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/29/2024-17239/education-department-general-administrative-regulations-and-related-regulatory-provisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-29/pdf/2024-17239.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-17239.pdf?1724849113","publication_date":"2024-08-29","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION","name":"Education Department","id":126,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/education-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/126","parent_id":null,"slug":"education-department"}],"excerpts":"Copyright; <span class=\"match\">Education</span>; Grant programs—<span class=\"match\">education</span>; Incorporation by reference; Indemnity payments; Inventions and patents; Private schools; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Youth organizations. \n \n Accounting; Administrative practice and procedure; American Samoa; <span class=\"match\">Education</span>; Grant programs—<span class=\"match\">education</span>; Guam; Northern Mariana Islands; Pacific Islands Trust Territory; Prisons; Private schools; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Virgin Islands; Youth organizations. \n \n <span class=\"match\">Education</span>; Incorporation by reference; Grant programs—<span class=\"match\">education</span>. \n \n Intergovernmental"},{"title":"Request for Information on Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure on DOE Lands","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States has long been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Maintaining that leadership is a key national and economic security priority. AI infrastructure including data centers is a critical component of the modern economy, enabling AI training and inference, scientific research, and a wide range of other essential services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring opportunities to leverage its land assets to support the growing demand for AI infrastructure. This aligns with the policy laid out in the executive order signed January 23, 2025, titled \"Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,\" to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.","document_number":"2025-05936","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/07/2025-05936/request-for-information-on-artificial-intelligence-infrastructure-on-doe-lands","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-04-07/pdf/2025-05936.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-05936.pdf?1743770725","publication_date":"2025-04-07","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"other incentives? \n 6. What local opportunities exist to develop a local tech <span class=\"match\">support</span> service industry <span class=\"match\">sector</span> to maintain and continuously upgrade servers and AI infrastructure and what role might National Laboratory scientists play in standing up such a <span class=\"match\">sector</span>? \n \n Category 8: Relevant and Available Environmental Documentation: \n DOE anticipates background regulatory work such as the production of engineering studies, feasibility studies, or designs will be needed to <span class=\"match\">support</span> regulatory approvals. Environmental factors should be identified and considered"}]}