DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 

Office of the Secretary

34 CFR Subtitles A and B

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Education. 

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda. 

SUMMARY: 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 pending regulatory activities. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments related to specific 

regulations listed in this agenda should be directed to the agency contact listed for the 

regulations. Questions or comments related to preparation of this agenda should be directed to 

LaTanya Cannady, Division of Regulatory Services, Office of the General Counsel, Department of 

Education, Room 6C128, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202-2241; telephone: 

(202) 401-9676. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call 

the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, dated September 

30, 1993, requires the Department of Education (ED) to publish, at a time and in a manner 

specified by the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of 

Management and Budget, an agenda of all regulations under development or review. The 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires ED to publish, in October and April of each 

year, a regulatory flexibility agenda. 

 The regulatory flexibility agenda may be combined with any other agenda that satisfies the 

statutory requirements (5 U.S.C. 605(a)). In compliance with the Executive Order and the 

Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Secretary publishes this agenda. 

 For each set of regulations listed, the agenda provides the title of the document, the type of 

document, a citation to any rulemaking or other action taken since publication of the most recent 

agenda, and planned dates of future rulemaking. In addition, the agenda provides the following 

information: 

• An abstract that includes a description of the problem to be addressed, any principal 

alternatives being considered, and potential costs and benefits of the action. 

• An indication of whether the planned action is likely to have significant economic impact 

on a substantial number of small entities as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 

U.S.C. 601(6)). 

• A reference to where a reader can find the current regulations in the Code of Federal 

Regulations. 

• A citation of legal authority. 

• The name, address, and telephone number of the contact person at ED from whom a 

reader can obtain additional information regarding the planned action. 

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 In accordance with ED's Principles for Regulating listed in its regulatory plan (75 FR 79509, 

published Dec. 20, 2010); ED is committed to regulations that improve the quality and equality of 

services to its customers. ED will regulate only if absolutely necessary and then in the most 

flexible, most equitable, least burdensome way possible. 

 Interested members of the public are invited to comment on any of the items listed in this 

agenda that they believe are not consistent with the Principles for Regulating. Members of the 

public are also invited to comment on any regulations listed in this agenda that ED plans to 

review under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610) to determine their 

economic impact on small entities. ED has determined that none of the regulations in this 

agenda require review under section 610. 

 This publication does not impose any binding obligation on ED with regard to any specific item 

in the agenda. ED may elect not to pursue any of the regulatory actions listed here, and 

regulatory action in addition to the items listed is not precluded. Dates of future regulatory actions 

are subject to revision in subsequent agendas. 

Electronic Access to This Document: 

The entire Unified Agenda is published electronically and is available online at www.reginfo.gov. 

Dated: March 11, 2011. 

NAME: Charles P. Rose,

General Counsel. 

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The 16 Regulatory Agendas

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, Subpart C--Migrant Education Programs 1810-AB02

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Teacher Incentive Fund--Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria 1810-AB08

Race to the Top: Final Budget Ranges for Phase 2 1810-AB10

Impact Aid Programs 1810-AB11

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities 1820-AB59

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Rehabilitation Training 1820-AB61

Office of Postsecondary Education - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended 1840-AD05

Teacher Quality Enhancement--A State Report Card to Quality Teacher Preparation 1840-AD07

Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended 1840-AD08

Office of Postsecondary Education - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Program Integrity: Gainful Employment-Measures 1840-AD06

Office of Innovation and Improvement - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Magnet Schools Assistance Program 1855-AA07

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing 1875-AA09

Office of Management - Final Rule

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Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Family Educational Rights and Privacy 1880-AA86

Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Direct Grant Programs and Definitions That Apply to Department Regulations 1890-AA14

Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Department of Education Acquisition Regulation 1890-AA16

Office of Secretary - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Secretary's Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs 1894-AA00

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB02

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Title: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, Subpart C--Migrant Education Programs

Abstract: These regulations would contain requirements for the Migrant Student Information Exchange, a congressionally

mandated, electronic, national exchange mechanism for records of migrant students, and would establish requirements for a

State educational agency's receipt of Migrant Education Program funds. The mechanism allows school staffs in different States

to electronically exchange basic health and educational information to facilitate, for migrant children, timely school enrollment,

placement, and accrual of secondary course credits.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6398; PL 111-117

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: Undetermined

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Frances Moran Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3E331 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 205-2895 

E-Mail: frances.moran@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB08

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Title: Teacher Incentive Fund--Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria

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Abstract: The Secretary issues priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Teacher Incentive Fund, which

supports competitive grants to school districts, consortia of school districts, States, and non-profit organizations to develop and

implement performance-based compensation systems for teachers, principals, and other personnel in high-need schools.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 111-5; ESEA title V, part D, subpart 1 (20 USC 7243); PL 111-8, division F, title III; PL 111-117

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/26/2010 75 FR 8854 

NPRM Comment Period End 03/29/2010 

Final Action 05/21/2010 75 FR 28714 

Interim Final Rule Effective 09/23/2010 

Interim Final Rule 09/23/2010 75 FR 57907 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 10/25/2010 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Patricia Johnson Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3E124 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 260-7813 

E-Mail: patricia.johnson@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB10

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Title: Race to the Top: Final Budget Ranges for Phase 2

Abstract: The Secretary amends the final requirements for the Race to the Top Fund to incorporate and make binding for

Phase 2 of the Race to the Top competition State budget guidance that was included in the notice inviting applications (NIA) for

the Race to the Top program, published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2009 (74 FR 59836).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 111-5

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule Effective 04/02/2010 

Interim Final Rule 04/02/2010 75 FR 16668 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 05/03/2010 

Final Action 04/27/2011 76 FR 23487 

Final Action Effective 05/27/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Related to 1810-AB06

Agency Contact: James Butler Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 7E214 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

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Phone: 202 260-2274 

E-Mail: james.butler@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB11

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Title: Impact Aid Programs

Abstract: The Secretary amends the regulations governing the Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Program. Through this

program, the Department provides competitive grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities to certain

eligible local educational agencies that receive Impact Aid formula funds. The regulations amend a provision regarding the

submission of applications for these Federal funds.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 222 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7701-7714

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/13/2010 75 FR 49432 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/13/2010 

Final Action 04/28/2011 76 FR 23712 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Marilyn Hall 

Impact Aid Program

Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3C133 400 Maryland Avenue, SW.

Washington , DC 20202-6244 

Phone: 202 205-8724 

E-Mail: marilyn.hall@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services ( OSERS ) RIN: 1820-AB59

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Title: Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities

Abstract: These regulations make changes needed for the appropriate implementation of the early intervention program and to

reflect the major statutory changes made in the 2004 amendments to part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act,

which governs the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 303 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1431 to 1444

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/09/2007 72 FR 26456 

NPRM Comment Period End 07/23/2007 

Final Action 07/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Mary Louise Dirrigl Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5156, PCP 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 245-7324 

E-Mail: mary.louise.dirrigl@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services ( OSERS ) RIN: 1820-AB61

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Title: Rehabilitation Training

Abstract: The Secretary amends 34 CFR 385.40 to remove the requirement that an applicant include members of minority

groups on all project advisory committees. The regulations also add a requirement that an applicant include individuals who are

knowledgeable about the special needs of individuals with disabilities from diverse groups, including minority groups.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 385.40 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 29 USC 711(c)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 11/25/2008 73 FR 71572 

NPRM Comment Period End 12/26/2008 

Withdrawn 03/07/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jennifer Sheehy Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5103, PCP 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202-2641 

Phone: 202 245-7520 

E-Mail: jennifer.sheehy@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD05

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Title: Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the title IV, HEA student assistance regulations to (1) reflect that as of July 1,

2010, pursuant to title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (the SAFRA Act), no new Federal Family

Education Loan Program loans will be made, and (2) reflect other changes to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the

student loan programs, particularly with regard to the discharge of loans for person with total and permanent disabilities.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR ch VI (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1070a; 20 USC 1071 to 1087-4; 20 USC 1087a to 1087j; 20 USC 1098e; PL 111-152

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 10/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Bergeron Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8022 1990 K Street NW.

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 502-7815 

E-Mail: david.bergeron@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD07

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Title: Teacher Quality Enhancement--A State Report Card to Quality Teacher Preparation

Abstract: These regulations would define certain terms relating to statutorily required annual State reporting on the quality of

teacher preparation programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1022d; PL 110-315

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: David Bergeron Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8022 1990 K Street NW.

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 502-7815 

E-Mail: david.bergeron@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD08

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Title: Titles III and V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations in 34 CFR 606 and 607 to implement statutory changes made to

titles III and V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 606; 34 CFR 607 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1051 to1068h; 20 USC 1101 to1103g

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2011 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: James Laws Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 6040 1990 K Street NW.

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 502-7719 

E-Mail: james.laws@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD06

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Title: Program Integrity: Gainful Employment-Measures

Abstract: The Secretary amends the Student Assistance General Provisions to establish measures for determining whether

certain postsecondary educational programs lead to gainful employment in recognized occupations, and the conditions under

which those educational programs remain eligible for the student financial assistance programs authorized under title IV of the

Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001 to 1003; 20 USC 1070g; 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091 to 1092; 20 USC 1094;

20 USC 1099c; 20 USC 1099c-1; ...

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/26/2010 75 FR 43616 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/09/2010 

Final Action 06/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1840-AD04

Agency Contact: John A. Kolotos Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8018 1990 K Street NW.

Washington , DC 20006-8502 

Phone: 202 502-7762 

E-Mail: john.kolotos@ed.gov

Agency Contact: Fred Sellers Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8021 1990 K Street NW.

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 502-7502 

E-Mail: fred.sellers@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Innovation and Improvement ( OII ) RIN: 1855-AA07

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Title: Magnet Schools Assistance Program

Abstract: The Secretary amends the regulations governing the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) to provide

greater flexibility to school districts designing MSAP programs for the fiscal year (FY) 2010 grant competition. These changes

remove provisions in the regulations that require districts to use binary racial classifications and prohibit the creation of magnet

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schools that result in minority group enrollments in magnet and feeder schools exceeding the district-wide average of minority

group students. This new flexibility is necessary to permit school districts interested in receiving funds under this program to

determine how best to meet program requirements while also complying with U.S. Supreme Court case law, in particular the

Court's decision in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No 1 et al., 551 U.S. 701 (2007).

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 280 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7231 to 7231j

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule Effective 03/04/2010 

Interim Final Rule 03/04/2010 75 FR 9777 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 04/05/2010 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period Extended 04/26/2010 75 FR 21506 

Interim Final Rule Comment Period Extended End 05/17/2010 

Final Action 01/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Anna Hinton Department of Education

Office of Innovation and Improvement

Room 4W229 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 260-1816 

E-Mail: anna.hinton@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development ( OPEPD ) RIN: 1875-AA09

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Title: Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement amendments to section 445 of the General Education Provisions Act, as

amended--commonly referred to as the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)--resulting from (1) section 1017 of the

Goals 2000 Educate America Act (Pub. L. 103-227; 20 U.S.C. 1232h) and (2) legislation passed as part of section 1061 of the

No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) (Pub. L. 107-110). Section 1017 of Goals 2000 amended PPRA to remove or amend

certain terminology, to add a requirement that schools provide to parents effective notice of their rights under PPRA, and to

include an enforcement provision. Amendments made to PPRA by NCLB specify certain subjects on which local educational

agencies, in consultation with parents, must develop and adopt policies. The NCLB added another protected subject area

("religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs of the student or student's parent") to the list of subjects that cannot be revealed if a

student is required to submit without parental consent to a "survey, analysis or evaluation" funded by the U.S. Department of

Education or, in the case of a survey not funded by the Department, without notifying parents and providing them with an

opportunity to opt out. These amendments also require local educational agencies to directly notify parents of these policies and

permit parents to opt out of certain activities. As our next action, we will issue a new NPRM incorporating the amendments

resulting from NCLB, as well as the earlier amendments resulting from the Goals 2000 Educate America Act.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 98 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232h

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/28/1995 60 FR 44696 

NPRM Comment Period End 10/27/1995 

Second NPRM 01/00/2012 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

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Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1880-AA66

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell Department of Education

Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development

Department of Education, Office of Management Room 6W250 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202-8250 

Phone: 202 260-3887 

E-Mail: ellen.campbell@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Management ( OM ) RIN: 1880-AA86

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Title: Family Educational Rights and Privacy

Abstract: The Secretary is proposing these regulations under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act, which is

also known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (FERPA). These proposed amendments

would strengthen enforcement provisions under FERPA to cover additional recipients of information and clarify how States can

effectively develop and use data in Statewide longitudinal data systems (SLDS) authorized under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) while ensuring protection of individual privacy under FERPA.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 99 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232g

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 04/08/2011 76 FR 19726 

NPRM Comment Period End 05/23/2011 

Final Action 09/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Related RINs: Previously Reported as 1875-AA10

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell Department of Education

Office of Management

Department of Education, Office of Management Room 6W250 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202-8250 

Phone: 202 260-3887 

E-Mail: ellen.campbell@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ( OCFO ) RIN: 1890-AA14

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Title: Direct Grant Programs and Definitions That Apply to Department Regulations

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR

parts 74 through 99, regarding the award and administration of grants and agreements under the Department's formula and

discretionary grant programs. These proposed amendments would simplify procedures and improve administration of the

Department's grant programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75 and 77 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3; 20 USC 3474

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Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2011 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Peter Wathen-Dunn Department of Education

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Office of the General Counsel Room 6E207 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202-2243 

Phone: 202 401-6700 

E-Mail: peter.wathen-dunn@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ( OCFO ) RIN: 1890-AA16

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Title: Department of Education Acquisition Regulation

Abstract: The Secretary updates and reissues the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation to accurately implement

current Federal acquisition regulations and Department policies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 48 CFR ch 34 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 20 USC 1018a

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/23/2010 75 FR 51884 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/22/2010 

Final Action 03/08/2011 76 FR 12796 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Nicole Evans Department of Education

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Room 7164, PCP 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 245-6172 

E-Mail: nicole.evans@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1894-AA00

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Title: Secretary's Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs

Abstract: The Secretary establishes priorities that the Department may use for any appropriate discretionary grant program in

fiscal year (FY) 2011 and future years. Specifically, the Secretary establishes priorities in three key areas: Advancing key

cradle-to-career educational reforms, addressing the needs of student subgroups, and building capacity for systemic continuous

improvement. We take this action to focus Federal financial assistance on expanding the number of programs and projects

departmentwide that support activities in areas of greatest educational need.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: None (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/05/2010 75 FR 47284 

NPRM Comment Period End 09/07/2010 

Final Action 12/15/2010 75 FR 78486 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Margo Anderson Department of Education

Office of Secretary

Room 4W321 400 Maryland Avenue SW.

Washington , DC 22204 

Phone: 202 205-3010 

E-Mail: margo.anderson@ed.gov

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