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 regulatory actions we plan to take. 

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. Other questions or comments on this agenda should be directed to LaTanya 

Cannady, Program Specialist or Hilary Malawer, Deputy Assistant General Counsel, Division of 

Regulatory Services, Office of the General Counsel, Department of Education, Room 6C150, 400 

Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-2241; telephone: (202) 401-9676 (LaTanya 

Cannady) or (202) 401-6148 (Hilary Malawer). Individuals who use a telecommunications device 

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for the deaf (TDD) or a text telephone (TTY) 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)) 

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 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. 

 In accordance with ED's Principles for Regulating listed in its regulatory plan 

(http://www.reginfo.gov/public/jsp/eAgenda/StaticContent/201310/Statement_1800.htm), 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 uncompleted actions 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 uncompleted actions 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 

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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: February 28, 2014. 

NAME: Philip Rosenfelt, 

Deputy General Counsel, delegated the authority to perform the functions and duties of the 

General Counsel. 

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The 22 Regulatory Agendas

Office of the General Counsel - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Rosa's Law 1801-AA11

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Indian Education Discretionary Grant Programs--Indian Education Professional Development Program and Demonstration

Grants for Indian Children Program 1810-AB19

Impact Aid Program 1810-AB21

School Improvement Grants (SIG) Program 1810-AB22

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

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

Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged 1810-AB16

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program 1820-AB66

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program; Disability and Rehabilitation Research: Research

Fellowships; Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injuries 1820-AB67

Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddles With Disabilities 1820-AB68

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities--Maintenance of Effort 1820-AB65

Office of Postsecondary Education - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Teacher Quality Enhancement--State and Institutional Report Cards 1840-AD07

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

Title IV of the HEA--Program Integrity and Improvement 1840-AD14

Gainful Employment 1840-AD15

Violence Against Women Act 1840-AD16

Title IV of the HEA--Definition of Adverse Credit for Direct PLUS Loan Eligibility 1840-AD17

Office of Postsecondary Education - Completed Action

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Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

150% Regulations 1840-AD13

Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Department of Education Acquisition Regulation 1890-AA18

Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Final Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Adoption of Governmentwide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal

Awards 1890-AA19

Office of Secretary - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Secretary's Supplemental Priorities 1894-AA04

Office of Secretary - Completed Action

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Promise Zones 1894-AA05

Office of Under Secretary - Proposed Rule

Title

Regulation 

Identifier 

Number

Faith-Based Organizations 1895-AA01

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of the General Counsel ( EDOGC ) RIN: 1801-AA11

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Title: Rosa's Law

Abstract: Rosa's Law (Pub. L. 111-256) changes the reference to "mental retardation" in Federal law to "intellectual disability"

or "intellectual disabilities" and directs agencies to amend their regulations accordingly. The final rule implements this statutory

change in applicable Department of Education (Department) regulations.

Priority: Info./Admin./Other Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 104; 34 CFR 105; 34 CFR 222; 34 CFR 300; 34 CFR 350; 34 CFR 361; 34 CFR 369; 34 CFR 373; 34

CFR 376; 34 CFR 377; 34 CFR 385; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 1200 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: PL 111-256

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Final Rule 03/00/2015 

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: Michael Gross Department of Education

Office of the General Counsel

Room 6E231, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 708-5727 

E-Mail: michael.gross@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB19

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Title: Indian Education Discretionary Grant Programs--Indian Education Professional Development Program and Demonstration

Grants for Indian Children Program

Abstract: The Department proposes to amend the regulations that govern the Professional Development Program and the

Demonstration Grants Program, authorized under title VII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as

amended. In particular, the proposed regulations for the Professional Development Program would update the payback

requirements for participants and increase emphasis on grantees supporting participants in completing their programs and

obtaining employment.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 263 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7441; 20 USC 7442

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John Cheek Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3E219, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 401-0274 

E-Mail: john.cheek@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB21

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Title: Impact Aid Program

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the Impact Aid Program regulations to reflect revisions to title VIII of the

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (20 U.S.C. 7701 to 7714), correct technical errors, incorporate

relevant statutory changes from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.) and its

implementing regulations, and make additional clarifying changes.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

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Legal Authority: 20 USC 7701 to 7714

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/00/2014 

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: Kristen Walls-Rivas Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3C155, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-6244

Washington , DC 20202-6244 

Phone: 202 260-1357 

E-Mail: kirsten.walls-rivas@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB22

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Title: School Improvement Grants (SIG) Program

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the final requirements under the School Improvement Grants (SIG) program,

authorized under section 1003(g) of title I of the ESEA. The changes are needed to incorporate new authority included in the

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014, and to make other updates and conforming changes to existing requirements.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6303(g); PL 113-76

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Scott Sargrad Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3W307, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 453-7254 

E-Mail: scott.sargrad@ed.gov

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, Title I, Subpart C--Migrant Education Programs

Abstract: These regulations will govern the submission of records to, and receipt of information from, the Migrant Student

Information Exchange, a congressionally mandated national mechanism for electronically exchanging records on migrant

students. They also will condition a State educational agency's receipt of Migrant Education Program funds on its agreement to

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meet those regulations. 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: Final 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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/27/2013 78 FR 79222

NPRM Comment Period End 02/25/2014 

Final Action 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Local; State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Patricia Meyertholen Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3E315, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 260-1394 

E-Mail: patricia.meyertholen@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education ( OESE ) RIN: 1810-AB16

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Title: Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

Abstract: The Secretary will amend the regulations governing title I, part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of

1965, as amended (ESEA), to phase out the authority of States to define modified academic achievement standards and

develop alternate assessments based on those modified academic achievement standards in order to satisfy ESEA

accountability requirements. These amendments will permit, as a transitional measure, States that meet certain criteria to

continue to administer alternate assessments based on modified academic achievement standards and include the results in

accountability determinations, subject to limitations on the number of proficient scores that may be counted, for a limited period

of time.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200.1; 34 CFR 200.6 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6301 to 6578

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 08/23/2013 78 FR 52467

NPRM Comment Period End 11/26/2013 

Final Action 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

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Agency Contact: Monique Chism Ph.D.

Director, Student Achievement and School Accountability Programs

Department of Education

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Room 3W224, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 260-0826 

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services ( OSERS ) RIN: 1820-AB66

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Title: American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations governing the American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services

(AIVRS) program to clarify the definition of "reservation" with regard to grant eligibility.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 371 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 29 USC 741

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

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: Mary Louise Dirrigl Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5156, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

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-AB67

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Title: Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program; Disability and Rehabilitation Research: Research

Fellowships; Special Projects and Demonstrations for Spinal Cord Injuries

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations governing the disability and rehabilitation research discretionary

grant programs authorized under title II of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. These changes would increase the

relevance, scientific quality, balance, and innovation of the research and development projects that the Department funds under

these programs.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 350; 34 CFR 356; 34 CFR 359 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 29 USC 762 and 764(a)

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

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: Mary Louise Dirrigl Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5156, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

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-AB68

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Title: Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddles With Disabilities

Abstract: The Secretary will amend regulations under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These

regulations govern the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities. Specifically, the Secretary will clarify

the nonsupplanting/maintenance-of-effort requirement and make other related changes regarding the compliance standard, the

eligibility standard, the level of effort required of a State lead agency in the year after it fails to maintain effort, and the

consequence of the failure to maintain effort.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed 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 1437 (b)(5)(B)

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 02/00/2015 

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: Mary Louise Dirrigl Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5156, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

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-AB65

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Title: Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities--Maintenance of Effort

Abstract: The Secretary will amend regulations under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These

regulations govern the Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities program, including the Preschool

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Grants program. Specifically, the Secretary will clarify existing policy and make other related changes regarding the compliance

standard, the eligibility standard, the level of effort required of a local educational agency (LEA) in the year after it fails to

maintain effort under section 613(a)(2)(A)(iii) of the IDEA, and the consequence of the failure to maintain effort.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3; 1406; 1411-1419

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 09/18/2013 78 FR 57324

NPRM Comment Period End 12/02/2013 

Final Action 12/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

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: Mary Louise Dirrigl Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Room 5156, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 245-7324 

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

Department of Education (ED) 

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

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Title: Teacher Quality Enhancement--State and Institutional Report Cards

Abstract: The Secretary proposes (1) regulations under title II of the Higher Education Act so that annual State report cards on

teacher preparation submitted to the Department as part of the title II reporting system provide more meaningful data on the

performance of each teacher preparation program in the State, and (2) to amend the regulations governing the Teacher

Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program under title IV of the HEA so as to condition

TEACH Grant Program funding on teacher preparation program quality and to update, clarify, and improve the current

regulations and align them with title II reporting system data.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 612; 34 CFR 686 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1022d

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Sophia McArdle Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8019, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006-8544

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Washington , DC 20006-8544 

Phone: 202 219-7078 

E-Mail: sophia.mcardle@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 through 609, and create new regulations under 34

CFR parts 605 and 610, to implement statutory changes made to titles III and V of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as

amended. The amendments will update and clarify existing program regulations and create regulations for newly established

programs.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 606; 34 CFR 607; 34 CFR 608; 34 CFR 609 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1051 to 1068h; 20 USC 1101 to 1103g

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/00/2015 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: State

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ashley Higgins Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8050, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 219-7061 

E-Mail: ashley.higgins@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD14

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Title: Title IV of the HEA--Program Integrity and Improvement

Abstract: The Department proposes regulating for the Federal Student Aid programs, authorized under title IV of the Higher

Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Areas under consideration for regulating are: cash management of funds provided

under the title IV Federal Student Aid programs, State authorization for programs offered through distance education or

correspondence education, State authorization for foreign locations of institutions located in a State, and clock-to-credit hour

conversion.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed

Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 685 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001; 20 USC 1002; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099c

Legal Deadline: None

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Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2012/programintegrity.html Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8026, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 219-7048 

E-Mail: gail.mclarnon@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD15

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Title: Gainful Employment

Abstract: The Secretary proposes amendments to the regulations for the Federal Student Aid programs authorized under title

IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The proposed amendments follow a negotiated rulemaking

conducted by the Department in the fall of 2013. Specifically, a negotiating committee met in September, November, and

December of 2013 to prepare proposed regulations regarding measures for determining whether certain postsecondary

educational programs prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation, the conditions under which these

educational programs remain eligible for the title IV Federal Student Aid programs, and requirements for reporting and

disclosure of relevant information.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed

Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 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; 20 USC 1221e-3; 20 USC 3474

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 03/25/2014 79 FR 16426

NPRM Comment Period End 05/27/2014 

Final Regulations 10/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business; Organizations Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2012/gainfulemployment.html

Public Comment

URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: John A. Kolotos Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8018, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006-8502

Washington , DC 20006-8502 

Phone: 202 502-7762 

E-Mail: john.kolotos@ed.gov

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Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD16

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Title: Violence Against Women Act

Abstract: We propose regulating to address the changes to the campus safety and security reporting requirements in the

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), made by the Violence Against

Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA). With regard to VAWA, the Department is conducting negotiated rulemaking

(January, February, and March 2014). The negotiating committee includes representatives of groups with interests that are

significantly affected by the subject matter of the proposed regulations.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668.41; 34 CFR 668.46 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1092

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2012/vawa.html Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8026, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 219-7048 

E-Mail: gail.mclarnon@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD17

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Title: Title IV of the HEA--Definition of Adverse Credit for Direct PLUS Loan Eligibility

Abstract: The Department proposes amending our regulations on the definition of "adverse credit." We make Direct PLUS

Loans to parents of dependent undergraduate students and to graduate and professional students. To be eligible to receive a

Direct PLUS Loan, the applicant must not have an "adverse credit" history as determined pursuant to regulations promulgated

by the Secretary.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed

Rule

Major: Yes Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 685 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1078-2

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 07/00/2014 

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

RIN Information

URL: www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/reg/hearulemaking/2012/programintegrity.html Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8026, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8502

Washington , DC 20006-8502 

Phone: 202 219-7048 

E-Mail: gail.mclarnon@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Postsecondary Education ( OPE ) RIN: 1840-AD13

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Title: 150% Regulations

Abstract: These final regulations implement Public Law 112-141, which made changes to section 455 of the Higher Education

Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). Specifically, these regulation implement the following: (1) a new borrower on or after July 1,

2013, becomes ineligible to receive additional Direct Subsidized Loans if the period during which the borrower has received

such loans exceeds 150% of the published length of the borrower's educational program, and (2) interest on all Direct

Subsidized Loans that were disbursed to such borrower on or after July 1, 2013, will accrue.

Priority: Economically Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Action

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: PL 112-141

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 05/16/2013 78 FR 28954

Interim Final Rule Comment Period End 07/01/2013 

Final Rule 01/17/2014 79 FR 3108

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Business;

Governmental Jurisdictions Government Levels Affected: Federal; Local; State

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Nathan Arnold Department of Education

Office of Postsecondary Education

Room 8084, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006

Washington , DC 20006 

Phone: 202 219-7134 

E-Mail: nathan.arnold@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ( OCFO ) RIN: 1890-AA18

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Title: Department of Education Acquisition Regulation

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to modify the Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (EDAR) in order to update it

to accurately implement the current Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department policies.

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

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

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 06/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: Federal

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Roscoe Price Department of Education

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Room 4W321, 550 12th Street SW. Suite 7172, Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 245-6222 

E-Mail: roscoe.price@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer ( OCFO ) RIN: 1890-AA19

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Title: Adoption of Governmentwide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal

Awards

Abstract: These regulations will adopt OMB's revised governmentwide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles,

and Audit Requirements for Federal awards to non-Federal entities. OMB's revisions are a key component of a larger Federal

effort to more effectively focus Federal resources on improving performance and outcomes, while ensuring the financial integrity

of taxpayer dollars in partnership with non-Federal stakeholders.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 2 CFR 200; 2 CFR 215; 2 CFR 220; 2 CFR 226; 2 CFR 230 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of

Federal Regulations ) 

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

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

Interim Final Rule 12/00/2014 

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: Phillip Juengst Department of Education

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Room 6056, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202

Washington , DC 20202 

Phone: 202 245-8030 

E-Mail: phillip.juengst@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

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Office of Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1894-AA04

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Title: Secretary's Supplemental Priorities

Abstract: The Department proposes to amend the Secretary's priorities for discretionary grant programs to improve the

priorities based on past experience and to update them to meet changing needs. The priorities and related definitions would be

used for any appropriate discretionary grant program and are intended to focus Federal financial assistance on expanding the

number of Department programs and projects that support activities in areas of greatest educational need.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

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; 3474

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 05/00/2014 

Additional Information: Includes Retrospective Review under EO 13563.

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Margo Anderson

Office of Innovation and Improvement

Department of Education

Office of Secretary

Room 4W321, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 22204

Washington , DC 22204 

Phone: 202 205-3010 

E-Mail: margo.anderson@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Secretary ( OS ) RIN: 1894-AA05

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Title: Promise Zones

Abstract: Through this action, the Secretary will announce a priority for projects that are designed to address the needs of the

target population living in or attending schools in at least one community designated as a Promise Zone. This priority will be

used for any appropriate discretionary grant program and is intended to focus Federal financial assistance on expanding the

number of Department programs and projects that support activities to support these needs.

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: 20 USC 1221e-3; 20 USC 3474

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 10/25/2013 78 FR 63913

NPRM Comment Period End 11/25/2013 

Final Action 03/27/2014 79 FR 17035

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No Government Levels Affected: No

Small Entities Affected: No Federalism: No

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Energy Affected: No

Agency Contact: Margo Anderson

Office of Innovation and Improvement

Department of Education

Office of Secretary

Room 4W321, 400 Maryland Avenue SW., Washington, DC 22204

Washington , DC 22204 

Phone: 202 205-3010 

E-Mail: margo.anderson@ed.gov

Department of Education (ED) 

Office of Under Secretary ( OUS ) RIN: 1895-AA01

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Title: Faith-Based Organizations

Abstract: We are proposing regulations to implement Executive Order (EO) 13559, which amended EO 13279. EO 13279

clarified the fundamental principles that guide agencies' work with faith-based organizations. EO 13559, among other things,

requires that agencies provide beneficiaries of social service programs supported by Federal financial assistance certain

protections when they receive services from a faith-based organization. Current regulations implement EO 13279. We propose

amending these regulations to establish new requirements and modify existing requirements consistent with EO 13559.

Priority: Other Significant Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule

Major: No Unfunded Mandates: No

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 74; 34 CFR 75.52; 34 CFR 76.52; 34 CFR 80 (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal

Regulations ) 

Legal Authority: EO 13279; EO 13559; 20 USC 1221e-3

Legal Deadline: None

Timetable:

Action Date FR Cite

NPRM 12/00/2014 

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism: No

Energy Affected: No

Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Michael Anderson Department of Education

Office of Under Secretary

400 Maryland Avenue SW., Rooom 6E244, DC 20202

DC 20202 

Phone: 202 205-0133 

E-Mail: michael.anderson@ed.gov

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