[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations]
[Department of Education Semiannual Regulatory Agenda]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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Part VI





Department of Education





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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
Unified Agenda


Federal Register / Vol. 60, No. 88 / Monday, May 8, 1995 / 
Unified Agenda
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                                          
  
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Office of the Secretary

34 CFR Subtitles A and B

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulations

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Education.

ACTION: Publication of the semiannual agenda of Federal regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of 
Federal regulations 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 
Kenneth C. Depew, Division of Regulations Management, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Education, Room 5112, FB-10, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20202-2241; telephone: (202) 
401-8300. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf 
(TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-
877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., eastern time, Monday through 
Friday.

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, OMB, 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 of 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, which 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(b)).

 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 the Department from whom a reader can obtain additional information 
regarding the planned action.

    In accordance with the following principles for regulating, the 
Department of Education (ED) is committed to regulating that 
improves the quality and equality of services to its customers, 
learners of all ages. ED will regulate only when absolutely 
necessary and then in the most flexible, most equitable, least 
burdensome way possible.

Principles for Deciding Whether to Regulate

 ED will regulate only when essential to serve the needs of 
customers by promoting quality and equality of opportunity in 
education.

 ED will not regulate if there is no demonstrated problem.

 ED will not regulate if the problem can be solved adequately 
without regulating (e.g., through local decisions or through non-
regulatory guidance by ED).

 ED will not regulate if the entities or situations to be 
regulated are so different from each other that a uniform approach 
might do more harm than good.

 ED will not regulate in the face of ambiguity alone unless the 
ambiguity will create a real problem if not resolved through a legally 
binding interpretation. (Multiple possible approaches to carrying out a 
statutory provision do not in themselves warrant regulatory 
clarification, although there may be times when a regulation could 
promote greater flexibility than the statutory provision makes 
apparent.)
Principles for Deciding How to Regulate

 ED will regulate no more than necessary to solve the 
identified problem.
 ED will minimize burden and promote multiple approaches to 
meeting the requirements of the law.
 ED will strive to allow federally-funded activities to be 
integrated with State and local reform activities.
 ED will assess the costs and benefits of the regulation and 
ensure that the benefits justify the costs.
 ED will, to the extent feasible, establish performance 
objectives, rather than specify the manner of compliance that regulated 
parties must adopt.
 ED will, to the extent feasible, allow flexibility so that 
institutional forces and incentives achieve the desired result.

    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.

    The Department also will review all regulations that will be 
published to ensure that, if appropriate, those regulations support 
the National Education Goals.

    This publication in the Federal Register does not impose any 
binding obligation on the Department with regard to any specific 
item on the agenda. The Department 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.

Dated: March 2, 1995.

Judith A. Winston,

General Counsel.

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                                  Departmental Management--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
 Sequence                                          Title                                            Identifier  
  Number                                                                                              Number    
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924         Amendment to Education Department General Administrative Regulations................     1880-AA62  
925         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing......................     1880-AA66  
926         Family Educational Rights and Privacy...............................................     1880-AA65  
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                                    Departmental Management--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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927         Education Department General Administrative Regulations...............................    1880-AA64 
928         State-Administered Programs in Federal, State and Local Partnership for Educational                 
            Improvement...........................................................................    1880-AA59 
929         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments (Thresholds)........................................................    1880-AA63 
930         Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide                         
            Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants) Student Asst. Gen. Prov. and Fed. Family              
            Education Loan Programs...............................................................    1880-AA51 
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                               Departmental Management--Completed/Longterm Actions                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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931         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of                        
            Education: Prior Approval for Outside Activities and Employment.......................    1880-AA60 
932         Education Department General Administrative Regulations--Amendment III................    1880-AA50 
933         Education Department General Administrative Regulations--Unsolicited Applications.....    1880-AA61 
934         Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and              
            Local Governments.....................................................................    1880-AA53 
935         General Education Provisions Act--Enforcement: Proportionality and Equitable Offsets                
            (GEPA)................................................................................    1880-AA56 
936         New Restrictions on Lobbying..........................................................    1880-AA48 
937         Family Educational Rights and Privacy.................................................    1880-AA57 
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                Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs--Proposed Rule Stage               
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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938         Bilingual Education Graduate Fellowship Program.......................................    1885-AA20 
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                               Office for Civil Rights--Completed/Longterm Actions                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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939         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs and Activities Receiving                
            or Benefiting From Federal Financial Assistance.......................................    1870-AA06 
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                        Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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940         Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies.......................    1810-AA73 
941         Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program--Family and Community Endeavor Schools Program.....    1810-AA75 
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                    Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Completed/Longterm Actions                    
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                                                                                                    Regulation  
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  Number                                                                                              Number    
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942         Goals 2000: Educate America Act.....................................................     1810-AA72  
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                             Office of Postsecondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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943         Student Right-to-Know Act.............................................................    1840-AB44 
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                               Office of Postsecondary Education--Final Rule Stage                              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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944         Student Assistance General Provisions--Ability To Benefit (Guidelines To Assist                     
            Institutions in Determining Student Eligibility for Title IV, HEA Student Financial                 
            Assistance)...........................................................................    1840-AB84 
945         Student Assistance General Provisions - Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act............    1840-AC14 
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                          Office of Postsecondary Education--Completed/Longterm Actions                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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946         Institutional Eligibility; Student Assistance General Provisions; Federal Family                    
            Education Loan Program................................................................    1840-AB87 
947         Strengthening Institutions Program....................................................    1840-AC15 
948         Upward Bound Program..................................................................    1840-AC02 
949         Student Support Services Program......................................................    1840-AC03 
950         Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement........................................    1840-AB65 
951         Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Work-                  
            Study Program, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program.........    1840-AB71 
952         Student Assistance General Provisions and Federal Family Education Loan Programs--                  
            Third-Party Servicers.................................................................    1840-AB80 
953         Student Assistance General Provisions--Subparts A and B...............................    1840-AB85 
954         Student Assistance General Provisions--Verification of Student Aid Application                      
            Information...........................................................................    1840-AC10 
955         Student Assistance General Provisions--Cash Management................................    1840-AC13 
956         Federal Family Education Loan Program--Guaranty Agency Reserves.......................    1840-AC06 
957         Federal Family Education Loan Program--State Share of Default Costs...................    1840-AC09 
958         Federal Family Education Loan Program--Conforming Amendments With Federal Direct                    
            Student Loan Program..................................................................    1840-AC12 
959         William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program...........................................    1840-AC05 
960         Federal Pell Grant Program; Presidential Access Scholarship Program...................    1840-AB73 
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                  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Proposed Rule Stage                  
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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961         State Grants Program for Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With                         
            Disabilities..........................................................................    1820-AB28 
962         State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program......................................    1820-AB12 
963         State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Evaluation Standards and Performance              
            Indicators............................................................................    1820-AB14 
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964         State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Order of Selection................     1820-AB13  
965         Centers for Independent Living--Evaluation Standards and Compliance Indicators......     1820-AA81  
966         Client Assistance Program...........................................................     1820-AB16  
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               Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Completed/Longterm Actions              
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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967         Disability and Rehabilitation Research; General Provisions; Research and Demonstration              
            Projects; Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers; Rehabilitation Engineering                  
            Research Centers......................................................................    1820-AB01 
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                           Office of Vocational and Adult Education--Final Rule Stage                           
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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968         State Vocational and Applied Technology Education Programs and National Discretionary               
            Programs of Vocational Education......................................................    1830-AA15 
969         Adult Education Programs..............................................................    1830-AA16 
970         Adult Education for the Homeless Program..............................................    1830-AA17 
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                      Office of Vocational and Adult Education--Completed/Longterm Actions                      
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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971         School-to-Work Opportunities Program..................................................    1830-AA14 
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                      Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs--Final Rule Stage                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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972         U.S. Exchange Visitor Program--Request for Waiver of the Two-Year Foreign Residence                 
            Requirement...........................................................................    1860-AA02 
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                                 Office of the General Counsel--Final Rule Stage                                
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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973         Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of                        
            Education: Prior Approval for Outside Activities and Employment.......................    1801-AA09 
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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924. AMENDMENT TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed amendment broadens the criteria the Secretary 
considers in determining the order in which discretionary grant 
applications will be selected for funding. Specifically the proposed 
amendment expands the criteria to include a grant recipient's past 
performance and previous use of funds, including failure to submit a 
performance report or submission of a report of unacceptable quality 
under all previous Department of Education grant programs. Currently 
the criteria include only past use of funds under the same grant 
programs. The proposed amendment will also clarify that the deadline 
date for the receipt of application is the date that the application is 
received at the Department, not the postmark date.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ronnelle Holloman, Office of the Chief Financial 
Officer, Grant and Contract Service, Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4700, 
202 205-3501

RIN: 1880-AA62
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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925.  STUDENT RIGHTS IN RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, 
AND TESTING

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1232h

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 098

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations are needed to implement section 1017 of the 
Goals 2000: Educate America Act, P.L. 103-227, 20 U.S.C section 1232h. 
The provision amends the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) to 
require schools, in certain instances, to make specific educational 
materials available to parents for inspection. The provision also 
amends PPRA to prohibit schools from requiring a student to submit to 
certain surveys, analyses, or evaluations, absent prior parental 
consent.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 1366, FB-10, 
Washington, DC 20202-4605, 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA66
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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926.  FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1232g(a)(1); 20 USC 1232g(a)(2); 20 USC 
1232g(b)(1)(A); 20 USC 1232g(b)(1)(E); 20 USC 1232g(b)(1)(J); 20 USC 
1232g(b)(2); 20 USC 1232g(b)(4)(B); 20 USC 1232g(e); 20 USC 1232g(h)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 099

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations are needed to implement section 444 of the 
Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, P.L. 103-761. The provision 
amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to set 
forth certain requirements with regard to the disclosure of information 
from education records, the right of parents to inspect and review 
certain records maintained on their children by State educational 
agencies, and the maintenance and disclosure of disciplinary 
information found in education records. The provision also amends the 
requirement that schools notify parents or students prior to complying 
with a subpoena or court order by removing that requirement in certain 
law enforcement instances.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    08/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Shirley, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 1366, FB-10, 
Washington, DC 20202-4605, 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA65



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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927.  EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1231; 20 USC 1231b2; 20 USC 1231g; 20 USC 
1231(g)(a); 20 USC 1232e(b)(4); 20 USC 1232f; 20 USC 1234a

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75.125; 34 CFR 76.401(d)(b); 34 CFR 76.101; 34 
CFR 76.103; 34 CFR 76.301; 34 CFR 76.734; 34 CFR 75.734; 34 CFR 81.24; 
34 CFR 81.27; 34 CFR 81.33

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would amend various sections in 
parts 75, 76, and 81 to implement certain provisions of the Improving 
America's Schools Act (IASA).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ronelle Holloman, Grants and Contracts Service, Office 
of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4700, 
202 205-3501

RIN: 1880-AA64


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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928. STATE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS IN FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL 
PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1221e to 3(a)(1); 20 USC 1221e to 2831(a); 20 
USC 1221e to 2974(b); 20 USC 1221e to 3474; 31 USC 6503

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 298

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations make changes that limit the interest 
liability of the Department under the Cash Management Improvement Act 
of 1990 (CMIA) in cases when the Department is late in making an 
initial payment under a State-administered program because a State 
failed to submit a plan or other required document in a timely fashion. 
Also, because granting pre-award costs would result in significant 
interest liabilities under the CMIA, the preamble to the regulations 
notifies States that the Department will no longer grant pre-award 
costs to a State that fails to submit a substantially approvable State 
plan by the date established for the submission of the plan.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/16/93                    58 FR 65856
NPRM Comment Period End         01/18/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Peter Wathen-Dunn, General Attorney, Department of 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4434, FB-10, Washington, 
DC 20202-2110, 202 401-3690

RIN: 1880-AA59
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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929.  UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND 
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS (THRESHOLDS)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1); 20 USC 3474, (OMB Circular A-
102)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 080

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend part 80 to raise the dollar threshold 
for simplified procedures for small purchases by State and local 
grantees.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/25/94                    59 FR 53706
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Greg Vick, Grants and Contracts Service, Office of the 
Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4700, 202 708-8199

RIN: 1880-AA63
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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930. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND 
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS) STUDENT 
ASST. GEN. PROV. AND FED. FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 
20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099c; 20 USC 1141; 20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 
1221e-3; 20 USC 3474; EO 12549; EO 12689

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 85; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement Executive Order 12689, which 
requires agency debarment and suspension actions under procurement or 
nonprocurement activities to have reciprocal Governmentwide effect. The 
regulations also clarify the policy and procedures that affect both 
Governmentwide debarment and suspension and actions affecting 
participation of institutions of higher education, lenders, and third-
party servicers in student financial assistance programs under Title IV 
of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/20/94                    59 FR 65605
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Jane Kane, Grants and Contracts Service, Office of 
the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4700, 202 708-7802

RIN: 1880-AA51



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________

931. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE 
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: PRIOR APPROVAL FOR OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES AND 
EMPLOYMENT

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - Duplicate of RIN 
1801-AA09                       02/07/95

RIN: 1880-AA60
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________

932. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS--
AMENDMENT III

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 075; 34 CFR 076

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite
_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/17/94                    59 FR 59578

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Glenn Riley, 202 708-7640

RIN: 1880-AA50


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
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933. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS--
UNSOLICITED APPLICATIONS

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/03/95                    60 FR 12096

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Greg Vick, 202 708-8199

RIN: 1880-AA61
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________

934. UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE 
AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 080

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/19/95                    60 FR 19638
Final Action Effective          05/19/95                    60 FR 19638

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Greg Vick, 202 708-8199

RIN: 1880-AA53
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________

935. GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT--ENFORCEMENT: PROPORTIONALITY 
AND EQUITABLE OFFSETS (GEPA)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 81

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theodore Sky, 202 401-2605

RIN: 1880-AA56
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________

936. NEW RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 082

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn - No action 
anticipated within the next 12 
months.                         04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Greg Vick, 202 708-8199

RIN: 1880-AA48
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______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Departmental Management (EDMAN)
______________________________________________________________________


937. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 099

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/17/95                     60 FR 3464

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: LeRoy Rooker, 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA57



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA)
______________________________________________________________________


938.  BILINGUAL EDUCATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 7475; PL 103-382

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations incorporate statutory requirements and 
provide rules for applying for and the spending of Federal funds 
provided under this program, which has expanded to include post-
doctoral fellowships.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joyce Brown, Education Program Specialist, Department 
of Education, Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages 
Affairs, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 5630, Switzer Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20202-6642, 202 205-9727

RIN: 1885-AA20



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
______________________________________________________________________


939. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS 
AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING OR BENEFITING FROM FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 106

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jeanette J. Lim, 202 205-8635

RIN: 1870-AA06


[[Page 23251]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
______________________________________________________________________

940. IMPROVING BASIC PROGRAMS OPERATED BY LOCAL EDUCATIONAL 
AGENCIES

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  PL 103-382

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 200

Legal Deadline:  Final, Statutory, July 1, 1995.

Abstract: Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965, recently reauthorized by the Improving America's Schools Act of 
1994 (Pub. L. 103-382, enacted October 20, 1994), was landmark 
legislation that responded to the need for extra resources to equalize 
educational opportunities for children in high-poverty schools. Over 
the years, Title I has helped raise the performance of disadvantaged 
children, encouraged parents to become engaged in their children's 
schooling, equalized local expenditures in high-poverty schools with 
those of other schools in the district, and provided supplemental 
services.

Statement of Need: These regulations for part A of title I are the most 
significant affected by reauthorization of the ESEA by the Improving 
America's School Act of 1994. Regulatory negotiation is required by 
statute for the development of these regulations, and a statutory 
deadline of July 1, 1995 is established for publication of final 
regulations. Title I supports new roles for schools, districts, States 
and the Federal Government that will be reflected in the regulations.

Alternatives: The Secretary is now considering alternatives to 
regulations in all appropriate circumstances.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: To the extent regulations are necessary 
to implement part A of Title I, consistent with Executive Order 12866, 
they are expected to impose minimal requirements essential to ensure 
the proper expenditure of Federal funds and efficient and effective 
operation of the program. A more exact estimate of the anticipated 
costs and benefits will be made after the scope of the necessary 
regulations is determined.

Risks: These regulations would not address a risk to public health, 
safety, or the environment.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Wendy Jo New, Compensatory Education Programs, 
Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 
600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4400, Portals Building, Washington, 
DC 20202, 202 260-0982

RIN: 1810-AA73
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
______________________________________________________________________


941.  SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS PROGRAM--FAMILY AND 
COMMUNITY ENDEAVOR SCHOOLS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 13792; 42 USC 13793

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 239

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 
authorizes the Family and Community Endeavor Schools Grant Program and 
directs the Secretary to define the criteria necessary to qualify as an 
eligible community. The regulations specify criteria for eligible 
communities and selection criteria by which applications will be 
reviewed.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Charlotte D. Gillespie, Safe and Drug-Free Schools 
Program, Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4006, Portals Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20202-6123, 202 260-3954

RIN: 1810-AA75



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)
______________________________________________________________________


942. GOALS 2000: EDUCATE AMERICA ACT

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth C. Depew, 202 401-8300

RIN: 1810-AA72



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________


943. STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Priority:  Regulatory Plan

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1092

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement the provisions of the Student 
Right-to-Know Act. This Act requires the disclosure by an institution 
of its graduation rate on an annual basis. The act also requires 
enrollment information and graduation rate information about the 
institution's athletes.

Statement of Need: The Student Right-to-Know Act expands the types of 
consumer information that institutions of higher education must 
disclose. The regulations implementing the Act [[Page 23252]] would 
require institutions of higher education participating in any program 
authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 
to collect and disclose graduation and transfer rates to both current 
and prospective students. These proposed regulations will (1) assist 
students and their families to make more informed decisions about which 
institutions a student should attend; (2) allow institutions to better 
evaluate the effectiveness of their programs; and (3) propose a uniform 
methodology for the collection of graduation and transfer rates.

Alternatives: Regulations are necessary to implement the statutory 
requirements. The Secretary has some flexibility with regard to the 
scope of the information required under the disclosure requirement. On 
July 10, 1992, the Secretary published proposed regulations and 
received numerous comments from the academic community. These comments 
will be incorporated in a second set of proposed regulations.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: The costs associated with these 
regulations will be those for recordkeeping and disclosure of the 
information on graduation and transfer rates. In implementing the 
statutory requirements and providing information to consumers, the 
Secretary will work with the postsecondary education community to 
minimize costs for institutions to the extent possible.

Risks: These regulations do not address a risk to public health, 
safety, or the environment.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/10/92                    57 FR 30826
NPRM Comment Period End         08/24/92
NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    07/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula Husselmann, General Provisions Branch, Department 
of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 4318, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB44



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

944. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS--ABILITY TO BENEFIT 
(GUIDELINES TO ASSIST INSTITUTIONS IN DETERMINING STUDENT ELIGIBILITY FOR 
TITLE IV, HEA STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE)

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 
20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1141

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement guidelines for institutions to 
determine student eligibility by administering an ability to benefit 
test and include a cumulative list of approved Ability-To-Benefit 
Examinations, as provided by the Higher Education Amendments of 1992 
(Pub. L. 102-325, enacted July 23, 1992).

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            08/16/94                    59 FR 42134
NPRM Comment Period End         10/17/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine Kennedy, Program Analyst, Student Eligibility 
and Verification Section, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4318, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202, 202 708-4601

RIN: 1840-AB84
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________


945.  STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS - EQUITY IN 
ATHLETICS DISCLOSURE ACT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1092; 
20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1099c; 20 USC 1141

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are necessary to implement a new 
requirement in the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), 
recently added by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 (IASA). 
The statute requires certain coeducational institutions of higher 
education to prepare--and make available to students, potential 
students, and the public--a report on participation rates, financial 
support, and other information on men's and women's intercollegiate 
athletic programs.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            02/03/95                     60 FR 6940
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula Husselmann, General Provisions Branch, Department 
of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 4318, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AC14


[[Page 23253]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

946. INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL 
PROVISIONS; FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/94                    59 FR 61142

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Cheryl Leibovitz, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB87
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

947.  STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONS PROGRAM

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1057 to 1059; 20 USC 1066 to 1069f

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 607

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations revise the regulations governing the 
Strengthening Institutions Program to conform them to statutory 
provisions that authorize grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions. 
These regulations make technical changes in existing regulations to 
incorporate statutory amendments.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/23/95                    60 FR 15446

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Caroline Gillin, Division of Institutional Development, 
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Suite 600, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 
20202-5250, 202 708-8816

RIN: 1840-AC15
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

948. UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 645

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    01/24/95                     60 FR 4748

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Richard T. Sonnergren, Director, 202 708-4804

RIN: 1840-AC02
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

949. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 646

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard T. Sonnergren, Director, 202 708-4804

RIN: 1840-AC03
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

950. RONALD E. MCNAIR POSTBACCALAUREATE ACHIEVEMENT

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 647

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    08/25/94                    59 FR 43986

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Richard T. Sonnergren, 202 708-4804

RIN: 1840-AB65
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

951. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS, FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN 
PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, AND FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL 
OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 676

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/94                    59 FR 61392

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan Morgan, 202 708-4690

RIN: 1840-AB71
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

952. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEDERAL FAMILY 
EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAMS--THIRD-PARTY SERVICERS

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/94                    59 FR 61142

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joyce Coates, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB80
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

953. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS--SUBPARTS A AND B

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/94                    59 FR 61142

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cheryl Leibovitz, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB85
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

954. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS--VERIFICATION OF STUDENT 
AID APPLICATION INFORMATION

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/94                    59 FR 61204

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine Kennedy, 202 708-4601

RIN: 1840-AC10
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

955. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS--CASH MANAGEMENT

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/94                    59 FR 61716

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John Kolotos, 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AC13
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

956. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM--GUARANTY AGENCY 
RESERVES

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682 [[Page 23254]] 

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/25/94                    59 FR 60688

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Donald M. Feuerstein, 202 401-2280

RIN: 1840-AC06
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

957. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM--STATE SHARE OF DEFAULT 
COSTS

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/94                    59 FR 61424

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Ralph Madden, 202 401-2280

RIN: 1840-AC09
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

958. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM--CONFORMING AMENDMENTS 
WITH FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/30/94                    59 FR 61210

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Barbara Bauman, 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC12
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________

959. WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 685

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/94                    59 FR 61664

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rachel Edelstein, 202 708-9406

RIN: 1840-AC05
______________________________________________________________________



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
______________________________________________________________________


960. FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM; PRESIDENTIAL ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP 
PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 691

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/01/94                    59 FR 54718

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Fred H. Sellers, 202 708-4607

RIN: 1840-AB73



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________

961.  STATE GRANTS PROGRAM FOR TECHNOLOGY-RELATED 
ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 2201 to 2217

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 345

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations authorize NIDRR to provide grants to States 
to support systems change and advocacy activities designed to assist 
States in developing and implementing consumer-responsive comprehensive 
Statewide Programs of technology-related assistance. These regulations 
are also needed to implement the Technology-Related Assistance for 
Individuals with Disabilities Act Amendments of 1994.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol G. Cohen, Project Officer, Department of 
Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3420, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 
20202-5251, 202 205-5666

RIN: 1820-AB28
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________

962. STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 711(e); PL 102-569

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is needed to revise existing regulations to 
implement changes made to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992. Those changes include 
significant revisions in definitions, new definitions, new State plan 
requirements, and new eligibility requirements for services. These 
regulations include the regulatory provisions previously listed under 
RIN 1820-AB15.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/95
Final Action                    09/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Special Assistant to the 
Commissioner, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3028, 
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531, 202 205-5482

RIN: 1820-AB12
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                       Proposed Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________


963. STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM--EVALUATION 
STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-569

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is needed to revise existing regulations due to 
[[Page 23255]] changes in authorizing legislation made by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569). Amendments 
require the development of standards and performance indicators.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/19/93                     58 FR 9458
NPRM                            06/00/95
Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Special Assistant to the 
Commissioner, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3028, 
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531, 202 205-5482

RIN: 1820-AB14



______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________

964. STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM--ORDER OF 
SELECTION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 721(a)(5)(A); PL 102-569

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This action is needed to revise existing regulations due to 
changes in authorizing legislation made by the Rehabilitation Act 
Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569). The statute requires that 
specific regulations be promulgated regarding the order of selection of 
eligible disabled individuals for services.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/16/93                    58 FR 38482
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Special Assistant to the 
Commissioner, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3028, 
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531, 202 205-5482

RIN: 1820-AB13
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________

965. CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING--EVALUATION STANDARDS AND 
COMPLIANCE INDICATORS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 796d-1(b); 20 USC 796f-4

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 366

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 establish 
evaluation standards for centers for independent living and require the 
Department to develop and publish indicators of minimum compliance with 
these standards. These regulations implement this statutory 
requirement. Minimum compliance with the evaluation standards is a 
prerequisite for continuation funding.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           07/10/92                    57 FR 30860
NPRM                            10/27/93                    58 FR 57942
NPRM Comment Period End         02/22/94
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Special Assistant to the 
Commissioner, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of 
Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3028, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 
20202-2531, 202 205-5482

RIN: 1820-AA81
______________________________________________________________________




______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________


966. CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  29 USC 732

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 370

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement changes in this formula grant 
program made by the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, including 
the expansion of the services provided by CAPs to include dissemination 
of information related to Title I of the Americans with Disabilities 
Act of 1990, and the implementation of due process requirements that 
apply if a Governor chooses to redesignate the agency designated to 
conduct the State's CAP.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            10/08/93                    58 FR 52614
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Special Assistant to the 
Commissioner, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3028, 
Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531, 202 205-5482

RIN: 1820-AB16


[[Page 23256]] 
______________________________________________________________________

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
______________________________________________________________________


967. DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH; GENERAL PROVISIONS; 
RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS; REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING 
CENTERS; REHABILITATION ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTERS

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 350; 34 CFR 351; 34 CFR 352; 34 CFR 353; 34 CFR 
356

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/05/95                    60 FR 17424

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: David Esquith, 202 205-8801, TDD 202 205-8133

RIN: 1820-AB01



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
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968.  STATE VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION 
PROGRAMS AND NATIONAL DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 2471; 20 USC 2325(a); 20 USC 2321(d); 20 USC 
2323(d)(14); 20 USC 2341(a); 20 USC 2341(d)(3)(A)(iv); 20 USC 
2341a(d)(2); 20 USC 2420(a)(3)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 400.4(b); 34 CFR 400.6(a)(5); 34 CFR 403.15(a); 
34 CFR 403.32(b)(10); 34 CFR 403.112(b)(1); 34 CFR 403.114(a)(1)(iv); 
34 CFR 403.117(b)(1); 34 CFR 403.425.3(a)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement statutory changes to the Carl D. 
Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act contained in 
the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, enacted October 20, 1994.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sharon A. Jones, Program Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 4050, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-7120, 202 
205-8237

RIN: 1830-AA15
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
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969.  ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1206a(c)(11); 20 USC 1203a(a)(4)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 461.12(a)(13); 34 CFR 461.31(c)(3)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement statutory changes to the Adult 
Education Act contained in the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, 
enacted October 20, 1994.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sharon A. Jones, Program Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 4050, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-7120, 202 
205-8237

RIN: 1830-AA16
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
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970.  ADULT EDUCATION FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  42 USC 11421(d); 42 USC 1142 1(a)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 491.2; 34 CFR 491.3(d); 34 CFR 491.21(c)(2)

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations implement statutory changes to the Stewart 
B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act contained in the Improving 
America's Schools Act of 1994, enacted October 20, 1994.

Timetable:
_______________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    10/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sharon A. Jones, Program Analyst, Department of 
Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 4050, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-7120, 202 
205-8237

RIN: 1830-AA17



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                Completed/Longterm Actions
Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
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971. SCHOOL-TO-WORK OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

CFR Citation:  None

Completed:
_______________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       04/01/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None
[[Page 23257]] Agency Contact: Ron Castaldi, 202 205-8981

RIN: 1830-AA14



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs (EDSI)
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972. U.S. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE TWO-
YEAR FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  8 USC 1182(e); 20 USC 2451 et seq

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations simplify the language and format of 
provisions establishing procedures, criteria, and other policies used 
by the Department of Education in requesting waivers for exchange 
visitors with respect to areas in which the Department serves as an 
interested agency.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/01/93                    58 FR 11924
Final Action                    04/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Janet Johnson, Internat'l Management & Research 
Specialist, International and Territorial Services Staff, Department of 
Education, Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 2115, FOB-10, Washington, DC 20202-3601, 
202 401-0430

RIN: 1860-AA02



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Final Rule Stage
Office of the General Counsel (EDOGC)
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973.  SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR 
EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: PRIOR APPROVAL FOR OUTSIDE 
ACTIVITIES AND EMPLOYMENT

Priority:  Informational

Legal Authority:  5 USC 7301; 5 USC (Ethics in Government Act of 1978); 
EO 12674

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 73; 5 CFR 6301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish supplemental standards of conduct 
for Department of Education employees in 5 CFR Part 6301 containing 
criteria for seeking prior approval of outside activities at the 
Department of Education. The Department's regulations in 34 CFR Part 73 
are amended to reflect these simplified and less burdensome 
requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

_______________________________________________________________________

Interim Final Rule              01/30/95                     60 FR 5816
Final Action                    06/00/95

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Susan A. Winchell, General Attorney, Department of 
Education, Office of the General Counsel, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 5444, FB-10, Washington, DC 20202-2110, 202 401-1730

RIN: 1801-AA09
[FR Doc. 95-5746 Filed 05-05-95; 8:45 am]
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