[Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions]
[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

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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: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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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 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, 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 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 14, 1996.

Judith A. Winston,

General Counsel.

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                                  Departmental Management--Proposed Rule Stage                                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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809         Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).......................    1880-AA70 
810         Family Educational Rights and Privacy.................................................    1880-AA65 
811         Protection of Human Subjects..........................................................    1880-AA75 
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                                    Departmental Management--Final Rule Stage                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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812         Amendment to Education Department General Administrative Regulations..................    1880-AA62 
813         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing........................    1880-AA66 
814         Direct Grant Programs.................................................................    1880-AA76 
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                                   Departmental Management--Long-Term Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
  Number                                                                                               Number   
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815         Revised Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) Selection                   
            Criteria..............................................................................    1880-AA74 
816         General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)--Enforcement: Proportionality and Equitable                 
            Offsets...............................................................................    1880-AA56 
817         Department of Education Acquisition Regulation........................................    1880-AA72 
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                                   Departmental Management--Completed Actions                                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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818         Direct Grant Programs.................................................................    1880-AA68 
819         Direct Grant Programs.................................................................    1880-AA69 
820         Family Educational Rights and Privacy.................................................    1880-AA71 
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                 Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs--Final Rule Stage                 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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821         Bilingual Education Graduate Fellowship Program.......................................    1885-AA20 
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                       Office of Educational Research and Improvement--Proposed Rule Stage                      
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822         Standards for the Conduct and Evaluation of Activities Carried out by the OERI--                    
            Designation of Exemplary and Promising Programs.......................................    1850-AA52 
823         National Diffusion Network............................................................    1850-AA53 
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                        Office of Educational Research and Improvement--Completed Actions                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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824         Standards for the Conduct and Evaluation of Activities Carried Out by OERI--Evaluation              
            of Applications for Grants/Cooperative Agreements and Proposals for Contracts.........    1850-AA51 
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                        Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage                       
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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  Number                                                                                               Number   
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825         Special Educational Programs for Students Whose Families Are Engaged in Migrant and                 
            Other Seasonal Farmwork--High School Equivalence Program and College Assistance                     
            Migrant Program.......................................................................    1810-AA86 
826         Impact Aid Program....................................................................    1810-AA84 
827         Indian Fellowship and Professional Development Programs...............................    1810-AA81 
828         Desegregation Programs................................................................    1810-AA85 
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Final Rule Stage                         
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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829         Drug-Free Schools and Campuses........................................................    1810-AA83 
830         Title XIV--General Provisions.........................................................    1810-AA82 
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                             Office of Postsecondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage                             
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
 Sequence                                           Title                                            Identifier 
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831         Secretary's Recognition Procedures for State Agencies.................................    1840-AC32 
832         Training Programs for Federal TRIO Programs...........................................    1840-AC29 
833         Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need.........................................    1840-AC31 
834         International Education...............................................................    1840-AC30 
835         National Resource Centers Program for Foreign Language and Area Studies or Foreign                  
            Language and International Studies....................................................    1840-AC27 
836         Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Program..................................    1840-AC28 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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837         Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, As Amended; Student               
            Assistance General Provisions; William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program............    1840-AC18 
838         Student Support Services..............................................................    1840-AC24 
839         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program..........................................    1840-AC16 
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840         Salary Offset for Federal Employees Who Are Indebted to the United States Under                     
            Programs Administered by the Secretary of Education...................................    1840-AC23 
841         Higher Education Programs in Modern Foreign Language Training and Area Studies........    1840-AC26 
842         Campus-Based Programs (Regulatory Relief).............................................    1840-AC34 

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843         Federal Family Education Loan Program.................................................    1840-AC33 
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844         Student Right-To-Know Act.............................................................    1840-AB44 
845         Student Assistance General Provisions--Ability To Benefit (Guidelines To Assist                     
            Institutions in Determining Student Eligibility for Title IV, HEA Student Financial                 
            Assistance)...........................................................................    1840-AB84 
846         Student Assistance General Provisions - Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act............    1840-AC14 
847         Student Financial Aid Improvements (Student Assistance General Prov., Direct Loan                   
            Prog., Federal Family Education Loans, Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Work Study, & Supp.                
            Educ. Opp. Grant Progs)...............................................................    1840-AC20 
848         Student Assistance General Provisions (Default Rate Definition).......................    1840-AC17 
849         William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Income Contingent Repayment).............    1840-AC19 
850         Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program..........................................    1840-AC21 
851         William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program...........................................    1840-AC22 
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                  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Proposed Rule Stage                  
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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852         Disability and Rehabilitation Research Programs.......................................    1820-AB38 
853         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Evaluation Standards and                      
            Performance Indicators................................................................    1820-AB14 
854         Rehabilitation Services Discretionary Programs........................................    1820-AB37 
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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855         Elimination of Regulations............................................................    1820-AB34 
856         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program..................................    1820-AB12 
857         The State Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program--Order of Selection..............    1820-AB13 
858         Projects With Industry................................................................    1820-AB33 
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                   Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Completed Actions                   
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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859         State Grants Program for Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With                         
            Disabilities..........................................................................    1820-AB28 
860         Vocational Rehabilitation Service Projects for American Indians With Learning                       
            Disabilities..........................................................................    1820-AB32 
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                           Office of Vocational and Adult Education--Completed Actions                          
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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861         State Vocational and Applied Technology Education Programs and National Discretionary               
            Programs of Vocational Education; Adult Education; and Stewart B. McKinney Homeless                 
            Assistance Programs...................................................................    1830-AA15 
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                     Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs--Long-Term Actions                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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862         U.S. Exchange Visitor Program--Request for Waiver of the Two-Year Foreign Residence                 
            Requirement...........................................................................    1860-AA02 
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                     Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs--Completed Actions                     
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                                                                                                     Regulation 
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863         Advisory Committee Management Regulations.............................................    1860-AA03 
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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809. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (EDGAR)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would reinvent key parts of EDGAR 
by eliminating unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicative provisions; 
replacing some provisions with non-regulatory guidance; and revising 
other sections to effect clarity and ease of use by the Department's 
customers.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/00/96
Final Action                    02/00/97

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Kathy Thomas, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 
Grants and Contracts Services, Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 708-8287

RIN: 1880-AA70
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810. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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: These proposed regulations are needed to implement section 
444 of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, (Pub. L. 103-761). 
That provision amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 
(FERPA) to specify 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 
removes, in certain law enforcement instances, the requirement that 
schools notify parents or students before complying with a subpoena or 
court order. The regulations would be developed in accordance with the 
Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    07/00/96

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
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA65
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811.  PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  5 USC 301; 20 USC 1221e-3; 20 USC 3474; 42 USC 300v-
1(b)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend existing regulations to add special 
protections for children who are involved as subjects of research. 
Specifically, these regulations remove exemptions and further limit the 
risks to which children may be made vulnerable.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

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Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal, Federal

Agency Contact: Helen Deramond, Management Analyst, Department of 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 5636, ROB-3, Washington, 
DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-5353
Fax: 202 708-9346

RIN: 1880-AA75
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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812. AMENDMENT TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 
REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations--based on a recommendation under 
the National Performance Review--amend existing regulations by 
broadening the criteria the Secretary considers in determining the 
order in which discretionary grant applications will be selected for 
funding. Specifically, the proposed amendment would expand 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 any Department of Education 
grant programs. Currently the criteria include only past use of funds 
under the same grant programs. The proposed amendment would also 
clarify that the deadline date for the receipt of an application is the 
date that the application is received at the Department, not the 
postmark date. The proposed regulations would be developed in 
accordance with the Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            09/20/95                    60 FR 48844
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Ronelle Holloman, Office of the Chief Financial 
Officer, Grants and Contracts Service, Department of Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 205-3501

RIN: 1880-AA62
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813. STUDENT RIGHTS IN RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND TESTING

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1232h

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 098

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement section 1017 of the 
Goals 2000: Educate America Act (Pub. L. 103-227, 20 U.S.C. section 
123h). That 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 the PPRA to prohibit schools from requiring a 
student to submit to certain surveys, analyses, or evaluations without 
prior parental consent. The regulations are being developed in 
accordance with the Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/28/95                    60 FR 44696
NPRM Comment Period End         10/27/95
Final Action                    05/00/96

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
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA66
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814.  DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 75; 20 USC 3474

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75.253; 34 CFR 75.261

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations reduce regulatory, paperwork, and 
administrative burden on discretionary grant recipients by giving them 
more flexibility in planning and implementing program activities. These 
regulations allow the Secretary to waive the prior written approval 
requirement for a one-time extension of a project period for all 
discretionary grant recipients. The extension, however, must not 
involve the obligation of additional funds by the Federal government. 
These regulations also clarify the Department's position about carrying 
over grant funds to a subsequent budget period.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions, 
Organizations

Government Levels Affected: State, Local, Tribal

Agency Contact: Greg Vick, Department of Education, 600 Independence 
Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8199
TDD: 800 877-8339

RIN: 1880-AA76
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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815. REVISED EDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS 
(EDGAR) SELECTION CRITERIA

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would expand the current EDGAR selection 
criteria in 34 CFR 75.210. Section 75.210 provides selection criteria 
for discretionary grant programs without implementing regulations. This 
regulatory action would create an extensive menu of criteria that could 
be used for a variety of the Department's programs, including research, 
planning, demonstration, training, fellowship, and field-initiated 
programs.

Statement of Need: These regulations would reduce the need for separate 
sets of regulations to govern individual discretionary grant programs.

Summary of the Legal Basis: Use of the EDGAR selection criteria would 
be determined on a program-by-program basis, subject to the applicable 
statutory program authority and program needs for effective and 
efficient operation.

Alternatives: The EDGAR selection criteria would be developed as an 
alternative to issuing regulations for each of the individual programs 
that are able to use them.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Regulations for programs for which the 
EDGAR selection criteria are appropriate could be reduced or 
eliminated. Providing a menu of criteria for which variable weights 
could be assigned, would increase program flexibility.

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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Margo Anderson, Department of Education, 555 New Jersey 
Avenue NW., Room 602L, Capitol Place, Washington, DC 20208-5530
Phone: 202 219-2000

RIN: 1880-AA74
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816. GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT (GEPA)--ENFORCEMENT: 
PROPORTIONALITY AND EQUITABLE OFFSETS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1221e-3(a)(1); 20 USC 1234; 20 USC 3474(a)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 76; 34 CFR 81; 34 CFR 83

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations clarify circumstances under which 
benefits to a grant or cooperative agreement and equitable offset are 
taken into account in determining harm to an identifiable Federal 
interest under the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA).

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/20/95                    60 FR 32552
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Theodore Sky, Senior Counsel, Office of the General 
Counsel, Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
5364, FB-10, Washington, DC 20202-2110
Phone: 202 401-2605

RIN: 1880-AA56
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817. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACQUISITION REGULATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 3010; 40 USC 486(c)

CFR Citation:  48 CFR 34

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would reinvent the EDAR in 
accordance with the Department's Principles for Regulating. The amended 
regulations would delete or revise certain existing regulatory 
provisions adequately covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulation 
(FAR), including FAR's changes implementing the Federal Acquisition 
Streamlining Act. Other proposed revisions would reflect changes in the 
Department's organizational structure.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Rich Galloway, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, 
Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3636, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-4249
Phone: 202 708-8266

RIN: 1880-AA72
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Departmental Management (EDMAN)



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818. DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/04/96                     61 FR 8454

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mary Smith
Phone: 202 401-8300

RIN: 1880-AA68
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819. DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 75

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/12/95                    60 FR 63872
Final Action Effective          01/11/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Jacinta Ma
Phone: 202 401-8300

RIN: 1880-AA69
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820. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 99

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       02/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sharon Shirley
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA71
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA)



_______________________________________________________________________




821. BILINGUAL EDUCATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 7475; PL 103-382

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 535

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would implement statutory changes 
under the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 and address the role 
of institutions of higher education in the program. The Graduate 
Fellowship Program (34 CFR Part 535) replaces the existing Bilingual 
Education Fellowship Program (34 CFR Part 562) and expands the program 
to include post-doctoral fellowships. The regulations are being 
developed in accordance with the Department's Principles for Regulating 
to ensure that the Department regulates in the most flexible, 
equitable, and least burdensome way possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            11/09/95                    60 FR 56920
Final Action                    04/00/96

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
Phone: 202 205-9727

RIN: 1885-AA20
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)



_______________________________________________________________________




822.  STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES 
CARRIED OUT BY THE OERI--DESIGNATION OF EXEMPLARY AND PROMISING PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority:  20 USC 6011(i); 41 USC 423

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 701

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations establish standards for the evaluation of 
programs which have applied to receive the designation of exemplary or 
promising programs. Adding this designation will broaden the range of 
educational resources available for school improvement efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Robert Stonehill, Department of Education, Office of 
Educational Research and Improvement, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW., Room 
504, Washington, DC 20208-5644
Phone: 202 219-2088

RIN: 1850-AA52
_______________________________________________________________________




823.  NATIONAL DIFFUSION NETWORK

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 2962

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 785; 34 CFR 786; 34 CFR 787; 34 CFR 788; 34 CFR 
789

[[Page 22920]]

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations incorporate statutory amendments, remove 
obsolete provisions, and apply the standards for the conduct and 
evaluation of activities carried out by the Office of Education 
Research and Improvement in 34 CFR Part 700.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steve Balkcom, Department of Education, Office of 
Educational Research and Improvement, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW., Room 
506C, Washington, DC 20208-5644
Phone: 202 219-2089

RIN: 1850-AA53
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)



_______________________________________________________________________




824. STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT AND EVALUATION OF ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT 
BY OERI--EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS/COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS 
AND PROPOSALS FOR CONTRACTS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 700

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    09/14/95                    60 FR 47808

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Edward J. Fuentes
Phone: 202 219-1895

RIN: 1850-AA51
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



_______________________________________________________________________




825.  SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FAMILIES 
ARE ENGAGED IN MIGRANT AND OTHER SEASONAL FARMWORK--HIGH SCHOOL 
EQUIVALENCE PROGRAM AND COLLEGE ASSISTANCE MIGRANT PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1070(d) to 1070(2)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 206

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations would be revised to reduce burden and 
incorporate the Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 206-1922

RIN: 1810-AA86
_______________________________________________________________________




826. IMPACT AID PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 7701 to 7714

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 222

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed amendments would revise programmatic 
regulations to conform to new statutory provisions. The proposed 
regulations would be based on the Department's Principles for 
Regulating and would increase flexibility for applicants and minimize 
burden on affected parties.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA84
_______________________________________________________________________




827. INDIAN FELLOWSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 7832 to 7833

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 263

Legal Deadline: None

[[Page 22921]]

Abstract: As current regulations solely governed fiscal year 1995 
awards, these proposed regulations are necessary to govern the program 
for fiscal year 1996 and future years. In addition, the authorizing 
statutes require the Secretary to issue regulations on the payback 
requirement. The regulations are to be developed in accordance with the 
Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA81
_______________________________________________________________________




828. DESEGREGATION PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 2000c to 2000c-2; 20 USC 2000-5

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 270; 34 CFR 271; 34 CFR 272

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will combine three sets of existing 
regulations and eliminate obsolete, duplicative, and unnecessary 
provisions.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA85
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



_______________________________________________________________________




829. DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1145g; 20 USC 3224a

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 86

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Improving America's Schools Act, these 
amendments to current regulations would reduce burden on certain 
entities by limiting applicability of the regulations to institutions 
of higher education. The regulations will no longer apply to local and 
State educational agencies.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA83
_______________________________________________________________________




830. TITLE XIV--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1232g

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 299

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These general provisions regulations would govern groups of 
specified programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (ESEA), as amended by the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994. 
The proposed regulations would establish uniform provisions under Title 
XIV of the ESEA applicable to consolidation of State and local 
administrative funds, maintenance of effort, services to private school 
children and complaint procedures. The uniform provisions would 
minimize burdensome differences in implementing provisions in 
individual programs. The NPRM also includes a proposed priority for 
empowerment zones and enterprise communities. The proposed regulations 
are being developed in accordance with the Department's Principles for 
Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            03/26/96                    61 FR 13324
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: William Wooten, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 
4000, Portals Bldg, Washington, DC 20202-6123
Phone: 202 260-1922

RIN: 1810-AA82
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22922]]




DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



_______________________________________________________________________




831.  SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION PROCEDURES FOR STATE AGENCIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 295f-3(b); 20 USC 295h-4(1)(d); 20 USC 
298b(f); 20 USC 403(b); 20 USC 1085(b); 20 USC 1141(a); 20 USC 
1248(11); 38 USC 1775(a); 42 USC 293a(b)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 603

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations will be eliminated. State agencies will be 
required to meet the same requirements as accrediting agencies under 34 
CFR part 603.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sally K. Kirkgasler, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4050, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC 20202-2550
Phone: 202 708-9069

RIN: 1840-AC32
_______________________________________________________________________




832.  TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FEDERAL TRIO PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1070(a) to 1070(17)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 642

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would be revised to incorporate statutory 
changes and new funding priorities, and to increase grantee 
accountability through revised experience criteria and stronger project 
evaluation requirements.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pappas, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600, Portals 
Bldg., Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-4804

RIN: 1840-AC29
_______________________________________________________________________




833.  GRADUATE ASSISTANCE IN AREAS OF NATIONAL NEED

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1134; 20 USC 1134(1) to 1134(q)(1)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 648

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would be revised to simplify the selection 
criteria and make them less burdensome.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Cosette Ryan, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600, Portals 
Bldg., Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-3608

RIN: 1840-AC31
_______________________________________________________________________




834.  INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1121 to 1130(b)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 655; 34 CFR 656; 34 CFR 657; 34 CFR 658; 34 CFR 
660; 34 CFR 661

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions to the existing regulations are 
needed to reduce burden and incorporate the Department's Principles for 
Regulating in the existing regulations.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sara West, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600B, 
Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 401-9782

RIN: 1840-AC30
_______________________________________________________________________




835. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA 
STUDIES OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1122

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 656

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would provide more clarity for 
applicants and reduce the reporting burden. These regulations would 
govern the program for fiscal year 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sara West, Program Officer, Advanced Training and 
Research Branch, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue

[[Page 22923]]

SW., Room 600B, Portals Bldg, Washington, DC 20202-5331
Phone: 202 401-9782

RIN: 1840-AC27
_______________________________________________________________________




836. FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1122

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 657

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would reframe the evaluation 
criteria to provide more clarity for applicants and to reduce the 
reporting burden and would provide greater cost effectiveness in grant 
administration. These proposed regulations would govern the program for 
fiscal year 1997.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    06/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sara West, Program Officer, Advanced Training and 
Research Branch, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600B, Portals Bldg., 
Washington, DC 20202-5331
Phone: 202 401-9782

RIN: 1840-AC28
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



_______________________________________________________________________




837. INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, 
AS AMENDED; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; WILLIAM D. FORD 
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1087a et seq; 20 USC 1085; 20 USC 1088; 20 USC 
1091; 20 USC 1092; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 1096b; 20 USC 1099b; 20 USC 
1099c; 20 USC 1141

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations clarify regulatory provisions and correct 
errors and omissions in final regulations published on November 29, 
1994 and December 1, 1994.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Meredith Merrill, Program Specialist, Department of 
Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room 3053, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202-5400
Phone: 202 708-9406

RIN: 1840-AC18
_______________________________________________________________________




838. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1070a-11; 20 USC 1070a-14

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 646

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Department's Principles for 
Regulating, these proposed regulations would revise current regulations 
by incorporating statutory changes and revised prior experience 
criteria and simplifying section criteria.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/13/95                    60 FR 64108
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Steven Pappas, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600, Portals 
Bldg., Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-4804

RIN: 1840-AC24
_______________________________________________________________________




839. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM

Priority:  Other

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1071 to 1087-2

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations make technical amendments to the FFEL 
regulations, reconcile provisions that may conflict, and reconcile 
various amendments and corrections.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    07/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Patricia Beavan, Program Specialist, Policy Training 
and Analysis Service, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 3045, ROB-3, Washington, 
DC 20202-5449
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC16
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22924]]




DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



_______________________________________________________________________




840. SALARY OFFSET FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE INDEBTED TO THE UNITED 
STATES UNDER PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  5 USC 5514; 31 USC 3716

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 31

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: In accordance with the Department's Principles for 
Regulating, these proposed regulations would simplify procedures and 
make them more consistent with other collection efforts.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Sally K. Kirkgasler, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4060, ROB-3, 
Washington, DC, 20202
Phone: 202 708-9069

RIN: 1840-AC23
_______________________________________________________________________




841. HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING AND 
AREA STUDIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  22 USC 2452(b)(6)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 662; 34 CFR 663; 34 CFR 664

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would revise existing regulations 
by addressing (1) political developments abroad, (2) new policies and 
practices of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, and 
(3) clarification and flexibility. The proposed regulations are to be 
developed in accordance with the Department's Principles for 
Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Richard Scarfo, Director, Center for International 
Education, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 
600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 600, Portals Bldg., Washington, DC 
20202
Phone: 202 401-9770

RIN: 1840-AC26
_______________________________________________________________________




842.  CAMPUS-BASED PROGRAMS (REGULATORY RELIEF)

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1087aa to 1087ii; 20 USC 421 to 429; 42 USC 
2571 to 2756b; 20 USC 1070b to 1070b-3

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 673

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would provide regulatory relief, 
including substitution of performance standards for procedural 
requirements wherever possible.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Nancy Adams, Program Specialist, Campus-Based Programs, 
Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 
Independence Avenue SW., Room 3045, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-4690

RIN: 1840-AC34
_______________________________________________________________________




843.  FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1071 to 1087-2

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed regulations would clarify limitation on use of 
Guarantee Agency reserve funds and limit relationships between guaranty 
agencies and lenders and servers.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            00/00/00
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: George Harris, Program Specialist, Department of 
Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, 600 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room 3045, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC33
_______________________________________________________________________

[[Page 22925]]




DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



_______________________________________________________________________




844. STUDENT RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61776

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Paula Husselmann
Phone: 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB44
_______________________________________________________________________




845. 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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61830

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lorraine Kennedy
Phone: 202 708-7888

RIN: 1840-AB84
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/29/95                    60 FR 61424

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: David Lorenzo
Phone: 202 708-8654

RIN: 1840-AC14
_______________________________________________________________________




847. STUDENT FINANCIAL AID IMPROVEMENTS (STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL 
PROV., DIRECT LOAN PROG., FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOANS, PELL GRANT, 
PERKINS LOAN, WORK STUDY, & SUPP. EDUC. OPP. GRANT PROGS)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 676; 34 CFR 
682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61796

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Harold McCullough
Phone: 202 708-4690

RIN: 1840-AC20
_______________________________________________________________________




848. STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS (DEFAULT RATE DEFINITION)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 668

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61760

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Douglas Laine
Phone: 202 708-9406

RIN: 1840-AC17
_______________________________________________________________________




849. WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM (INCOME CONTINGENT 
REPAYMENT)

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 685

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61820

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Rachel Edelstein
Phone: 202 708-9406

RIN: 1840-AC19
_______________________________________________________________________




850. FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN (FFEL) PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 682

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61750

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Barbara Bauman
Phone: 202 708-8242

RIN: 1840-AC21
_______________________________________________________________________




851. WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 685

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    12/01/95                    60 FR 61790

Small Entities Affected: None

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Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Katrina Ingalls
Phone: 202 708-9406

RIN: 1840-AC22
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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852.  DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  29 USC 761a

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 350; 34 CFR 351; 34 CFR 352; 34 CFR 353; 34 CFR 
355; 34 CFR 357; 34 CFR 359; 34 CFR 360

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations will streamline and consolidate a number of 
the Disability and Rehabilitation Research program regulations into one 
CFR part. The Department will remove unnecessary regulations and make 
the regulations easier to use.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/00/96
Final Action                    10/00/96

Small Entities Affected: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Agency Contact: Betty Jo Berland, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue 
SW., Room 3422, Switzer, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 205-9739
TDD: 202 205-5516

RIN: 1820-AB38
_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

Legal Authority:  PL 102-569

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions to existing regulations are needed 
because of changes in the authorizing legislation made by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569). The 1992 
Amendments require the development of standards and performance 
indicators. The proposed regulations are being developed in accordance 
with the Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

ANPRM                           02/19/93                     58 FR 9458
NPRM                            05/00/96
Final Action                    09/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Acting Director, Planning, Policy, 
and Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB14
_______________________________________________________________________




854.  REHABILITATION SERVICES DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  29 USC 711(c); 29 USC 732; 29 USC 750; 29 USC 775; 29 
USC 777(a) to 777(f); 29 USC 794(e); 29 USC 795(g)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 369; 34 CFR 376; 34 CFR 380; 34 CFR 381

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions to the existing regulations are 
needed to reduce burden and incorporate the Department's Principles for 
Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            04/00/96
Final Action                    00/00/00

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Acting Director, Planning, Policy, 
and Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-2550
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB37
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



_______________________________________________________________________




855. ELIMINATION OF REGULATIONS

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 1221e-3

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 302 et seq

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Elimination of these regulations reduces regulatory burden 
and increases flexibility.

Statement of Need: As a result of new legislation, absence of funding, 
and regulatory reinvention review, the

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Secretary has determined that these regulations are no longer needed.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The Secretary's general authority to 
rescind regulations is granted in section 410 of the General Education 
Provisions Act, as amended.

Alternatives: Not applicable

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: Elimination of these regulations 
reduces regulatory burden and increases flexibility.

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

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Rule                      05/23/95                    60 FR 27223
Final Rule Effective            06/22/95
Final Action                    04/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kenneth C. Depew, General Attorney, Office of the 
General Counsel, Department of Education, Office of the General 
Counsel, 600 Independence Avenue SW., Room 5112, FB-10, Washington, DC 
20202-2241
Phone: 202 401-8300

RIN: 1820-AB34
_______________________________________________________________________




856. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed revisions to existing regulations are needed 
to implement changes made to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by the 
Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992 and 1993. The changes include 
significant revisions in definitions, new definitions, new State plan 
requirements, and new eligibility requirements for services. The 
proposed regulations would include regulatory provisions previously 
listed under RIN 1820-AB15. In accordance with the Department's 
Principles for Regulating, the proposed regulations would reduce 
unnecessary process requirements, give States increased flexibility in 
administering the program, and eliminate requirements that do not 
directly contribute to the achievement of the program's objectives.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            12/15/95                    60 FR 64476
Final Action                    11/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Acting Director, Planning, Policy, 
and Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2550
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB12
_______________________________________________________________________




857. THE STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROGRAM--ORDER OF 
SELECTION

Priority:  Other Significant

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 361

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments to existing regulations are needed because 
of changes in the authorizing legislation made by the Rehabilitation 
Act Amendments of 1992 (Pub. L. 102-569). The statute requires 
promulgation of specific regulations regarding the order of selection 
of eligible disabled individuals for services. The regulations are 
being developed in accordance with the Department's Principles for 
Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            07/16/93                    58 FR 38482
Final Action                    05/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Acting Director, Planning, Policy, 
and Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Building, Washington, DC 20202-2550
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB13
_______________________________________________________________________




858. PROJECTS WITH INDUSTRY

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

Legal Authority:  20 USC 795g; 29 USC 711(c)

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 379

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Proposed changes to the regulations are needed to address 
implementation problems and to improve program effectiveness. Sections 
of the regulations that are to be revised include the selection 
criteria, application content, and grantee reporting requirements. 
These proposed changes are being developed in accordance with the 
Department's Principles for Regulating.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/22/96                     61 FR 1672
Final Action                    08/00/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford, Acting Director, Planning, Policy 
and Evaluation Services, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, 600 Independence Avenue SW., 
Room 3014, Switzer Bldg., Washington, DC 20202-2531
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB33
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



_______________________________________________________________________




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

Priority:  Other Significant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 345

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    03/04/96                     61 FR 8158

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Carol G. Cohen
Phone: 202 205-5666

RIN: 1820-AB28
_______________________________________________________________________




860. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICE PROJECTS FOR AMERICAN INDIANS 
WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 371

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    11/24/95                    60 FR 58136

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Beverlee Stafford
Phone: 202 205-8299

RIN: 1820-AB32
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)



_______________________________________________________________________




861. STATE VOCATIONAL AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND 
NATIONAL DISCRETIONARY PROGRAMS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION; ADULT 
EDUCATION; AND STEWART B. MCKINNEY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

Priority:  Other

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 50(d)(2); 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 425.3(a)(3)

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/06/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: State, Local

Agency Contact: Sharon A. Jones
Phone: 202 205-8237

RIN: 1830-AA15
_______________________________________________________________________


DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs (EDSI)



_______________________________________________________________________




862. U.S. EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM--REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE TWO-YEAR 
FOREIGN RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

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

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 50

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: By law the Department of Education may request waiver--by the 
Attorney General--of a requirement affecting exchange visitors under 
the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Program. These regulations 
simplify and clarify procedures, criteria, and other policies governing 
an institution's or organization's application to the Department for a 
waiver on behalf of an exchange visitor employed by the institution or 
organization.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

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

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: Federal

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

RIN: 1860-AA02
_______________________________________________________________________

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs (EDSI)



_______________________________________________________________________




863. ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS

Priority:  Substantive, Nonsignificant

Reinventing Government: This rulemaking is part of the Reinventing 
Government effort. It will revise text in the CFR to reduce burden or 
duplication, or streamline requirements.

CFR Citation:  34 CFR 11

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Withdrawn                       02/21/96

Small Entities Affected: None

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Bailey
Phone: 202 401-3677

RIN: 1860-AA03
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