[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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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 Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

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. The agenda is issued under the authority of 
section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and 
Review.'' The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective 
public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public 
with early information about pending regulatory activities.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions or comments related to 
specific regulations listed in this agenda should be directed to the 
agency contact listed for the regulations. Questions or comments 
related to preparation of this agenda should be directed to Sandy 
Jablonski, Division of Regulatory Services, Office of the General 
Counsel, Department of Education, Room 6E107, FB-6, 400 Maryland 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.

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:

[sbull] 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.

[sbull] 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)).

[sbull] A reference to where a reader can find the current regulations 
in the Code of Federal Regulations.

[sbull] A citation of legal authority.

[sbull] 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 Department's Principles for Regulating 
listed in its regulatory plan (67 FR 74095; published December 8, 
2002), ED is committed to regulation 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.

     Interested members of the public are invited to comment on any 
of the items listed in this agenda that they believe are not 
consistent with the Principles for Regulating. Members of the 
public are also invited to comment on regulations listed in this 
agenda that are designated for periodic review under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610).

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

Electronic Access to This Document

     You may view this document, as well as all other Department of 
Education documents published in the Federal Register, in text or 
Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), on the Internet at the 
following site: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister

     To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is 
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     Note: The official version of this document is the document 
published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the 
official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal 
Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html

Dated: March 27, 2003.

 Brian W. Jones,

General Counsel.

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                                                                                                    Regulation
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  Number                                                                                              Number
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668         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing......................     1880-AA66
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                           Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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669         Direct Grant Programs--E-Application Regulations....................................     1890-AA09
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                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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670         Governmentwide Requirement for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance) and            1890-AA07
            Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement)............................
671         Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)..................................     1890-AA08
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                                  Office for Civil Rights--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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672         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving      1870-AA11
            Federal Financial Assistance........................................................
673         Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act..............................................     1870-AA12
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                               Institute of Education Sciences--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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674         Reauthorization of the Educational, Research, Development, Dissemination, and            1850-AA57
            Improvement Act of 1994 (Section 610 Review)........................................
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                        Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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675         Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged....................     1810-AA95
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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676         Indian Education Discretionary Grant Program........................................     1810-AA93
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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677         Reauthorization of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965         1810-AA91
            (Completion of a Section 610 Review)................................................
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                                     Federal Student Aid--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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678         Federal Student Aid Programs........................................................     1845-AA23
679         Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended;            1845-AA24
            Student Assistance General Provisions; General Provisions for the Federal Perkins
            Loan Program, Federal Work-Study Program............................................
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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680         Reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (Section 610          1820-AB54
            Review).............................................................................
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                            Office of Innovation and Improvement--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                    Regulation
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681         Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act...........................................     1855-AA00
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Management (OM)



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668. STUDENT RIGHTS IN RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAMS, AND TESTING

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232h

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 98

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. 1232h). 
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. New legislation amending the 
PPRA passed as part of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. As our 
next action we will issue a new NPRM based on this legislation.

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
Second NPRM                     05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Kathleen Wolan, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Room 
2W100, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, FB-6, Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1880-AA66

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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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669. [bull] DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS--E-APPLICATION REGULATIONS

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3 and 3474

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The programs governed by this part are Direct Grant Programs 
of the Department of Education. These regulations would revise the 
regulations governing the deadline date for applications to provide for 
electronic submission of applications.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blanca Rodriguez, Department of Education, Office of 
the Chief Financial Officer, Room 3652, ROB-3, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-0172

RIN: 1890-AA09
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Department of Education (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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670. GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENT FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (FINANCIAL 
ASSISTANCE) AND GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: EO 12549; EO 12689; 20 USC 1082; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 
1221e-3; 20 USC 3474; sec 2455, PL 103-355, 108 Stat 3243 at 3327

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 84; 34 CFR 85; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 682

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are part of a common rule amending the 
Governmentwide nonprocurement common rule for debarment and suspension 
and the Governmentwide rule implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 
1988. These regulations clarify the relationship between debarment and 
suspension actions and limitation, suspension, and termination actions 
under title IV of the HEA. Additionally, these regulations set the 
dollar threshold on prohibited lower-tier procurement transactions with 
excluded persons at $25,000. These regulations also relocate the Drug-
Free Workplace Act regulations in a separate part from the debarment 
and suspension regulations.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/23/02                     67 FR 3326
NPRM Comment Period End         03/25/02


Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Peter Wathen-Dunn, General Attorney, Department of 
Education, Office of the General Counsel, Room 6E211, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, FB-6, Washington, DC 20202-2243
Phone: 202 401-6700

RIN: 1890-AA07
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671. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (CLASSIFIED RESEARCH)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 5 USC 301; 42 USC 300v-1(b)

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These amendments would revise existing regulations to 
eliminate certain waiver and expedited review provisions by adopting 
additional protection pertaining to human subjects in classified 
research.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule               To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1880-AA79

Agency Contact: Helene Deramond, Department of Education, Office of the 
Chief Financial Officer, Room 3652, ROB-3, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-5353

RIN: 1890-AA08

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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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672. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX IN EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR 
ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681; 20 USC 1682

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department is considering changes to the regulations 
implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. In the event 
changes are made, such changes would amend existing regulations to 
provide more flexibility for educators to establish single-sex classes 
and schools at the elementary and secondary levels. The purpose of the 
amendments would be to support efforts of school districts to improve 
educational outcomes for children and to provide public school parents 
with a diverse array of educational options that respond to the 
educational needs of their children, while at the same time ensuring 
appropriate safeguards against discrimination. Amendments would be 
designed to permit appropriate latitude for innovative efforts to help 
children learn and to expand the choices parents have for their 
children's education consistent with the purposes of the title IX 
statute and the Constitution.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Foster, Department of Education, Office for

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Civil Rights, Room 5048, Switzer Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: 202 205-8535

RIN: 1870-AA11
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673. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA EQUAL ACCESS ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7905

CFR Citation: 34 CFR ch I

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would implement a new law, the Boy Scouts 
of America Equal Access Act (Boy Scouts Act), which is part of the No 
Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Under the Boy Scouts Act, no public 
elementary school, public secondary school, or State or local 
educational agency that provides an opportunity for one or more outside 
youth or community groups to meet on school premises or in school 
facilities before or after school hours shall deny equal access or a 
fair opportunity to meet to, or discriminate against, any group 
officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America or other specified 
patriotic youth groups.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           11/15/02                    67 FR 69456
ANPRM Comment Period End        12/16/02
NPRM                            11/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Richard Foster, Department of Education, Office for 
Civil Rights, Room 5048, Switzer Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-1100
Phone: 202 205-8535

RIN: 1870-AA12

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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Institute of Education Sciences (IES)



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674. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 
DISSEMINATION, AND IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1994 (SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

CFR Citation: 34 CFR ch VII

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Withdrawn                       03/12/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

Agency Contact: Elizabeth Payer
Phone: 202 219-1385

RIN: 1850-AA57

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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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675. [bull] TITLE I--IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 
DISADVANTAGED

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would clarify statutory provisions 
regarding State, LEA, and school accountability for the academic 
achievement of students with the most significant cognitive 
disabilities and are needed to implement changes to title I of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, made by the 
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/20/03                    68 FR 13796
NPRM Comment Period End         05/19/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn Jackson, Acting Director, Student Achievement 
and Student Accountability Programs, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, Room 3W230, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-6132
Phone: 202 260-0826

RIN: 1810-AA95

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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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676. INDIAN EDUCATION DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7441; 20 USC 7442

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 263

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The regulations that govern the competition of new Indian 
Education Discretionary Grant programs would be revised. The programs 
governed by this part include grants for the Professional Development 
Program and the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Program. These 
programs are authorized under title VII of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act (ESEA) of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind 
Act of 2001. These regulations would identify eligible applicants for 
the program and the specific application and program requirements that 
must be met in order for applications to be considered for funding. 
These regulations also would provide the requirements for the payback 
provisions that apply to the Professional Development Program. These 
regulations would govern the grant application process under both 
programs, including the payback provisions for the Professional 
Development Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Rule With Request for 
Comments                        07/22/02                    67 FR 47695
Comment Period End              08/21/02
Final Action                    05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Cathie Martin, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, Room 3W111 FB-6, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-6335
Phone: 202 260-1683

RIN: 1810-AA93
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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677. REAUTHORIZATION OF TITLE I OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY 
EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 (COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: PL 107-110

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200

Legal Deadline: Final, Statutory, July 8, 2002.

Abstract: These regulations implement changes made by the 
reauthorization of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. This 
action also results from a review of the existing regulations for this 
program under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 
610). The purpose of this review was to determine if these regulations 
should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, 
to minimize any significant economic impact upon a substantial number 
of small entities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            08/06/02                    67 FR 50986
NPRM Comment Period End         09/05/02
Final Action                    12/02/02                    67 FR 71710

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes

Small Entities Affected: Governmental Jurisdictions

Government Levels Affected: Local, State

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn Jackson, Acting Director, Student Achievement 
and Student Accountability Programs, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, Room 3W230, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-6132
Phone: 202 260-0826

RIN: 1810-AA91

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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Federal Student Aid (FSA)



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678. FEDERAL STUDENT AID PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 673; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 
675; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 694

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    11/01/02                    67 FR 67048

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon
Phone: 202 219-7048

Related RIN: Related To 1845-AA24
RIN: 1845-AA23
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679. INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, 
AS AMENDED; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS 
FOR THE FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 673; 34 CFR 675; 34 CFR 
682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 694; ...

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Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Merged With RIN 1845-AA23       11/01/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Wendy Macias
Phone: 202 502-7526

Related RIN: Merged With 1845-AA23
RIN: 1845-AA24

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Department of Education (ED)                              Prerule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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680. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT 
(SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant. Major status under 5 USC 801 is 
undetermined.

Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1400 to 1487

CFR Citation: 34 CFR CH III

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would implement changes made by the 
anticipated reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act. This action is a notice that if regulations are 
necessary, ED would review the regulations in 34 CFR chapter III under 
section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610). The 
purpose of this review would be to determine if these regulations 
should be continued without change, or should be amended or rescinded, 
to minimize any significant economic impact upon a substantial number 
of small entities. We would request comments on the continued need for 
the regulations; the complexity of the regulations; the extent to which 
they overlap, duplicate, or conflict with other Federal, State, or 
local government regulations; and the degree to which technology, 
economic conditions, or other relevant factors have changed since the 
regulations were promulgated.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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ANPRM                           12/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For Public Comments:
http://www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: JoLeta Reynolds, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3082, Switzer 
Building, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2570
Phone: 202 205-5507

RIN: 1820-AB54

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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)



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681. [bull] FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232g

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations are needed to implement the Department's 
interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 
identified through administrative experience as necessary for proper 
program operation. These regulations would provide general guidelines 
that permit the acceptance of electronic format records and signatures 
as ``signed and dated written consent'' required in FERPA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            05/00/03

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1880-AA80

Agency Contact: Kathleen Wolan, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Room 
2W100, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, FB-6, Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1855-AA00
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