[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 Stanley M. 
Cohen, Division of Regulatory Services, Office of the General Counsel, 
Department of Education, Room 6E117, 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, Office of Management 
and Budget, an agenda of all regulations under development or review. 
The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires ED to 
publish, in October and April of each year, a regulatory flexibility 
agenda.

     The regulatory flexibility agenda may be combined with any 
other agenda that satisfies the statutory requirements (5 U.S.C. 
605(a)). In compliance with the Executive order and the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, the Secretary publishes this agenda.

     For each set of regulations listed, the agenda provides the 
title of the document, the type of document, a citation to any 
rulemaking or other action taken since publication of the most 
recent agenda, and planned dates of future rulemaking. In addition, 
the agenda provides the following information:

 An abstract that includes a description of the problem to be 
addressed, any principal alternatives being considered, and potential 
costs and benefits of the action.

 An indication of whether the planned action is likely to have 
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities 
as defined by the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601(6)).

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

 A citation of legal authority.

 The name, address, and telephone number of the contact person 
at ED from whom a reader can obtain additional information regarding 
the planned action.

     In accordance with ED's Principles for Regulating listed in 
its regulatory plan (68 FR 72465, published December 22, 2003), 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 the regulation listed in this 
agenda that is 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 ED with regard to any specific item in the 
agenda. ED may elect not to pursue any of the regulatory actions 
listed here, and regulatory action in addition to the items listed 
is not precluded. Dates of future regulatory actions are subject to 
revision in subsequent agendas.

Electronic Access to This Document

     You may view this document, as well as all other ED 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/news/fedregister

     To use PDF, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is 
available free at this site. If you have questions about using PDF, 
call the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) toll free, at 1-888-
293-6498, or in the Washington, DC, area at (202) 512-1530.

    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.gpoaccess.gov/nara/index.html

Dated: May 27, 2004.

 Brian W. Jones,

General Counsel.

                                     Office of Management--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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735         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing........................    1880-AA66
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                             Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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736         Direct Grant Programs--E-Application Regulations......................................    1890-AA09
737         Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects, Technical Amendment..............    1890-AA12
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                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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738         Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)....................................    1890-AA08
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                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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739         Participation in Education Department Programs by Religious Organizations; Providing      1890-AA11
            for Equal Treatment of All Education Department Program Participants..................
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                                  Office for Civil Rights--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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740         Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act................................................    1870-AA12
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                                    Office for Civil Rights--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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741         Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving       1870-AA11
            Federal Financial Assistance..........................................................
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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742         Title I--Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged......................    1810-AA95
743         Impact Aid Programs...................................................................    1810-AA96
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                              Office of Postsecondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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744         Final Rule -- Federal Perkins Loan Program, Federal Family Education Loan Program, and    1840-AC84
            William D. Ford Direct Loan Program...................................................
745         Institutional Eligibility and Various Programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965,    1840-AC85
            as amended............................................................................
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                     Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Prerule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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746         Reauthorization of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (Section 610           1820-AB54
            Review)...............................................................................
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                  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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747         Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged......................    1820-AB55
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                            Office of Innovation and Improvement--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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748         Credit Enhancement for Charter School Facilities Program..............................    1855-AA02
749         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing........................    1855-AA03
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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750         Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.............................................    1855-AA00
751         Magnet Schools Assistance Program.....................................................    1855-AA01
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Management (OM)



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

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Transferred to RIN 1855-AA03    06/08/04

RIN: 1880-AA66
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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736. 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: These regulations would amend 34 CFR part 75 governing the 
process for submitting discretionary grant applications for the 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                            10/30/03                    68 FR 61779
NPRM Comment Period End         12/29/03
Final Action                    06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

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Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Blanca Rodriguez, Department of Education, Office of 
the Chief Financial Officer, Room 3652, Room 7065, PCP, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 245-6120

RIN: 1890-AA09
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737.  FEDERAL POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN 
SUBJECTS, TECHNICAL AMENDMENT

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

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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 97

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations would amend the Department of 
Education regulations for the protection of human subjects by (1) 
changing all references to the Office for Protection from Research 
Risks (OPRR) to the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP); and 
(2) revising the footnote at the end of 34 CFR 97.101(i) by removing 
the references to research involving fetuses, pregnant women, or human 
in vitro fertilization and subpart B of 45 CFR part 46. This technical 
amendment is being made in conjunction with the other Federal 
departments and agencies that have promulgated the Federal Policy for 
the Protection of Human Subjects.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Helene Deramond, Department of Education, Office of the 
Chief Financial Officer, Room 3652, Room 7103, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue 
SW, Washington, DC 20202-4248
Phone: 202 260-5353

RIN: 1890-AA12
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Department of Education (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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738. PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS (CLASSIFIED RESEARCH)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 97

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

Agency Contact: Helene Deramond
Phone: 202 260-5353

RIN: 1890-AA08
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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739. PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS BY RELIGIOUS 
ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING FOR EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 74; 75; 76; 80

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    06/04/04                    69 FR 31708

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: John J. Porter
Phone: 202 219-1741

RIN: 1890-AA11
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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740. 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 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by 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 receives funds made available through the 
Department and that has a limited public forum or designated open forum 
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

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ANPRM Comment Period End        12/16/02
NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Sandra G. Battle, Department of Education, Office for 
Civil Rights, Room 6126, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20202-1100
Phone: 202 245-6767

RIN: 1870-AA12
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1681-1682

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 106

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposed changes to the regulations 
implementing title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These 
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 amendments would 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 title IX.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            03/09/04                    69 FR 11276
NPRM Comment Period End         04/23/04
Final Action                    09/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra G. Battle, Department of Education, Office for 
Civil Rights, Room 6126, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 
20202-1100
Phone: 202 245-6767

RIN: 1870-AA11
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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742. TITLE I--IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/09/03                    68 FR 68698

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn Jackson
Phone: 202 260-0826

RIN: 1810-AA95
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743. IMPACT AID PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 222

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            10/22/03                    68 FR 60598
Final Action                    03/15/04                    69 FR 12234

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Marilyn Hall
Phone: 202 205-8724

RIN: 1810-AA96

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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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744.  FINAL RULE -- FEDERAL PERKINS LOAN PROGRAM, 
FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM, AND WILLIAM D. FORD DIRECT LOAN 
PROGRAM

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 20 USC 421-429; 1071-1087-2; 1007a et seq.; 1087aa-
1087hh

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 674; 682; 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These technical corrections amend the regulations governing 
the Federal Perkins Loan Program, the Federal Family Education Loan 
Program, and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program by (1) 
correcting technical errors in the regulations; (2) removing or 
modifying language in the regulations that is now obsolete or outdated 
due to prior changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, 
and to the regulations; and (3) where appropriate, by providing 
consistent language in the regulations for the three loan programs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    12/31/03                    68 FR 75427

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Brian Smith, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, Room 8053, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 
20006-8540
Phone: 202 502-7551

RIN: 1840-AC84
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745.  INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS 
UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: PL 108-98; 20 USC 421 to 429; 20 USC 1001 to 1003; 20 
USC 1070a; 20 USC 1070b to 1070b-3; 20 USC 1071 to 1087-2; 20 USC 
1087aa to 1087hh; 20 USC 1087a et seq; 20 USC 1087aa-1087hh; 20 USC 
1088; 20 USC 1091; 20 USC 1091b; 20 USC 1092; 20 USC 1094; 20 USC 
1099b; 20 USC 1099c to 1099c-1; 42 USC 2751- 2756b

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600; 34 CFR 649; 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 674; 34 CFR 
675; 34 CFR 676; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 693

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations revise the Institutional Eligibility 
regulations to conform with legislation correcting technical errors and 
removing inadvertent barriers to eligibility. These regulations also 
amend regulations governing various programs under the Higher Education 
Act of 1965, as amended, by providing clarifications, correcting errors 
and omissions, and removing references to programs no longer authorized 
or funded. The programs affected are: Patricia Roberts Harris 
Fellowship Program, Student Assistance General Provisions, Federal 
Perkins Loan Program, Federal Work-Study Programs, Federal Supplemental 
Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Federal Family Education Loan 
Program, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, Federal Pell 
Grant Program, and National Early Intervention Scholarship and 
Partnership Program.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    03/16/04                    69 FR 12274

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Additional Information: Transferred from RIN 1840-AC47

Agency Contact: Lorraine Kennedy, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, Room 8018, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 
20006-8542
Phone: 202 502-7762

Jackie Butler, Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary 
Education, Room 8062, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20006-8540
Phone: 202 502-7890

RIN: 1840-AC85
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Department of Education (ED)                              Prerule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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746. 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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Notice                          01/10/02                     67 FR 1411
ANPRM                           08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Government Levels Affected: Undetermined

Federalism:  Undetermined

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: JoLeta Reynolds, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 3082, Room 4150, 
PCP,

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400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2570
Phone: 202 245-7494

RIN: 1820-AB54
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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747.  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 limited English proficient (LEP) students and are needed 
to implement changes to title I of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 
2001. The regulations would permit States to exclude from reading/
language arts assessments LEP students who have been in schools in the 
United States for fewer than 10 months. The regulations would also 
permit States to count in the LEP subgroup for one or two years 
students who were LEP but who, it is determined, are no longer LEP.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            06/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1820-AB55
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)



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748.  CREDIT ENHANCEMENT FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITIES 
PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 7223-7223j

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 225

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department would use these regulations to administer the 
Credit Enhancement for Charter Schools Facilities program (authorized 
under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by 
the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) and its predecessor, the Charter 
School Facilities Demonstration Grant program. Under the program the 
Department provides grants to non-profit and public entities to 
demonstrate innovative credit enhancement strategies that help charter 
schools meet their facility needs.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For More Information:
[email protected]

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Jim Houser, or Valarie Perkins, Department of 
Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Room 3E114, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-5961
Phone: 202 260-1924

RIN: 1855-AA02
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749. 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 amendments to the 
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) resulting from (1) section 
1017 of the Goals 2000 Educate America Act (Pub. L. 103-227; 20 U.S.C. 
1232h) and (2) legislation passed as part of the No Child Left Behind 
Act of 2001 (NCLB) (Pub. L. 107-110). Section 1017 of Goals 2000 
amended PPRA to require schools, in certain instances, to make specific 
educational materials available to parents for inspection. The 
provision also amended PPRA to prohibit schools from requiring students 
to submit to certain surveys, analyses, or evaluations without parental 
consent. NCLB specified certain subjects on which schools in 
conjunction with parents, must develop and adopt policies. NCLB also 
required local educational agencies to directly notify parents of these 
policies and permit parents to opt out of certain activities. As our 
next action we will issue a new NPRM incorporating the amendments 
resulting from NCLB, as well as the earlier amendments resulting from 
the Goals 2000 Educate America Act.

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                     08/00/04

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Department of Education, Room 2W100, 
Family Policy Compliance Office, Room 2W117, FB-6, 400

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Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1880-AA66
RIN: 1855-AA03
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)



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750. FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 99

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    04/21/04                    69 FR 21670

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Kathleen Wolan
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1855-AA00
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751. MAGNET SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 280

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

Final Action                    02/02/04                     69 FR 4995

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven L. Brockhouse
Phone: 202 260-2476

RIN: 1855-AA01
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