[The Regulatory Plan and 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 regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under 
the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory 
Planning and Review.'' The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more 
effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing 
the public with early information about 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 
Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, dated 
September 30, 1993, requires the Department of Education (ED) to 
publish, at a time and in a manner specified by the Administrator of 
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management 
and Budget, an agenda of all regulations under development or review. 
The Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 602(a), requires ED to 
publish, in October and April of each year, a regulatory flexibility 
agenda.

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

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

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

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

 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, 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 any regulations listed in 
this agenda that ED plans to review under section 610 of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 610) to determine their 
economic impact on small entities. ED has identified in this agenda 
the regulations it will review under section 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.

     This edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and 
Deregulatory Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in 
part II of this issue of the Federal Register. ED's Statement of 
Regulatory and Deregulatory Priorities is included in part II.

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: www.gpoaccess.gov/nara/
index.html

Dated: August 31, 2006.

 Kent D. Talbert,

General Counsel.

                           Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Proposed Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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906         Direct Grant Programs and Definitions That Apply to Department Regulations............    1890-AA14
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                             Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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907         State-Administered Programs...........................................................    1890-AA13
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                            Office of the Chief Financial Officer--Long-Term Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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908         Protection of Human Subjects (Classified Research)....................................    1890-AA08
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                                   Office for Civil Rights--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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909         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--Final Rule Stage
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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  Number                                                                                               Number
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910         Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged; Individuals With        1810-AA98
            Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)--Assistance to States for the Education of Children
            With Disabilities.....................................................................
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                         Office of Elementary and Secondary Education--Long-Term Actions
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911         Migrant Education Program.............................................................    1810-AA99
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912         Title I, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged......................    1810-AA97
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                              Office of Postsecondary Education--Completed Actions
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                                                                                                     Regulation
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913         Student Assistance General Provisions and Federal Student Aid Programs--Academic          1840-AC86
            Competitiveness and National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant
            Programs..............................................................................
914         Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended; Student     1840-AC87
            Assistance General Provisions and Federal Student Aid Programs........................
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915         Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities.................    1820-AB59
916         Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and Preschool        1820-AB60
            Grants for Children With Disabilities Programs........................................
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917         National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard...............................    1820-AB56
918         Assistance to States for the Education of Children With Disabilities and Preschool        1820-AB57
            Grants for Children With Disabilities (Completion of a Section 610 Review)............
919         Final Regulations--Service Obligations Under Special Education--Personnel Development     1820-AB58
            To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities........................
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920         Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing........................    1855-AA03
921         Family Educational Rights and Privacy.................................................    1855-AA05
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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906. [bull] DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS AND DEFINITIONS THAT APPLY TO 
DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 75; 34 CFR 77

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to amend the regulations in 34 CFR 
part 75 and part 77 to align the discretionary grant selection criteria 
and continuation award standards with the performance management 
standards established for Department of Education programs. These 
amendments would improve the Department's ability to determine whether 
discretionary grant programs are achieving established performance 
measures under the Government Performance and Results Act and other 
performance management requirements and whether projects funded by the 
Department are establishing and meeting challenging and realistic 
performance milestones and targets. The Secretary also proposes 
amendments to improve financial management of discretionary grants, 
including requiring that applicants provide the Secretary financial 
information that would be considered in selecting grants for funding.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

RIN: 1890-AA14

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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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907. [bull] STATE-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1221e-3 and 3474, unless otherwise noted

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 76

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Department proposes to amend the regulations in 34 CFR 
part 76 governing State reporting requirements. Under these 
regulations, States would be required to submit their performance 
reports, financial reports, and any other required reports, in the 
manner prescribed by the Secretary, including through electronic 
submission, if the Secretary has obtained approval from the Office of 
Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The 
amendments proposed in this notice would provide that: (1) Failure to 
submit these reports in the manner prescribed by the Secretary 
constitutes a failure, under section 454 of the General Education 
Provisions Act, 20 U.S.C. 1234c, to comply substantially with a 
requirement of law applicable to the funds made available under the 
program for which the reports are submitted; and (2) if the Secretary 
chooses to require submission of information electronically, the 
Secretary may establish a transition period during which a State would 
not be required to submit that information electronically in the format 
prescribed by the Secretary, if the State meets certain requirements.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            04/27/06                    71 FR 24824
Correction                      05/15/06                    71 FR 27980
NPRM Comment Period End         05/30/06
Final Action                    12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: State

Agency Contact: Bonny Long, Department of Education, Room 7E222, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 401-0325

RIN: 1890-AA13
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Department of Education (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)



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908. 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: Jeffrey Rodamar
Phone: 202 245-6153

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


Office for Civil Rights (OCR)



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

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 106

Completed:
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Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    10/25/06                    71 FR 62530

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Sandra G. Battle
Phone: 202 245-6767

RIN: 1870-AA11
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Department of Education (ED)                           Final Rule Stage


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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910. TITLE I, IMPROVING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF THE DISADVANTAGED; 
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA)--ASSISTANCE TO STATES 
FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6301; 20 USC 1400 to 1482

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 200; 34 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations would amend the regulations governing 
programs administered under title I of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind 
Act of 2001, and the regulations governing programs under part B of the 
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act. The regulations would 
provide States with additional flexibility regarding State, local 
educational agency, and school accountability for the achievement of a 
group of students with disabilities who can make significant progress 
but may not reach grade-level achievement standards within the same 
time frame as other students. The regulations would permit a State to 
measure the achievement of this group of students based on modified 
achievement standards.

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Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/15/05                    70 FR 74624
NPRM Comment Period End         02/28/06
Final Action                    01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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

Alexa Posny, Department of Education, Office of Special Education and 
Rehabilitative Services, Room 4109, PCP, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 245-7459

RIN: 1810-AA98
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Department of Education (ED)                          Long-Term Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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911. [bull] MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 6393, 6394, 6399

CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Secretary proposes to modify regulations for the Migrant 
Education Program. These regulations would modify requirements 
concerning State funding allocations and clarify requirements 
concerning migrant child eligibility and State procedures for quality 
control.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                             To Be                       Determined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Francisco Garcia, Department of Education, Office of 
Elementary and Secondary Education, Room 3E317, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: 202 260-1164

RIN: 1810-AA99
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE)



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912. 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                    09/13/06                    71 FR 54188

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Jacquelyn Jackson
Phone: 202 260-0826

Related RIN: Previously reported as 1820-AB55
RIN: 1810-AA97
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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)



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913. [bull] STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEDERAL STUDENT 
AID PROGRAMS--ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND NATIONAL SCIENCE AND 
MATHEMATICS ACCESS TO RETAIN TALENT GRANT PROGRAMS

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1070a-1

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 690; 34 CFR 691

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend title 34 of the Code of Federal 
Regulations by adding a new part 691 to govern the Academic 
Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and National Science and Mathematics Access 
To Retain Talent (SMART) Grant programs and by amending certain other 
student loan regulations. These regulations are needed to implement 
provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by the 
Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005, which established these 
two programs. The ACG and National SMART Grant programs assist eligible 
students in paying their college education expenses.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              07/03/06                    71 FR 37990
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      08/17/06
Final Action                    11/01/06                    71 FR 64402

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Fred Sellers, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, Room 8039, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 
20006-8542
Phone: 202 502-7502

RIN: 1840-AC86

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914. [bull] INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 
1965, AS AMENDED; STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS AND FEDERAL 
STUDENT AID PROGRAMS

Priority: Economically Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001 et seq

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668; 34 CFR 673; 34 CFR 682; 34 CFR 685

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the regulations in 34 CFR parts 668, 
673, 682, and 685. These regulations are being amended to implement the 
changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), 
resulting from the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005 (HERA) 
(Pub. L. 109-171), the Pell Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act 
(Pub. L. 109-66), the Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief Act 
(Pub. L. 107-139), and the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense 
Authorization Act for FY 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375). These regulations 
reflect the provisions of these statutes that affect students, 
borrowers, and program participants in the Federal student aid programs 
authorized under title IV of the HEA.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule              08/09/06                    71 FR 45666
Interim Final Rule Comment 
Period End                      09/08/06
Final Action                    11/01/06                    71 FR 64378

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: Businesses

Government Levels Affected: None

URL For Public Comments:
www.regulations.gov

Agency Contact: Gail McLarnon, Department of Education, Office of 
Postsecondary Education, 8th Floor, 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 
20006
Phone: 202 219-7048

RIN: 1840-AC87
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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915. [bull] EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH 
DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1431 to 1435

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 303

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would implement statutory changes 
made to part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act 
governing the Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers With 
Disabilities.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexa Posny, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 4109, PCP, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 245-7459

RIN: 1820-AB59
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916. [bull] ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH 
DISABILITIES AND PRESCHOOL GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 
PROGRAMS

Priority: Other Significant

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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would amend recently issued final 
regulations governing the Assistance to States for the Education of 
Children With Disabilities and Preschool Grants for Children With 
Disabilities programs under the Individuals With Disabilities Education 
Act (71 FR 46540). Proposed new provisions, determined necessary for 
effective administration of certain areas of these programs and not 
subject to public comment in prior rulemaking, include representation 
of parents by non-attorneys in due process hearings, revocation of 
consent after a parent agrees to services, and base payments to local 
educational agencies.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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NPRM                            12/00/06

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexa Posny, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 4109, PCP, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 245-7459

RIN: 1820-AB60

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Department of Education (ED)                          Completed Actions


Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)



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917. NATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300

Completed:
________________________________________________________________________

Reason                            Date                      FR Cite

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Final Action                    07/19/06                    71 FR 41084

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexa Posny
Phone: 202 245-7459

RIN: 1820-AB56
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918. ASSISTANCE TO STATES FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH 
DISABILITIES AND PRESCHOOL GRANTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 
(COMPLETION OF A SECTION 610 REVIEW)

Priority: Other Significant. Major under 5 USC 801.

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

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 300 and 301

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These regulations amend the regulations governing the 
Assistance to States for Education of Children With Disabilities 
Program and the Preschool Grants for Children With Disabilities 
Program. These amendments implement changes to the Individuals With 
Disabilities Education Act made by the Individuals With Disabilities 
Education Improvement Act of 2004.

Timetable:
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Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          01/10/02                     67 FR 1411
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35781
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/05
Final Action                    08/14/06                    71 FR 46540

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Alexa Posny, Department of Education, Office of Special 
Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 4109, PCP, 400 Maryland 
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 245-7459

Related RIN: Split from 1820-AB58
RIN: 1820-AB57
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919. [bull] FINAL REGULATIONS--SERVICE OBLIGATIONS UNDER SPECIAL 
EDUCATION--PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT TO IMPROVE SERVICES AND RESULTS FOR 
CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1462(h)

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 304

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These final regulations govern the service obligation 
provisions of the Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results 
for Children With Disabilities Program authorized under part D of the 
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, as amended (IDEA). The 
regulations implement changes made to IDEA, as amended by the 
Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

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Notice                          01/10/02                     67 FR 1411
NPRM                            06/21/05                    70 FR 35782
NPRM Comment Period End         09/06/05
Final Action                    06/05/06                    71 FR 32396

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Louis C. Danielson, Department of Education, Office of 
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Room 4160, PCP, 400 
Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-2641
Phone: 202 245-7371

Related RIN: Split from 1820-AB57
RIN: 1820-AB58
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Department of Education (ED)                        Proposed Rule Stage


Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)



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920. 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 
section 445 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended--
commonly referred to as 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. Amendments made to PPRA by 
NCLB specify certain subjects on which schools, in conjunction with 
parents, must develop and adopt policies. These amendments also require 
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                     02/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, Room

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2W117, 400 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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921. [bull] FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 20 USC 1232g

CFR Citation: 34 CFR 99

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: These proposed regulations would implement amendments to 
section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act, as amended--
commonly referred to as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 
of 1974 (FERPA)--resulting from the USA Patriot Act (Pub. L. 107-56), 
the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act, and section 1601(d) of the 
Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 
106-386). These amendments also would implement two U.S. Supreme Court 
decisions interpreting FERPA and make other necessary changes regarding 
permissible disclosures of education records, the safeguarding of 
education records, permissible redisclosures of education records by 
State and Federal officials, and investigation and enforcement 
procedures.

Timetable:
________________________________________________________________________

Action                            Date                      FR Cite

________________________________________________________________________

NPRM                            01/00/07

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ellen Campbell, Family Policy Compliance Office, 
Department of Education, Room 2W117, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, 
Washington, DC 20202-4605
Phone: 202 260-3887

RIN: 1855-AA05
[FR Doc. 06-7687 Filed 12-08-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000-01-S