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  • Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 5009
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, part of the Department of Education, has released final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Promise Neighborhoods (PN) Program. These guidelines are meant to improve academic outcomes in distressed communities by ensuring children have access to quality services and educational success. The Assistant Secretary has clarified various aspects, such as requirements for evidence-based activities and the application process for grants, which are applicable for the fiscal year 2021 and beyond. The document emphasizes collaboration with community organizations to address issues like opioid abuse prevention and crime reduction through community-level efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has made some new rules to help schools in neighborhoods that need extra help. They want to make sure kids get a good education by working with local groups to solve community problems, like stopping bad things from happening, but the way to get these help rules might be a bit tricky to understand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 583
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Agriculture has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget for approval of information collection requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The Rural Business-Cooperative Service is conducting an annual survey to gather data about farmer cooperatives, which includes statistics on business volume, net income, and financial status. Additionally, they have a voluntary labeling program for biobased products aimed at promoting renewable fuels. The information collected will help determine eligibility for grants and improve service and analysis. Comments on these information collections are invited until February 5, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Agriculture wants help to better understand farmer groups and check renewable product labels, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about this plan by February 5, 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 1537
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking public comments on their Inspire! Grants for Small Museums Program as part of their effort to streamline information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The program supports small museums in implementing projects aligned with their strategic plans, specifically in areas like Lifelong Learning, Institutional Capacity, and Collections Stewardship and Access. Feedback is requested to assess the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection, and how to reduce the burden on respondents. Comments must be submitted by March 8, 2021, to the address provided.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to hear from people about their plan to help small museums with some special money called grants. They want to know if the way they ask for information from museums is easy and fair, and they want ideas to make it better.