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The Department of Education has corrected information related to the FY 2025 competition for the Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Program. They have changed selection criteria, removed certain criteria, and updated the application deadlines to March 31, 2025, for submission and May 30, 2025, for review. Applicants who submitted before March 7, 2025, must update their applications by the new deadlines. Detailed selection criteria and further corrections are provided to ensure the program aligns with federal objectives and maximizes its benefit to underserved populations.

The Department of Education is proposing a new information collection as part of their study on financial aid supports for GEAR UP students. This study is necessary to evaluate the scholarship component of the GEAR UP program, which aims to help students from high-poverty schools prepare for and succeed in college. Interested parties are invited to submit comments until March 12, 2021, to help the Department ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of these information collection requirements. The Department is particularly interested in feedback on the necessity, timeliness, burden, and quality of the information collected.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2025 fiscal year for Charter School Program (CSP) Grants to State Entities. These grants are designed to support and expand high-quality charter schools across the U.S. by helping state entities open new charter schools, replicate successful ones, and provide necessary resources and technical assistance. Applications open on January 21, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 21, 2025, and a review deadline of June 20, 2025. The initiative aligns with the Department’s goal to improve educational opportunities and outcomes, particularly for underserved students.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on the extension of an existing information collection related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The purpose of this collection is to verify the identity of individuals requesting personal records, ensuring accurate and timely processing of these requests. The department is particularly interested in feedback on whether this process is necessary, how it might be improved, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is March 12, 2021.

The Department of Education published updated common instructions for individuals applying for funds from its discretionary grant programs. These new instructions replace those published on December 7, 2022. The changes make the instructions clearer and more straightforward, with added guidance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in grant applications. The Department also highlights the importance of responsible AI use and refers applicants to resources for ensuring ethical AI practices in education.

The Department of Education, through the Institute of Educational Sciences, is proposing changes to the information collection for the Private School Universe Survey (PSS) covering the years 2025-26 and 2027-28. This survey collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including the number of schools, teachers, and students. They invite public comments on issues like the necessity of this collection, its accuracy, and how the process might be improved. Comments are open until January 16, 2025, and all submissions will be public records.

The Department of Education will hold a virtual public meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities on January 7, 2025. This meeting will discuss the Board's final work under the Biden Administration, including a vote on a report addendum for 2024. Members of the public can attend the meeting online and may request to provide oral comments during the meeting or submit written comments about the Board's activities. All meeting records will be made available on the Board's website.

The Department of Education has proposed new priorities and requirements for the Innovative Rehabilitation Training program. This initiative focuses on modernizing vocational rehabilitation (VR) training for counselors to better serve people with disabilities, ensuring they achieve quality employment outcomes. The proposal outlines six significant areas, such as engaging VR participants, aligning career assessments with current job trends, and preparing individuals for STEM careers. The public is encouraged to provide feedback by January 17, 2025, as part of the ongoing process to refine these proposals.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on extending a currently approved information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection relates to the Work Colleges Expenditure Report, which is required by the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report helps assess how funds are used in college work programs and their effectiveness. The public can submit comments until February 22, 2021, and these comments will be treated as public records.