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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2658
    Reading Time:about 22 minutes

    The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for the Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) Program, aimed at helping individuals with financial and academic aid to pursue postsecondary education. This program will distribute grants ranging from $232,050 to $1,280,000, with an estimated $55,994,306 in funds available. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public and private agencies, and organizations experienced in serving disadvantaged youth. Up to 140 awards are expected, and applications need to be submitted by March 1, 2021, with a project period lasting up to 60 months.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Education is offering money to help colleges and groups support people who are trying to go back to school. They need to be careful when applying, as the rules and instructions can be a bit tricky, like trying to follow a recipe with lots of steps.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2707
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is requesting a 3-year extension for the Administration for Native Americans Project Outcome Assessment Survey. This survey aids in reporting on performance measures and fulfilling statutory requirements. ACF invites public comments and suggestions on the proposed information collection until February 12, 2025. Those interested can provide feedback via the specified online platform or email.

    Simple Explanation

    The Administration for Children and Families wants to keep asking questions to see how their help is doing for Native American programs and wants to know what people think about it before next month ends. They're changing the questions a bit to make them better based on what people have said before.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 12006
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Office of Family Assistance, is seeking public comments on a new data collection for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) Grant Programs. These programs are designed to improve family stability through education and parenting initiatives. The new cohort of grantees, awarded in 2020, will be required to collect detailed information about program activities, participant demographics, and outcomes using revised data collection tools. Comments are requested on these revisions to ensure the effectiveness of the data collection and improve program delivery.

    Simple Explanation

    The Administration for Children and Families wants to know what people think about new rules for collecting information from programs that help parents and marriages be healthier. They are updating how they collect details on what happens in these programs to make sure they do a good job.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 731
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced new guidelines for State Highway Safety Offices to follow in their Highway Safety Plans. These guidelines outline updated performance measures aimed at improving traffic safety. The performance measures are categorized into universal, strategic core, and state-developed, allowing states flexibility to address their specific safety concerns while focusing on national issues like fatalities and injuries. These changes aim to enhance transparency, improve program outcomes, and reduce burdens on states.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge of making roads safer have new rules to help states plan for fewer accidents and injuries. They want states to focus on important things like making sure fewer people get hurt, but they need to use words everyone understands and agree on how to use new computer systems to keep track of everything.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103844
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Health Resources and Services Administration announced that the Advisory Committee on Training in Primary Care Medicine and Dentistry (ACTPCMD) will hold public meetings in 2025. These meetings will occur in March and August, either in-person in Rockville, Maryland, or through teleconference and video conferencing. The committee advises on policies related to primary care medicine and dentistry, develops performance measures, and suggests funding levels. Public comments are welcome, with preferences for written submission or scheduled oral statements. Attendees must notify the Designated Federal Officer ahead of time if they plan to attend in person, especially for security reasons.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has a special group that helps make rules about how doctors and dentists are trained. They will have meetings next year to talk about these rules, and people can say what they think too. You might have to tell them in advance if you want to come and watch the meeting in person.