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The Department of Education is proposing a new priority to enhance the Rehabilitation Short-Term Training program, specifically the Client Assistance Program (CAP) Training. This initiative aims to improve the skills and knowledge of CAP professionals who help people with disabilities access better education, training, and job opportunities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The Department is seeking comments on this proposal by March 22, 2021, and plans to use modern delivery methods like online and in-person training to ensure CAP professionals are well-equipped to meet the needs of their clients.

The Department of Education is proposing new priorities and requirements for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) program, focusing on the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) and six rehabilitation topic areas. These updates aim to address the need for more qualified vocational rehabilitation (VR) personnel in state services by supporting the training of aspiring professionals and RSA scholars. The proposal outlines two main priorities for academic training and suggests various innovative methods for effective learning. Public comments on these proposed changes are invited until February 20, 2025.

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 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a 60-day notice inviting public comments on revisions to its information collection process. This involves consolidating previous evaluation instruments into two forms used by three FEMA offices to assess training programs. The notice aims to reduce paperwork burdens and improve data collection, impacting state, local, and tribal governments, as well as the private sector. Comments are requested on whether these changes will enhance performance evaluation and information collection efficiency.

The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services is proposing new priorities and requirements to improve vocational rehabilitation (VR) services. They plan to establish a National Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center (NVRTAC) to provide training and assistance to State VR agencies. The goal is to help these agencies better manage their programs and enhance their services, ultimately improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by February 18, 2025.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is seeking comments on a new information collection request related to a training survey under the Interoperable Communications and Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP). This survey aims to gather anonymous feedback from participants of three specific emergency communication courses: Communications Unit Leader (COML), Communications Unit Technician (COMT), and Information Technology Service Unit Leader (ITSL). The feedback will help improve these courses. The survey is estimated to take about 10 minutes to complete, and comments are welcome until April 20, 2021. CISA has calculated the total cost burden of this information collection to be approximately $1,877.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on changes to a previously approved information collection related to training evaluation forms. These forms help FEMA assess the effectiveness of its training programs by collecting feedback from participants several months after completing the training. This helps FEMA understand how the training impacts the participants’ jobs and if the skills learned are being applied in real-life situations. FEMA invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and effectiveness of this data collection to improve its processes.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards in Fiscal Year 2025 for Special Education Parent Information Centers—Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs). The PTI program aims to provide parents of children with disabilities high-quality training and information to help improve their children's educational outcomes. The agency has requested $33,152,000 for these awards, with approximately $25,800,000 intended for this competition. Applications are due by March 3, 2025, and are limited to parent organizations that meet specific guidelines, with several regional centers available in California, Florida, New York, and Texas.

The final rule published by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) modifies SNAP's Employment and Training (E&T) program following the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act. The rule aims to strengthen support systems for SNAP participants by introducing several changes: it replaces traditional job search activities with supervised job search, requires case management for all participants, adds apprenticeships and subsidized employment activities, and enforces a minimum period for job retention services. The rule also mandates more robust state accountability measures, including detailed participant notifications about their work requirements and better data collection on participant outcomes.

The Rural Housing Service, part of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced that it is accepting applications for the 2021 Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training (TAT) Grant Program. This program aims to help organizations in rural areas access funding for essential community services. Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2021, for paper copies, and by March 22, 2021, for electronic submissions. The grants will focus on projects that strengthen rural communities, particularly those tackling issues like opioid misuse, under the USDA's efforts to boost rural economic prosperity and quality of life.