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The Department of Education has decided to withdraw a proposed rule that aimed to change certain regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The proposed changes would have removed the need for public agencies to get parental consent before using public benefits or insurance for services required by IDEA. This decision follows a review of over 9,700 public comments, many of which opposed the changes due to concerns about potential negative impacts on Medicaid services for students with disabilities. Instead of changing the rules, the Department will focus on providing technical assistance to better support the use of Medicaid for school-based services.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup is holding a two-day online meeting on April 30 and May 1, 2025. The meeting will discuss guidance from a previous council meeting and work on developing a report for a June 2025 meeting. Topics include interim management measures for the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon, especially following dam removal, and planning for future tasks. The public can join online, and any special accommodations should be requested in advance.

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) of the USDA has announced a notice of funding opportunity for grants aimed at providing technical assistance to improve rural transportation systems. These grants, available for fiscal year 2025, especially target transportation systems on Tribal lands of Federally Recognized Native American Tribes. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available, with applications due by April 7, 2025. The program seeks proposals that align with key priorities like economic recovery, climate change, and ensuring equitable access to resources.

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) of the Treasury Department is inviting applications for financial assistance and technical assistance grants under the CDFI Program for the fiscal year 2021. The program offers Financial Assistance (FA) awards up to $1 million and Technical Assistance (TA) grants up to $125,000 to eligible Community Development Financial Institutions to enhance their financial and organizational capacities. These awards prioritize low-income communities lacking access to affordable financial services. The application process requires compliance with specific federal regulations and submission deadlines via Grants.gov and the AMIS portal.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to request an extension for a currently approved information collection concerning Long-Term Contracting forms. This extension will support programs that provide financial and technical assistance for conservation practices on private lands through long-term contracts. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection until February 10, 2025. These comments will be considered in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is allocating over $186 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds to grantees affected by 2018 disasters. This funding, authorized by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act of 2019, is meant for mitigation activities that increase resilience and reduce risks from future disasters in most impacted and distressed areas. Grantees must submit action plans detailing the use of these funds, which must focus on identified risk areas and can be leveraged through partnerships and coordination with other federal programs. HUD will provide technical assistance to smaller grantees to enhance the effectiveness of these mitigation efforts.

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is seeking public comments on new report templates for the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) programs. These templates are intended to help grant recipients efficiently report their evaluation findings as required by the ACF. The request is connected to the HMRF Local Evaluation Technical Assistance projects, which support the evaluation of programs aimed at improving family stability and healthy relationships. Public comments must be submitted by January 6, 2025, to be considered in OMB’s decision-making process.

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 Agriculture has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review under the Paperwork Reduction Act. They are gathering public comments on whether this data collection is necessary, how accurate the burden estimates are, and how to improve the quality and ease of information collection. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is specifically looking to collect data related to their long-term contracting programs, which support conservation efforts by providing financial and technical assistance to landowners. Comments should be submitted by March 31, 2025, and should be submitted via the website www.reginfo.gov.

The Department of Education announced an opportunity for public agencies and private non-profits to apply for grants to operate Equity Assistance Centers. These centers will provide technical help to schools on developing desegregation plans, ensuring all students have a safe and equitable learning environment, and addressing issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The department plans to fund four centers, one in each geographic region outlined, and encourages applications from entities that have not received similar grants recently. Applying organizations must follow specific guidelines and should aim to improve knowledge, change policies, and enhance the capacity to support equal educational opportunities.