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The Department of Education is inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 2021 under the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program—Television Access Projects. This initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by enhancing access to video programming through high-quality audio description and captioning. Eligible applicants include state and local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Applicants must demonstrate how their projects will increase the availability and quality of described and captioned educational content, particularly for children with disabilities and English learners.

The Institute of Education Sciences, under the Department of Education, is seeking public comments on proposed updates to an information collection request, titled "School Pulse Panel 2024-25 Data Collection." This initiative focuses on gathering data from U.S. public schools on various topics like staffing, readiness for college and careers, and learning strategies. The public is invited to provide feedback by January 13, 2025, to help address issues such as the necessity of the data collection and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The total estimated annual responses are about 53,955, with an estimated burden of 10,175 hours.

The Department of Education is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2021 for the Alaska Native Education (ANE) program, as outlined in the Federal Register notice. This program focuses on projects addressing the educational needs of Alaska Natives, including activities related to curriculum development, training, early childhood education, and remote learning infrastructure. Special preference will be given to projects that provide high-speed internet and remote learning options for underserved Native American students. Eligible applicants include organizations with experience in Alaska Native education, and they can apply individually or as part of a partnership. The application deadline is April 12, 2021, and the estimated funding available is $15.5 million.

The Department of Education is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This request is part of a proposed extension without any changes to a currently approved information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is inviting feedback by February 4, 2021, regarding the necessity, timeliness, and potential burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the quality and clarity of the data gathered. Written comments will be acknowledged as public records.

The Department of Education is seeking public feedback on a new information collection request related to the Prison Education Program (PEP). This program allows educational institutions to offer courses to incarcerated individuals. Public comments on the proposal, which aims to improve data collection and reduce burdens on participants, are invited until March 17, 2025. The Department is particularly interested in input on whether the collection process is necessary, how timely and useful the data collection will be, and ways to make reporting less burdensome for those involved.

The Department of Education has withdrawn the Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program grants for fiscal year 2025 as published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025. This decision is part of a comprehensive review to ensure the program aligns with the priorities of the Trump Administration. The Department plans to issue a new NIA that will focus on promoting innovation and minimizing unnecessary oversight. The change is not expected to affect the Department's ability to award grants in 2025, as a new NIA will be issued soon.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for the 2021 Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Education Program (NHCTEP), funded under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This program aims to enhance career and technical education for Native Hawaiians. This notice outlines eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines, highlighting significant changes from the Perkins V Act. Successful applicants may receive grants ranging from $250,000 to $500,000 for projects up to five years.

The Department of Education has finalized a rule about income-contingent repayment plans for federal student loans. This rule allows new enrollments in the Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) and Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plans until July 1, 2027. The extension is to ensure the Department complies with legal requirements while making changes to the existing repayment plans. These actions are meant to help borrowers continue their loan payments and stay on track for forgiveness, especially while a court case delays the new SAVE plan.

The Department of Education is inviting applications for a new initiative called Community Parent Resource Centers. These centers aim to provide parents of children with disabilities with resources and training to help them better support their children's education. The proposal includes funding for 25 centers across the country, each designed to assist parents and youth facing challenges in accessing information and services. Grants will focus on boosting families' capacity to help their children achieve better educational and developmental outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Education has decided to withdraw a proposed rule change that would have affected regulations regarding religious student organizations at public colleges and universities. Initially, the Department planned to rescind certain rules related to these organizations, but after receiving around 58,000 public comments, they've chosen not to proceed. This decision was influenced by the concerns presented in the comments, the upcoming change in administration, and the resources required to address all the feedback. The existing rules will continue to be in place for now, but the Department will not actively investigate possible rule violations unless directed by a court decision.