The Department of Education is inviting public comments regarding the reinstatement of a data collection activity without changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection concerns applications for grants under the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Master's Degree Program, which aims to improve educational opportunities at the master's level for African Americans in specific fields like science and technology. Comments should be submitted by March 1, 2021, and the program offers grants for up to six years to qualified institutions that significantly contribute to graduate education for African Americans. The Department is interested in public opinions on the necessity, usefulness, and potential burden of this data collection effort.
Simple Explanation
The government is asking people to share their thoughts on a plan to help certain schools (called Historically Black Colleges and Universities) get money for masters degree programs that help African Americans learn more about science and technology. They want to know if people think this plan is useful and if it takes too much time and effort for schools to apply for the money.