Education Dept. Inflates Penalty Fines for 2025
Published Date: 1/21/2025
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Summary
The Department of Education is raising its civil penalty fines to keep up with inflation, making sure the fines stay fair and effective. This update affects anyone who might face these penalties and kicks in for 2025, meaning the fines will be a bit higher starting then. It’s all about keeping the rules sharp and the penalties meaningful as prices go up.
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Education Fines Raised for Inflation
The Department of Education raised its civil monetary penalties to keep up with inflation. These are the 2025 annual inflation adjustments to penalty amounts referenced in the Department's January 25, 2024 final rule, so fines will be higher starting in 2025.
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