Education Dept Seeks Input on Streamlined 2026 FAFSA Form

2026-15019, Rescinding Portions of the Department of Education Title VI Regulations To Align With the Statutory Text and Conform to Executive Order 14281

The Department of Education is changing its rules to stop punishing unintentional discrimination under Title VI, focusing only on intentional discrimination instead. This update, effective July 24, 2026, will make things clearer, cut costs for schools and organizations getting federal money, and follow a new executive order about fairness and opportunity. If you receive federal funds, these changes affect how you follow civil rights rules.

2025-15665, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program

The government wants to change the rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to stop people working for shady employers from getting loan forgiveness. This means if your job is with an organization involved in serious illegal activities, you won’t qualify for loan help anymore. These changes protect taxpayers and make sure the program is fair, coming soon to keep things on the up and up.

2026-17081, Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Higher Education Act (HEA) Title II Report Cards on State Teacher Credentialing and Preparation

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

2026-17001, Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization: The Secretary's Recognition of Accrediting Agencies: Institutional Eligibility Under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as Amended, Student Assistance General Provisions

The Department proposes to revise the existing accrediting agency recognition regulations at 34 CFR part 602 to implement the directives set forth in Executive Order 14279, Reforming Accreditation to Strengthen Higher Education, and other Administration priorities, align the regulations more closely with statute, and reduce regulatory burden.

2026-17006, Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period With Funding for Arts in Education National Program

The Secretary waives the requirements in the Education Department General Administrative Regulations that generally prohibit extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. The waiver and extension enables one project under Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.351A to receive funding for an additional period, not to exceed September 30, 2027.

2026-16596, Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

The Secretary of Education publishes an l agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about the regulatory actions we plan to take.

Previous: 2025-02190, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-ODVA, Inc.

ODVA, Inc. just updated its team by adding seven new members from around the world and saying goodbye to four others. This keeps their research group fresh and ready to innovate, while protecting everyone involved from big antitrust lawsuits. No money changes now, but the group’s open to more members joining anytime!

Next: 2025-02192, Combined Notice of Filings #1

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got several important filings from energy companies about ownership changes, new energy projects, and updates to electric rates. PacifiCorp handed over the Keno Dam to the government, and a few companies like Evelyn Energy Storage and Northumberland Solar are confirming their special energy status. These changes could affect energy prices and operations soon, with public comments due by mid-February 2025.