Education Dept Reboots DC School Choice Forms: No Changes, Just Comments Wanted
Published Date: 12/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info for the DC School Choice Incentive Program without changing anything. This affects schools and families involved in the program, and they’re asking for your thoughts by February 3, 2026. No new costs or big changes are planned—just making sure the paperwork stays smooth and easy.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DC School Choice Data Collection Continues
You (individuals and households who respond) may be asked to provide information under the DC School Choice Incentive Program because the Department of Education proposes to reinstate the existing information collection without change under OMB Control Number 1810-0774. The Department estimates a total of 43,200 annual responses and 7,344 annual burden hours for this collection, and it is asking for public comments by February 3, 2026.
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