Education Dept Withdraws Flawed School Choice Data Notice

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.

2026-10347 — Final Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Promoting Patriotic Education

Starting June 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education is adding a new priority to support patriotic education in its grant programs. Schools and organizations applying for education grants can now include this focus, alongside other priorities like literacy and AI. This change helps guide where federal education money goes, encouraging programs that promote pride and knowledge about our country.

2026-10115 — Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

The Department of Education is renewing a program that shares info with the Department of Veterans Affairs to double-check if financial aid applicants really are veterans. This helps make sure only eligible students get aid, starting around late June 2026 and lasting 18 months. If all goes well, the program might extend for another year, with public comments open until June 22, 2026.

2026-10100 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; ED-524 Budget Information Non-Construction Programs Form and Instructions

The Department of Education wants to keep using its ED-524 Budget Information form for non-construction programs without any changes. Schools and organizations that fill out this form should know they can comment on this plan until July 20, 2026. This extension won’t cost extra or change how the form works, but your feedback can help keep things smooth and simple!

2026-10058 — Notice Announcing National Professional Development Program Competition

The Department of Labor and Education are teaming up to offer up to $1 million a year in grants for colleges and education groups to help teachers get better at teaching English learners. If you’re part of a school or group that trains teachers, you can apply by July 14, 2026. This program focuses on improving teaching skills, using proven literacy methods, and boosting student success.

2026-09983 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Federal Perkins Loan Program Regulations and General Provisions Regulations

The Department of Education is asking to keep collecting info for the Federal Perkins Loan Program without changing the current forms or rules. This affects students, schools, and government groups who deal with these loans. You’ve got until June 18, 2026, to share your thoughts, but no new costs or big changes are coming—just a smooth continuation!

Previous: 2025-22431 — Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Zipline International, Inc.

Zipline International, Inc. asked the FAA for special permission to skip some usual flight rules. This affects Zipline’s drone delivery operations and could speed up their services without extra costs for the public. People have until December 30, 2025, to share their thoughts before the FAA decides.

Next: 2025-22433 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC School Choice Incentive Program

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 helps the Department keep track of how things are going. If you have thoughts, you’ve got until February 9, 2026, to share them—no extra costs or new rules, just a smooth extension!