Education Dept. Streamlines Rehab Training Data Collection
Published Date: 5/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to update how it collects info for the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training Program’s payback system. This affects private and public groups who report data, aiming to make the process clearer and less of a hassle. Comments are open until June 10, 2026, so folks can share ideas before changes take effect.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Scholar Payback and Work Requirement
Scholars who receive RLTT scholarships must work two years in qualifying public rehabilitation settings for every year of full‑time scholarship support. The PIMS system collects scholars' employment information, records employer and grantee verifications, and tracks funds owed if a scholar does not fulfill the service obligation.
PIMS Reporting: Who Must Submit
The Department of Education is proposing a revision to the Rehabilitation Long-Term Training (RLTT) Payback Information Management System (PIMS) information collection (OMB Control Number 1820-0617). Respondents listed include the private sector; State, local, and tribal governments; and individuals and households. The notice estimates 11,780 annual responses and 3,683 total annual burden hours and invites comments through June 10, 2026.
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