Education Department Seeks Comment on Adult Ed Data
Published Date: 5/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info about adult education programs the same way they have been. This affects adult education providers who report data to the government. They’re asking for your thoughts by July 27, 2026, to make sure the process stays easy and useful—no new costs or changes planned!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Adult Education Reporting Continues
The Department of Education will extend without change the existing information collection for the National Reporting System for Adult Education. The 57 states and outlying areas that receive Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) grants must continue to submit their annual performance reports under OMB Control Number 1830-0027, with an estimated total of 57 annual responses and 5,700 annual burden hours. The Department is accepting comments on this collection through July 27, 2026.
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