Education Dept Extends Existing Report Deadline
Published Date: 6/2/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting info from Educational Opportunity Centers to see how well they’re helping students. They’re not changing the form, just asking to extend the deadline for comments until August 3, 2026. If you’re involved with these centers or just curious, now’s your chance to share your thoughts—no extra costs or new rules, just keeping things rolling smoothly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
APR Data Affects Grant Funding Decisions
Data in the EOC Annual Performance Reports are used to assess grantees' progress and to decide whether funding should continue; the reports are also used to award up to 15 "prior experience" points under 34 CFR 644.22 during grant competitions. The Department uses APR data for Government Performance and Results Act reporting, budget submissions, and other official responses.
EOC Annual Report Requirement Continues
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) grantees must continue submitting the EOC Annual Performance Report (OMB Control No. 1840-0830). The Department estimates 160 annual responses and a total burden of 1,280 hours for this collection, and it is extending the current approval without changing the form.
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