Agencies Fix Typo in Civics Education Notice

2026-10817, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance

This new rule updates how federal financial help is given and managed across many government agencies. It affects anyone who gets federal grants or aid, making the process clearer, fairer, and easier to follow. Changes kick in soon and could impact how money flows and how quickly folks get support.

2026-10719, Notice Announcing American History and Civics Education National Activities Program Competition

The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are inviting schools and organizations to apply for up to $1 million to create fresh, exciting ways to teach American history, civics, and geography. Applications are due by July 13, 2026, and focus on innovative teaching and patriotic education. This is a great chance for experts to help improve how students learn about our country and government.

2026-20447, Transparency in Coverage

Starting soon, health plans and insurers must share clearer, easier-to-understand price info for medical services and drugs. This helps you see what in-network and out-of-network costs really look like, with more details and better updates. These changes affect most group and individual health plans and kick in with new reporting rules to make healthcare pricing more transparent and fair.

2026-18978, Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program; Data Availability

Starting November 16, 2026, Federal officials will get easier access to important unemployment data from States to help catch fraud and keep the system honest. States must update their laws by September 16, 2027, to share this info smoothly. This change helps protect taxpayer money and makes sure unemployment benefits go to the right people.

2026-17622, Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations; Correction

This document corrects typographical errors and omissions in the final rule that appeared in the June 4, 2026, Federal Register titled "Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Operations" (referred to hereafter as the "IDR final rule"). The effective date of the IDR final rule was August 3, 2026.

2026-17239, Education Department General Administrative Regulations

The Secretary of Education proposes to amend the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) and other provisions in 2 CFR parts 3474 and 3485 to update the regulations and better align them with other U.S. Department of Education (Department) regulations and procedures, and to include technical updates from the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024. The Department intends to finalize these regulations in late 2026.

Previous: 2026-11103, Notice Announcing School Safety Enhancement Program Competition

The Department of Education and Health and Human Services are inviting states to apply for grants to make schools safer in 2026. These grants will help improve school security, emergency plans, and training for staff and officers, especially focusing on lessons from past school tragedies. Applications are due by July 28, 2026, so states should act fast to secure funding and protect their students.

Next: 2026-11106, Notice of Public Meeting of the Georgia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Georgia Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting on June 10, 2026, to plan their work on the school-to-prison pipeline issue in Georgia. Anyone interested can join, share their thoughts, and learn more about this important civil rights topic. This meeting helps shape future actions to improve fairness in schools and justice.