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Proposed Priority; National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation

Thu, Mar 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority for the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) program under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to ensure that NIDRR's resources are appropriately allocated across the three outcome domains of individual wellbeingcommunity living and participation, employment, and health and function. We intend this priority to strengthen the capacity of the disability and
rehabilitation field to train qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct highquality, advanced multidisciplinary rehabilitation research; and through this training contribute to improved outcomes for individuals with disabilities across the domains of community

Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria:

Wed, Mar 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement announces priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria under the Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The Assistant Deputy Secretary may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years.

We clarify and redesign key aspects of the program by incorporating lessons learned from past i3 competitions. Specifically, we intend to improve the i3 program to better achieve its purposes and goal by making changes that will result in accelerating the identification of promising solutions to pressing challenges in K12 public education, supporting the evaluation of the efficacy of such solutions, and developing new approaches to scaling effective practices to serve more students.

Applications for New Awards:

Wed, Mar 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

Investing in Innovation Fund, Development grants Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.411P (Development grants PreApplication).

84.411C (Development grants Full Application).

Note: In order to receive an Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) Development grant, an entity must submit a preapplication. The pre application is intended to reduce the burden of submitting a full i3 application. Preapplications will be reviewed and scored by peer reviewers using the selection criteria designated in this notice. Entities that submit a highly rated preapplication will be invited to submit a full i3 application; other preapplicants may choose to do so.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection.

Historically Black College and University Capital Financing Program:

Tue, Mar 26 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Education (Secretary) is authorized to modify the terms and conditions of loans made to the following four institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita under the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Capital Financing Program: Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans, Tougaloo College, and Xavier University. The loan modifications are required by statute to be on such terms as the Secretary, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) jointly determine are in the best interests of both the United States and the borrowers and necessary to mitigate the economic effects of the hurricanes, provided that the modifications do not result in any net cost to the Federal Government. This notice (1) establishes the terms and conditions of the loan modifications, (2) outlines the methodology undertaken and factors considered in evaluating the loan modifications, and (3) describes how the loan modifications d

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Mar 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of a previously approved information collection.

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On October 29, 2010, the Department of Education published in the Federal Register final regulations for improving integrity in the programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (October 29, 2010, final regulations). This document revises the preamble discussion to the October 29, 2010, final regulations in accordance with the remand in Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities v. Duncan (D.C. Cir. 2012).

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 25, 2013, the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid in the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (78 FR 5433) a notice announcing the interest rates for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, for certain loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. We correct two of the charts in that notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Mar 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a new information collection.

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection

Fiscal Year 2013 Application Deadlines:

Wed, Mar 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) program, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) awards grants on a formula basis to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to address the unique needs of rural school districts. In this notice, we establish the deadline for submission of fiscal year (FY) 2013 SRSA grant applications.

An eligible LEA that is required to submit an application must do so electronically by the deadline in this notice.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Mar 19 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.

Mon, Mar 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary is publishing the following list of correspondence from the U.S. Department of Education (Department) to individuals during the previous quarter. The correspondence describes the Department's interpretations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) or the regulations that implement the IDEA. This list and the letters or other documents described in this list, with personally identifiable information redacted, as appropriate, can be found at: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/index.html.

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, (Privacy Act), the Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of a new system of records entitled ``The FAFSA Completion Study'' (181334).

Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program for Technical Assistance and Continuing Education

Fri, Mar 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

For 60-month projects initially funded in fiscal year (FY) 2008 under the Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program (RCEP) for the Technical Assistance and Continuing Education Centers (TACE Centers), the Secretary proposes to waive the requirements that generally prohibit project periods exceeding five years and extensions of project periods involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. The Secretary also proposes to extend project periods for one year or longer. The proposed extension and waiver would enable the currently funded TACE Centers to receive funding through September 30, 2014.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Mar 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), ED is proposing a revision of a current information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Mar 13 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing a new information collection.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Mar 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of Education (ED) is proposing a new information collection.

Proposed Priorities:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes four priorities for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for a Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on each of: Rehabilitation Strategies, Techniques, and Interventions (priority 1); Information and Communication Technologies (priority 2); Individual Mobility and Manipulation (priority 3); and Physical Access and Transportation (priority 4). The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of these priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend the priorities to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Applications for New Awards:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On February 26, 2013, the Office of Vocational and Adult Education in the U.S. Department of Education published in the Federal Register (78 FR 13030) a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013 for NACTEP. This notice corrects inconsistent deadlines given for transmittal of the applications. The correct deadline is March 28, 2013.

Grant Competition Deadline Extensions:

Fri, Mar 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

On January 23, 2013, we published in the Federal Register (78 FR 4838) a notice inviting applications for the GEAR UP College Savings Account Research Demonstration Project. The notice established March 11, 2013, as the deadline date for eligible applicants to apply for funding under the program. To allow applicants additional time to respond to program requirements regarding college savings accounts and financial counseling, we are extending the deadline date for transmittal of applications to May 1, 2013.

Thu, Mar 7 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary announces the 2013-2014 award year deadline dates for the submission of requests and documents from postsecondary institutions for the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal WorkStudy (FWS), and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) programs (collectively, the ``campusbased programs'').

Proposed Priorities:

Wed, Mar 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for a Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Research and Capacity Building for Minority Entities. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend this priority to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Meetings:

Tue, Mar 5 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Education gives notice of the cancellation of the meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities scheduled for March 6, 2013, and announced in the Federal Register on February 20, 2013, in Vol. 78 No. 34.

The meeting will be rescheduled for a date to be announced in the future.

Information Requests to Gather Technical Expertise:

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) requests information about practices used to accurately identify Native American students in grades K12 as English learners and to appropriately place these students in language instruction educational programs (LIEPs). The Department makes this request to help State educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, tribes, and other interested entities identify, share, and implement practices for accurately identifying Native American students who are English learners.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Mar 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of a currently approved collection.

Applications, Reports, and Other Records for the 20122013 Award

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary announces deadline dates for the receipt of documents and other information from institutions and applicants for the Federal student aid programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, for the 20122013 award year. The Federal student aid programs include the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Federal WorkStudy (FWS), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, and Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Programs.

These programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education (Department), provide financial assistance to students attending eligible postsecondary educational institutions to help them pay their educational costs.

Deadline and Submission Dates: See Tables A, B, and C at the end of this notice.
Table ADeadline Dates for Application Processing and Receipt of Institutional Student I

Applications for New Awards:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program. Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.041C.

Dates:

Applications Available: February 28, 2013.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 15, 2013.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 13, 2013. Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant program provides grants for emergency repairs and modernization of school facilities to certain local educational agencies (LEAs) that receive Impact Aid formula funds.

Priorities: In this notice, the Secretary is soliciting applications for Priority 1 and Priority 2 emergency repair grants only. We will not accept applications for any other priorities at this time.

In accordance with 34 CFR 75.105(b)(2)(ii)and (iv), these priorities are from section 8007(b)(2)(A) of the Elem

Proposed Priorities:

Thu, Feb 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for an RRTC on Community Living and Participation for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on an area of national need. We intend the priority to contribute to improved community living and participation for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 27 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection of a previously approved information collection.

Fri, Feb 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid (FSA) of the Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice proposing to add a new system of records entitled ``School Participation Division Complaints Tracking System (SPDCTS)'' (1811 19).

Meetings:

Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and agenda of the meeting of the President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The notice also describes the functions of the Board. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend.

National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities:

Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary proposes to waive the requirements in 34 CFR 75.250 and 75.261(a) and (c)(2) of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations that, respectively, generally prohibit project periods exceeding five years and project period extensions involving the obligation of additional Federal funds. The proposed waiver and extension of the project period would enable the currently funded National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities to receive funding from October 1, 2013, through September 30, 2014.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Applications for New Awards:

Wed, Feb 20 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information
Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.351D.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Feb 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a reinstatement with change of a previously approved information collection.

Service Contract Inventories; Availability:

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Through this notice, the Secretary announces the availability of the Department of Education's service contract inventory on its Web site, at http://www2.ed.gov/fund/data/report/contracts/servicecontractinventoryappendix/servicecontractinventory.html. A service contract inventory is a tool for assisting an agency in better understanding how contracted services are being used to support mission and operations and whether the contractors' skills are being utilized in an appropriate manner.

Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Education (Secretary) amends regulations for Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA or Act). These regulations govern the Assistance to States for the Education of Children with Disabilities program, including the Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities program. These amendments revise the parental consent requirements a public agency must meet before it may access for the first time a child's or parent's public benefits or insurance (e.g., Medicaid) to pay for services required under the Act; ensure that parents of children with disabilities are specifically informed of all of their legal protections when public agencies seek to access public benefits or insurance (e.g., Medicaid) to pay for services required under the Act; and address the concerns expressed by State educational agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) that requiring parental consent each time access to public benefits or insurance is sought, in addition to the pa

Meetings:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Meeting Date and Place: The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 15, 2013, and Tuesday, April 16 2013, from 8:00 a.m. until approximately 5:30 p.m., at the U.S. Department of Education, Eighth Floor Conference Center, Office of Postsecondary Education, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006.

Function: The NCFMEA was established by the Secretary of Education under Section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The NCFMEA's responsibilities are to:

Upon request of a foreign country, evaluate the standards of accreditation applied to medical schools in that country; and,

Determine the comparability of those standards to standards for accreditation applied to United States medical schools.

Comparability of the applicable accreditation standards is an eligibility requirement for foreign medical schools to participate in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Student Loan Program, 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.

Meeting Agenda: The NCFMEA will review

Proposed Priorities:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes four priorities for the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for an RRTC on Community Living and Participation for Individuals with Physical Disabilities (priority 1), RRTC on Employment of Individuals with Physical Disabilities (priority 2), RRTC on Health and Function of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (priority 3), and RRTC on Community Living and Participation for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (priority 4). The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of these priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend the priorities to contribute to improved outcomes in these areas for individuals with

Applications for New Awards:

Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information: Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant Program.

Notice inviting applications for new awards for FY 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.367D.

Meetings:

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the schedule and proposed agenda of an upcoming meeting of the National Board for Education Sciences. The notice also describes the functions of the Committee. Notice of this meeting is required by Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of their opportunity to attend the meeting.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Feb 6 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection of a previously approved information collection.

Mon, Feb 4 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary announces dates for the submission by state educational agencies (SEAs) of expenditure and revenue data and average daily attendance statistics on ED Form 2447 (the National Public Education Financial Survey (NPEFS)) for FY 2012. The Secretary sets these dates to ensure that data are available to serve as the basis for timely distribution of Federal funds. The U.S. Census Bureau is the data collection agent for the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The data will be published by NCES and will be used by the Secretary in the calculation of allocations for FY 2014 appropriated funds.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.

Applications for New Awards:

Fri, Feb 1 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers ProgramMinorityServing Institution Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training Projects Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133P3.

Dates:

Applications Available: February 1, 2013.

Date of PreApplication Meeting: February 22, 2013.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 2, 2013. Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects program is to provide advanced research training and experience to individuals with doctorates, or similar advanced degrees, who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, with particular attention to research are

Applications for New Awards:

Wed, Jan 30 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities ProgramSteppingUp Technology Implementation.

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.327S.

Dates:

Applications Available: January 30, 2013.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: March 18, 2013.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: May 15, 2013. Full Text of Announcement

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The purposes of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals With Disabilities Program \1\ are to: (1) Improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; (2) support educational activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom for students with disabilities; (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom; a

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection.

Applications for New Awards:

Tue, Jan 29 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information:

Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies.

Notice inviting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.060A.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Mon, Jan 28 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection.

Proposed Priorities and Definitions:

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes funding priorities and definitions for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this document proposes priorities for a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) on Community Living and Participation of Individuals with Disabilities (Proposed Priority 1), a DRRP on Health and Function of Individuals with Disabilities (Proposed Priority 2), and a DRRP on Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (Proposed Priority 3). If an applicant proposes to conduct research under these priorities, the research must be focused on one of the four stages of research. This document proposes definitions for the four stages of research: exploration and discovery, intervention development, intervention efficacy, and scale up evaluation. The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of thes

Applications for New Awards:

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information

Indian EducationProfessional Development Grants Program Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.299B.

Extensions of Approval Periods:

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary announces an extension of the approval period for tests that were determined to be suitable for use in the National Reporting System for a period of three years, which would otherwise expire on February 2, 2013. The approval period for these tests is extended to September 30, 2013. This extension of the approval period will allow for the completion of the current National Reporting System assessment review cycle.

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with by section 455(b)(9) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid announces the interest rates for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, for loans made under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. The Chief Operating Officer takes this action to give notice of Direct Loan interest rates to the public.

Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria:

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education proposes priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria under the Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grant program, also called the Enhanced Assessment Grants (EAG) program. The Assistant Secretary may use one or more of these priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for competitions using funds from fiscal year (FY) 2012 and later years. The Department takes these actions in order to establish priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria that are likely to recognize highquality proposals and to help focus Federal financial assistance on the pressing needs of, and promising developments in, developing or enhancing assessments under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended (ESEA).

Fri, Jan 25 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 427A of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Student Aid announces the interest rates for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013, for certain loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The Chief Operating Officer takes this action to give notice of FFEL Program loan interest rates to the public.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Thu, Jan 24 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a revision of an existing information collection.

Final Priorities:

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education announces priorities under the GEAR UP College Savings Account Research Demonstration Project. The Assistant Secretary may use these priorities for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to determine the effectiveness of implementing college savings accounts and providing financial counseling in conjunction with other GEAR UP activities as part of an overall college access and success strategy.

Applications for New Awards:

Wed, Jan 23 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)College Savings Account Research Demonstration Project.

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.334D.

Applications for New Awards:

Tue, Jan 22 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information:

Minorities and Retirement Security Program

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.414A.

Meetings:

Fri, Jan 18 2013 11:00:00 GMT

This notice sets forth the announcement of a conference call meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. The notice also describes the functions of the Commission. Notice of the meeting is required by section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and is intended to notify the public of this meeting.

Applications for New Awards:

Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information: Research Fellowships Program.

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133F1.

Proposed Priorities:

Thu, Jan 17 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs): Hearing Enhancement. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for a competition in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend to use this priority to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Wed, Jan 16 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection.

Applications for New Awards:

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Overview Information:
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with DisabilitiesPersonnel Preparation in Special Education, Early Intervention, and Related Services Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.325K.

Proposed Priorities:

Tue, Jan 15 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services proposes a priority under the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program administered by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR). Specifically, this notice proposes a priority for a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP) on inclusive Cloud and Web computing. The Assistant Secretary may use this priority for competitions in fiscal year (FY) 2013 and later years. We take this action to focus research attention on areas of national need. We intend this priority to contribute to improved employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Applications for New Awards:

Mon, Jan 14 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2013.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Numbers: 84.133G4 (Research) and 84.133G5 (Development).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and

Fri, Jan 11 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is proposing a new information collection.

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Privacy Act), the Department of Education (Department) publishes this notice of a new system of records entitled ``Evaluation of the Pell Grant Experiments Under the Experimental Sites Initiative2012'' (18 1331).

Tue, Jan 8 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of Education publishes a semiannual agenda of Federal regulatory and deregulatory actions. The agenda is issued under the authority of section 4(b) of Executive Order 12866 ``Regulatory Planning and Review.'' The purpose of the agenda is to encourage more effective public participation in the regulatory process by providing the public with early information about regulatory actions we plan to take.

Membership:

Thu, Jan 3 2013 11:00:00 GMT

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What is the purpose of this notice?

The purpose of this notice is to list the members of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI). This notice is required under Section 114(e)(1) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended.

What is the role of NACIQI?

The NACIQI is established under Section 114 of the HEA, and is composed of 18 members appointed
(A) On the basis of the individuals' experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment;
(B) From among individuals who are representatives of, or knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher education; and,
(C) On the basis of the individuals' technical qualifications, professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of accreditation and administration of higher education.
The NACIQI meets at least twice a year and provides recommendations to the Secretary of Educa