Education
Regulations related to education policy, student aid, schools, and academic institutions.
132 regulationsHiring Authority for College Graduates
This regulation makes it easier for recent college graduates to get hired for federal government jobs by creating a streamlined hiring process specifically for them. It aims to bring more young talent into federal agencies while giving graduates a clearer path to government employment.
Streamlining the Regulations Governing Requests for Special Census Services and Studies
The U.S. Bureau of the Census is simplifying the process for requesting custom census data and special studies. This makes it easier for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to get the specific population information they need for planning and decision-making.
Hiring Authority for Post-Secondary Students
This regulation makes it easier for federal agencies to hire college and university students for government jobs. It simplifies the hiring process so that students can work for the federal government while continuing their studies or during summer breaks.
Clarification of the Appropriate Use of Terms “National” and “Regional” by Recognized Accrediting Agencies
The Department of Education is proposing new rules to clarify how college accrediting agencies should use the terms 'national' and 'regional' when describing their scope and authority. This matters because accreditation affects which colleges are recognized by the government, which influences student loan eligibility and the value of degrees.
Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance
This regulation ensures that programs and activities receiving federal funding cannot discriminate against people with disabilities. It sets standards for how organizations must provide equal access and reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who use their services.
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Modernization of Pilot Schools
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to update rules for how pilot training schools operate and conduct their official meetings and proceedings. This modernization aims to make pilot training programs more efficient and accessible while maintaining safety standards for aviation education.
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Modernization of Pilot Schools; WIthdrawal
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing to update rules for pilot training schools and is withdrawing a previously proposed change. This regulation affects flight schools that train commercial and private pilots, potentially changing how these schools operate and what standards they must meet.
Reimagining and Improving Student Education
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules to update how schools and colleges operate and teach students. The changes aim to improve educational quality and outcomes, though the specific details of what will change are not provided in this notice.
Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance Rules
This State Department regulation changes how the U.S. distributes foreign aid by limiting programs that focus on equity and diversity initiatives in other countries. The rule aims to redirect foreign assistance spending toward different priorities, which could affect how American aid organizations operate overseas and which countries or groups receive U.S. support.
Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance
This regulation directs the U.S. Department of State to change how it spends foreign aid money by restricting support for programs related to gender ideology. The policy affects which countries and organizations receive American aid and could influence how U.S. resources are used in international development and humanitarian programs.
Intent to Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
The Department of Education is planning to set up a committee made up of different groups and stakeholders to work together on developing new rules about higher education and student aid programs. This process allows colleges, students, borrowers, and other interested parties to have a say in creating regulations that could affect how federal student loans and education funding work.
Eliminating Regulations Contemplating Collaboration with USAID to Train Foreign Participants in Census Procedures and General Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau is eliminating a program that trained foreign participants in census and statistics methods through partnerships with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This change means the Census Bureau will no longer collaborate with USAID on these international training initiatives.