Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1190

Department of Education Seeks Comment on Prison Education Program Application Information Collection

The Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed extension of its information collection for the Prison Education Program (PEP) Application. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Federal Student Aid (FSA) - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on the necessity, burden, and clarity of the PEP Application information collection - No changes to the application form or regulatory requirements are proposed - Products/Services Requested: - This is an information collection activity, not a procurement of products or services - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a product or service solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus is on public comment regarding the information collection process for educational programs offered to incarcerated students under section 484(t) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and 34 CFR 668, Subpart P - No new requirements or changes to existing processes are introduced

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to the Prison Education Program Application. This program is authorized under the Higher Education Act and allows institutions to offer education programs to confined or incarcerated students. The notice invites public comments on the information collection by June 9, 2026, to assess the impact and minimize reporting burden. The extension maintains the current application form and regulatory requirements without changes.

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