Federal Register #ED2026SCC1354

Department of Education Seeks Comment on Revised Foreign Gifts and Contracts Disclosure Collection

The Department of Education is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection process for foreign gifts and contracts disclosures by higher education institutions. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Education - Federal Student Aid (FSA) - Office of the General Counsel (OGC) - Purpose: - Revision of the information collection required under Section 117 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 - Institutions of higher education must disclose foreign gifts and contracts to the Secretary of Education - Key Details: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved; this is an information collection activity - The collection is facilitated through an online portal (https://www.foreignfundinghighered.gov) - Estimated 10,413 annual responses and 5,207 annual burden hours - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the Higher Education Act and the Paperwork Reduction Act - Public comment is requested on the necessity, burden, and quality of the collection - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory compliance activity

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a revision of an existing information collection request under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection concerns the disclosure of foreign gifts and contracts by institutions of higher education as mandated by the Higher Education Act. Institutions must file disclosure reports regarding foreign gifts and contracts to ensure transparency. Comments on this proposal are invited until June 15, 2026.

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