Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1420

FY 2026 SEED Program Grants and Public Comment on Student Loan Repayment Form Revisions

This opportunity highlights two Department of Education initiatives: - The Department of Education and Department of Labor are launching the FY 2026 Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) program competition - SEED funds evidence-based educator development practices - Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, national nonprofits, the Bureau of Indian Education, and partnerships with for-profit entities - Program priorities include supporting effective teachers, principals, literacy, and meaningful learning opportunities - The Department of Education is also seeking public comment on revisions to the Income Driven Repayment Plan Request form for federal student loans - Updates reflect recent legislative changes and court actions, including the addition of the Repayment Assistance Plan and the sunset of certain repayment plans by 2028 - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned - No products or commercial services are being procured; the SEED program provides grant funding for educator development - Notable requirements: - SEED applicants must propose evidence-based practices and may include partnerships with for-profit entities - The IDR Plan Request revision is for public input only, not procurement

Description

The Department of Education is proposing a revision to a currently approved information collection request related to the Income Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan for federal student loans. This revision updates the IDR Request Form to reflect statutory changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and recent court actions affecting borrower eligibility and repayment plans. The updated form includes the addition of the Repayment Assistance Plan and clarifies the sunset of certain repayment plans by 2028. Public comments on this proposed revision are invited by June 22, 2026.

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