Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-1684

Grants and Information Collection for English Learner Professional Development and Veteran Status Verification

The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs, is announcing several initiatives and requests for public input: - National Professional Development Program Grants: - Administered by the Department of Education, Office of the Secretary - Grants of up to $1,000,000 per year to support professional development for educators of English learners - Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education and public/private entities in consortia with educational agencies - Focus on improving instruction for English learners and supporting education personnel to meet high professional standards - Information Collection Activities: - Request for public comment on the extension of the ED-524 Budget Information Non-Construction Programs Form and Instructions - Form used for submitting summary-level budget data and detailed budget narratives for discretionary grant applications - Seeks feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Matching Program for Veteran Status Verification: - Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs re-establishing a data matching program - Used to verify veteran status for financial aid applicants - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are mentioned, as the opportunity centers on grants, information collection, and interagency data matching - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Notable requirements include eligibility for grant applicants and the focus on professional development for English learner instruction

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to the ED-524 Budget Information Non-Construction Programs Form and Instructions. This form is used by applicants to submit summary-level budget data and detailed budget narratives for discretionary grant applications. The information collected includes both Federal funds requested and non-Federal match or cost-sharing funds for each budget period of multi-year projects. The notice invites public comments on the proposed extension by July 20, 2026.

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