Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-0464

Department of Education Requests Public Comment on Educational Gain Data Collection for Adult Education

The Department of Education is seeking public comment on its proposed extension of an information collection process for measuring educational gain in adult education programs: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Education - Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Products/Services Requested: - Public feedback on the procedures and burden of collecting data on literacy tests used in the National Reporting System (NRS) for Adult Education - No part numbers or purchase quantities are listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on evaluating the necessity, burden, and clarity of the information collection process - Special interest in comments from state, local, tribal governments, and the private sector - The collection is required by federal regulations for reporting educational gain - No products or services are being purchased; this is an information collection activity

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR) related to measuring educational gain in the National Reporting System for Adult Education. This collection involves procedures for considering literacy tests used to measure and report educational gain under the NRS. The Department invites public comments on the necessity, burden, and clarity of this information collection. Comments are due by June 22, 2026.

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