Federal Register #ED-2026-OPE-0991

Education Department proposes rescission of International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program regulations

This notice announces a proposed regulatory action by the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education: - The Department proposes to rescind regulations governing International Education Programs and the Fulbright-Hays Program - Affects regulations under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and Section 102(b)(6) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are mentioned - The purpose is to provide greater flexibility for program implementation, align with evolving priorities (such as workforce readiness and national competitiveness), and reduce administrative burden - The Department is seeking public comment on this proposed rulemaking - Notable requirement: Focus on deregulation to enable more responsive, grantee-driven program implementation

Description

The Secretary of Education proposes to rescind the International Education Programs regulations and the Fulbright-Hays Program Regulations to provide the Department of Education with greater flexibility in carrying out its statutory authority to implement these programs. This action aims to align the programs with current and evolving priorities such as workforce readiness and national competitiveness. The rescission will enable the Department to better achieve the statutory intent of the programs authorized under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961. The Department seeks public comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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