Federal Register #DOE-HQ-2025-0025

DOE Delays Effective Date of Rule Rescinding Nondiscrimination Regulations in Education Programs

This notice from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity, announces a further delay in the effective date of a regulatory rule, not a procurement action. - No products, services, or contract actions are involved - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial suppliers are mentioned - The rule in question concerns rescinding nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted education programs - The effective date of the rule has been postponed, pending Department of Justice review under relevant Executive Orders - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or unique procurement requirements are present - This is a regulatory update, not a solicitation or award

Description

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is further extending the effective date of the direct final rule titled "Rescinding Regulations Related to Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance," originally published on May 16, 2025. The rule's effective date has been delayed multiple times, with the latest extension moving the effective date to December 28, 2026. This extension is pending Department of Justice action related to the rule under relevant Executive Orders. The rule pertains to nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted education programs or activities.

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