Federal Register #2026-17403

Department of Education seeks standardized test submissions for National Reporting System review

The Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education is seeking publishers to submit standardized tests for suitability review in the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS). - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all publishers of standardized tests - Products/Services Requested: - Standardized tests for adult education reporting - No specific test names, models, or part numbers provided - Quantity: Not specified; open invitation for submissions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Tests must comply with federal regulations (34 CFR part 462) for educational gain measurement - Electronic submission required - Only tests submitted by the deadline will be considered in the current review cycle - Review process determines suitability for NRS reporting - No purchase quantities or specific products listed; this is an open invitation for test submissions

Description

The Secretary of Education invites publishers to submit tests for review and approval for use in the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS). The notice announces the deadline for submission of these tests as October 1, 2026. The tests submitted will be reviewed for suitability according to established criteria under 34 CFR part 462. Only tests submitted by the deadline will be reviewed in the current cycle.

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