Federal Register #1076-0122

Request for Public Comment on Renewal of Information Collection for Bureau-Funded Schools by the Bureau of Indian Affairs

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), is requesting public comment on the renewal and revision of an information collection for Bureau-funded schools. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) - Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) - Purpose: - Renewal and revision of information collection related to data elements for Bureau-funded schools - Used to determine student eligibility for enrollment and allocate funding for educational and residential programs - Notable Requirements: - Behavioral Health and Wellness Program (BHWP) has concluded; no further information will be collected for this program - Request for feedback on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions sought for improving quality and minimizing respondent burden - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement of products or services - No products or services are being requested; this is an information collection activity

Description

The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) is proposing to renew an information collection with revisions related to data elements for bureau-funded schools. This collection supports the determination of student eligibility for enrollment and helps allocate funding based on educational and residential program needs. The renewal includes revisions such as the conclusion of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, which will no longer collect information. Comments on the proposal are invited and must be received by September 28, 2026.

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