Federal Register #ED-2026-SCC-2806

Request for Comment: State and EIS Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements Under Part C (IDEA)

The Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is seeking public comment on the extension of an information collection requirement under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). - Government Buyer: - Department of Education - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - Scope: - Extension (without change) of OMB Control Number 18200682 - Applies to 56 State lead agencies receiving IDEA Part C funds - Requirements: - Agencies must collect, maintain, and sometimes report data as specified in Part C regulations - Feedback requested on necessity, accuracy, timeliness, burden, and improvement of the collection - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique/Notable: - Focus is on information collection and reporting, not acquisition of goods or services - Public input is sought to improve the process

Description

The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request related to record keeping and reporting requirements under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This collection involves 56 State lead agencies that receive IDEA Part C funds, requiring them to collect and maintain information or data and, in some cases, report information to other public agencies or the public. The purpose is to ensure all IDEA Part C information responsibilities are documented and submitted for Office of Management and Budget review. The Department invites public comments on this proposed extension by October 27, 2026.

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