Notice2026-03526
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart J-Approval of Independently Administered Tests
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Published
February 23, 2026
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8469-8470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-03526]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-0232]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request;
Student Assistance General Provisions--Subpart J--Approval of
Independently Administered Tests
AGENCY: Federal Student Aid (FSA), Department of Education (ED).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently
approved information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
April 24, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the
information collection listed in this notice, please use <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching the Docket ID number ED-2026-SCC-0232.
Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal
mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>
site is not available to the public for any reason, the Department will
temporarily accept comments at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#79303a3d161a121c0d341e0b391c1d571e160f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dc959f98b3bfb7b9a891bbae9cb9b8f2bbb3aa">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include the
docket ID number and the title of the information collection request
when requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that
comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted.
Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail
or delivery should be addressed to Carolyn Rose, U.S. Department of
Education, Federal Student Aid, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20202-1200.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Carolyn Rose, (202) 453-5967.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to
comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's
information collection requirements and provide the requested data in
the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the
proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below.
The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing
the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper
functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and
used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4)
how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department
minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including
through the use of information technology. Please note that written
comments received in response to this notice will be considered public
records.
Title of Collection: Student Assistance General Provisions--Subpart
J--Approval of Independently Administered Tests.
OMB Control Number: 1845-0049.
Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved
ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector; Individuals and
Households; State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 67,989.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 10,392.
Abstract: This request is for an extension without change of the
approval for the reporting and recordkeeping requirements that are
contained in the information collection 1845-0049 for Student
Assistance General Provision in the regulations in Subpart J--Approval
of Independently Administered Tests; Specification of Passing Score;
Approval of State Process.
There are no forms or formats established by the Department for the
reporting or recordkeeping requirements. These regulations govern the
application for and approval of assessments by the Secretary by a
private test publisher or State that are used to measure a student's
skills and abilities. The administration of approved ATB tests may be
used to determine a student's eligibility for assistance for the Title
IV student financial assistance programs authorized under the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) when, among other conditions,
the student
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does not have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.
Ross Santy,
Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. 2026-03526 Filed 2-20-26; 8:45 am]
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