Notice2026-05448
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; RISE Award
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Published
March 19, 2026
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a reinstatement without change of a previously approved information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 53 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 13297]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05448]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-0529]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; RISE
Award
AGENCY: Office of Communications and Outreach (OCO), 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 a reinstatement without change of a
previously approved information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
May 18, 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-0529.
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#367f757259555d53427b514476535218515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="09404a4d666a626c7d446e7b496c6d276e667f">[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 the Office of Communication and
Outreach, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room
5C202, Washington, DC 20202-1200.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Frances Hopkins, 202-987-0862.
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: RISE Award.
OMB Control Number: 1860-0510.
Type of Review: A reinstatement without change of a previously
approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 100.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 400.
Abstract: The purpose of the Recognizing Inspirational School
Employees (RISE) Award is to recognize and promote the commitment and
excellence exhibited by classified school employees who provide
exemplary service to students in pre-kindergarten through high school
and to inspire innovation and excellence among all classified school
employees. A classified school employee is an employee of a state or
any political subdivision of a state or an employee of a nonprofit
entity who works in any grade from pre-kindergarten through high school
in any of the following occupational specialties: paraprofessional
clerical and administrative services transportation services food and
nutrition services custodial and maintenance services security services
health and student services technical services and skilled trades. The
terms used have the meaning given the terms in section 8101 of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). The
U.S. Department of Education (Department) invites the governor of each
state to nominate up to two classified school employees by November 1
annually. Prior to May 31 of each year, the Secretary of Education
shall select a single classified employee to receive the national RISE
Award for that school year. The Department will communicate the
national honoree-s story in order to inspire other innovative practices
and excellence among classified school employees nationwide.
Ross Santy,
Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. 2026-05448 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am]
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