Notice2026-05528
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; State Workforce Program Certification
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Published
March 20, 2026
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 54 (Friday, March 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13598-13599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05528]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-0595]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; State
Workforce Program Certification
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 a new information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
May 19, 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-0595.
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#d0999394bfb3bbb5a49db7a290b5b4feb7bfa6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="541d17103b373f31201933261431307a333b22">[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: State Workforce Pell Program Certification.
OMB Control Number: 1845-NEW.
Type of Review: A new ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 100.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,600.
Abstract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) signed into law on
July 4, 2025, made statutory changes to Federal Pell Grants that impact
regulatory requirements in this information collection. Section
83002(b) of the OBBB established a new academic program in which
eligible students could receive Pell Grants. Programs must meet several
criteria to become eligible workforce programs, including certification
from their State Governor. This is a request for a new information
collection to develop a form for States
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to certify an institution's eligibility for eligible workforce
programs. This would be an optional form which includes the required
elements and is being offered for ease of requirements for State
reported information.
Ross Santy,
Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy
Development.
[FR Doc. 2026-05528 Filed 3-19-26; 8:45 am]
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