Notice2026-07155
Agency Information Collection Activities; Standards, Assessments, and Accountability System Waiver
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Published
April 14, 2026
Issuing agencies
Interior DepartmentIndian Affairs Bureau
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are proposing to renew an information collection without change.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19199-19200]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07155]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Indian Affairs
[BIA Docket No 2022-0005; OMB Control Number 1076-0191; 267A2100DD/
AAKP300000/A0A501010.000000]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Standards, Assessments,
and Accountability System Waiver
AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.
ACTION: Notice of information collection; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we,
the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) are proposing to renew an
information collection without change.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
June 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES: To submit comments, please visit <a href="https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIA-2022-0005/document">https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BIA-2022-0005/document</a> or use the search
field on <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> to find the ``BIA-2022-0005''
docket. Please follow the instructions on <a href="http://Regulations.gov">Regulations.gov</a> for
submitting a comment; and reference the ``OMB Control Number 1076-
0191'' within your comment submission. You may also mail comments to
Indian Affairs, RACA, 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 229,
Albuquerque, NM 87104.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steven Mullen, Information Collection
Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs and Collaborative
Action--Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1001 Indian
School Road NW, Suite 229, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104;
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88ebe7e5e5ede6fcfbc8eae1e9a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="97f4f8fafaf2f9e3e4d7f5fef6b9f0f8e1">[email protected]</span></a>; (202) 208-5403. Individuals in the United States who
are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may
dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay
services. You may also view the ICR at <a href="https://www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-0191">https://www.reginfo.gov/public/Forward?SearchTarget=PRA&textfield=1076-0191</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the
general public, and other Federal agencies, with an opportunity to
comment on new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps us assess the impact of our information
collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. It
also helps the public understand our information collection
requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on
new, proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. We
are especially interested in public comment addressing the following:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) How might the agency minimize the burden of the collection of
information on those who are to respond, including through the use of
appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological
collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g.,
permitting electronic submission of response.
Comments that you submit in response to this notice are a matter of
public record. Before including your address, phone number, email
address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you
should be aware that your entire comment--including your personal
identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time.
While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal
identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we
will be able to do so.
Abstract: This information collection is necessary to implement the
requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
(ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The ESEA
requires all schools, including BIE-funded and operated schools, to
ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant
opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum,
proficiency on challenging academic standards and aligned assessments.
In order to accomplish these goals, the Secretary will develop or
implement standards, assessments, and an accountability-system
requirements for BIE-funded schools. Tribal governing bodies and school
boards are able to waive the Secretary's requirements, in part in or
whole. However, such entities are required to submit a proposal for
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alternative requirements for approval by the Secretary and the
Secretary of Education prior to implementation of such alternative
requirements.
Title of Collection: Standards, Assessments, and Accountability
System Waiver.
OMB Control Number: 1076-0191.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents/Affected Public: Indian Tribes and BIE-funded school
boards.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 2.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 2.
Estimated Completion Time per Response: 500 hours.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,000 hours.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Total Estimated Annual Nonhour Burden Cost: $0.
Authority
An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required
to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a
currently valid OMB control number. The authority for this action is
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501).
Steven Mullen,
Information Collection Clearance Officer, Office of Regulatory Affairs
and Collaborative Action--Indian Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2026-07155 Filed 4-13-26; 8:45 am]
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