Notice2026-08336
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Student Assistance General Provisions-Subpart J-Approval of Independently Administered Tests
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Published
April 29, 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 82 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 23091]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08336]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-0232]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; 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
May 29, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed
information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of
publication of this notice. Click on this link <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a> to access the site. Find this information collection request
(ICR) by selecting ``Department of Education'' under ``Currently Under
Review,'' then check the ``Only Show ICR for Public Comment'' checkbox.
<a href="http://Reginfo.gov">Reginfo.gov</a> provides two links to view documents related to this
information collection request. Information collection forms and
instructions may be found by clicking on the ``View Information
Collection (IC) List'' link. Supporting statements and other supporting
documentation may be found by clicking on the ``View Supporting
Statement and Other Documents'' link.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Carolyn Rose, (202) 453-5967.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 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. 2026-08336 Filed 4-28-26; 8:45 am]
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