Department of Education
Federal agency responsible for regulations under Department of Education.
38 regulationsClarification of the Appropriate Use of Terms “National” and “Regional” by Recognized Accrediting Agencies
The Department of Education is proposing new rules to clarify how college accrediting agencies should use the terms 'national' and 'regional' when describing their scope and authority. This matters because accreditation affects which colleges are recognized by the government, which influences student loan eligibility and the value of degrees.
Reimagining and Improving Student Education
The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules to update how schools and colleges operate and teach students. The changes aim to improve educational quality and outcomes, though the specific details of what will change are not provided in this notice.
Intent to Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
The Department of Education is planning to set up a committee made up of different groups and stakeholders to work together on developing new rules about higher education and student aid programs. This process allows colleges, students, borrowers, and other interested parties to have a say in creating regulations that could affect how federal student loans and education funding work.
Amendments to Definitions and Related Provisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program; Withdrawal
The Department of Education proposed changes to rules governing the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program, which helps blind and visually impaired people operate vending machines and food services at federal buildings. This regulation update would modify key definitions and related requirements that affect how the program operates, though the Department has withdrawn this particular proposal.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
This regulation governs the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, which is the main way the federal government lends money to college students and their families to pay for education. The rule sets the terms and conditions for how these loans work, including how much students can borrow, what interest rates apply, and what repayment options are available.
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; Contingent Additional Dates
The U.S. Department of Education is announcing additional meeting dates for a negotiated rulemaking committee, which is a group that develops new rules through discussion and compromise among different stakeholders. This allows the committee more time to work through disagreements and reach agreement on education policy changes.
Proposed Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness
The Department of Education is proposing new rules to define what counts as career pathways and workforce readiness programs, which help students and workers prepare for jobs. This rule aims to clarify how schools and training programs should set up courses that connect education directly to real job opportunities.
Proposed Priority and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Meaningful Learning Opportunities
The Department of Education is proposing new rules to define what counts as 'meaningful learning opportunities' for students. These standards would affect how schools design and evaluate educational programs to ensure students actually gain useful knowledge and skills.
Proposed Priority and Definitions—Secretary’s Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Promoting Patriotic Education
The Education Department is proposing new guidelines for how schools should teach American history and civics, with a focus on promoting patriotic education. This regulation would set priorities for what content schools should emphasize when teaching students about the United States.
Final Priority: Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States
The Department of Education is establishing new priorities that emphasize evidence-based reading instruction, expand education choices for families, and shift more control of education decisions from the federal government to individual states. This regulation signals a significant change in how federal education policy is developed and implemented.
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program
The Department of Education is proposing changes to the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, which provides student loans to millions of Americans attending college. This proposed rule would modify how these federal student loans work, potentially affecting loan terms, repayment options, or eligibility requirements for borrowers.
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Negotiated Rulemaking Committees; Correction
The Department of Education is making a correction to rules about how federal negotiated rulemaking committees operate—these are groups that bring together different stakeholders to help develop new education policies. This correction clarifies procedures for how these committees hold meetings and make decisions, ensuring the process is fair and transparent for all involved parties.