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Proposed RuleSignificant2024-161022024-07-24

Program Integrity and Institutional Quality: Distance Education, Return of Title IV, HEA Funds, and Federal TRIO Programs

Education Department

Abstract

The Secretary is proposing to amend the Student Assistance General Provisions regulations governing participation in the student financial assistance programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to promote program integrity and institutional quality. These regulations would clarify, update, and consolidate certain provisions that apply to distance education; the return of title IV, HEA funds; and the Federal TRIO programs. A brief summary of the proposed rule is available at www.regulations.gov/ docket/ED-2024-OPE-0050.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Dates
We must receive your comments on or before August 23, 2024.

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureAliensColleges and universitiesConsumer protectionEducation of disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationForeign relationsGrant programs-educationLoan programs-educationReporting and recordkeeping requirementsStudent aidVeteransVocational education

Public Comment

Comments Close
2024-08-23

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Education 34 CFR Parts 600, 643, 644, 645, and 668 [Docket ED-2024-OPE-0050] RIN 1840-AD68, 1840-AD85, and 1840-AD92 ( printed page 60256) AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. SUMMARY: The Secretary is proposing to amend the Student Assistance General Provisions regulations governing participation in the student financial assistance programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), to promote program integrity and institutional quality. These regulations would clarify, update, and consolidate certain provisions that apply to distance education; the return of title IV, HEA funds; and the Federal TRIO programs. A brief summary of the proposed rule is available at www.regulations.gov/​docket/​ED-2024-OPE-0050 . DATES: We must receive your comments on or before August 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at regulations.gov. Information on using Regulations.gov , including instructions for finding a rule on the site and submitting comments, is available on the site under “FAQ.” If you require an accommodation or cannot otherwise submit your comments via regulations.gov, please contact one of the program contact persons listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . The Department will not accept comments submitted by fax or by email or comments submitted after the comment period closes. To

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Citation: 89 FR 60256