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Rule2026-134512026-07-02

Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Children, Youth, and Family Programs

Health and Human Services Department, Children and Families Administration

Abstract

This final rule removes duplicative and unnecessary sections from the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program regulations. These amendments will streamline the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program regulations to make them more accessible to the public.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective August 31, 2026.
Effective Date
2026-08-31

CFR References

Topics

Administrative practice and procedureGrant programs-social programsHomelessReporting and recordkeeping requirementsTechnical assistanceYouth

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 Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families 45 CFR Part 1351 RIN 0970-AD37 AGENCY: Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This final rule removes duplicative and unnecessary sections from the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program regulations. These amendments will streamline the Runaway and Homeless Youth Program regulations to make them more accessible to the public. DATES: Effective August 31, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam N. Jones, Deputy Chief of Staff, Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC 202-417-0115 or Deregulation@acf.hhs.gov . A plain language summary of the final rule is posted at https://www.regulations.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Statutory Authority This final rule is being issued under the authority granted to the Secretary of Health and Human Services by the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act of 1974, as amended, hereafter referred to as the “Act,” 34 U.S.C. 11201 et seq. 34 U.S.C. 11202 specifically authorizes rulemaking. II. Background The Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) Program, authorized under the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act ( 34 U.S.C. 11201 et seq. ), authorizes HHS to provide grants to public and nonprofit

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Citation: 91 FR 40426