đź“„Notice on STEM OPT Training Plan Information Collection
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance. This information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on March 20, 2025, allowing for a 60-day comment period. ICE received forty-six comments. The burden totals have been adjusted from the 60-day notice based on revised estimates. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comments.
Learn Moređź“šNew Tests Approved for National Reporting System in Adult Education
The Secretary announces tests, test forms, and delivery formats that the Secretary determines to be suitable for use in the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS). The Secretary also announces an extension of the sunset period for two tests with National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS) approvals that expired on February 5, 2025, and September 7, 2024. The sunset period for these tests is extended to June 30, 2026. This notice relates to the approved information collections under OMB control numbers 1830-0027 and 1830- 0567.
Learn Moređź“„State Training Provider Eligibility Collection - DOL Comment Request
The Department of Labor's (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is soliciting comments concerning a proposed extension for the authority to conduct the information collection request (ICR) titled, "State Training Provider Eligibility Collection." This comment request is part of continuing DOL's efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA).
Learn More🎓Corrections to Indian Education Grant Applications - 2025
On January 17, 2025, the Department of Education (Department) published in the Federal Register a notice inviting applications (NIA) for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs; Professional Development Program (PD)-Training Grants competition. The Department is correcting the NIA by changing the date of the pre-application webinar; extending the deadline date for transmittal of applications, together with the intergovernmental review deadline; amending the Background information; changing the heading of a requirement; and adjusting certain selection criteria and point values. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Learn Moređź“„DOJ Announces Extension for Information Collection on Elder Abuse Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office on Violence Against Women, will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More🎓Proclamation of Career and Technical Education Month, 2025
The Proclamation designates February 2025 as Career and Technical Education Month, emphasizing the significance of vocational training in cultivating a skilled workforce. It underscores the government's focus on empowering students and workers, investing in education, and adapting to emerging technologies for economic growth and job market alignment. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing America's competitive edge in the global economy.
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