⚠ CRITICAL ALERT: [Proposed Rule] Intent To Establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee — ED Rules
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> Operational impact: What: Intent To establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee — Published: 2026-01-27 — CFR: 34 CFR
What Happened
We announce our intention to establish a negotiated rulemaking committee to prepare proposed regulations amending the regulations for the Secretary's recognition of accrediting agencies and related institutional eligibility regulations for the programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) (title IV, HEA programs).
Details from Document
- Document type: Proposed Rule — Intent To establish Negotiated Rulemaking Committee.
- CFR citations: 34 CFR
- RIN: 1840-AD82
- Docket ID: Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-1042
- Dates as stated: We must receive nominations for negotiators to serve on the committee on or before February 26, 2026.
Source: Federal Register 2026-01620
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