Department of Education TRIO Programs Outcome Evaluations Comment Request

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The Department of Education is requesting public comment on a new information collection request (ICR) for TRIO Programs outcome evaluations. The proposed collection aims to gather data for the "Description of Today's TRIO Programs and Proposing Options for Future Outcome Evaluations" study, involving web-based surveys for TRIO project directors/staff. The comment period closes on May 18, 2026.

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The Department of Education, through its Institute of Education Sciences (IES), has published a notice requesting public comment on a new Information Collection Request (ICR) for the "Description of Today's TRIO Programs and Proposing Options for Future Outcome Evaluations" study. This ICR, identified by OMB Control Number 1850-NEW, proposes two rounds of web-based surveys targeting TRIO grantee project directors and staff. The Department estimates 5,472 annual responses and 5,768 annual burden hours for this new data collection.

Interested parties are invited to submit comments by May 18, 2026, addressing the necessity, timeliness, accuracy of burden estimates, and potential improvements for the collection. The Department is particularly interested in how to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information, and minimize respondent burden. This notice serves as an opportunity for public input before the collection is finalized and submitted to OMB for approval. Failure to submit comments by the deadline means they will not be considered.

What to do next

Review the proposed information collection request for TRIO Programs outcome evaluations.
Submit comments electronically or via mail by May 18, 2026, addressing the specified issues.
Ensure any submitted data aligns with the Department's requirements for clarity and utility.

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ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request
(ICR).

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before May 18, 2026.

ADDRESSES:

To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use http://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2026-SCC-0563. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically
through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, the Department will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. Please include the docket ID number and the title of the information collection request when requesting documents or submitting
comments. Please note that comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information
or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional
Assistance, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 5C131, Washington, DC 20202-1200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Diana Epstein, 202-245-8117.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Department, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general
public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information.
This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's information collection requirements and provide the requested
data in the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that
is described below. The Department is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) is this
collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely
manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents,
including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice
will be considered public records.

Title of Collection: Description of Today's TRIO Programs and Proposing Options for Future Outcome Evaluations.

OMB Control Number: 1850-NEW.

Type of Review: A new ICR.

Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and Households.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 5,472.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 5,768.

Abstract: The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) within the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requests clearance from the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) to conduct new data collection activities

  for the Description of Today's TRIO Programs and Proposing Options for Future Outcome Evaluations study. This request covers
  two rounds of web-based survey data collection from TRIO grantee project directors/staff. This is the first and only request
  for the collection of data for this study.

Ross Santy, Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2026-05419 Filed 3-18-26; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P