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Indian Education EASIE Information Collection Extension

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Published April 3rd, 2026
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The Education Department published a Federal Register notice extending the comment period for the Formula Grant EASIE (Electronic Application System for Indian Education) information collection. The notice invites public comments on the proposed extension, which affects entities applying for Indian Education formula grants. Comments must be submitted by June 2, 2026.

What changed

The Education Department is extending the public comment period for the Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education information collection. This notice, identified as Docket No. ED-2026-SCC-1090-0001, requests comments on the proposed continuation of this data collection from Indian Education formula grant applicants and program administrators. The collection period extension applies to entities utilizing the EASIE system for grant applications under the Indian Education program.

Affected parties, including tribal nations, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and state education agencies, should review the notice and submit any comments regarding the information collection by June 2, 2026. The notice does not impose new substantive requirements but seeks public input on the administrative burden and necessity of the data collection. Organizations currently participating in or planning to apply for Indian Education formula grants should monitor this extension.

What to do next

  1. Review the EASIE information collection notice and assess if any modifications to data collection procedures are needed
  2. Submit public comments via Regulations.gov by June 2, 2026 if desired
  3. Notify relevant grant administrators and tribal education departments of the comment period extension

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education

A Notice by the Education Department on 04/03/2026

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  1. [Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-1090]

AGENCY:

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Department of Education (ED).

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).

DATES:

Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before June 2, 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-1090. 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 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 4B146, Washington, DC 20202-1200.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Donna Bussell, 202-453-6813.

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 ( printed page 16932) 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: Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education.

OMB Control Number: 1810-0021.

Type of Review: An extension without change of a currently approved ICR.

Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 11,300.

Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 4,900.

Abstract: This is an extension request for the Part I of grant applications for the Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies Program (ALN 84.060A) and includes the Indian Parent Committee Approval form that is a part of the OMB approved 1810-0021 collection. The Indian Education Formula Grant (ALN 84.060A) provides support to LEAs and Indian Tribes in developing elementary school and secondary school programs for all Indian students. Program funding must be used to support comprehensive programs that are designed to meet cultural, language, and academic needs of Indian students and ensure they meet State academic standards. LEAs must develop projects with the participation and written approval of an Indian Parent Committee (IPC) and develop meaningful consultation and ongoing collaboration with nearby Indian Tribes. The instructions in this hard-copy representation of the application package can be used in developing Part I of your application. All applications must be submitted on-time to ED's provided electronic application system.

Ross Santy,

Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development.

[FR Doc. 2026-06548 Filed 4-2-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-06548 (91 FR 16931)

Named provisions

Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education

Classification

Agency
Education Department
Published
April 3rd, 2026
Comment period closes
June 2nd, 2026 (60 days)
Compliance deadline
June 2nd, 2026 (60 days)
Instrument
Notice
Legal weight
Non-binding
Stage
Consultation
Change scope
Minor
Document ID
91 FR 16931 / Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-1090
Docket
Docket No.: ED-2026-SCC-1090

Who this affects

Applies to
Educational institutions Government agencies Tribal nations
Industry sector
9211 Government & Public Administration 6111 Higher Education
Activity scope
Federal Education Grants Formula Grant Applications Administrative Data Collection
Threshold
Indian Education formula grant applicants and program participants
Geographic scope
United States US

Taxonomy

Primary area
Education
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Native American Affairs Grants Management Administrative Reporting

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