Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education Extension

Detected April 3rd, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Department of Education is soliciting public comments on an extension request for the Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education (OMB Control No. 1810-0021). The collection supports Part I grant applications for the Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies Program (ALN 84.060A). Comments are due by June 2, 2026. The estimated annual burden is 11,300 responses and 4,900 hours.

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The Department of Education, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, is proposing to extend without change a currently approved information collection for the Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education. The collection covers Part I grant applications for the Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies Program (ALN 84.060A), including the Indian Parent Committee Approval form. The affected respondents are State, Local, and Tribal Governments. No substantive changes to the collection are being made.

State, local, and tribal governments and other interested parties may submit comments on this notice by June 2, 2026. Commenters are specifically encouraged to address whether the collection is necessary to the proper functions of the Department, the accuracy of burden estimates, and how the Department might minimize respondent burden. This is a routine PRA extension with no new obligations—participation in the comment process is voluntary. Respondents who do not wish to comment may take no action.

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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

  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] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P