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RIN: 1840-AD15

Publication ID: Fall 2013

Title: ●Gainful Employment
Abstract: The Secretary proposes amendments to the regulations for the Federal Student Aid programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). The proposed amendments follow a negotiated rulemaking conducted by the Department in the fall of 2013. Specifically, a negotiating committee met in September and November of 2013 to prepare proposed regulations regarding measures for determining whether certain postsecondary educational programs lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation, the conditions under which these educational programs remain eligible for the title IV Federal Student Aid programs, and requirements for reporting and disclosure of relevant information.
Agency: Department of Education(ED)	Priority: Economically Significant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: Yes	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 668
Legal Authority: 20 USC 1001 to 1003 20 USC 1070g 20 USC 1085 20 USC 1088 20 USC 1091 to 1092 20 USC 1094 20 USC 1099c 20 USC 1099c-1

Legal Deadline: None

Statement of Need: The Secretary proposes amendments to the regulations for the title IV, HEA Federal Student Aid programs. The proposed amendments follow a negotiated rulemaking conducted by the Department in September and November of 2013 to prepare proposed regulations regarding measures for determining whether certain postsecondary educational programs lead to gainful employment in a recognized occupation, the conditions under which these educational programs remain eligible for the title IV Federal Student Aid programs, and requirements for reporting and disclosure of relevant information.

Summary of the Legal Basis: The Secretary proposes amendments to the regulations for the Federal Student Aid programs authorized under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

Alternatives: To be determined.

Anticipated Costs and Benefits: To be determined.

Risks: To be determined.

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	02/00/2014

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes	Government Levels Affected: None
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Organizations	Federalism: No
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes
Agency Contact: John A. Kolotos Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education Room 3052, Room 8018, 1990 K Street NW., Washington, DC 20006-8502 Phone:202 502-7762 Email: john.kolotos@ed.gov