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ED/OPE | RIN: 1840-AD54 | Publication ID: Fall 2021 |
Title: Pell Grants for Prison Education Programs | |
Abstract:
The Consolidated Appropriation Act, 2021 defines prison education programs for purposes of Pell Grant eligibility. The Department plans to propose regulations that would guide correctional facilities and eligible institutions of higher education that seek to establish eligibility for the Pell Grant program. |
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Agency: Department of Education(ED) | Priority: Economically Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 600.20 34 CFR 600.21 34 CFR 668.8 | |
Legal Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001-1002 20 U.S.C. 1070a, 1070a-1, 1070b, 1070c-1, 1070c-2, 1070g 20 U.S.C. 1085, 1087aa-1087hh, 1088, 1091 1094 1099b, and 1099c 42 U.S.C. 2753 |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: These regulations are necessary to increase access to educational opportunities for individuals who are incarcerated because research demonstrates that high-quality prison education programs increase the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain high-quality and stable employment. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: These regulations are being issued under the following authorities: 20 U.S.C. 1001-1002; 20 U.S.C. 1070a, 1070a-1, 1070b, 1070c-1, 1070c-2, 1070g; 20 U.S.C. 1085, 1087aa-1087hh, 1088, 1091; 1094; 1099b, and 1099c; and 42 U.S.C. 2753. |
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Alternatives: We have limited information about the alternatives at this time. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: We have limited information about the anticipated costs and benefits at this time. |
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Risks: We have limited information about the risks at this time. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
Federalism: Undetermined | |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Aaron Washington Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 294-12, Washington, DC 20202 Phone:202 453-7241 Email: aaron.washington@ed.gov |