WCET Frontiers

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

WCET and the State Authorization Network (SAN) have been closely following and reporting about the 2021-2022 Federal Negotiated Rulemaking process. In our most recent update last summer, we shared about two sets of proposed regulations and the release for public comment of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for both.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 22, 2019

Higher Ed News: 116th Congress, Negotiated Rulemaking Process and Education Department Reorganization.

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Educause

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Colleges and universities are not subject to the law requiring cyber incident reporting to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

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Educause

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Department of Justice intends to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in 2023 around web accessibility regulations for state and local government entities pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disability Act. At the same time, The U.S.

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WCET Frontiers

MAY 2, 2024

Earlier this year, the Department’s negotiated rulemaking sessions included several recommendations to alter the operations of such state-to-state agreements. State Specific Laws Related to Closure – Proposed During Rulemaking: Regardless of whether it participates in a reciprocity agreement, an institution must comply with closure laws (e.g.,

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The Change Leader, Inc.

APRIL 2, 2024

The conversation centers around the recent Negotiated Rulemaking sessions and other important issues facing colleges and universities. In our latest podcast episode, policy expert Tom Netting joins us for an in-depth discussion on the current state of higher education policy.

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WCET Frontiers

MAY 16, 2024

The new and amended regulations, developed from the Winter 2022 negotiated rulemaking and released as final on October 31, 2023, elevate the responsibility of the institution to certify as provided below for the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) in addition to providing notifications. That committee did not reach consensus.

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Inside Higher Ed

APRIL 5, 2023

"The Department’s unprecedented claim of authority—effectuated in a mere Dear Colleague Letter—is contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious, and it ignores the procedural rulemaking requirements set forth in the [Higher Education Act] and Administrative Procedure Act.," " the lawsuit states. Hide by line?:

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WCET Frontiers

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Federal Register October 31, 2023 announcement of Financial Responsibility, Administrative Capability, Certification Procedures, Ability to Benefit (ATB) includes the release of the remaining four issues related to the Winter 2022 rulemaking, Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility Committee. During rulemaking.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 4, 2023

After the Supreme Court struck down the administration’s initial student debt forgiveness plan, the White House has pursued other avenues for financial assistance, such as its SAVE plan and negotiated rulemaking via the Higher Education Act (HEA), the latter beginning this month.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 15, 2024

Department of Education ’s negotiated rulemaking to clarify that college banking products providing students access to their financial aid cannot include harmful fees as well as “automatic billing” on tuition for textbooks. The White House also seeks to end “college banking junk fees” through the U.S.

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The PIE News

APRIL 12, 2023

Based on the comments received, it said the “number and breadth of servicers with at least some level of foreign ownership has expanded in the context of a changing higher education marketplace where institutions are adopting increasing numbers of technology-based solutions” “We believe the issue is more appropriately considered through (..)

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AACC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Department of Education wraps up second Negotiated Rulemaking table Department […] The post Advocacy quick hits first appeared on AACC. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu.

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WCET Frontiers

MAY 25, 2023

We are providing direction for you on very complicated sub-issues related to reciprocity and programs leading to a license or certification that are found in the Negotiated Rulemaking Issue, Certification Procedures. The rulemaking committee did not reach consensus. Consensus means no opposition by the rulemaking committee members.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 20, 2022

A review of the outcomes of this year’s Negotiated Rulemaking (Neg Reg) process reveals a mix of wins and losses among 16 total issue papers up for debate. Beneficial gains in key areas were made during this critical part of the Department of Education’s rulemaking process in Washington D.C.,

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AACC

JANUARY 12, 2024

Negotiated Rulemaking underway 2024-25 FAFSA hits key application milestone Negotiated Read More » The post Advocacy quick hits first appeared on AACC. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu.

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University Business

JULY 21, 2023

The new plan will be subject to a lengthy rulemaking process under the Higher Education Act (HEA), potentially leaving the fate of relief up in the air well into election season. President Biden’s first student loan forgiveness plan lasted 10 months from its proposal to death by Supreme Court. Read more from The Hill.

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AACC

DECEMBER 1, 2023

New Negotiated Rulemaking tables to convene in early 2024 House Read More » The post Advocacy quick hits first appeared on AACC. Send questions, feedback and more to: kgimborys@aacc.nche.edu.

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AACC

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The final rule is largely consistent with the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on May 21, and on which AACC submitted comments, though some important changes were made. The Department of Education has released its final “Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment” (GE) rule.

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AACC

AUGUST 31, 2023

Deadline looms as lawmakers return from August recess Department of Labor announces new rule on overtime exemptions Department of Education moves ahead with rulemaking session on student debt cancellation Funding opportunities Deadline looms as lawmakers return from August recess Congressional lawmakers have spent the August recess visiting their home (..)

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WCET Frontiers

AUGUST 25, 2023

Institutions would be required to have processes in place to review and address widely varying state laws and regulations, that are overseen by state agencies and state licensing boards that were not sufficiently included in the rulemaking process. ED held two negotiated rulemaking committees splitting the various issues previously listed.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 20, 2022

In this episode, Tom Netting returns to the show for an intensive discussion about the proposed amendments to Title IX as well as the recently released notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) relating to several key issues left over from this year’s Neg Reg process, including borrower defense to repayment (BDR) and public service loan forgiveness (PLSF). (..)

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2023

In contrast to the first debt relief program, which was done by executive order and took less than two months from announcement to application, the HEA requires a lengthy process, known as negotiated rulemaking. To start, the Department of Education will hold a public hearing on the issue on July 18th.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

OCTOBER 19, 2021

This includes funding packages, negotiated rulemaking, new leaders at the U.S. Federal Government is continuing to create new guidance for higher ed on the Build Back Better initiative. Department of Education, and changing perspectives in relation to areas such as Title IX.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2021

policymakers continue to focus on accountability, student loan debt, and online education announcing new rounds of Negotiated Rulemaking. Higher Ed News—Washington update—U.S. Congress is focusing on The Build Back Better plan, The American Rescue Plan, The American Jobs Plan, The American Family Plan.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic and the previous Negotiated Rulemaking from Spring 2019 are driving new changes in the current and future regulatory process regarding higher education. Washington update: higher education policy and new regulations podcast.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 24, 2019

Department of Education issued its “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,” which was published it in the Federal Register last week. Neg Reg 2019 to create new opportunities for universities. This is a big deal as there are multiple changes coming down the pike that most universities and colleges will embrace.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2024

Supreme Court’s rejection of its student debt cancellation efforts last June, the administration has sought alternative ways to relieve borrowers of student debt, including through negotiated rulemaking ; its Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan ; and early forgiveness via SAVE for smaller borrowers.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JUNE 18, 2019

The latest Neg Reg (negotiated rulemaking) process examined the fundamental rules that guide higher education institutions’ interactions with the Department of Education with regards to student aid and related programs. Accreditation, Innovation, and Consensus: Neg Reg 2019.

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WCET Frontiers

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This year, our refresher on Regular and Substantive Interaction, written by Kathryn Kerensky, is a wonderful and useful review of the final set of regulations stemming from the 2019 Negotiated Rulemaking on this topic. Kathryn reviews the related terms and issues and provides an overview of the new requirements.

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WCET Frontiers

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Last week was the second week of the Department of Education’s latest marathon negotiated rulemaking sessions. While we are relatively dry, we are exhausted from dodging the sharks and shoals of rulemaking. We feel a connection with her. We applaud those who are serving as negotiators. Finally, stay engaged!

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WCET Frontiers

MARCH 20, 2024

The Department of Education’s Program Integrity and Institutional Quality negotiated rulemaking sessions ended on March 7. This proposed language was a concession by the Department offered late in the rulemaking negotiations. Be prepared.

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Higher Education Inquirer

MARCH 6, 2024

[Editor's note: This article originally appeared on Republic Report.]

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The Change Leader, Inc.

JANUARY 24, 2019

When higher education programs align with compassion for students, student persistence and graduation rates change for the better.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced it will hold additional negotiated rulemaking sessions Feb. Updates on the student debt relief negotiated rulemaking process, a transcript, and an archived video of the sessions will be posted on  ED's 2023-2024 negotiated rulemaking for higher education page. 22 and Feb.

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Higher Ed Dive

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The Biden administration is embarking on "neg-reg" in pursuit of mass student loan cancellation. Here’s what the higher ed sector can expect.

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WCET Frontiers

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Earlier this year, the Department signaled it would hold negotiated rulemaking including “Third-Party Servicers”. The issues surrounding Third-Party Servicers including OPMs is slated to be part of the next negotiated rulemaking for which the Department intends to announce in the spring.

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