Department of Education Takes Next Steps on Negotiated Rulemaking for State Authorization, Distance Education, and Accreditation

On Tuesday, the Department of Education released six issue papers on topics for negotiated rulemaking. The topics include the following issue areas: Cash management, Return of Title IV Funds, Accreditation, State Authorization, Distance Education, and TRIO. Negotiators will meet virtually on January 8-11, February 5-8, and March 4-7. Sessions will be open to the public and include opportunities for public comment. ED also announced the list of the individuals who will serve on the negotiating committee and subcommittee.

The Department of Education’s press release may be accessed here. More details may be accessed here. An article from Inside Higher Ed may be accessed here.