Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System for Indian Education
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The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) is seeking public comments on extending an existing information collection request (ICR) without changes under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This ICR covers Part I of the electronic application system (EASIE) for Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) under ALN 84.060A, including the Indian Parent Committee (IPC) Approval form. The program funds LEAs and Indian Tribes to develop elementary and secondary programs meeting the cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of Indian students, aligned with state standards. Applications require IPC participation and approval, plus consultation with nearby Indian Tribes. All submissions must use ED's electronic system. Comments are due by June 2, 2026, via regulations.gov (Docket ED-2026-SCC-1090) or mail. The Department seeks feedback on necessity, timeliness, burden accuracy (11,300 annual responses, 4,900 hours), data quality improvements, and burden minimization via technology. This extension maintains OMB Control Number 1810-0021, affecting state, local, and tribal governments as respondents.
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Key Changes
- Extension without change of ICR 1810-0021
- Comment period ends June 2, 2026
- Annual responses estimated at 11,300
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit public comments on the Formula Grant EASIE Electronic Application System information collection request by June 2, 2026, via regulations.gov (Docket ED-2026-SCC-1090) or by mail to Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 4B146, Washington, DC 20202-1200.
LEAs must obtain written approval from an Indian Parent Committee (IPC) before developing projects under the Indian Education Formula Grant (ALN 84.060A).
LEAs must develop meaningful consultation and ongoing collaboration with nearby Indian Tribes as part of Indian Education Formula Grant (ALN 84.060A) projects.
All applications for Indian Education Formula Grant (ALN 84.060A) must be submitted on-time using ED's provided electronic application system (EASIE).
Program funding under Indian Education Formula Grant (ALN 84.060A) must be used to support comprehensive programs designed to meet cultural, language, and academic needs of Indian students and ensure they meet State academic standards.