What's New Please be prepared to present a form of photo ID at the 8th floor conference center for admittance to the negotiated rulemaking sessions. A badge will be issued for the week.

On September 9, 2009, the Department published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to establish two negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare proposed regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. This notice also solicits nominations for negotiators.

Schedules for committees

Team I—Program Integrity

Program Integrity Team Web Page: Includes issue summaries for the first negotiating session
Session One: November 2-6, 2009
Session Two: December 7-11, 2009
Session Three: January 25-29, 2010
List of Negotiators: MS Word (41K) | PDF (54K)

Team II—Foreign Schools

Foreign Schools Team Web Page: Includes issue summaries for the first negotiating session
Session One: November 16-20, 2009
Session Two: January 11-15, 2010
Session Three: February 22-26, 2010
List of Negotiators: MS Word (35K) | PDF (50K)

All sessions will be held at the Department of Education, 8th Floor Conference Center, 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
Sessions will start Monday at 1:00 and end Friday at noon.

On May 26, 2009, the Department published a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intention to establish negotiated rulemaking committees. The Notice also announced three public meetings where interested parties may suggest issues that should be considered for action by the negotiating committees. The Department will also be conducting forums after each of the three hearings to discuss: (1) how changes to the Department’s financial aid communications and processes (including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) could improve college planning, preparation and access; and (2) how best to leverage federal postsecondary programs to foster student educational persistence and degree attainment. The dates and locations for these meetings are listed below.

• Comments submitted in response to the May 26, 2009 Federal Register Announcement

Conference Calls

On May 29, 2009, Deputy Undersecretary Robert Shireman held a conference call with analysts and investors who monitor the career college and education industry. To hear a replay of this discussion, call toll-free 1-800-945-7621. This replay will be available until June 30.
- Transcript of the Call PDF (48K)

On May 29, 2009, Deputy Undersecretary Robert Shireman also held a conference call with the career college community to discuss the negotiated rulemaking sessions.
- Transcript of the Call PDF (52K)

Public Hearings | Forum Meetings

The public hearings were held from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., local time.

• June 15, 2009
  Community College of Denver
  Tivoli Student Union
  900 Auraria Parkway
  Denver, CO
  Hearing Transcript: MS Word (143K) | PDF (247K)
  Presenters: MS Excel (34K) | PDF (11K)

• June 18, 2009
  University of Arkansas
  Donaghey Student Center
  Ledbetter Assembly Hall
  Rooms B & C
  2801 S. University Avenue
  Little Rock, AR
  Hearing Transcript: MS Word (199K) | PDF (351K)
  Presenters: MS Excel (35K) | PDF (15K)

• June 22, 2009
  Community College of Philadelphia
  Center for Business & Industry
  C2-28 Lecture Room
  18th & Callowhill Streets
  Philadelphia, PA
  Hearing Transcript: MS Word (303K) | PDF (647K)
  Presenters: MS Excel (27K) | PDF (18K)

Forum Meetings:

• Financial Aid Simplification
• Fostering Student Persistence and Degree Attainment

These two sessions ran concurrently from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., local time.

• June 16, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Community College of Denver
  Tivoli Student Union
  Room 440/540 - Adirondacks, and
  Room 444 - Loraine Good
  900 Auraria Parkway
  Denver, CO

• June 19, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  University of Arkansas
  Donaghey Student Center
  Ledbetter Assembly Hall
  Rooms B & C
  2801 S. University Avenue
  Little Rock, AR

• June 23, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
  Community College of Philadelphia
  Center for Business & Industry
  C2-28 Lecture Room, and
  C3-5 Conference Room
  18th & Callowhill Streets
  Philadelphia, PA

For general information on negotiated rulemaking, see The Negotiated Rulemaking Process for Title IV Regulations, Frequently Asked Questions.

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