DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: RESCINDING THE EQUITY ASSISTANCE CENTER PROGRAM REGULATIONS

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Department Of Education has issued a proposed rule called: Rescinding the Equity Assistance Center Program Regulations.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 25 by Kirsten Baesler, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Summary: The Secretary of Education proposes to rescind the Equity Assistance Center Program regulations. The Department proposes to rescind these regulations to provide the Department greater flexibility in carrying out the statutory authority for this program and to enable the Department to align technical assistance activities with current and evolving priorities and needs to best achieve the statutory intent of the program. The Department seeks comme...