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Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education 2020-21Click on the menu buttons for more information
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General Information
This page provides information regarding the Department's negotiated rulemaking in 2021-2022 to make regulatory changes for the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. For more information about negotiated rulemaking in general, please see our question and answer page.
Federal Register Notices and Fact Sheets
Federal Register Notices (official notices at www.federalregister.gov).
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Public Hearing Information
June 21, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (589K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/Q0H0WTCumrM
June 23, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (690K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/_XIkjfVG-Eg
June 24, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript:PDF (680K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/wpdZUfgc5Zk
October 26, 2021 (90/10 comments only) 2:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (234K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/LMtBOahXPh4
October 27, 2021 (90/10 comments only) 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (226K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/yTT0plb4k7s
Affordability and Student Loans Committee Meetings (virtual)
For more information click here
Committee Members List: PDF (193K) | Revised PDF (234K) | Revised PDF (234K)
Committee Protocols PDF (191K)
Click on the session for transcripts, recordings, and materials of the meeting.
Session 1: October 4 - 8, 2021
Transcripts & Recordings
October 4, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (320K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/UMqUvYiJvw0
October 4, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (535K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/MV_9389Sl4s
October 5, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (490K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/BgKaVMqMlkA
October 5, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (1.17K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/qr74QW1Ucg8
October 6, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (632K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/x1vozNYaROA
October 6, 2021 -1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (1.04K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/WuV5sUdzcAA
October 7, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (268K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/CpT6zH_MJrM
October 7, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (952K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/zwzBMxVfEbA
October 8, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (244K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/REuREG2-HeE
Materials
Session 2: November 1 - 5, 2021
Transcripts & Recording
November 1, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (601K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/yG8kK_MAlwU
November 1, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (366K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/9uoDibOLcMs
November 2, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (564K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/zhS8qeMAEaU
November 2, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (762K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/AH-1agFLQlQ
November 3, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (574K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/3gxwvGI0Vbk
November 3, 2021 -1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (773K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/EZUuw9Z6Gno
November 4, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (564K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/ioEE1bX89CQ
November 4, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (537K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/YV8weaShFoA
November 5, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (627K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/cwL4BXCa2NA
November 5, 2021- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (786K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/EaV9bpIf5uo
Materials
Meeting Summary: (prepared by the facilitators) PDF (142K)
*The Department of Education strives to make all content accessible to everyone. While this document does not currently meet the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, an accessible version is forthcoming. If you would like to receive notification when the accessible version is available, please contact the Department's Information Technology Accessibility Program Manager Denise McGland at [email protected]*
Session 3: December 6 - 10, 2021
Transcripts & Recordings
December 6, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (316K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/1wMNfalWqQo
December 6, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (366K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/DnI5Qj5grTE
December 7, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (354K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/S0Ild6ZknUc
December 7, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (428K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/Nu97KvRRXwQ
December 8, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (354K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/NSJv7UZtYxg
December 8, 2021 -1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (356K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/tQghFmmoeZM
December 9, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (314K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/6ytr3aY95X8
December 9, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (427K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/zAKNpU8_HPM
December 10, 2021- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Transcript: PDF (320K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/8eS2BrzrAvo
December 10, 2021- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (337K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/W3e3Eq4yZOQ
Materials
Draft Consensus Language from December 10, 2021. Note that the language in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking may differ slightly due to technical corrections and formatting:
Meeting Summary: (prepared by the facilitators): PDF (231K)
Pell Grants for Prison Education Programs (PEP) Subcommittee (virtual)
Subcommittee Members List: PDF (197K) | Revised PDF (120K)
Click on the session for transcripts, recordings, and materials of the meeting.
Session 1: October 18 - 20, 2021
Transcripts & Recordings
October 18, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (620K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/s-2RrFyicPs
October 18, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (400K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/UgBLfPGzGeI
October 19, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (616K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/VE0mnPICfNs
October 19, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (632K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/vS9G-yu83l4
October 20, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (620K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/I1S3eBqpuW4
October 20, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (646K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/h5wbCqQ7GkI
Materials
Session 2: November 8 - 10, 2021
Transcript & Recordings
November 8, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (625K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/TPspw5hPifw
November 8, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (567K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/zQSEevoqR0U
November 9, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (499K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/QUmzN_HHHsQ
November 9, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (338K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/DhWwZRktYxY
November 10, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (593K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/I6U6DxBP_lk
November 10, 2021 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (565K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/BU57IuKrsvE
Materials
Institutional and Programmatic Eligibility Committee (virtual)
For more information click here
Committee Members List: PDF (225K) | Revised: PDF (301K) | Revised: PDF (306K) | Revised: PDF (391K)
Committee Protocols MS Word (191K)
Click on the session for transcripts, recordings, and materials of the meeting.
Session 1: January 18 - 21, 2022
Session times: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a public comment period from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
Transcripts & Recordings
January 18, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (429K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xRImA5Tgkk
January 18, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (796K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/DqibXFEux9M
January 19, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (677K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/VpTKKxINFUQ
January 19, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (562K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/XE_rHudQeAM
January 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (439K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/01vlBOA-c6E
January 20, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (499K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/pYdWzd6LFZk
January 21, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (441K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/d1zybtwxkEw
January 21, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (501K)
Recording: https://youtu.be/YFgbpyo277E
Materials
Materials distributed by the Department prior to session 1:
Materials distributed by the Department during session 1:
Materials distributed by the negotiators/advisors during session 1:
Meeting Summary: (prepared by the facilitators) PDF (246K)
Session 2: February 14 - 18, 2022
Session times: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a public comment period from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each day except the last day of this session (Eastern time).
Transcripts & Recording
February 14, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (254K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvAP6ihoK90&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=54
February 14, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (318K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slHCvgUGP_s&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=55
February 15, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (234K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcfR7pH2h9g&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=56
February 15, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript:: PDF (642K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AcyjJdOkQ8&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=57
February 16, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (351K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjNdYr9FWQE&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=58
February 16, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (306K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw3_5ZWdRlM&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=59
February 17, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (291K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7F36TwLxLM&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=60
February 17, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (690K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm3oXsqqxVU&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=61
February 18, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF 252K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A08u3HzmSo&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=62
February 18, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (309K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWN0AOEPE_U&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=63
Materials
Materials distributed by the negotiators/advisors prior to session 2:
Materials distributed by the Department prior to session 2:
Materials distributed by the Department during to session 2:
Materials distributed by the negotiators/advisors during to session 2:
Meeting Summary: (prepared by the facilitators) PDF (197K)
*The Department of Education strives to make all content accessible to everyone. While this document does not currently meet the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, an accessible version is forthcoming. If you would like to receive notification when the accessible version is available, please contact the Department's Information Technology Accessibility Program Manager Denise McGland at [email protected]*
Session 3: March 14 - 18, 2022
Session times: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a public comment period from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.on each day except the last day of this session (Eastern time).
Transcripts & Recordings
March 14, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (194K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V8LHS8NyNE&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=63
March 14, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (315K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHaAEmganC8&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=64
March 15, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (244K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjL0CK5nJAk&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=65
March 15, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (276)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-fXyIh1qCA&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=72
March 16, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (220K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7pKinNWUhU&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=67
March 16, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (290K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0OlKsqPRdQ&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=66
March 17, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (208K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJjiKOSn7Vs&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=69
March 17, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (307K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyttHhqhZc0&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=68
March 18, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (202K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjalF3nqZqE&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=70
March 18, 2022 - 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transcript: PDF (187K)
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZUHW86LD8w&list=PL1tCTXATxf-onN1XUUhAeCMsV7nRv93Ib&index=71
Materials
Materials distributed by the negotiators/advisors prior to session 3:
Materials distributed by the Department prior to session 3:
Materials distributed by the negotiators/advisors during session 3:
Draft Consensus Language from March 18, 2022. Note that the language in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking may differ slightly due to technical corrections and formatting:
Meeting Summary: (prepared by the facilitators): PDF* (144K)
*The Department of Education strives to make all content accessible to everyone. While this document does not currently meet the standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, an accessible version is forthcoming. If you would like to receive notification when the accessible version is available, please contact the Department's Information Technology Accessibility Program Manager Denise McGland at [email protected]*
**By selecting the following link, you will be leaving the Department of Education’s (ED’s) website and navigating to a third-party site. This site and its contents are managed by organizations that may or may not have a business relationship with ED. As such, the Department is not responsible for the product, service, or overall website contents nor can it guarantee that any of the above are accessible in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accessibility support, please reach out to the third-party vendor for assistance.