This page provides information regarding the Department's negotiated rulemaking in 2026 to make regulatory changes for the programs authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended.
View our Frequently Asked Questions about Negotiated Rulemaking for Higher Education for more information about negotiated rulemaking in general.
Session 1 - Dates and Times:
April 13-17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern
Monday, April 13, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET
- 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Materials distributed by the Department Presession:
- Committee Member List*
- Committee Protocols*
- Initial Draft Regulations for Discussion*
- Summary and Discussion of Initial Draft Regulations*
Materials distributed by the Department during Day 1:
Materials distributed by the Negotiators during Day 2:
- 602.3 definitions (Submitted by Jennifer Blum)*
- 602.15 language on training (Submitted by Jennifer Blum)*
- Trends in College Pricing and Student Aid (Submitted by Mark Becker)**
Materials distributed by the Negotiators during Day 3:
- Proposal regarding CPL (Submitted by Monty Sullivan)*
- Proposal regarding Measures of Program Length (Submitted by Monty Sullivan)*
- 602.16 or 602.23 - Change of Institutional Accreditors when Accredited (Submitted by Jeffrey Bodimer)*
- Learning Evaluation for the 21st Century: Recommendations to Transform Policy and Practice to Meet Changing Needs (Submitted by Heather Perfetti)**
Materials distributed by the Negotiators during Day 4:
- 600.11 Proposal from Students & Veterans (Submitted by Magnus Noble, Ryan Hofer, Julie Howell)*
- 602.12 Proposal (Submitted by Magnus Noble)*
- 602.14(b)(13) - Allowance for increasing quality (Submitted by Mike Duffey)*
- 602.16 - Minimum expectations of student performance (Submitted by Mike Duffey)*
- 602.16 - Protecting students from facility risks and insolvency (Submitted by Mike Duffey)*
- 602.22 Proposal (Submitted by Mark Becker)*
- Arbitration Language Proposal 04152026 (Submitted by Michale McComis)*
- Proposal for clarification of civil rights language in 602.23 (h) (Submitted by AD Motzen)*
- 602.16 Student Achievement (Submitted by Dave Eubanks)*
Materials distributed by the Department during Day 5:
Materials distributed by the Negotiators during Day 5:
- 602.16 revisions - IHE accreditation NACIQI Accreditation (Submitted by Jennifer Blum and Michale McComis)*
- 602.16 or 602.23 - Change of Institutional Accreditors when Accredited - REVISED 041726 (Submitted by Jeffrey Bodimer)*
Materials distributed by the Negotiators post session:
Meeting Summary (prepared by the facilitators)*
Session 2 - Dates and Times:
May 18-22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Eastern
Location: U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW. Washington, DC 20202
- Auditorium will open at 8:30 a.m.
- In-person seating is limited; Livestreaming is available
Registration: https://cvent.m/4oAzv9
Notes:
- Enter through the visitor entrances on C Street or Maryland Avenue
- For your safety, screening procedures are in effect.
- Government-issued photo ID (needed to enter a federal building). The following IDs are accepted:
- Real ID Driver's License
- Passport
- Military ID
- Federal Government ID
- No food/drink available on site
- No banners or signs allowed
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