Guidance
Description
Guidance reflects an administrative agency’s interpretation of a law or regulation and does not create new legal requirements or obligations.
The U.S. Department of Education issues guidance in forms such as Dear Colleague Letters, FSA Enforcement Bulletins, and Agency Interpretations. Explanations included in the preamble of newly published final regulations in the Federal Register also serve as guidance.
Critical Guidance
Certification Procedures - Questions and Answers
Description:
This guidance is intended to answer questions that the public has presented to the Department regarding the 2024 certification procedures regulations.
Incentive Compensation - Bundled Services Exception
Description:
The Bundled Services Exception permits third parties like OPMs receive tuition-based pay when offering multiple services, but prohibits incentive pay to their staff for those activities.
Guidance on the Use of Federal Grant Funds to Improve Education Outcomes Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Description:
Guidance exploring how AI can enhance and enrich critical roles in education as opposed to replacing it while emphasizing five key principles for responsible use of AI.