August 4, 2000
Volume 2000 - Issue 55


Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning the Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) recently released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in a July 27, 2000 Federal Register regarding the new Special Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (SLEAP) Program.  The proposed regulations incorporate provisions contained in the recent reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA).  The proposed regulatory changes impact the following sections of 34 CFR:
 

Part 692-Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program
  Subpart B-SLEAP Program
   . General
      Sec.  692.50 What is the SLEAP Program?
      Sec.  692.51 What other regulations apply to the SLEAP Program?
      Sec.  692.52 What definitions apply to the SLEAP Program?
      Sec.  692.53 What requirements must a State satisfy to receive SLEAP Program funds?
      Sec.  692.54 What eligibility requirements must a student satisfy to participate in the
                           SLEAP Program?
   . How Does a State Apply to Participate in the SLEAP Program?
      Sec.  692.60 What must a State do to receive an allotment under the SLEAP Program?
   . What Is the Amount of Assistance and How May It Be Used?
      Sec.  692.70 How does the Secretary allot funds to the States?
      Sec.  692.71 What activities may be funded under the SLEAP Program?
   . How Does a State Administer Its Community Service Work-Study Program?
      Sec.  692.80 How does a State Administer its community service work-study program?
Comments regarding these proposed changes are due on or before September 11, 2000.  Submissions should be sent to Jackie Butler, U.S. Department of Education, P.O. Box 23272, Washington, DC  20026-3272.  Comments may also be sent electronically to sleapnprm@ed.gov.

Questions regarding this Federal Register may be directed to Jackie Butler at (202) 708-8242.  A copy of this Federal Register is available on ED's web site at http://ifap.ed.gov.  If you are unable to access ED's web site and would like a hard copy, please contact Stacey Roberts at (801) 321-7211.  Any questions regarding this Bulletin should be directed to the UHEAA Policy and Training Department at (801) 321-7166 or by e-mail at cjudd@utahsbr.edu.