Accountability in Higher Ed and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell, Day 1 AM, 12/8/25

Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) — U.S. Department of Education · January 8, 2026

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Opening and facilitator introductions

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Facilitator Kayla Mac opened the session, described the negotiated rulemaking framework under the Higher Education Act, and introduced federal negotiators and Department staff. She said the committee aims for consensus and previewed introductions and procedural review to follow.

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The U.S. Department of Education convened a negotiated rulemaking committee to develop regulations for the new Workforce Pell Grant program. Officials set an accelerated timeline to issue final rules by the statutory July 1 deadline and opened detailed talks on student eligibility, institutional approvals, and program integrity safeguards.

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