RFI

On July 1, the Department of Education issued a proposed rule, International Education Programs and Fulbright-Hays Program; Recission of Regulations, that would rescind federal regulations related to the administration of these programs. The proposal states that rescinding the regulations would grant the Department “greater flexibility” in their implementation and execution of the programs and allow them to “align such programs with current and evolving priorities and needs.” Notably, the Title VI and Fulbright-Hays programs have been repeatedly proposed for elimination by the Trump Administration and the House in recent budget requests and appropriations bills. Public comments are due July 31. Stay…