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title: Education Department Proposes Amendments to Supplemental Priorities and Definitions
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# Education Department Proposes Amendments to Supplemental Priorities and Definitions

On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education proposed to amend the Notice of Final Priorities and Definitions regarding various educational initiatives. The proposed amendments aim to ensure that the Department's priorities reflect the full spectrum of learners and incorporate lessons learned from implementation in FY 2026 grant competitions. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until December 7, 2026, according to the agency's release.

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### Press Release: Education Department

*Published November 5, 2026. Reproduced in full from the [Education Department](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/05/2026-22615/proposed-priorities-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priorities-and-definitions).*

#### Proposed Priorities and Definitions-Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions

Action: Proposed priorities and definitions.

#### Summary

The Secretary proposes to amend the Notice of Final Priorities and Definitions--Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2025, the Notice of Final Priority and Definitions--Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Meaningful Learning Opportunities published in the Federal Register on February 12, 2026, the Notice of Final Priority and Definitions--Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Career Pathways and Workforce Readiness published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026, and the Notice of Final Priority and Definitions--Secretary's Supplemental Priority and Definitions on Advancing Artificial Intelligence in Education published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2026. The proposed amendments are needed to ensure that the U.S. Department of Education (ED, or the Department) has priorities that represent the full spectrum of learners, reflect the expertise of the Federal agencies that are active partners in our mission, and incorporate lessons learned from implementation in FY 2026 grant competitions.

#### Key dates

- Public comments close: December 7, 2026

We must receive your comments on or before December 7, 2026.

Full text: [Federal Register document 2026-22615](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/05/2026-22615/proposed-priorities-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priorities-and-definitions)

Source: [Education Department](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/05/2026-22615/proposed-priorities-and-definitions-secretarys-supplemental-priorities-and-definitions)