Talent Search (TS) Annual Performance Report

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Form	Modified	Available
Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Form	Modified	Available
TS APR comment response 8.20.26.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-20	Available
TS APR Supporting Statement Part A 4-23-2026 FINAL.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-10	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
226138	Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Form	Modified	Talent Search Annual Performance Report
226138	Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Instruction	Modified
203425	Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Form	Modified	Talent Search Annual Performance Report
203425	Talent Search Annual Performance Report	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1840-0826	ICR Reference No: 202606-1840-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202206-1840-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: ED-2026-SCC-2179
Title: Talent Search (TS) Annual Performance Report
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 08/28/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	517	0
Time Burden (Hours)	9,306	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	371,206	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is requesting a reinstatement without change of the previously-approved Talent Search Annual Performance Report, which expired on January 31, 2026 (OMB No.: 1840-0826). The report provides the Department with information needed to evaluate a grantee's performance and compliance with program requirements and to award prior experience points in accordance with the program regulations. The data collection is also aggregated to provide national information on project participants and program outcomes.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 315 402A-B Name of Law: Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by HEOA 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 35972	06/15/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 55559	08/28/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Talent Search Annual Performance Report	N/A	Talent Search Annual Performance Report
Talent Search Annual Performance Report	N/A	Talent Search Annual Performance Report

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	517	0	0	517	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,306	0	0	9,306	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	371,206	0	0	371,206	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a reinstatement of a previously approved ICR

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $321,141

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/28/2026

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