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FEDUnited States · May 28, 2026

Extension of Information Collection for PAIR Program Performance Report

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The Department of Education is seeking public comment on extending the RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program Performance Report, without changes.

The Bottom Line

The Department of Education is proposing to continue collecting data through the RSA-509 form, which is used to evaluate the Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program. The public has until July 27, 2026, to submit comments.

Highlights

  • The Department of Education is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
  • The RSA-509, Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program Performance Report, is used to analyze and evaluate the PAIR Program.
  • The form helps meet data collection requirements of Section 509 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
  • Data from the form has been used to evaluate system effectiveness, establish a basis for funding requests, and indicate service trends.
  • Comments are due by July 27, 2026.

Key Numbers

  • 57 annual responses
  • 912 annual burden hours

Source Verification

Department of Education | Federal Government | Federal Register, Vol. 91, No. 102

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Federal Register — Education
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/28/2026-10634/agency-information-collection-activities-comment-request-rsa-509-annual-protection-and-advocacy-of
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  • "In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR)."
    — Page 31709
  • "The Annual Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights (PAIR) Program Performance Report (Form RSA-509) will be used to analyze and evaluate the PAIR Program administered by eligible systems in states."
    — Page 31710
  • "The collection of information through Form RSA-509 has enabled RSA to furnish the President and Congress with data on the provision of protection and advocacy services and has helped to establish a sound basis for future funding requests."
    — Page 31710