Comment on OMB-2026-0034-0001
Rocky Mountain Association for Educator PreparationOpposeAdvocacy
Summary: Dr. Jared R. Stallones, President of the Rocky Mountain Association for Educator Preparation, opposes the proposed rule on federal financial assistance. He argues that the rule would introduce political bias into research funding and create barriers for projects due to the shift toward reimbursement-based funding.
I write in opposition to the proposed rule on federal financial assistance. The federal grant review and funding systems have served the nation well for many years, stimulating valuable research and supporting projects of public interest and public need. Interposing political appointees in the review process is unscientific and will have a chilling effect of essential research. Likewise, moving to reimbursement-based funding will mean many important projects will fall by the wayside and many more will never be proposed due to exorbitant startup costs. We urge OMB to not implement this new rule.
Dr. Jared R. Stallones
President
Rocky Mountain Association for Educator Preparation