CONGRESS HAS MANDATED THE COLLECTION
OF NATIONAL ASSESSMENT SURVEY DAT THE DATA COLLECTION WILL OCCUR
DURING THE 1983-84 SCHOOL YEAR IN THE OF READING AND WRITING.
ACHIEVEMENT DATA, AS WELL AS ACHIEVEMENT RELATED INFORMATION, WILL
BE USEFUL TO THE PUBLIC RESEARCHERS, LEGISLATORS AND
EDUCATORS.
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:
(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;
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.