THIS STUDY WILL UPDATE STUDENT, FAMILY
AND SCHOOL DISTRICT DATA UPON WHICH STATISTICAL MODELS FOR
FORECASTING PARTICIPATION IN USDAS' SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
PROGRAMS ARE BASED. USDA IS SEEKING NATION DATA TO RESPOND TO
LEGISLATIVE, BUDGETARY AND REGULATORY INITIATIVES PROPOSED BY
CONGRESS.
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.