Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 11/1/91 and 11/8/91. addition,
ED has agreed to provide for OMB review: -- Final plans for release
of the Main Study free response cognitive test items. -- Revised
plans for organizing data on alternative completers, if current
plans change. -- The addendum to the Field Test Report describing
complete Transcrip Field Test results, including recommendation for
changes in procedures -- The final design for the Course Offerings
component. -- Sample student packet and Survey Day invitations.
Last, we note that ED has concurred with our determination that a
Departmental incentive shall not be made as part of the School
Effects Supplement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1992
07/31/1992
07/31/1992
62,864
0
3,858
90,515
0
8,564
0
0
0
AS PART OF ITS NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL
STUDIES (NLS) PROGRAM, NCES WILL COLLECT DATA FROM TWELFTH GRADERS
AND THEIR PARENTS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO INFORM POLICY MAKERS
OF THE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THESE
STUDENTS. THE BASE-YEAR OF THIS SURVEY SAMPLED EIGHT GRADERS IN
1988.
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.