Private School Survey collectd every 2
years of the universe of approximately 28,000 schools. Information
includes types of schools, length of school year and school day,
number of students and teachers, number of high school graduates
and race/ethnic distribution of students. Data are used to 1) build
an NCES private school universe; 2) generate biennial data on total
number of and characteristics of private schools.
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.