The Department of Education's Safe and
Drug-Free Schools Program supports efforts to prevent the illegal
use of drugs and violence among, and promote safe and discipline
for, students at all educational levels. In order to promote
effective strategies to prevent youth drug use and violence, the
Department encourages replication of research-based programs of
demonstrated effectiveness and collection of data about youth drug
use and violent behavior.
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.