Approved as amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 7/29/97 and 8/1/97. In addition, ED shall develop a plan a plan to assure that sample attriion does not cause this longitudinal study to lose validity, especially given ED's agreement to extend the study through at least age 7 to determine effects. ED shall provide this plan to OMB by October 1, 1997, or at the earliest possible date thereafter if ED and OMB agree that more time is needed.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2000
08/31/2000
11,797
0
0
4,020
0
0
0
0
0
Data are being collected for a nationally representative sample of infants and toddlers served in early intervention under part H of IDEA and their families. Data will be collected from families, service records, and service providers. Findings will inform policy and practice regarding early intervention for young children with disabilities and their families.
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.