Approved as amended by ED's memorandum to OMB of 9/9/97. In addition, ED will continue to develop an overall data collection strategy for the IDEA program. ED further agrees that it will update OMB on its work with States, advocacy groups, and others to revise data collection under the new law. ED agrees that, in the future, it will submit all relevant forms under IDEA in one comprehensive clearance package.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1998
02/28/1998
12/31/1997
1
0
1
15,196
0
15,196
151,960,000
0
151,960,000
This package provides instructions and forms necessary for States to report the number of children with disabilities served under IDEA-B receiving special education and related services. It serves as the basis for distributing Federal assistance, monitoring, implementing, and congressional reporting.
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.