1998 Field Test for Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
22363	1998 Field Test for Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0598	ICR Reference No: 199712-1850-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199312-1850-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No:
Title: 1998 Field Test for Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/13/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/10/1997
Terms of Clearance: Approved as amended by the ED's memo to OMB of 2/6/98 and consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 2/13/98. In order to facilitate OMB review of any future requests for OMB approval of a field or pilot test where the data will not be used for the purposes of making policy decisions, but rather will be used to assess the overall quality of the information collection instruments (e.g., the comprehensibility of the questions and the comprehensiveness of the instrument): 1) ED should address its efforts to develop sampling methodologies whereby it minimizes burden and cost on the public while still meeting the objectives of the field or pilot test; 2) ED should outline in the supporting statement a substantive explanation of how the sample size chosen meets the dual objectives of minimizing cost and burden while providing an adequate assessment of the overall quality of the information collection instruments; 3) ED should factor in the relevant expected response rates when outlining the size of the sample being used.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/1998	12/31/1998
Responses	2,270	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	2,354	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The NCES will use the field test to assess data collection procedures and new questions that are planned for the next full-scale SASS in 1999-2000. Policymakers, researchers, and practitioners at the national, State, and local levels use SASS data. Respondents include public and private school principals, teachers, and school and LEA staff persons.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
1998 Field Test for Schools and Staffing Survey (SASS): LEA, Administrator, School, Teacher	SASS-1, SASS-2, SASS-3, SASS-4

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	2,270	0	0	2,270	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,354	0	0	2,354	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/10/1997

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