Approved as
amended by ED's memo and revisions submitted to OMB on 3/9/98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
400
0
0
12,000
0
0
0
0
0
Section 304(e) of the Goals 2000:
Educate America Act authorizes the Secretary to award direct grants
to LEAs in States that were not participating in Goals 2000 as of
October 20, 1995, if the applicable SEA approves the LEAs'
participation in Goals 2000 as of that date. Both the Oklahoma and
Montana SEAs have approved LEA participation in this direct grant
program. The Goals 2000 Act is designed to help States and
communities develop and implement their own education reforms
focused on challenging academic standards in order to increase
student....
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.