Approved
consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 3/11/98 and with ED's revision
submitted to OMB on 3/19/98. In addition, ED agrees that when an
electronic signature alternative becomes available to this program,
ED will revise the form to provide respondents with explicit
instructions on how to obtain and how to use electronic signatures
in electronic transmission of the information requested in the
Annual Report.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2001
03/31/2001
07/31/2000
3,052
0
3,052
4,224
0
4,120
0
0
0
An annual survey is conducted to
collect data on (1) the number of children enrolled in educational
programs of State-operated institutions for neglected or delinquent
(N or D) children, community day programs for N or D children, and
adult correctional institutions and (2) the October caseload of N
or D children in local institutions. ED uses the data collected
through this survey in the statutory formula to allocate title I,
part A and part D, subpart 1, funds.
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.