Approved as amended by and consistent with ED's memos to OMB of 2/27/98, 3/11/98, 3/20/98, and 3/24/98. In addition, consistent with ED's discussion in the 3/20/98 memo, ED will qualify any conclusions regarding analysis of comparisons of subgroups of secondary schools (e.g., high- and low- poverty schools) as "exploratory" rather than "conclusive." Further, based on the information ED provided in response #2 of the 3/11/98 memo, ED will begin to investigate, department-wide, opportunities for burden reduction that can be achieved by maximizing the use of existing state-published data available on the internet. At minimum, ED will consider the practicality of incorporating such data into the Education Information Collection System (EDICS). Through the Data Coordination Committee ED will update OMB on these efforts periodically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2001
03/31/2001
5,527
0
0
4,856
0
0
0
0
0
The study will examine targeting and resource allocation in major Federal education programs, including title I, title II, title IV, title VI, Goals 2000, and the Technology Literacy Challenge Fund, as part of the national assessment required under sections 1501(a) and 14701(b)(1)(B) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The study will provide in-depth information and analysis about: (1) The extent to which Federal education funds are used for strategies emphasized in the authorizing legislation, 2) the extent to which funds are targeted on the school districts and schools with the greatest....
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).
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(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
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