Approved as
amended by ED's memos and revisions of 10/19/98 and 10/20/98. In
addition, following the availability of guidance on
aggregation/tabulation of data elements with the new race/ethnicity
categories, ED will as soon as practical proivde respondents with
the option to report using the new categories. Further, consistent
with the 10/20 memo, ED will make the necessary adjustments to the
collection procedures in the next submission of this approval
request so that ED can accept electronic signatures.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2001
10/31/2001
12/31/1998
284
0
284
10,901
0
9,635
0
0
0
The CCD Surveys collect data annually
from State education agencies about students and staff involved in
the public elementary and secondary education system: Membership;
number of graduates and dropouts; and staff employed in
instruction, administration, and support. The surveys also collect
information about school and agency characteristics and revenues
and expenditures for public elementary and secondary
education.
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.