Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 7/18/99. In
addition, ED will submit to OMB, prior to the implementation of the
2001-2002 PSS, the strategy for implementing an electronic
reporting option for respondents. ED will make every effot to phase
in electronic reporting beginning with the 2000-2001 PSS.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2002
07/31/2002
45,000
0
0
16,667
0
0
0
0
0
The National Center for Education
Statistics (NCES) collects information on private schools, both
religious-affiliated and independent, every 2 years, in order to
maintain a universe frame of private schools that is of sufficient
accuracy and completeness to serve as a sampling frame of NCES
surveys of private schools and to generate biennial data on the
total number of private schools, teachers, and students.
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.