Approved. OMB commends ED for their efforts to provide SEAs with an option to report on performance in multiple programs through a single, consolidated report. The following terms of clearance apply: (1) Should the reauthorization of ESEA occur in sufficient time in advance of school year 2000-2001, ED will develop an updated consolidated report that will reflect legislative changes and be implemented for school year 2000-2001 and FY 2001. Otherwise, ED will develop the updated consolidated report in time for school year 2001-2002. (2) Currently, the report contains 10 sections, 2 of which apply to all the programs contained in the report, and 8 of which apply to only a subset of the programs. In developing an updated report, ED will work to further consolidate and collapse reporting requirements. (3) Currently, only one of the programs (TLCF) allows for electronic reporting. In developing an updated report, ED will increase the number of programs where electronic reporting is an option. ED should eventually have all programs have an electronic reporting option. (4) The updated report will reflect the new race/ ethnicity categories (see 10/30/97 Federal Register).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2001
12/31/2001
12/31/1999
53
0
53
138,926
0
125,108
0
0
2,267,000
This informaiton collection package contains two related parts: The Consolidated State Performance Report (CSPR) and the State Self-Review (SSR). The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESES), in general, and its provision for submission of consolidated plans, in particular (see section 14301 of the ESEA), emphasize the importance of cross-program coordination and integration of Federal programs into educational activities carried out with State and local funds. States would use both instruments for reporting on activities that occur during the 1999-2000 school year and, if the ESEA, when reauthorized, etc.
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.