Approved
consistent with ED's memo dated 2/8/00. In addition, ED will
further revise the race ethnicity categories to eliminate the
*other* category.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2003
03/31/2003
32,138
0
0
17,049
0
0
0
0
0
Seels will provide the first national
picture of the experiences and outcomes of students in special
education ages 6 through 12 at the outset of the study. The study
will inform special education policy development and support GPRA
measurement and IDEA reauthorization. Data will be collected 3
times over a 5 year period from the parents, teachers and
principals of sample 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.