The data collection proposed under
this request is included in proposed regulations that would
implement section 673(h) of IDEA which requires that individuals
who receive a scholarship through personnel preparation projects
funded under the Act to subsequently provide special education and
related services to children with disabilities (or, for leadership
personnel, work in areas related to their preparation) for a period
of two years for every year for which assistance was received.
Scholarship recipients who do not satisfy their service obligation
must repay all or part of the cost of their assistance in
accordance..
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.