Approved. ED
will continue to ensure that future submissions of this information
collection reflect the data standards and data rationalization and
synthesis efforts defined by the Performance Based Data Management
Initiative (PBDMI).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2005
10/31/2005
11/30/2002
52
0
52
18,160
0
7,800
0
0
0
This information collection package
describes the proposed criteria and procedures that govern the
consolidated State application under which State educational
agencies will apply to obtain funds for implementing ESEA programs.
The option of submitting a consolidated application for obtaining
federal formula program grant funds is provided for in the
reauthorized ESEA (No Child Left Behind-NCLB) ections 9302. This
information collection package will guide the States in identifying
the information and data required in the application.
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.