Some recent studies suggest that
schools play a dominant role in providing mental health services
for children and adolescents. Research indicates that the majority
of children with mental health needs do not receive professional
services, but that when they do they are likely to receive those
services in schools. This survey will query a national probability
sample of public schools having grades 1-12 and the school
districts in which they located to: identify and describe
models/arrangements for deliver of mental health services and
document which models/arrangements are most prevalent; identify and
describe the numbers and .......
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.