Approved. As an emergency clearance package, this collection is cleared for six months. In addition to the resubmission in or before May 2003, these terms of clearance serve as notice of OMB's intention of review of this information collection again in Spring 2004. At that time, OMB and Education will assess a number of issues related to information collection and implementation of No Child Left Behind. Because NCLB breaks a great deal of new ground, it is impossible to predict now the impact of a number of statutory and regulatory provisions. Because NCLB is such a high priority, it is essential that any unforeseen barriers to effective implementation be addressed as they are identified. By Spring 2004, there should enough data on accountability systems and the school improvement process to assess whether adjustments in either data collection or implementation should be made. At this time, Education will provide OMB with its assessment of and justification for any adjustments that should be made. If necessary, such adjustments may include amendments to regulations, legislation, or non-regulatory guidance. OMB will work with Education to help ensure that the appropriate State and Federal data collection systems are in place to inform such an assessment.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
33,759
0
0
2,586,428
0
0
0
0
0
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act, requires State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and schools to collect and disseminate information to document progress, inform parents and the public, and provide services to at-risk students and their teachers.
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.