This collection
is approved for the field test only. NCES will submit the results
of the field test along with the final questionnaires and ICR for
the main study to OMB with a notice in the Federal Register
allowing 30 days for public comment; the 60 day Federal Register
notice is waived.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2008
03/31/2008
12/31/2006
987
0
16,051
576
0
10,741
0
0
0
The ELS:2002 second followup is the
third time this cohort of students who were in 10th grade in 2002
will be interviewed and assessed. Data will be collected from
students, dropouts, and school administrators. The field test for
this study will be conducted in spring 2005. The full scale first
followup study will be conducted in spring 2006. This longitudinal
study is intended to measure school effectiveness and impact on
post- secondary and labor market outcomes.
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.