ED will continue
to carefully monitor response rates and report to OMB on any
further analysis of attrition and response bias.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2008
09/30/2008
10/31/2005
4,432
0
17,347
2,085
0
8,965
0
0
0
NLTS2 will provide nationally
representative information about youth with disabilities in
secondary school and in transition to adult life, including their
characteristics, programs and services and achievements in multiple
domains (e.g., employment, postsecondary education). The study will
inform special education policy development and support IDEA
reauthorization.
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.