This package provides instructions and a form necessary for States to report dispute resolution data, including the data required under Section 618 of IDEA 2004 (number of due process complaints filed under section 615 and the number of hearings conducted, the number of hearings requested under section 615(k) and the number of changes in placements ordered as a result of those hearings, and the number of mediations held and the number of settlement agreements reached through such mediations). These data will be used for monitoring activities, for planning.......
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.