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.