Minor revisions were made to the program information report to comply with past comments and suggestions received on previous versions.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2008
2,690
0
2,690
10,760
0
10,760
0
0
0
The Head Start Act requires that actual population and services data be collected from Head Start and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. PIR is the primary tool for collecting data in the areas of program management, services provided to children, and demographic data about enrolled children and their families. The principle users of the data include local program management, ACF Regional stall, and ACYF Central staff. The data is disseminated widely to other interested parties, including Congress, policy makers at the State level, Training and Tech Assistance providers, and researchers.
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.