The Magnet Schools Assistance Program
(MSAP) makes grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to
establish and operate magnet schools projects that are part of
approved desegregation plans and that are designed to bring
together students from different social, economic, ethnic, and
racial backgrounds. The collection of information is necessary for
LEAs to apply for and receive grants under the MSAP in a manner
consistent with Title V of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act (ESEA). The information is further necessary in order for
grantees to meet reporting requirements as a part of the
Departments monitoring project performance during the grant
period.
US Code:
20 USC 7231-7231j Name of Law: Title V of the ESEA, as amended
by the No Child Left Behild Act
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.