Non-substantive change to the collection instrument Form SSA-5666; revising words mental retardation to intellectual disability; no change in burden data.
When determining the effects of a child's impairment(s), SSA must obtain information about the child's functioning from teachers, parents, and others who have the opportunity to observe the child on a day-to-day basis. SSA obtains results of formal testing, teacher reports, therapy progress notes, Individualized Education Programs, and other records of a child's educational aptitude and achievement on the SSA-5665 and SSA-5666. The respondents are parents, teachers, and other Education personnel.
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.