Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application Form and Instruction	New
RTT ELC NPP FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2013-05-29
RTT-ELC Supporting Statement FY2013 5-3-2013.docx Supporting Statement A	2013-05-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
207091	Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1810-0710	ICR Reference No: 201305-1810-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OESE	Agency Tracking No: 1982.01
Title: Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 07/18/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/29/2013
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. Resubmit when proposed rule is finalized.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of the RTT-ELC program is to improve the quality of early learning and development and close the achievement gap for children with high-needs. This program focuses on improving early learning and development for young children by supporting States' efforts to increase the number and percentage of low-income and disadvantaged children, in each age group of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, who are enrolled in high-quality early learning and development programs; and designing and implementing an integrated system of high-quality early learning and development programs and services. This information collection seeks approval of the application package for this grant program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 74 III, F Name of Law: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
   PL: Pub.L. 112 - 10 14005, 14006 Name of Law: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
1801-AA13	Proposed rulemaking	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 29500	05/20/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge Grant Application	N/A	Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge Application

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services are publishing a notice of proposed priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the FY 2013 competition for Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge. Applicants will use this new application package to apply for grant funds.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,933,600

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 05/29/2013

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