The information collection uses a
self-administered paper-pencil questionnaire, the Youth Health and
School Climate Survey, to assess HIV and STD prevention efforts in
one local education agency (LEA) funded by CDC Division of
Adolescent and School Health under cooperative agreement PS13-1308.
This will allow the LEA to identify program strengths and areas
that need improvement. Findings will allow CDC to determine the
impact of currently recommended strategies and change
recommendations if necessary. The questionnaire includes questions
on demographics, HIV and STD risk behaviors, use of related health
services, school experiences including connectedness, harassment
and bullying, homophobia, support of LGBTQ students, receipt of
referral for HIV and STD prevention health services, and health
education.
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.