Institutions are currently required to
provide one year of data to demonstrate this eligibility
requirement. Beginning with the next grant funding cycle, schools
must provide the average for the most recent three-year period to
demonstrate their eligibility. A three-year average is a more
accurate portrayal of school enrollment patterns than one year.
This change will allow SDS to support the grantees who have
demonstrated a commitment over time to serving students from
disadvantaged backgrounds.
PL:
Pub.L. 105 - 392 739 Name of Law: Educational Assistance in the
Health Professions Regarding Individuals from Disadvantaged
Background
There are less respondents;
respondents are now required to provide data every 3 years vs. 1
year previously. This change increases the burden to the
respondents to provide more data every 3 years instead of less data
every 1 year.
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.