OMB approves the Department's request for emergency clearance of this ICR to enable SEAs to request a waiver of section 4201(b)(1)(A) in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given ED's inability to seek public comment in advance of OMB approval, ED will include 60-day public comment language for the regular collection within the emergency notice. This will allow the public the full comment period for the regular collection as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(d).
Inventory as of this Action
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6 Months From Approved
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The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program intends to offer a waiver available to State education agencies (SEAs) based on section 8401 [20 U.S.C.7861] of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015 to allow SEAs to waive the definition of Community Learning Center(s) for implementation of services during ânonschool hours or periods when school is not in session (such as before and after school or during summer recess)â per section 4201 (b)(1)(A) [20 U.S.C. 7171] for 21st CCLC programs in school year 2020-2021. The purpose for this new collection is to collect waiver requests from each State wishing to take advantage of the waiver.
This information collection will allow SEAs to request a waiver of section 4201(b)(1)(A). ED is requesting an emergency clearance because schools are already opening or will be opening very soon, and the flexibility offered through a waiver will enable SEAs and subgrantees to better meet the needs of students through more nimble 21st CCLC programs. If this collection is not allowed to proceed, ED will be unable to collect waiver requests, resulting in delays in providing support for SEAs, LEAs, and schools. It has been our experience that often an SEA seeking a waiver does not complete the necessary statutory requirements in section 8401 of the ESEA.
US Code:
20 USC 7861
Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended
This an emergency information collection request that will result in a total burden of 159 burden hours and a cost $7,950 to the public. This emergency request is being made in order to offer states the ability to request waivers under section 8401 of the ESEA due the difficulty states will have providing for varied school schedules necessary for school year 2020-2021 without requirements under section 4201 (b)(1)(A) of the ESEA being waived necessitated by the extraordinary circumstances created by the novel coronavirus.
$5,963
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Miriam Lund 2024012871
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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:
(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.
21st CCLC out of school waiver letter.docx
21st CCLC 4201(b)(1)(A) Waiver Request