Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Study of the Impact of English Learner Classification and Reclassification Policies Form and Instruction	Modified
Appendix C. Notification Materials.docx Supplementary Document	2024-11-12
State notification letter.docx Supplementary Document	2022-08-11
EL Surveys OMB Part B.docx Supporting Statement B	2024-11-08
EL Surveys OMB Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-11-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
255294	Study of the Impact of English Learner Classification and Reclassification Policies Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1850-0974	ICR Reference No: 202311-1850-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202208-1850-002
Agency/Subagency: ED/IES	Agency Tracking No: ED-2023-SCC-0202
Title: Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 11/15/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2026
Responses	1,080	30
Time Burden (Hours)	1,477	817
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The data collection described in this submission will assist policymakers in understanding the impact of classification and reclassification policies that govern students’ English learner (EL) status. Specifically, the study examines (1) whether classification and reclassification was implemented more consistently across districts within states after the start of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and (2) whether classification and reclassification at current thresholds helps, harms, or is neutral for ELs’ and former ELs’ instructional opportunities, experiences, achievement, and attainment. This revision request adds district and school surveys to the approved data collection. The surveys will assess how district-level policies, practices, and procedures influence the impacts of reclassification on ELs as well as provide valuable descriptive information from districts and schools on local implementation of policies and practices that may affect outcomes for ELs. It will complement an existing data collection (#1850-0974) of student information from state longitudinal data systems (SLDSs).

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 84136	12/04/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 90276	11/15/2024
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
Study of the Impact of English Learner Classification and Reclassification Policies	N/A, N/A, NA	SLDS Data Extract Form ,   District Survey ,   School Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,080	30	0	1,050	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,477	817	0	660	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a revision of a previously approved information collection request. It adds district and school surveys. This results in an increase in responses and burden of 1050 responses and 660 hours. The additional data collection allows the Department to assess how local implementation of English learner classification and reclassification policies influence impacts on students.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,551,731

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 11/15/2024

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