U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Form and Instruction	New
Recognition Program Response to PRA Public Comments 60 day 070524.docx Supplementary Document	2024-07-08
Supporting Statement Postsecondary Success Recognition Program 070524.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
267332	U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202404-1840-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPE	Agency Tracking No: ED-2024-SCC-0067
Title: U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/15/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	150	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This recognition program is administered by the Office of Postsecondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education (Department). The purpose of this program is to recognize institutions that serve as engines of economic mobility by supporting all students to complete affordable credentials of value that prepare them well to participate in the workforce, their communities, and our democracy. For this recognition program, the Department considers postsecondary success to include providing access to an affordable education including to under served populations; supporting students through to completion of credentials of value; and helping students navigate to career pathways that improve their lives through economic mobility. This program does not include financial compensation nor guarantee financial compensation in the future.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 3402 Name of Law: Public Law 96-88 Department of Education Organization Act
  

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:
	89 FR 36784	05/03/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 57137	07/12/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success Recognition Program	N/A	U.S. Department of Education Postsecondary Success

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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	150	0	0	150	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,500	0	0	1,500	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 new program. Therefore, all responses and associated burden are new.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,950

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

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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? Yes

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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: 07/15/2024

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