[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62415-62416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29581]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests
AGENCY: Department of Education.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests.
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SUMMARY: The Director, Information Resources Group, invites comments on
the proposed information collection requests as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
February 5, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed
information collection requests should be addressed to Patrick J.
Sherrill, Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room
5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should
be electronic mailed to the Internet address #[email protected], or should be
faxed to 202-708-9346.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick J. Sherrill, (202) 708-8196. Individuals who use a
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Department of
Education (ED) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an
early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) may amend or waive the
requirement for public consultation to the extent that public
participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the
information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially
interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory
obligations. The Director of the Information Resources Group publishes
this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the
beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection.
Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the
following: (1) Type of review requested; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the
collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the
information; (5) Respondents and frequency of the collection; and (6)
Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. ED invites public comments at
the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from
Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above.
The Department of Education is especially interested in public
comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection
necessary to the proper functions of the Department, (2) will this
information be processed and used in a timely manner, (3) is the
estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the Department enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on
the respondents, including through the use of information technology.
Dated: November 30, 1995.
Gloria Parker,
Director, Information Resources Group.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Type of Review: Reinstatement.
Title: Consolidated State Plan, Section 14302 of the ESEA.
Frequency: One Time.
Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 54
Burden Hours: 12,744
Abstract: In order to improve teaching and learning through better
coordination and integration of program activities, SEAs may submit
final consolidated State plans under Section 14302 of the ESEA.
Submitting a consolidated plan will allow a State to obtain funds under
many Federal programs through a single plan, rather than through
separate program plans or applications.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
Type of Review: Reinstatement.
Title: Early Intervention Program for Infants & Toddlers with
Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 57
Burden Hours: 1,140
Abstract: Grant application package including certifications and
forms. Each eligible State submits an application that contains
descriptions of required components of statewide system of early
intervention services to ensure compliance with the statute. Completion
of items in the application package assures a level of uniformity of
system's information provided across the States for services for
infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
Office of Postsecondary Education
Type of Review: New.
Title: Direct Loan Participant Survey.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not for profit
institutions.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 1,500
Burden Hours: 750
Abstract: This information is being requested specifically for
providing a higher level of customer service to Direct Loan schools.
Collection of this information will allow us to provide better
technical assistance to DL schools and to provide a network database to
schools as an information device that would enable them to communicate
with schools that have similar computer configurations, software needs
and processing procedures.
Office of Postsecondary Education
Type of Review: Reinstatement.
Title: State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program.
Frequency: Annually.
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Affected Public: State, local, Tribal or Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 57.
Burden Hours: 228.
Abstract: The SSIG Program uses matching Federal/State funds to
provide a nationwide system of grants to assist postsecondary education
students with substantial financial need. On this application the
states provide information the Department requires to obligate program
funds and for program management. The signed assurances legally bind
the states to administer the program according to regulatory and
statutory requirements.
Office of Postsecondary Education
Type of Review: Reinstatement.
Title: Performance Report for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship
Program.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or Tribal
Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 59.
Burden Hours: 2.
Abstract: This performance report is used by State educational
agencies that have participated in the Robert C. Byrd Honors
Scholarship Program. The U.S. Department of Education uses the
information collected to assess the accomplishments of project goals
and objectives and to aid in effective program management.
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Type of Review: New.
Title: Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study: Second Follow-
up.
Frequency: On occasion.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 11,500.
Burden Hours: 7,935.
Abstract: This study will collect and report data about students
who completed a bachelor's degree in 1992-03. Specifically, this
follow-up will collect data concerning post-baccalaureate degree
attendance, persistence, and competition; transition into and
experience after entry into the work force; and career paths of those
who entered teaching at the elementary/secondary level.
Office of Management
Type of Review: Revision.
Title: Waivers Under Goals 2000: Educate America Act, ESEA &
School-to-Work.
Frequency: One Time.
Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 150
Burden Hours: 3,000
Abstract: This information collection is necessary to provide
guidance to schools, LEAs and SEAs on submission of requests for
waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements. The Department will
use the information to grant waivers.
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Type of Review: Revision.
Title: The Even Start Family Program for Federally Recognized
Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal Governments.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:
Responses: 50
Burden Hours: 750
Abstract: The Even Start Family Literacy Program for federally
recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations is designed to help
break the cycle of poverty and improve literacy by integrating early
childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and
parenting education into a unified literacy program.
Office of Educational Research and Improvement
Type of Review: New.
Title: A Study of Charter Schools.
Frequency: Annually.
Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or
Tribal Governments.
Reporting Burden:
Responses: 1,000
Burden Hours: 535
Recordkeeping Burden:
Recordkeepers: 0
Burden Hours: 0
Abstract: This is a four-year study of charter schools to determine
the impact of charter schools on student achievement, on education
reform, and on a multi-faceted array of other issues. It includes an
annual survey of the universe and site visits at increasingly deep
levels.
[FR Doc. 95-29581 Filed 12-5-95; 8:45 am]
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