95-29581. Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests  

  • [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.
    
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Document Information

Published:
12/06/1995
Department:
Education Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests.
Document Number:
95-29581
Dates:
Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 5, 1996.
Pages:
62415-62416 (2 pages)
PDF File:
95-29581.pdf