SECTION 721(B)(4) OF P.L. 95-561
REQUIRES THE SECRETARY TO GIVE PRIORITY TO APPLICATIONS FROM LOCAL
EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES WHICH ARE LOCATED IN VARIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL
REGIONS OF THE NATION AND WHICH PROPOSE TO ASSIST CHILDREN OF
LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN UNDERSERVED
BY PROGRAMS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION THE
RELATIVE NUMBERS OF SUCH CHILDREN IN THE SCHOOLS OF SUCH LOCAL
EDUCATION AGENCIES AND THE RELATIVE
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.