This approval is
conditional pending receipt from ED of the revised ti schedule for
the survey. The program is encouraged to adhere to this schedule to
assure timely publication of the survey data. Suggested editorial
changes in the cover letter have been submitted to the program
through FEDAC. A revised schedule was submitted on 4/15/83.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/1984
08/31/1984
3,200
0
0
2,240
0
0
0
0
0
THIS SURVEY RESPONDS TO THE MANDATE IN
THE GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISION ACT FOR NCES TO DETERMINE THE
DEMAND FOR, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF, QUALIFIED TEACHERS. THE
INFORMATION GATHERED IS NEEDED BY CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH,
AND OTHERS WHO AFFECT EDUCATION POLICY AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INQUIRY ARE THE NUMBER OF FILLED AND UNFILLED
TEACHER POSITION OPENINGS AND METHODS BY WHICH SHORTAGES MAY BE
ALLEVIATED.
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.