THE NEED IS TO DETERMINE THE
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS' BASKC SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND
PARTICIPATION IN DIFFERENT CURRICULAR PROGRAMS. FINDINGS SHOULD
LEAD TO BETTER BASIC SKILL PERFORMANCE IN SCHOOL AND WORK SETTINGS.
THE RESPONDENTS ARE HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS ENROLLED IN
ACADEMIC, GENERAL, AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS THEIR
TEACHERS AND WORK SITE SUPERVISORS.
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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.