THE PURPOSE OF THE SURVEY IS TO OBTAIN
CURRENT INFORMATION ON HOW STAT ALLOCATE FUNDS UNDER THE PERKINS
ACT AND HOW THEY ADMINISTER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE
SURVEY IS IN DIRECT RESPONSE TO A CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE TO DESCRIBE
AND EVALUATE THE EFFECTS OF THE PERKINS ACT AND MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE REAUTHORIZATION OF FEDERA SUPPORT TO
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION.
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.