THE U.S. HAS EXPERIENCED A DRAMATIC
INCREASE IN THE SURVIVAL OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS. THESE INFANTS
ARE KNOWN TO BE AT RISK FOR LESS THAN OPTIMAL NEURODEVELOPMENT
OUTCOMES. THIS STUDY INVESTIGATES THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW BIRTH
WEIGHT CHILDREN TO IDENTIFY THE CARE AND SERVICES WHICH THEY WILL
NEED. THE TEACHER QUESTIONNAIRE WILL GATHER CRITICALLY NEEDED DATA
ON THE UTILIZATION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES BY VLBW INFANTS AT
SCHOOL AG
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.