THIS SURVEY PROVIDES PREVIOUSLY
UNCOLLECTED DATA. IT PROVIDES THE CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS AND
LANGUAGES OF HEAD START CHILDREN. IT OBTAINS DATA FROM
MULTICULTURAL AND BILINGUAL PROGRAMS ON SERVICES, CHALLENGES AND
INNOVATIONS. OF THE UNIVERSE OF 2,006, 1,806 WILL RECEIVE THE SHO
FORM OF THE SURVEY AND THE REMAINING 200 WILL RECEIVE THE
COMPREHENSIV SURVEY.
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.