Approved as
amended by ED's memoranda to OMB of 4/20/95 and 5/2/95.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1996
06/30/1996
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This sample survey of approximately
1,000 public school principals requests data on current procedures
used by schools to collect information on students race/ethnicity,
how schools report this information for federal purposes, and the
extent to which the 5 standard federal categories adequately
describe the school's current population. The survey is part of a
federal-government-wide review process being conducted by the
Office of Management and Budget. Information from the survey will
be used to evaluate and assess proposed changes and revisions to
the 5 standard categories currently used and ...
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.