This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revision of 1/30/96.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
01/31/1999
01/31/1999
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360
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Congress mandated reports on the
National Assessment of Educational Progress. This grant program
will encourage researchers to study these data and expand our
understanding of the relationship between school and student
characteristics and academic achievement.
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.