This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revisions of 4/12/96 and 4/23/96. In
addition, the follow-up survey is not covered under this
collection. ED shall submit the follow-up survey for OMB review in
the fall of 1996 for use in the Spring of 1997 and later
years.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
1,000
0
0
535
0
0
0
0
0
This is a 4-year study of charter
schools to determine the impact of charter schools on student
achievement, on education reform, and on a multi-faceted array of
other issues. It includes an annual survey of the universe and site
visits at increasingly deep levels.
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.