This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revisions of 4/1/97.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1999
09/30/1999
04/30/1999
1,712
0
1,000
1,266
0
535
0
0
0
This 4-year study of charter schools
will examine the impact of charter schools on student achievement,
on education reform, and on an array of other issues. The study
includes an annual survey of the universe of charter schools and
intensive site visits at a sample of charter schools.
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.