The information will be used by the
Department of Education to conduct analyses and prepare reports
required by the Congress in the authorization of the Distance
Education Demonstration Program. These analysis may also become the
basis of recommendations the Department may make to amend the
governing statue as prescribed by the Congress in its program
authorization. Respondents include participants in the District
Education Demonstration Program (institutions and systems and
consortia of institutions) and their students who are enrolled in
distance education courses and programs.
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.