Approved. Upon
resubmission, ED will incorporate electronic processes for
transmitting the information collection. Further, ED will
investigate how and when the reporting of race and ethnicity data
from individual, private testing companies through schools and
districts will comport with OMB's guidelines on race and ethnicity
reporting.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2005
11/30/2005
10/31/2003
420
0
515
16,800
0
25,750
0
0
0
The purpose of the program is to
recognize and present as models elementary and secondary schools in
the United States with high numbers of students from disadvantaged
backgrounds that dramatically improve student performance to a high
level on state or nationally-normed assessments and to recognize
schools whose students achieve in the top 10 percent on state or
nationally-normed assessments.
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.