Approved
consistent with memos dated 8/5, 8/6, and 8/8/03, including the
agreement to incorporate the NRS into the PART and GPRA performance
measures by 2005.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2006
08/31/2006
08/31/2003
1,706,000
0
2,634
1,276,659
0
3,584
0
0
0
The Head Start National Reporting
Sytem is the full implementation of a new outcomes-based
accountability system mandated in the Presidents' Good Start, Grow
Smart Early Childhood Initiative to ensure assessment of the
progress made by every Head Start preschool child in early
literacy, language, and mathematics skills.
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.