For the next
submission to OMB for data collection approval, OMB encourages ACF
to consider how performance measures under this collection will be
coordinated with any forthcoming national reporting systems and
data collection, so that the information collected will inform
local Head Start staff about how best to measure performance.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2006
11/30/2006
11/30/2003
2,590
0
2,472
1,737,618
0
1,468,626
0
0
0
45 CFR Section 1304 contains the
standards for services provided to children and their families who
are enrolled in the Head Start program.
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.