This collection
is approved for the field test only. Prior to conducting the full
scale study, ED shall submit a complete ICR to OMB with a 30 day
Federal Register Notice (the 60 day Federal Register Notice is
waived).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2007
02/28/2007
1,300
0
0
325
0
0
0
0
0
This study is a field test for a
planned supplement to the National Assessment of Educational
Progress. The study will determine the feasibility of oversampling
the American Indian and Alaska Native student population. In
addition to a standard assessment, it includes special background
questionnaires for student, teacher, and school components. A
3-year clearence is requested.
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.