This submission requests approval on
an emergency basis for a new collection of information that would
require students entering the Department of Educations
Back-to-School Video Contest, entitled, I Am What I Learn to
electronically register basic information in an online form via
www.ed.gov in order to enter the contest. The information would
include full name, date of birth, phone number, email address,
currently enrolled school year, name of school and city and state
for each student entering the contest. Approval is requested on an
emergency basis by September 4, 2009. Approval is needed by
September 4, 2009 in order for the Department to prepare, organize
and adequately publicize the contest prior to President Obamas
Back-To-School address on September 8, 2009. The video contest is a
critical component in engaging student involvement in the White
House and Departments collaborative effort to highlight the
beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.
The Departments
Back-To-School video contest was an idea endorsed by the White
House Communications, Domestic Policy Council and New Media
departments in pursuing student involvement. The purpose of the
Departments I Am What I Learn video contest is to engage
students by encouraging them to publicly state, through visual
media, why education is important, and how their education will
help them achieve their dreams. The video contest will be mentioned
in a letter from Secretary Duncan to principals across the country
on Monday, August 24, 2009.
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.