THE SECRETARY'S INITIATIVE TO IMPROVE
CHAPTER 1, ECIA PROJECTS IS A PROGRAM OF COMPETITIVE GRANTS,
LIMITED TO STATE EDUCATION AGENCIES. WORKING IN COOPERATION WITH
LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS, OTHER STATED, OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS,
STATES WILL DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE THE
EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THEIR CHAPTER 1 PROGRAMS BY
IDENTIFYING, VALIDATING, DISSEMINATING AND/OR IMPLEMENTING EXEMPLAR
PROJECTS AND PRACTICES.
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.