OMB approves
this information under the following conditions, all of which have
been agreed to by ED: o Analytical comparisons between Even Start
data and other relevant data bases should not be drawn before ED
confers with OMB about this process. Current external data bases
provide an insufficient basis fo developing such comparisons. o
Cost data for Even Start should not be compared with cost estimate
for other early childhood education programs. Rather, in-depth Even
Start studies that will come to OMB for review should concentrate
on developing and collecting accurate cost data. If OMB and ED find
that results are satisfactory, these data may be collected for all
Even Sta programs in future years. o Questions concerning
background and training of Even Start project staff will be deleted
from the instrument. After consultation with OM ED will develop a
more useful set of questions in this area, and will administer
these as an addendum to this information collection. OMB h
increased burden by 146 hours to account for the addendum (2 hours
per site x 73 sites).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1993
07/31/1993
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THE STUDY, WHICH RESPONDS TO
EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE EVEN START AUTHORIZING LEGISLATION,
WILL ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EVEN STA PROGRAM. LOCAL
PROJECTS WILL COLLECT DATA ON PARTICIPATING FAMILIES A SEND THEM TO
THE EVEN START EVALUATION CONTRACTOR FOR ANALYSES AND REPORTING.
THE FINAL REPORT WILL BE SENT TO CONGRESS BY THE SECRETARY
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.