THE SECRETARY INVITES APPLICATION
UNDER THE ED-FLEX PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL
FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM UNDER WHICH THE SECRETARY MAY GRANT UP TO SIX
STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES (SEA'S) THE AUTHORITY TO WAIVE CERTAIN
FEDERAL STATUTORY OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SEA OR FOR ANY
LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY (LEA) OR SCHOOL WITHIN THE STATE.
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.