This collection
is approved under the following condition: ED will provide OMB,
within the next eight weeks, a comprehensive examination of
existing information collection packages under the IDEA and it's
strategy to move toward a more outcome-based approach. ED's plan
must be consistent with the statutory changes that are anticipated
through reauthorization and that can be implemented immediately
following the reauthorization of IDEA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1999
02/28/1999
01/31/1996
15,434
0
15,376
432,152
0
445,904
0
0
0
States must require local educational
agencies to submit an approval LEA application for a subgrant in
order to distribute funds under part B of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.
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.