This collection
is approved through 11/97 on the following conditions as agreed to
with ACF. ACF shall (1) delete question 6C.1.; (2) combine 7D with
7E; (3) drop question 11B2 and 12B2; (4) reassess the need to
collect question 12I on an annual basis. In addition, ACF agrees to
reevaluate the need for the new questions added to the PIR this
year based on the quality of data obtained from the 5/97
collection, and will examine the need to revise the PIR based on
data needs that change and/or develop as part of the agency's
performance measurement development. These revisions will ensure
that the usefulness of the collection is maximized while burden is
minimized.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/1998
02/28/1998
2,006
0
0
7,021
0
0
0
0
0
The Head Start Program Information
Report has been in use since about 1978 and collects program
statistics about the number of children enrolled and the type
program and nature of services they are receiving. Population
statistics, such as the childrens' ethnicity, ages, and the nature
of any treatment received for any disabilities they may have is
also tabulated.
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.