This collection
is approved as amended by ED's revision of 11/20/96. As agreed to
by ED, ED shall take additional steps to seek at least an 80
percent response rate for the follow-up survey of Tech-Prep
students. The additional steps are outlined in the 11/20/96
memorandum.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/1999
11/30/1999
12/31/1996
602
0
1,651
301
0
6,634
0
0
0
This study is designed to describe
State and local tech-prep programs and activities funded under the
National Tech-Prep Education Program and identify best practices
and effective approaches of local programs. This data collection
activity will collect information on student outcomes, enabling the
Department to describe how tech-prep students make transitions to
postsecondary education, training, and employment.
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.