Approved
consistent with ED's memo to OMB of 1/13/98.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1998
07/31/1998
1,063
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0
64
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Improving the teaching and learning of
reading is one of the Department of Education's seven priorities.
This summer, the Department will sponsor America Reads pilot sites
to offer extended learning time opportunities for children to
practice and further develop their reading skills. The letter to
literacy leaders will assist the Department in developing and
planning quality summer pilot sites. It will be sent to at least
one literacy coalition in every State with priority given to those
sites in E.Z.s and E.C.s, as well as those communities that have
signed on to the proposed voluntary....
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.