Approved as
amended by and consistent with ED's memos, revisions, and
attachments of 8/21/98 and 8/25/98. In addition, ED agrees to the
following conidtions: 1) ED will submit to OMB for review any
changes to this paperwork that result from regulatory changes
affecting IDEA. 2) ED will submit to OMB a copy of OSEP responses
to public comments consistent with ED's response #8 in the 8/21
memo.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2001
08/31/2001
58
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0
7,685
0
0
0
0
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This package provides instructions and
a form necessary for States to report the number of personnel
employed and contracted in the provision of special education and
related services. Data are obtained from State and local education
agencies and are used to assess the implementation of IDEA and for
monitoring, planning, and reporting to Congress.
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.