The FY 99 National Defense
Authorization Act directed a 5-year pilot program requiring the
Military to move home schoolers from tier II to tier I for
enlistment purposes. To evaluate the program, this survey will
gather information on how military recruiters can reach out to home
schoolers, as well as identify genuine home school graduates. We
will administer it to presidents of home school
associations.
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.