As agreed to by
the Agency, this approval only pertains to the dissemination and
collection of the following four surveys: The Project Director
Interview Guide (1999-2000, 2000-2001, 2001- 2002) The District
Data Request (1999-2000, 2000-2001) The Project Survey (1999-2000,
2000-2001) The Principal Survey (1999-2000, 2000-2001) with the
included changes to questions 54 and 55 (1999-2000) and 44 and 45
(2000- 2001). The surveys must display a vaid OMB control number
and statement of burden. In addition, ED may need to alter the
race/ethnicity question format to comply with OMB guidance during
the course of the study. This clearance specifically does not
include any other collection of information listed or described in
the ICR, particularly the proposed case-studies. ED must request
approval for the collection of all other information for this
program evaluation through a separate clearance package. At that
time, ED must demonstrate the need, generalizability, and practical
utility of any case-study approach.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2002
02/28/2002
1,529
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0
1,529
0
0
0
0
0
This package is to request clearance
for an evaluation of the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP).
The purpose of the evaluation is to provide information by ED to
Congress about the success of the MSAP in meeting its statutory
goals. The evaluation is using information reported in MSAP
applications and performance indicators and gathering new data from
all 57 MSAP projects funded in 1998. A particular emphasis of the
evaluation is the projects' progress in improving student
achievement and achieving desegregation.
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.