State educational agencies were
required to submit State applications to the U.S. Department of
Education in order to receive funds under part B of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Each State now has a State
Plan on file with the Department. Any policies and procedures that
are currently on file that are consistent with the 1997 Amendments
to IDEA remain in effect, unless the Secretary or the State
determine the need for a change.
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.