Approved
consistent with changes made to surveys (updated surveys delivered
to OMB on 2/23/01). ED will submit to OMB the final response rates
for minority students, broken down by race, in the high minority,
low minority, and private schools, and the weighting that will be
used for each subgroup, upon completion of the data collection
phase of the study.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
6,900
0
0
3,885
0
0
0
0
0
Information collected is used to
assess the reading literacy skills, habits, and attitudes of
approximately 6,000 4th graders in 200 schools
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.