Approved
consistent with discussion with ED on 10/22/01. Once information
from the national evaluation becomes available, and a frequency
distribution is generated, ED will develop criteria for designation
as a "large" or "small" state for the purposes of this study. At
that time, ED must submit the selection criteria to OMB for
approval before moving forward with the case study portion of the
study. Also, this clearance does not cover the optional follow-up
interviews mentioned in the submission. If ED identifies a need to
conduct the follow-up, ED must submit a request to OMB to exercise
the option at that time. ED will not be required to publish a
notice in the Federal Register or go through the public comment
period again for the follow-up.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2004
10/31/2004
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The Study of State Administrator of
Even Start and Statewide Family Literacy Initiative Grants will
systematically describe the structure and processes associated with
all major areas of Even Start administration at the state level.
This information is needed by the U.S. Department of Education to
enhance its capacity to monitor the development and improvement of
the Even Start program and provide guidance and assistance to the
states. This study will involve two data collection components: (1)
Survey of State Even Start Coordinators which will include Even
Start state coordinators and (2) State Even Start
Case.....
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.