Approved
contingent upon agreement that ED will grant $10 incentive payment
to all respondents. Any further revisions made to the study will be
submitted for OMB approval prior to implementation.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
05/31/2002
1
0
6,570
3,098
0
2,275
0
0
255,745,000
This request is for updated cleaance
for the Upward Bound Fourth Follow Up and the Math Science First
Follow Up as well as new clearance for the Upward Bound Fifth
Follow Up and the Math Science Second Follow Up. These data
collections are part of the National Evaluation of Upward Bound
that has been on-going since 1992. The studies are following a
sample of 4,728 participants and control groups tudents through
high school and into young adulthood. The study is looking at
academic achievement, college participation rates, and employment
patterns.
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.