This study is part of the National
Assessment of Adult Education authorized by the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA), Title II (otherwise known as the AEFLA).
Findings and recommendations will be used by Congress in
considering reauthorization in 2003. OMB approval is requested for
two data collection comonents: (1) a survey of state adult
education directors; and (2) site visits to describe state and
local implementation of AEFLA and the implications of one-stop
service delivery on local adult education programs and
providers.
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.