Application for LEAs seeking to enter
the local flexibility demonstration agreements ("Local-Flex"
agreements). By statute, the Department can select 80 LEAs through
a competitive process with which to enter into Local-Flex
agreements. These agreements give LEAs the flexibility to
consolidate certain Federal education funds and to use those funds
for any educational purpose permitted under the ESEA in order to
meet the State's definition of adequate yearly progress (AYP) and
specific measurable goals for improving student achievement and
narrowing achievements.
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.