Approved with
changes to application included in final version submitted to OMB
on 5/8/03.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2003
10/31/2003
450
0
0
18,000
0
0
0
0
0
Capacity Building and Catalyst grants
will be awared for 3 years to prepare future teachers to use modern
learning technologies. These grants will address critical issues in
the integration of technology into the classroom curriculum. These
issues include (1) access to modern educational tools; (2) support
in the preparation of well-qualified, technology proficient
teachers; (3) and bridging the digital equity to ensure access to
modern learning technology and qualified teachers for all
students.
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.