Approved. ACF
will investigate whether additional guidance on completing this
report prospectively vs. retrospectively would be helpful to
programs.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2008
04/30/2008
2,690
0
0
10,760
0
0
0
0
0
The Head Start Act requires that
actual population and services data be collected from Head Start
and Early Head Start grantees and delegate agencies. PIR is the
primary tool for collecting data in the areas of program
management, services provided to children, and demographic data
about enrolled children and their families. The principle users of
the data include local program management, ACF Regional stall, and
ACYF Central staff. The data is disseminated widely to other
interested parties, including Congress, policy makers at the State
level, Training and Tech Assistance providers, and
researchers.
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.