The Office of Overseas Schools of the
Department of State (A/OPR/ OS) is responsible for determining that
adequate educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service Posts
for dependents of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad, and
for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate
U.S. educational philosophy and practice. GRASP, regulated by
Section 29 of the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of
1956, as amended (22 U.S.C. 2701), is used to gather information
about the schools, their enrollment, staff programs and budget,
which is necessary to appraise each school seeking assistance,
determine
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.