The Office of Planning, Research, and
Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families
(ACF) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is
requesting comments on plans to conduct the Field Test of
Social-Emotional Measures and Modified Assessment Measures for the
Head Start National Reporting System (HSNRS). This study is being
conducted under contract with Westat, Xtria, and Pearson
(HHS23320052902YC) to examine new and modified measures for
HSNRS.
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.