The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
requires districts with Title I schools that fall short of state
standards for three years or more to offer supplemental educational
services (SES) to their students from low-income families who
attend these schools. SES are tutoring or other academic support
services offered outside the regular school day by state-approved
providers free of charge to eligible students. Parents can choose
the specific SES provider from among a list approved to serve their
area. The U.S. Department of Education has commissioned Mathematica
Policy Research to evaluate the impact of SES on student
achievement in up to nine school districts across the country.
Findings of the study will not only inform national policy
discussions about SES, but will also provide direct feedback to
participating districts about the effectiveness of the SES offered
to their students.
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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).
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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;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.