The overall aim of this evaluation is
to estimate the effect of direct certification using Medicaid
(DC-M) on meal program access, costs, and participation. Although
the process of matching student enrollment records to Medicaid data
will likely increase direct certification costs for States and some
school districts, DC-M can generate cost savings for districts if
it leads fewer families to submit applications for school meals.
DC-M will also have an impact on Federal costs if it leads to an
increase in students certified for free meals and therefore, an
increase in Federal funds to school districts to cover the meals of
the additional certified students.
This is a non-substantive
revision to an existing collection. This request removes a survey
from year 1 of the study, resulting in a reduction of 366
annualized burden hours and 1,493 annualized responses.
Lynnette Williams 703 605-4782
lynnette.williams@fns.usda.gov
No
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.