Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified
30D_FRN_1830-0027.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-06-25
60D_FRN_1830-0027.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-06-25
1830-0027 Supporting Statement 2014.doc Supporting Statement A	2014-06-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
21717	Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1830-0027	ICR Reference No: 201406-1830-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201106-1830-001
Agency/Subagency: ED/OCTAE	Agency Tracking No: 1219.24
Title: Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/04/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2014
Responses	57	0	57
Time Burden (Hours)	5,700	0	18,050
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Title II of the Workforce Investment Act (WIAPub. L. 105-220), entitled the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA), creates a partnership among the Federal government, States, and localities to provide, on a voluntary basis, adult education and literacy services. Section 212 of Title II requires that a comprehensive performance accountability system be established to assess the effectiveness of eligible agencies in achieving continuous improvement of adult education and literacy activities in order to optimize the return on the Federal investment. The accountability system must include the following measures of performance. These measures are referred to in AEFLA as core indicators are: Demonstrated improvements in adult learners' literacy skill levels; placement in, retention in, or completion of postsecondary education, training, unsubsidized employment or career advancement; and receipt of a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. States submit 10 required tables, 6 optional tables, 4 financial reports, 1 narrative report, and 1 data quality checklist.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 105 - 220 212 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 21743	04/17/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 36030	06/25/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Measures and Methods for the National Reporting System for Adult Education	NA	NRS Tables and Reports

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	57	57	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,700	18,050	0	-12,350	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Forms

Short Statement: There is a program change decrease of -12,350 burden hours associated with this data collection extension proposal; the one-time implementation of changes to the follow-up measures in 2011 has been completed. This extension incorporates no significant changes to the existing collection during the extension period.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $54,572

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/25/2014

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