[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 6, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62415-62416]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-29581]



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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests

AGENCY: Department of Education.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests.

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SUMMARY: The Director, Information Resources Group, invites comments on 
the proposed information collection requests as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
February 5, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for copies of the proposed 
information collection requests should be addressed to Patrick J. 
Sherrill, Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 
5624, Regional Office Building 3, Washington, DC 20202-4651, or should 
be electronic mailed to the Internet address #[email protected], or should be 
faxed to 202-708-9346.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick J. Sherrill, (202) 708-8196. Individuals who use a 
telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal 
Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 
p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 3506 of the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) requires that the Department of 
Education (ED) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an 
early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. The 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) may amend or waive the 
requirement for public consultation to the extent that public 
participation in the approval process would defeat the purpose of the 
information collection, violate State or Federal law, or substantially 
interfere with any agency's ability to perform its statutory 
obligations. The Director of the Information Resources Group publishes 
this notice containing proposed information collection requests at the 
beginning of the Departmental review of the information collection. 
Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the 
following: (1) Type of review requested; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the 
collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the 
information; (5) Respondents and frequency of the collection; and (6) 
Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. ED invites public comments at 
the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from 
Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above.
    The Department of Education is especially interested in public 
comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection 
necessary to the proper functions of the Department, (2) will this 
information be processed and used in a timely manner, (3) is the 
estimate of burden accurate, (4) how might the Department enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and 
(5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on 
the respondents, including through the use of information technology.

    Dated: November 30, 1995.
Gloria Parker,
Director, Information Resources Group.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Title: Consolidated State Plan, Section 14302 of the ESEA.
    Frequency: One Time.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 54
    Burden Hours: 12,744

    Abstract: In order to improve teaching and learning through better 
coordination and integration of program activities, SEAs may submit 
final consolidated State plans under Section 14302 of the ESEA. 
Submitting a consolidated plan will allow a State to obtain funds under 
many Federal programs through a single plan, rather than through 
separate program plans or applications.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Title: Early Intervention Program for Infants & Toddlers with 
Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
(IDEA).
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 57
    Burden Hours: 1,140

    Abstract: Grant application package including certifications and 
forms. Each eligible State submits an application that contains 
descriptions of required components of statewide system of early 
intervention services to ensure compliance with the statute. Completion 
of items in the application package assures a level of uniformity of 
system's information provided across the States for services for 
infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Office of Postsecondary Education

    Type of Review: New.
    Title: Direct Loan Participant Survey.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit; Not for profit 
institutions.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 1,500
    Burden Hours: 750

    Abstract: This information is being requested specifically for 
providing a higher level of customer service to Direct Loan schools. 
Collection of this information will allow us to provide better 
technical assistance to DL schools and to provide a network database to 
schools as an information device that would enable them to communicate 
with schools that have similar computer configurations, software needs 
and processing procedures.

Office of Postsecondary Education

    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Title: State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program.
    Frequency: Annually.
    
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    Affected Public: State, local, Tribal or Government, SEAs or LEAs.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 57.
    Burden Hours: 228.

    Abstract: The SSIG Program uses matching Federal/State funds to 
provide a nationwide system of grants to assist postsecondary education 
students with substantial financial need. On this application the 
states provide information the Department requires to obligate program 
funds and for program management. The signed assurances legally bind 
the states to administer the program according to regulatory and 
statutory requirements.

Office of Postsecondary Education

    Type of Review: Reinstatement.
    Title: Performance Report for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship 
Program.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or Tribal 
Government, SEAs or LEAs.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 59.
    Burden Hours: 2.

    Abstract: This performance report is used by State educational 
agencies that have participated in the Robert C. Byrd Honors 
Scholarship Program. The U.S. Department of Education uses the 
information collected to assess the accomplishments of project goals 
and objectives and to aid in effective program management.

Office of Educational Research and Improvement

    Type of Review: New.
    Title: Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study: Second Follow-
up.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 11,500.
    Burden Hours: 7,935.

    Abstract: This study will collect and report data about students 
who completed a bachelor's degree in 1992-03. Specifically, this 
follow-up will collect data concerning post-baccalaureate degree 
attendance, persistence, and competition; transition into and 
experience after entry into the work force; and career paths of those 
who entered teaching at the elementary/secondary level.

Office of Management

    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title: Waivers Under Goals 2000: Educate America Act, ESEA & 
School-to-Work.
    Frequency: One Time.
    Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Government, SEAs or LEAs.
    Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 150
    Burden Hours: 3,000

    Abstract: This information collection is necessary to provide 
guidance to schools, LEAs and SEAs on submission of requests for 
waivers of statutory and regulatory requirements. The Department will 
use the information to grant waivers.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Type of Review: Revision.
    Title: The Even Start Family Program for Federally Recognized 
Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: State, Local, Tribal Governments.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Burden:

    Responses: 50
    Burden Hours: 750

    Abstract: The Even Start Family Literacy Program for federally 
recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations is designed to help 
break the cycle of poverty and improve literacy by integrating early 
childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and 
parenting education into a unified literacy program.

Office of Educational Research and Improvement

    Type of Review: New.
    Title: A Study of Charter Schools.
    Frequency: Annually.
    Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or 
Tribal Governments.
    Reporting Burden:

    Responses: 1,000
    Burden Hours: 535

    Recordkeeping Burden:

    Recordkeepers: 0
    Burden Hours: 0

    Abstract: This is a four-year study of charter schools to determine 
the impact of charter schools on student achievement, on education 
reform, and on a multi-faceted array of other issues. It includes an 
annual survey of the universe and site visits at increasingly deep 
levels.

[FR Doc. 95-29581 Filed 12-5-95; 8:45 am]
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