The Evaluation of the Implementation of the Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Responses to OMB questions re RLIS Implementation Study.doc Supplementary Document	2008-12-16
RLIS_OMB Supporting Statement Part A (rev. 11-24-08)2.doc Supporting Statement A	2008-12-16
Att_Appendix F_Confidentiality Forms.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-12
Att_Appendix E_RLIS State and District Coordinator Surveys Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-12
Att_Appendix D_RLIS District Coordinator Interview Introduction Letter.doc Supplementary Document	2008-09-12
Att_RLIS_OMB Supporting Statement Part B.doc Supporting Statement B	2008-09-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
187536	RLIS State Coordinator District Contact Information Request Other-Contact Information Request	New
186556	RLIS District Coordinator Survey Other-Survey	New
186555	RLIS State Coordinator Survey Other-Survey	New
186554	RLIS District Interview Protocol Other-Interview Protocol	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0250	ICR Reference No: 200809-1875-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 3760
Title: The Evaluation of the Implementation of the Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/18/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/16/2008
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	701	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	259	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This OMB package requests clearance for data collection instruments to be used in the Evaluation of the Implementation of the Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) Program which will be administered by Berkeley Policy Associates (BPA). The purpose of the study is to obtain information useful for the management and improvement of the RLIS program. In particular, the study will obtain information that will be used for preparing the Biennial Report to Congress on the RLIS program (mandated by Section 6224(c) of Title VI, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act), providing information for the next Office and Management and Budget (OMB) Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), and providing context and greater depth of understanding when reporting on Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 101 - 110 6224(c) Name of Law: ESEA, Title VI, Part B, Section 6224(c)
  

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:
	73 FR 40855	07/16/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 53409	09/16/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
RLIS District Interview Protocol
RLIS District Coordinator Survey
RLIS State Coordinator Survey
RLIS State Coordinator District Contact Information Request

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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	701	0	0	701	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	259	0	0	259	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The "program change" is due to this being a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $105,672

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 09/16/2008

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