[Federal Register: February 22, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 36)] [Notices] [Page 6819-6820] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Notice of Proposed Information Collection Requests AGENCY: Department of Education. ACTION: Submission for OMB review; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 March 25, 1996. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attention: Wendy Taylor, Desk Officer, Department of Education, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, NW., Room 10235, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. 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. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provide interested Federal agencies and the public an early opportunity to comment on information collection requests. 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 prior to submission of these requests to OMB. Each proposed information collection, grouped by office, contains the following: (1) Type of review requested, e.g., new, revision, extension, existing or reinstatement; (2) Title; (3) Summary of the collection; (4) Description of the need for, and proposed use of, the information; (5) Respondents and frequency of collection; and (6) Reporting and/or Recordkeeping burden. OMB invites public comment at the address specified above. Copies of the requests are available from Patrick J. Sherrill at the address specified above. Dated: February 15, 1996. Gloria Parker, Director, Information Resources Group. Office of Educational Research and Improvement Type of Review: Extension. Title: Application for Grants Under the Library Literacy Program. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: State, Local or Tribal Government. Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden Responses: 500. Burden Hours: 8,500. Abstract: This form will be used by state and local public libraries to apply for funds under Title VI of the ``Library Services and Construction Act'' (P.L. 98-480) for planning and coordinating library literacy programs, training librarians and volunteers to carry out such programs, and acquiring necessary materials. Office of Postsecondary Education Type of Review: Resubmission. Title: Student Right-to-Know--Final Rule. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Business and other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 8,000. Burden Hours: 240,100. Abstract: Pub. L. 101-542 requires the Department to modify the Program Participation Agreements of institutions of higher education participating in programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). These regulations implement those modifications by requiring those institutions to make available to students and prospective students the graduation rates of full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate students, and make available to prospective student-athletes, and their parents, coaches, and counselors, information on the graduation rates of the student population, and of student athletes by race and gender within sport. Office of Educational Research and Improvement Type of Review: New. Title: Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study: Second Follow- up (B&B: 93/97). Frequency: One-Time. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 13,500. Burden Hours: 9,417. Abstract: This study will collect and report data about students who completed a bachelor's degree in 1992-93. Specifically, this follow-up will collect data concerning postbaccalaureate degree attendance, persistence, and completion; transition into and experiences after entry into the work force; and career paths of those who entered teaching at the elementary/secondary level. Type of Review: New. Title: A Study of Charter Schools. Frequency: Annually. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 800. Burden Hours: 535. 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. Office of Management Type of Review: Revision. Title: Waiver Guidance Under Goals 2000. Frequency: On occasion. Affected Public: State, local or Tribal Gov't, SEAs or LEAs. Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Hour Burden: Responses: 300. Burden Hours: 6,000. 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 [[Page 6820]] universe and site visits at increasingly deep levels. [FR Doc. 96-3947 Filed 2-21-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000-01-P