Notice2023-26568
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies
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Published
December 4, 2023
Issuing agencies
Education Department
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved information collection request (ICR).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 231 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 84136]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-26568]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0202]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Study
of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies
AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Department of Education
(ED).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995,
the Department is proposing a revision of a currently approved
information collection request (ICR).
DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before
February 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the
information collection listed in this notice, please use <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching the Docket ID number ED-2023-SCC-0202.
Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal
mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the <a href="http://regulations.gov">regulations.gov</a>
site is not available to the public for any reason, the Department will
temporarily accept comments at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#82cbc1c6ede1e9e7f6cfe5f0c2e7e6ace5edf4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="327b71765d515957467f55407257561c555d44">[email protected]</span></a>. Please include the
docket ID number and the title of the information collection request
when requesting documents or submitting comments. Please note that
comments submitted after the comment period will not be accepted.
Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail
or delivery should be addressed to the Manager of the Strategic
Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division, U.S.
Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, LBJ, Room 6W203,
Washington, DC 20202-8240.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to
collection activities, please contact Tracy Rimdzius, 202-453-7403.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department, in accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to
comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of
information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its
information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting
burden. It also helps the public understand the Department's
information collection requirements and provide the requested data in
the desired format. The Department is soliciting comments on the
proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below.
The Department 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. Please note that written
comments received in response to this notice will be considered public
records.
Title of Collection: Study of the Impact of English Learner
Reclassification Policies.
OMB Control Number: 1850-0974.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved ICR.
Respondents/Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 1,080.
Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,477.
Abstract: The data collection described in this submission will
assist policymakers in understanding the impact of classification and
reclassification policies that govern students' English learner (EL)
status. Specifically, the study examines (1) whether classification and
reclassification was implemented more consistently across districts
within states after the start of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
and (2) whether classification and reclassification at current
thresholds helps, harms, or is neutral for ELs' and former ELs'
instructional opportunities, experiences, achievement, and attainment.
This revision request adds district and school surveys to the approved
data collection. The surveys will assess how district-level policies,
practices, and procedures influence the impacts of reclassification on
ELs as well as provide valuable descriptive information from districts
and schools on local implementation of policies and practices that may
affect outcomes for ELs. It will complement an existing data collection
(#1850-0974) of student information from state longitudinal data
systems (SLDSs).
Dated: November 29, 2023.
Juliana Pearson,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning,
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-26568 Filed 12-1-23; 8:45 am]
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