Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report of Dispute Resolution Under Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 47132-47133 [2023-15457]

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[FR Doc. 2023–15542 Filed 7–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Jul 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0137] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report of Dispute Resolution Under Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before September 19, 2023. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2023–SCC–0137. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov site is not available to the public for any reason, the Department will temporarily accept comments at ICDocketMgr@ed.gov. 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 Amy Bae, (202) 987–1557. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Report of Dispute Resolution Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act OMB Control Number: 1820–0678 Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved ICR Respondents/Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 56 Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,240 Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; Pub. L. 108–446) directs the Secretary of Education to obtain data on the dispute resolution process described in section 615 of the law. Specific legislative authority in section 618 of IDEA requires that: ‘‘(a) In General—Each State that receives assistance under this part, and the Secretary of the Interior, shall provide data each year to the Secretary of Education and the public on the following: (1)(F) The number of due process complaints filed under section 615 and the number of hearings conducted. (H) The number of mediations held, and the number of settlement agreements reached through such mediations’’. In addition to the specific data requirements described in Section 618, Section 616(a)(3)(B) of IDEA identifies the dispute resolution process as a monitoring priority. The law states specifically that: ‘‘(3) Monitoring Priorities—The Secretary shall monitor the States, and shall require each State to monitor the local educational agencies located in the E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 139 / Friday, July 21, 2023 / Notices State (except the State exercise of general supervisory responsibility), using quantifiable indicators in each of the following priority areas, and using such qualitative indicators as are needed to adequately measure performance in the following priority areas: (B) State exercise of general supervisory authority, including child find, effective monitoring, the use of resolution sessions, mediation, voluntary binding arbitration, and a system of transition services as defined in sections 602(34) and 637(a)(9)’’. The data collection form provides instructions and information for States when submitting their dispute resolution data. The form collects data on the number of written, signed complaints; mediation requests; and hearing requests and the status of these actions initiated during the reporting year with regards to children served under Part C of IDEA. The purposes of these data are to: (1) assess the progress, impact, and effectiveness of State and local efforts to implement the legislation and (2) provide Congress, the public, and Federal, State, and local educational agencies with relevant information. These data are used for monitoring activities, planning purposes, congressional reporting requirements, and dissemination to individuals and groups. Dated: July 17, 2023. Kun Mullan, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–15457 Filed 7–20–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Help America Vote College Program Application Kit; Request for Comment Election Assistance Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) gives notice that it is requesting from the Office of Management and Budget ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:06 Jul 20, 2023 Jkt 259001 (OMB) approval for the information collection EAC Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP) Application Kit. DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, September 18, 2023. ADDRESSES: To view the proposed EAC HAVCP Application Kit format and instruments, see: https://www.eac.gov/ payments-and-grants/hava-grantprograms. For information on the Application Kit, contact Tina Bateman, Office of Grants Management, Election Assistance Commission, Grants@ eac.gov. All requests and submissions should be identified by the title of the information collection. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 60-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose The purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment from all interested individuals and organizations. In compliance with Section 3507(a)(1)(D) of the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, EAC will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below after the 60 days have passed. The EAC Office of Grants Management (EAC/OGM) is responsible for distributing, monitoring and providing technical assistance to states and grantees on the use of federal funds. EAC/OGM also reports on how the funds are spent to Congress, negotiates indirect cost rates with grantees, and resolves audit findings on the use of Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) funds. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) anticipates the availability of $1 million dollars in discretionary grant funding to support the Help America Vote College Program (HAVCP). The HAVCP grant competition includes funding for two separate grant programs: The HAVCP Poll Worker grant and the HAVCP Service Day mini-grant. Applicant organizations may apply for either or both grants but may not submit more than one application for each. The PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47133 purpose of the HAVCP Poll Worker grant is to encourage college students to assist state and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants, and to encourage jurisdictions to utilize these efforts. The purpose of the HAVCP Service Day mini-grant is to elevate civic participation on college campuses through a day of service and inspire college students to volunteer their time and talents to ensure safe, secure, accessible, and transparent elections. The EAC Help America Vote College Program Application Kit Progress has been developed for discretionary grants issued under HAVA authority. This application package provides the instruments necessary to collect competitive applications with programspecific information necessary for the College Program. Supporting guidance and instructions are included as applicant resources and to reduce the administrative burden of applying for federal funds. Public Comments We are soliciting public comments to permit the EAC to: • Evaluate whether the proposed information collection is necessary for the proper functions of the Office of Grants Management. • Evaluate the accuracy of our estimate of burden for this proposed collection, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used. • Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. • Minimize the reporting burden on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Please note that comments submitted in response to this Notice are public record. Before including any detailed personal information, you should be aware that your comments as submitted, including your personal information, will be available for public review. OMB approval is requested for 3 years. Respondents: Eligible applicants and relevant stakeholders: Public and Private Institutions of Higher Education (including Community Colleges), State and Local Election Offices, Non-Profit Organizations, and College Students. Annual Reporting Burden: E:\FR\FM\21JYN1.SGM 21JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 139 (Friday, July 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47132-47133]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15457]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0137]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Report 
of Dispute Resolution Under Part C of the Individuals With Disabilities 
Education Act

AGENCY: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
(OSERS), 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 an extension without change of a currently 
approved information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
September 19, 2023.

ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the 
information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED-2023-SCC-0137. 
Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted 
electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal 
mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. If the regulations.gov 
site is not available to the public for any reason, the Department will 
temporarily accept comments at [email protected]. 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 Amy Bae, (202) 987-1557.

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: Report of Dispute Resolution Under Part C of 
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
    OMB Control Number: 1820-0678
    Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved 
ICR
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, local, and Tribal governments 
Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 56
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 2,240
    Abstract: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA; 
Pub. L. 108-446) directs the Secretary of Education to obtain data on 
the dispute resolution process described in section 615 of the law. 
Specific legislative authority in section 618 of IDEA requires that:
    ``(a) In General--Each State that receives assistance under this 
part, and the Secretary of the Interior, shall provide data each year 
to the Secretary of Education and the public on the following:
    (1)(F) The number of due process complaints filed under section 615 
and the number of hearings conducted.
    (H) The number of mediations held, and the number of settlement 
agreements reached through such mediations''.
    In addition to the specific data requirements described in Section 
618, Section 616(a)(3)(B) of IDEA identifies the dispute resolution 
process as a monitoring priority. The law states specifically that:
    ``(3) Monitoring Priorities--The Secretary shall monitor the 
States, and shall require each State to monitor the local educational 
agencies located in the

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State (except the State exercise of general supervisory 
responsibility), using quantifiable indicators in each of the following 
priority areas, and using such qualitative indicators as are needed to 
adequately measure performance in the following priority areas:
    (B) State exercise of general supervisory authority, including 
child find, effective monitoring, the use of resolution sessions, 
mediation, voluntary binding arbitration, and a system of transition 
services as defined in sections 602(34) and 637(a)(9)''.
    The data collection form provides instructions and information for 
States when submitting their dispute resolution data. The form collects 
data on the number of written, signed complaints; mediation requests; 
and hearing requests and the status of these actions initiated during 
the reporting year with regards to children served under Part C of 
IDEA. The purposes of these data are to: (1) assess the progress, 
impact, and effectiveness of State and local efforts to implement the 
legislation and (2) provide Congress, the public, and Federal, State, 
and local educational agencies with relevant information. These data 
are used for monitoring activities, planning purposes, congressional 
reporting requirements, and dissemination to individuals and groups.

    Dated: July 17, 2023.
Kun Mullan,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
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