Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Engage Every Student Recognition Program, 67265-67266 [2023-21335]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 188 / Friday, September 29, 2023 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0075] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and approval; Comment Request; Master Generic Plan for Customer Surveys, Focus Groups, and Challenges/Contests Department of Education (ED). Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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 October 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice. Click on this link www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain to access the site. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Stephanie Valentine, 202–987–1805. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:46 Sep 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 Title of Collection: Master Generic Plan for Customer Surveys, Focus Groups, and Challenges/Contests. OMB Control Number: 1800–0011. Type of Review: A revision of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 225,703. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 57,722. Abstract: The Department is requesting an additional 30-day comment period due to the addition of challenges and contests to this generic clearance. Surveys to be considered under this generic will only include those surveys that improve customer service or collect feedback about a service provided to individuals or entities directly served by ED. The results of these customer surveys will help ED managers plan and implement program improvements and other customer satisfaction initiatives. Focus groups that will be considered under the generic clearance will assess customer satisfaction with a direct service or will be designed to inform a customer satisfaction survey ED is considering. Surveys that have the potential to influence policy will not be considered under this generic clearance. ED will also launch challenges or prize competitions on occasion in a short turnaround. The information collected for challenges and prize competitions will generally include the submitter’s or other contact person’s first and last name, organizational or school affiliation; email address or other contact information (to follow up if the submitted entry is selected as a finalist or winner); street address (to confirm that the submitter or affiliated school or organization for eligibility purposes); and a video or a narrative description for the specific challenge or contest. ED may also request information indicating the submitter’s educational level, ethnicity, age range, gender, and race (to evaluate entrants’ diversity and backgrounds). Finally, ED may ask for additional information tailored to the challenge or prize competition through structured questions. This information will enable the Department to create and administer challenges and prize competitions more effectively. Upon entry or during the judging process, entrants under the age of 18 will be asked to confirm parental consent, which will require them to obtain and provide a parent or guardian signature in a format outlined in the specific criteria of each challenge or prize competition to qualify for the PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67265 contest. To protect online privacy of minors, birthdate may be required by the website host to ensure the challenge platform meets the requirements of all privacy laws. Dated: September 26, 2023. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–21535 Filed 9–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0174] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Engage Every Student Recognition Program Office of the Secretary (OS), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 28, 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–174. 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 4C210, Washington, DC 20202–8240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 67266 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 188 / Friday, September 29, 2023 / Notices activities, please contact Shital Shah, 202–257–6477. 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: Engage Every Student Recognition Program. OMB Control Number: 1894–NEW. Type of Review: A new ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 570. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 855. Abstract: The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides funding for implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs to ensure resources respond to students’ academic, social, and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of COVID–19 on student populations. Using resources provided by the ARP, States, districts, and their partners can use out-of-school time (OST) to address the disproportionate impact of COVID– 19 on students, families, and their communities. Out-of-school time programs, which occur before or after the regular school day or outside of the regular school year, can include a wide range of activities, including comprehensive afterschool or summer-learning and enrichment programs, vacation VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:46 Sep 28, 2023 Jkt 259001 academies, work-based learning programs, youth development programs, and experiential or service-learning programs. On July 14th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education, along with the Afterschool Alliance, AASA—the School Superintendents Association, the National Comprehensive Center at Westat, the National League of Cities and the National Summer Learning Association, launched the Engage Every Student Initiative designed to ensure that every student who wants a spot in a high-quality out-of-school time program has one. In the Fall of 2023, the U.S. Department of Education and the five partnering organizations designed the Engage Every Student Recognition Program, which aims to recognize (1) non-profit organizations working in collaboration with school district/local education agencies (LEAs) or (2) municipalities or local government entities working in collaboration with school district/local education agencies (LEAs) that engage K–12 students in high-quality afterschool or summer learning programming, with highquality being defined as meeting students’ social, emotional, mental, and physical health, and academic needs and addressing the impact of COVID–19 on students’ opportunity to learn. Dated: September 25, 2023. Stephanie Valentine, PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development. [FR Doc. 2023–21335 Filed 9–28–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2023–SCC–0179] Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance Office of Civil Rights (OCR), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing an extension of a currently approved information collection request (ICR). DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before November 28, 2023. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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–0179. 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 4C210, Washington, DC 20202–8240. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Alejandro Reyes, 202–245–7272. 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 ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 188 (Friday, September 29, 2023)]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2023-SCC-0174]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Engage 
Every Student Recognition Program

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary (OS), 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 new information collection request (ICR).

DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before 
November 28, 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-174. 
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 4C210, 
Washington, DC 20202-8240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to 
collection

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activities, please contact Shital Shah, 202-257-6477.

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: Engage Every Student Recognition Program.
    OMB Control Number: 1894-NEW.
    Type of Review: A new ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals and households.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 570.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 855.
    Abstract: The American Rescue Plan (ARP) provides funding for 
implementing comprehensive, evidence-based programs to ensure resources 
respond to students' academic, social, and emotional needs and address 
the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on student populations. Using 
resources provided by the ARP, States, districts, and their partners 
can use out-of-school time (OST) to address the disproportionate impact 
of COVID-19 on students, families, and their communities.
    Out-of-school time programs, which occur before or after the 
regular school day or outside of the regular school year, can include a 
wide range of activities, including comprehensive afterschool or 
summer-learning and enrichment programs, vacation academies, work-based 
learning programs, youth development programs, and experiential or 
service-learning programs.
    On July 14th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education, along with 
the Afterschool Alliance, AASA--the School Superintendents Association, 
the National Comprehensive Center at Westat, the National League of 
Cities and the National Summer Learning Association, launched the 
Engage Every Student Initiative designed to ensure that every student 
who wants a spot in a high-quality out-of-school time program has one.
    In the Fall of 2023, the U.S. Department of Education and the five 
partnering organizations designed the Engage Every Student Recognition 
Program, which aims to recognize (1) non-profit organizations working 
in collaboration with school district/local education agencies (LEAs) 
or (2) municipalities or local government entities working in 
collaboration with school district/local education agencies (LEAs) that 
engage K-12 students in high-quality afterschool or summer learning 
programming, with high-quality being defined as meeting students' 
social, emotional, mental, and physical health, and academic needs and 
addressing the impact of COVID-19 on students' opportunity to learn.

    Dated: September 25, 2023.
Stephanie Valentine,
PRA Coordinator, Strategic Collections and Clearance, Governance and 
Strategy Division, Office of Chief Data Officer, Office of Planning, 
Evaluation and Policy Development.
[FR Doc. 2023-21335 Filed 9-28-23; 8:45 am]
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