Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Impact Aid Electronic Data Collection (EDC) Program Questionnaire, 68148-68149 [2024-18976]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 68148 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2024 / Notices ability of HBCUs to remain fiscally secure institutions that can assist the Nation in achieving its educational goals and in advancing the interests of all Americans; (iv) elevating the public awareness of, and fostering appreciation of, HBCUs; (v) encouraging publicprivate investments in HBCUs; and (vi) improving government-wide strategic planning related to HBCU competitiveness to align Federal resources and provide the context for decisions about HBCU partnerships, investments, performance goals, priorities, human capital development, and budget planning. Notice of the meeting is required by 5 U.S.C. Chapter 10 (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act) and is intended to notify the public of an opportunity to attend the meeting. 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Specifically, through the advanced search feature at this site, you can limit your search to documents published by the Department. Authority: HBCUs Partners Act, Presidential Executive Order 14041, continued by Executive Order 14109. Alexis Barrett, Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2024–18903 Filed 8–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2024–SCC–0081] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Impact Aid Electronic Data Collection (EDC) Program Questionnaire Office of the Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), 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 23, 2024. 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 164 / Friday, August 23, 2024 / Notices documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Andrew Brake, 202–453–6136. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Impact Aid Electronic Data Collection (EDC) Program Questionnaire. OMB Control Number: 1810–0764. Type of Review: An extension without change of a currently approved ICR. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 30. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 8. Abstract: The Impact Aid Program (IAP) in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) requests an extension without change of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) collection 1810–0764 for the Electronic Data Collection (EDC) Program Questionnaire. Local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to annually submit federally connected student count data with the grant application for Section 7003 Payments for Federally Connected Children. Traditionally, LEAs have used paper survey forms to collect this information. However, the IAP has allowed LEAs to demonstrate that they can successfully collect this information electronically through student information systems (SIS). IAP has created a questionnaire to help LEAs and IAP determine if the electronic data collection can meet the statutory and regulatory requirements to successfully count their federally connected student counts. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Aug 22, 2024 Jkt 262001 Dated: August 20, 2024. 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. 2024–18976 Filed 8–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, Office of the Secretary, Department of Education. ACTION: Announcement of an open meeting. AGENCY: This notice sets forth the agenda for the September 10, 2024, open meeting of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans (PAC) and provides information to members of the public about how to attend the meeting and submit written comments related to the work of the PAC. DATES: The PAC will meet on September 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. E.D.T. ADDRESSES: The meeting will occur at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center located at First St. SE, Washington, DC 20515. Only PAC members will participate in the meeting at this address. Members of the public are invited to join the meeting virtually. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monique Toussaint, Designated Federal Official, U.S. Department of Education, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202; email monique.toussaint@ed.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PAC’s Statutory Authority and Function: The PAC is established by Executive Order 14050 (October 19, 2021) and is continued by Executive Order 14109 (September 29, 2023). The PAC is governed by the provisions of 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. The purpose of the PAC is to advise the President, through the Secretary of the U.S. Department of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68149 Education, on all matters pertaining to advancing educational equity, excellence, and economic opportunity for Black Americans and communities. The PAC advises the President in the following areas: (i) what is needed for the development, implementation, and coordination of educational programs and initiatives at the Department and other agencies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Black Americans; (ii) how to promote career pathways for in-demand jobs for Black students, including registered apprenticeships, internships, fellowships, mentorships, and workbased learning initiatives; (iii) how to increase public awareness of and generate solutions for the educational and training challenges and equity disparities that Black Americans face and the causes of these challenges; and (iv) approaches to establish local and national partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit stakeholders to advance the mission and objectives of Executive Order 14050, consistent with applicable law. Notice of the meeting is required by 5 U.S.C. chapter 10 and is intended to notify the public of its opportunity to attend. Meeting Agenda: On September 10, 2024, the meeting agenda will include remarks from Congressional representatives, leaders of other Presidential advisory committees, U.S. Department of Education senior leaders, national leaders, a student, and subject matter experts on topics that reflect the priorities outlined in Executive Order 14050. The meeting agenda will also include a presentation by the Commissioners on the policy paper that they have generated in their working groups and discussed at the last PAC meeting. Access to the Meeting: An RSVP is required in order to attend the meeting virtually. Please RSVP at https:// sites.ed.gov/whblackinitiative/ourcommission/. RSVPs must be received by 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on September 9, 2024. Members of the public that RSVP will get information on how to attend the meeting virtually. Submission of written comments: The public may submit written comments pertaining to the work of the PAC via the registration site, https://sites.ed.gov/ whblackinitiative/our-commission/, or to the whblackinitiative@ed.gov mailbox. Written comments related to the September 10, 2024 PAC meeting should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. E.D.T. on September 8, 2024. If submitting a comment via email, please use the subject line ‘‘PAC Public Comment’’ and include in the email the name(s), title, organization/affiliation, E:\FR\FM\23AUN1.SGM 23AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 164 (Friday, August 23, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68148-68149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-18976]


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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

[Docket No.: ED-2024-SCC-0081]


Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the 
Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment 
Request; Impact Aid Electronic Data Collection (EDC) Program 
Questionnaire

AGENCY: Office of the Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), 
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 23, 2024.

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

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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 Andrew Brake, 202-453-6136.

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.
    Title of Collection: Impact Aid Electronic Data Collection (EDC) 
Program Questionnaire.
    OMB Control Number: 1810-0764.
    Type of Review: An extension without change of a currently approved 
ICR.
    Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 30.
    Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 8.
    Abstract: The Impact Aid Program (IAP) in the Office of Elementary 
and Secondary Education (OESE) at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) 
requests an extension without change of the U.S. Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) collection 1810-0764 for the Electronic Data 
Collection (EDC) Program Questionnaire. Local educational agencies 
(LEAs) are required to annually submit federally connected student 
count data with the grant application for Section 7003 Payments for 
Federally Connected Children. Traditionally, LEAs have used paper 
survey forms to collect this information. However, the IAP has allowed 
LEAs to demonstrate that they can successfully collect this information 
electronically through student information systems (SIS). IAP has 
created a questionnaire to help LEAs and IAP determine if the 
electronic data collection can meet the statutory and regulatory 
requirements to successfully count their federally connected student 
counts.

    Dated: August 20, 2024.
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. 2024-18976 Filed 8-22-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4000-01-P
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