The National Evaluation of GEAR UP

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0191	ICR Reference No: 200009-1875-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No:
Title: The National Evaluation of GEAR UP
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/10/2000
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/28/2000
Terms of Clearance: Approved consistent with ED's memo dated 9/13. In addition, ED will adhere to the following terms: 1) In any report, ED will note that the results are not generalizable since they were not based on a representative sample of GEAR UP partnerships. 2) ED will report that there may be systematic biases in the GEAR UP and comparison schools that could account for some or all of the observed differences. ED will also provide a report to OMB on the measured differences between GEAR UP and comparison schools. In the future, ED should not proceed with sample selection prior to approval by OMB.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2003	12/31/2003
Responses	11,565	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5,210	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The evaluation responds to the legislative requirement in P.L. 105-244, Section G to evaluate and report on the effectiveness of projects funded under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program. Students' and parents' expectations for postsecondary education, their knowledge of the academic preparation needed and availability of financial resources. and students' academic performance will be compared over time for students in schools participating in GEAR UP and in schools not receiving GEAR UP services. Outcomes for GEAR UP participants will be analyzed by type and intensity..

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
The National Evaluation of GEAR UP

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	11,565	0	0	11,565	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,210	0	0	5,210	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 09/28/2000

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