Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Response to OMB Comments 11-7-2011 final version.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-15
APPENDIX C Bullying IRB Approval Letter_20110819.pdf Supplementary Document	2011-08-29
APPENDIX B ED Response to Public Comments.docx Supplementary Document	2011-08-30
APPENDIX G School and District Personnel Consent Form.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-15
OMB_Supporting Statement Part B_Statistical Methods_11-15-2011.docx Supporting Statement B	2011-11-16
OMB_Supporting Statement Part A_Justification_11_15.docx Supporting Statement A	2011-11-16
APPENDIX F School Site Materials Checklist_0719-2011.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-15
APPENDIX E School Site Arrangements Form.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-15
APPENDIX D State District and School Site Recruitment Letters.docx Supplementary Document	2011-11-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
198668	Interviews Other-Interview	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1875-0261	ICR Reference No: 201107-1875-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: ED/OPEPD	Agency Tracking No: 4634
Title: Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies
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 with change	Conclusion Date: 11/16/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/02/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	400	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	284	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Policy and Program Studies Service (PPSS) is conducting an analysis of bullying laws and policies. The field data collection portion of the study will involve case studies conducted in 24 school sites nationwide to document state and local implementation of anti-bullying laws and policies. The study will examine how policies are influenced by state legislative requirements, including ways that state and district policies facilitate or create challenges for effective implementation. The study will aim to identify promising strategies that school districts are implementing to combat bullying in schools. This information will be used by ED to better support bullying prevention activities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 20 USC 7131 Name of Law: Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 31943	06/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 54746	09/02/2011
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Interviews

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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	400	0	0	400	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	284	0	0	284	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $237,856

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 09/02/2011

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