Study of the Impact of English Learner Reclassification Policies
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
11/15/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2026
1,080
30
1,477
817
0
0
The data collection described in this submission will assist policymakers in understanding the impact of classification and reclassification policies that govern studentsâ English learner (EL) status. Specifically, the study examines (1) whether classification and reclassification was implemented more consistently across districts within states after the start of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and (2) whether classification and reclassification at current thresholds helps, harms, or is neutral for ELsâ and former ELsâ instructional opportunities, experiences, achievement, and attainment. This revision request adds district and school surveys to the approved data collection. The surveys will assess how district-level policies, practices, and procedures influence the impacts of reclassification on ELs as well as provide valuable descriptive information from districts and schools on local implementation of policies and practices that may affect outcomes for ELs. It will complement an existing data collection (#1850-0974) of student information from state longitudinal data systems (SLDSs).
This is a revision of a previously approved information collection request. It adds district and school surveys. This results in an increase in responses and burden of 1050 responses and 660 hours. The additional data collection allows the Department to assess how local implementation of English learner classification and reclassification policies influence impacts on students.
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:
(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;
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.
Study of the Impact of English Learner Classification and Reclassification Policies
Appendix C. Notification Materials.docx
Study of the Impact of English Learner Classification and Reclassification Policies