The Department of Education, through the Institute of Educational Sciences, is proposing changes to the information collection for the Private School Universe Survey (PSS) covering the years 2025-26 and 2027-28. This survey collects data on private elementary and secondary schools, including the number of schools, teachers, and students. They invite public comments on issues like the necessity of this collection, its accuracy, and how the process might be improved. Comments are open until January 16, 2025, and all submissions will be public records.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Education wants to check on private schools in the country by asking questions about how many schools, teachers, and students there are, and they're asking people for ideas on how to make this better. They're hoping people can tell them if this is really needed and how they might make it easier without being too much work.