The Department of Education is proposing changes to an existing survey collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal, titled the "National Survey of Charter School Facilities," aims to gather data on the physical conditions and operations of charter school buildings to inform the public. They seek public comments on whether this survey is necessary, its processing, the accuracy of burden estimates, and how to improve its quality and reduce the burden on respondents. The survey, which includes 45 questions, will target approximately 700 charter schools and is scheduled to take place in Fall 2021, utilizing an online platform for data collection.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Education wants to ask charter schools questions about their buildings and how they work. They hope to learn more and use the information to help others understand charter schools better.