Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Consolidated State Performance Report

The commenter supports maintaining the "Funding Transferability for State and Local Education Agencies" requirement and argues for the inclusion of specific questions regarding confirmed violations of health, safety, and civil rights laws. They suggest that state departments of education should collect this data directly from enforcement agencies to ensure accountability and avoid self-reporting conflicts.

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction supports the proposed changes to the Consolidated State Performance Report, noting that combining parts of the report and removing certain questions will reduce administrative burdens. They specifically agree with the removal of several questions related to past funding and data already available through other federal collections.

The commenter expresses difficulty with the current data collection process due to inconsistent time periods and a lack of clear formatting instructions. They request that the Department of Education (USED) provide a guidance document clarifying reporting requirements, formats, and expectations.