Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Student Experience Assessment (SEA) of Job Corps Centers
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is seeking public comments on a proposed extension of the authority to conduct the 'Student Experience Assessment (SEA) of Job Corps Centers.' This notice complies with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), which aims to minimize paperwork and respondent burden across federal agencies. Job Corps is a residential education and vocational training program for at-risk youth aged 16-24. The SEA is a survey that gathers feedback from current and former students on their experiences at Job Corps centers, covering aspects like facility quality, staff interactions, training effectiveness, and overall satisfaction. The data helps DOL assess program performance and make improvements. The extension request, dated April 1, 2026, seeks to renew the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for this information collection (OMB Control No. likely 1205-XXXX). Comments are invited on the necessity of the collection, accuracy of burden estimates, ways to enhance data quality, and options to minimize respondent burden. Burden estimates typically include survey completion time for thousands of students annually. This is not a new regulation but a routine renewal process; final approval would allow continued surveying without interruption.
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Key Changes
- Proposed extension of OMB approval authority for SEA survey beyond current expiration.
- Solicitation of public comments starting April 1, 2026, on collection necessity and burden.
- Continued data collection from Job Corps students to assess program quality.
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Obligations
What this law requires
Implement measures to minimize respondent burden when conducting the Student Experience Assessment survey
Evaluate and report on ways to enhance data quality in the Student Experience Assessment collection
Solicit and accept public comments on the proposed extension of the Student Experience Assessment (SEA) information collection authority
Comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) requirements when conducting the Student Experience Assessment survey
Obtain and maintain Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval (OMB Control No. 1205-XXXX) for the Student Experience Assessment information collection