Polityka i handel międzynarodowy · 02/08/1995

Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review

The Office of Overseas Schools of the Department of State is responsible for determining that adequate educational opportunities exist at Foreign Service posts for dependents of U.S. Government personnel stationed abroad, and for assisting American-sponsored overseas schools to demonstrate U.S. educational philosophy and practice. The Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Mutual Educational and Cultural Affairs Act of 1961, as amended, and the Department of State Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended by the Foreign Service Act of 1980, authorize the function of the Office of Overseas Schools. The information gathered enables the Office of Overseas Schools to advise the Department and other foreign affairs agencies regarding current and constantly-changing conditions, and also to make judgments regarding assistance to schools for the improvement of educational opportunities. The following summarizes the information collection proposals submitted to OMB: