**U.S. Department of Education**

**Sample Single Project Assurance** (Revised February 2006)

*This is a sample Single Project Assurance (SPA) for an institution that
currently does not have a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) on file with the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research
Protections (OHRP).*

Using this Sample, type on Institutional Letterhead supplying, where
indicated, information specific to the proposed research
project/activity and your Institution. Include the required
certification(s) on the endorsement page(s) in Part 3.

**"Name of Institution"**

**Assurance of Compliance with U.S. Department of Education**

**Regulations for the Protection of Human Research Subjects**

Name of Institution\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
hereinafter known as the "institution", hereby gives assurance that it
will comply with the Department of Education (ED) regulations for the
protection of human subjects (34 CFR Part 97) and, if applicable, with
34 CFR Part 350 and Part 356, as specified below.

**Part 1**

**Ethical Principles and Institutional Policies Governing**

**Research Involving Human Subjects**

**I. Applicability**

> **A.** 1. Part 1 of this Assurance applies to all research involving
> human subjects and all other activities which even in part involve
> such research, regardless of whether the research is otherwise subject
> to Federal regulation, unless the research is:
>
> i\. exempted under the Department of Education regulations 34 CFR
> 97.101(b);
>
> ii\. if children are research subjects, exempted under 34 CFR
> 97.101(b) as amended by 34 CFR 97.401(b); or
>
> iii\. waived under 34 CFR 97.101(i).
>
> 2\. Research is subject to Part 1 of this Assurance if:
>
> i\. the research is sponsored by this institution, [or]{.underline}
>
> ii\. the research is conducted by or under the direction of any
> employee or agent of this institution in connection with institutional
> responsibilities, [or]{.underline}
>
> iii\. the research is conducted by or under the direction of any
> employee or agent of this institution using any property or facility
> of this institution, [or]{.underline}

iv. the research involves the use of this institution\'s nonpublic
    information to identify or contact human research subjects or
    prospective subjects.

**II. Ethical Principles Governing Human Subjects Research**

This institution is guided by the ethical principles regarding all
research involving humans as subjects as set forth in the report of the
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical
and Behavioral Research entitled, [Ethical Principles and Guidelines for
the Protection of Human Subjects of Research]{.underline} (the \"Belmont
Report\") and as specified below.

> **A.** This institution recognizes the principles of respect for
> persons, beneficence (including minimization of risks and maximization
> of benefits), and justice as stated in the Belmont Report, and will
> apply these principles in all research covered by this Assurance.
>
> **B.** This institution acknowledges and accepts its responsibilities
> for protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects.

**III. Policies**

> **A.** This institution acknowledges that it and its investigators
> bear full responsibility for the performance of all research covered
> by this Assurance, including full responsibility for complying with
> Federal, state, and local laws as they may relate to such research.
>
> **B.** This institution assures that before human subjects are
> involved in research, proper consideration will be given to:
>
> 1\. the risks to the subjects;
>
> 2\. the anticipated benefits to the subjects and others;
>
> 3\. the importance of the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to
> result;
>
> 4\. the informed consent process to be employed;
>
> 5\. the provisions to protect the privacy of subjects;
>
> 6\. the additional safeguards for vulnerable populations; and,
>
> 7\. compensation due to subjects in the case of harms they suffer as a
> result of the research.
>
> **C.** This institution recognizes the need for appropriate additional
> safeguards in research involving subjects who are likely to be
> vulnerable to coercion or undue influence, such as children, children
> with disabilities or individuals with mental disabilities, or
> economically or educationally disadvantaged persons, and shall ensure
> that appropriate safeguards exist to protect vulnerable subjects.
>
> **D.** This institution encourages and promotes constructive
> communication among the institutional officials, research
> administrators, department heads, research investigators, clinical
> care staff, human subjects, and other relevant parties as a means of
> maintaining a high level of awareness regarding the safeguarding of
> the rights and welfare of the subjects.

E.  This institution will exercise appropriate administrative overview
    carried out at least annually to assure that its practices and
    procedures designed for the protection of the rights and welfare of
    human subjects are being effectively applied.

> **Part 2**
>
> **Institution, Institutional Review Board, and Investigator
> Responsibilities for Compliance with 34 CFR Part 97 and, if
> Applicable, 34 CFR Part 350 and 34 CFR Part 356**[^1]**.**

**I. Applicability**

> **A.** Part 2 of this Assurance applies to the following research
> project/activity(ies) conducted or sponsored by this institution and
> supported or regulated by the Department of Education.
>
> 1\. Project
> title:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> 2\. ED P/R Award or RFP Number:
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> 3\. Project Investigator or Director:
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> 4a. Research activity title, if different from Project Title (*list
> each separate research activity this institution will conduct or
> sponsor under this research project, adding more lines, e.g., 4a.,
> 4b., 4c., as necessary)*:
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> 4b. Research activity title, if different from Project Title:
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> **B.** The institutions that are a party to this Assurance are:
>
> 1\. Institution Providing the Assurance:
>
> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2.  Institution Providing the Institutional Review Board (IRB), if other
    than the institution in B.1. above:

> \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> **C.** Applicability of II C
>
> II\. C. applies to the institution with the IRB. If the Institution
> Providing the Assurance borrows the IRB of another institution, II.C.
> applies to the Institution Providing the IRB.

**II. Institutional Responsibilities**

> **A.** This institution has complied and shall continue to comply with
> the requirements of 34 CFR Part 97.
>
> **B.** In accordance with the compositional requirements of 34 CFR
> 97.107 and the quorum requirements of 34 CFR 97.108, the IRB
> designated in the Assurance and in the roster attached to the
> Assurance is responsible for the initial and continuing review of the
> research project/activity(ies) involving human subjects specified in
> Part 2 of this Assurance.
>
> **C.** The institution with the IRB shall provide both meeting space
> for the IRB and sufficient staff to support the IRB's review and
> record keeping duties for the research project/activity(ies) specified
> in Part 2 of this Assurance.
>
> **D.** This institution attests that the IRB membership for the
> research project/activities specified in Part 2 of this Assurance
> satisfy the compositional requirements of 34 CFR 97.107 and, if
> applicable, 34 CFR 350.4 and 34 CFR 356.3.
>
> **E.** This institution shall accept and comply with the decisions of
> the IRB.
>
> **F.** In addition to the review and approval of the IRB, this
> institution has reviewed and sponsors the research
> project/activity(ies) specified in Part 2 of this Assurance.
>
> **G.** This institution shall take steps to ensure that the research
> investigators involved in the research project/activity(ies) specified
> in Part 2 of this Assurance have a copy of this institution's
> statement of commitment to the ethical principles and institutional
> policies governing research involving human subjects.

**III.** **IRB Responsibilities**

> **A.** The IRB shall review, and has the authority to approve, require
> modification in, or disapprove the research project/activity(ies)
> specified in Part 2 of this Assurance, or proposed changes to it,
> before human subjects may be involved.
>
> **B.** The convened IRB reviewed and approved and/or will review (the)
> project/research activity(ies) specified in Part 2 of this Assurance.
>
> **C.** The IRB determined, in accordance with the criteria found at 34
> CFR 97.111, that protections for human research subjects are adequate.
> This includes, where applicable, the determination that adequate
> protections are ensured for children, in accordance with 34 CFR Part
> 97, Subpart D.
>
> **D.** The IRB has the authority to suspend or terminate approval of
> the research project/activity(ies) in accordance with 34 CFR 97.113
> for (1) non-compliance with 34 CFR Part 97 and any other applicable
> regulations or non-compliance with the IRB\'s requirements, and (2)
> for elimination of unexpected serious harm to subjects.
>
> **E.** The IRB has determined that legally effective informed consent
> will be obtained in a manner and method which meets the requirements
> of 34 CFR 97.116 and 97.117. If children are involved, the IRB shall
> ensure that the researcher(s) obtains the assent of the children and
> the permission of their parents or guardians, or, if authorized under
> 34 CFR Part 97, Subpart D, permission of the parents or guardians
> without the assent of the children.
>
> **F.** Continuing reviews by the IRB shall be conducted at intervals
> appropriate to the degree of risk, but not less than once per year (34
> CFR 97.109(e)). The IRB may be called into an interim review session
> by the Chairperson at the request of any IRB member or institutional
> official \[of the institutions named in this Assurance\] to consider
> any matter concerned with the rights and welfare of any subject.
>
> **G.** The IRB shall report promptly to institutional officials \[of
> the institutions named in this Assurance\] the date(s) of continuing
> IRB reviews of covered research activities and the results of these
> reviews.
>
> **H.** The IRB shall prepare and maintain adequate documentation of
> its activities in accordance with 34 CFR 97.115.
>
> **I.** The IRB shall report promptly to institutional officials \[of
> the institutions named in this Assurance\] and the Department of
> Education:
>
> 1\. any serious or continuing noncompliance by investigators with the
> requirements of the IRB;
>
> 2\. any suspension or termination of IRB approval;
>
> 3\. any unanticipated problems or injuries involving risks to subjects
> or others; and
>
> 4\. any changes in this research project activity(ies) which are
> reviewed and approved by the IRB.
>
> **J.** The IRB membership satisfies the compositional requirements of
> 34 CFR 97.107 and, if applicable, 34 CFR 350.4 or 34 CFR 356.3.
>
> **K.** The IRB shall comply fully with the requirements of all
> applicable Federal policies and guidelines, including those concerning
> confidentiality of information about subjects, Student Rights in
> Research, Experimental Programs, and Testing, also known as the
> Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), (34 CFR Part 98), and
> Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) (34 CFR Part 99).[^2]

**IV.** **Research Investigator Responsibilities**

> **A.** The research investigators acknowledge and accept their
> responsibility for protecting the rights and welfare of human research
> subjects and for complying with all applicable provisions of this
> Assurance and 34 CFR Part 97.
>
> **B.** The research investigators shall report promptly to the IRB
> proposed changes in this research project/activity(ies), and the
> changes shall not be initiated without IRB review and approval except
> where necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazards to the
> subjects. The research investigators shall report promptly to the IRB
> changes made without IRB review and approval in order to eliminate
> apparent immediate hazards to the subjects.
>
> **C.** The research investigators shall report promptly to the IRB any
> unanticipated problems involving risks to subjects and others.

**Part 3**

**Certification of IRB Approval and Institutional Endorsement**

1\. Project Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

2\. ED PR/Award or RFP
Number:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

3\. Project Investigator or Director:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Type of Review: Full \_\_\_\_ **or** Expedited \_\_\_\_ IRB review

Date of IRB Approval: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date of Next Scheduled IRB
Review: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

4a. Research Activity Title, if different from Project Title *(list each
separate research activity this institution will conduct or sponsor
under this research project, adding more lines as necessary)*:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Type of Review: Full \_\_\_\_ **or** Expedited \_\_\_\_ IRB review

Date of IRB Approval: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date of Next Scheduled IRB
Review: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

4b. Research Activity Title, if different from Project Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Type of Review: Full \_\_\_\_ **or** Expedited \_\_\_\_ IRB review

Date of IRB Approval: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date of Next Scheduled IRB
Review: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

The officials signing below assure that the research
project/activity(ies) referenced above was (were) approved by the IRB on
the date(s) indicated and that the research project/activity(ies) will
be conducted in accordance with the Department of Education regulations
for the protection of human subjects, 34 CFR Part 97, and the Assurance
document and, if applicable, 34 CFR Parts 350 and 356.

**I. Authorized Official of the Institution Providing this Assurance**

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please type the following items:

Name and Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
FAX:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

E-Mail Internet Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**II. Authorized Official of the Institution with the IRB (Include only
if different from the institution above.)**

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please type the following items:

Name and Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
FAX:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

E-Mail Internet
Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**III. IRB Chairperson**

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please type the following items:

Name and Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
FAX:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

E-Mail Internet
Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**IV. Responsible Project Investigator or Director**

I have attached copies of all IRB approved consent/assent documents to
be used in this project, *if requested by the Department of Education.*

Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Please type the following items:

Name and Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
FAX:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

E-Mail Internet
Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**V.** **Institutional Review Board (IRB) Membership Roster**
(Attachment to Single Project Assurance)

Name of Institution Submitting this Assurance:

Name of Institution with the IRB:

Assurance Number, if applicable: IRB Number, if applicable:

Note: The membership roster (names, etc., of the IRB members), is not
required if the IRB is registered with the Office for Human Research
Protections (OHRP), unless requested by ED, or if the research is
subject to the additional requirements in 34 CFR 350.4 or 350.6.

+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
| Name              | Highest | Primary       | Affiliation  | G     |
|                   | De      | Scientific or | with         | ender |
| (Last, First,     | gree(s) | Nonscientific | In           | (Ind  |
| Middle Initial)   | Earned  | Specialty     | stitution(s) | icate |
|                   |         |               | above        | **M   |
|                   |         |               | (Yes/No; If  | **ale |
|                   |         |               | yes, which   | or    |
|                   |         |               | one)         | *     |
|                   |         |               |              | *F**e |
|                   |         |               |              | male) |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
| \*                |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
| \*\*              |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
|                   |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
|                   |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
|                   |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
|                   |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
|                   |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+
| \*\*\*            |         |               |              |       |
+-------------------+---------+---------------+--------------+-------+

*\* Denotes chairperson.*

*\*\* Denotes the person(s) meant to comply with the requirements in
Title 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 350 and 356, if
applicable.*[^3]

\*\*\**Denotes non-voting members, if any.*

*The research investigator(s) for the research project/activity(ies) for
which this Assurance is provided*

*may not be shown as voting members on the designated IRB. If their
names appear on the roster, a footnote is required that states that they
are to be absent from reviews in which they have a vested interest
except as provided in the regulations.*

**-- SPACE BELOW FOR ED --**

All parts of this Assurance are in compliance with the requirements of
34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 97 and, if applicable, Parts 350
and 356.

In addition to Part 97, this activity is also governed by:

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Part 350

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Part 356

**ED Recommending Official**

Signature: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Protection of Human Subjects Coordinator

> Address: Grants Policy and Oversight Staff
>
> Office of the Chief Financial Officer
>
> U.S. Department of Education
>
> Room 7062 Potomac Center Plaza
>
> 550 12th St Street, S.W.
>
> Washington, D.C. 20202-4250
>
> Telephone: (202) 245-6120 FAX: (202) 245-6271

**ED Approving Official**

> Signature: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
> Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Director, Grants Policy and Oversight Staff
>
> Address: Grants Policy and Oversight Staff
>
> Office of the Chief Financial Officer
>
> U.S. Department of Education
>
> Room 7062 Potomac Center Plaza
>
> 550 12^th^ Street, S.W.
>
> Washington, D.C. 20202-4250
>
> Telephone: (202) 245-6120 FAX: (202) 245-6271

**SINGLE PROJECT ASSURANCE NUMBER:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

[^1]: 34 CFR Part 350 and 34 CFR Part 356 impose additional
    Institutional Review Board (IRB) membership requirements in research
    projects sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and
    Rehabilitation Research. When an IRB reviews research that
    purposefully requires inclusion of children with disabilities or
    individuals with mental disabilities as research subjects, the IRB
    must include at least one person primarily concerned with the
    welfare of these research subjects.

[^2]: 34 CFR Part 98, the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA),
    is intended to protect the rights of parents and students in
    programs that receive funding from the Department of Education. It
    seeks to ensure that schools and contractors make instructional
    materials available for inspection by parents if used in connection
    with a Department of Education‑funded survey, analysis, or
    evaluation in which their children participate, and it seeks to
    ensure that schools and contractors obtain written parental consent
    before minor students are required to participate in a Department of
    Education‑funded survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals
    certain personal information.

    34 CFR Part 99, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
    (FERPA), is designed to protect the privacy of a student\'s
    education records at all public elementary and secondary schools and
    virtually all public and private postsecondary institutions. It
    affords parents or eligible students the right to inspect and review
    all of the student\'s education records maintained by the school,
    gives parents and eligible students the right to request that a
    school correct records believed to be inaccurate or misleading, and
    generally requires a school to have written permission from the
    parent or eligible student before releasing any information from a
    student\'s record, except to certain parties.

[^3]: 34 CFR Part 350 and 34 CFR Part 356 impose additional
    Institutional Review Board (IRB) membership requirements in research
    projects sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and
    Rehabilitation Research. When an IRB reviews research that
    purposefully requires inclusion of children with disabilities or
    individuals with mental disabilities as research subjects, the IRB
    must include at least one person primarily concerned with the
    welfare of these research subjects.