At the annual conference, states provide input and feedback on the proposed content of the core components and optional modules. After the conference, taking into consideration state priorities, potential funding and other practical aspects, BSB designs core components and optional modules, produces data processing layouts and sends them to the states.
States add questions that they have designed or acquired.
States review sampling methodology with a state statistician and BSB to make sure data collection procedures are in place to follow the methodology. C. Monthly data collection States conduct interviews during each month in accordance with a prescribed protocol, and incorporate surveillance results into CATI computer files. States edit and correct completed interviews each month. D. Data management and reporting States submit data. BSB weights data annually according to state-specific population estimates provided for each state.