Section 8.05 - Standardized Information Collection Form(1) Each Government Agency shall establish its own standardized information collection form, or forms to collect information that is appropriate to its programs.(2) To the extent feasible, each Government Agency will base its standardized collection form, or forms, on a model standardized information collection form provided by the Secretary. The form must:(a) include all data required in 801 CMR 8.03, including each group identified in the guidance issued by the Secretary,(b) allow for collating data throughout the Government Agency, and(c) include a standardized written disclosure to the individual completing the form that information collection is voluntary and that nonparticipation in information collection will have no impact on an individual's eligibility for state services.(3) Any information collection form must include options to ensure that individuals are able to accurately self identify.(4) The Secretary will prescribe through guidance the format and organization by which data required in 801 CMR 8.03 be reported or provided under 801 CMR 8.04 to ensure standardized provision of data across Government Agencies.(5) Each Government Agency will also ensure that data collected and made available under 801 CMR 8.05 is updated at least annually.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1538, eff. 1/3/2025.