The Permit Acknowledgement Form is required prior to issuance of the permit. On the first line of this section, indicate which one you are completing.If you are unsure, contact your committee chair. The certificate of acknowledgment (PDF) must be in the form set forth in California Civil Code section 1189. This checklist is for use only in submitting an IRB application for research conducted with the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD). Sincerity and Authenticity.