20-U.S.C.-3426
§3426 – Liaison For Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education
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Title 20 > Chapter 48 > Subchapter II > Section 3426
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- Reference: Section 3426
- Legend: §3426 – Liaison For Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education
- USCode Year: 2013
Provision Content
(a) Establishment
There shall be in the Department a Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education, who shall be an officer of the Department appointed by the Secretary.
(b) Appointment
The Secretary shall appoint, not later than 6 months after October 7, 1998, a Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education who shall be a person who—
(1) has attained a certificate or degree from a proprietary institution of higher education; or
(2) has been employed in a proprietary institution setting for not less than 5 years.
(c) Duties
The Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education shall—
(1) serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary on matters affecting proprietary institutions of higher education;
(2) provide guidance to programs within the Department that involve functions affecting proprietary institutions of higher education; and
(3) work with the Federal Interagency Committee on Education to improve the coordination of—
(A) the outreach programs in the numerous Federal departments and agencies that administer education and job training programs;
(B) collaborative business and education partnerships; and
(C) education programs located in, and involving, rural areas.
(Pub. L. 96–88, title II, §219, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, §961, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1836.)
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105–244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1001 of this title.
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