Sec. 304. Administration and review of certification program
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The Director shall determine whether a forensic science laboratory or covered entity is eligible to receive, directly or indirectly, Federal funds under section 302. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Director shall establish policies and procedures to implement, administer, and coordinate enforcement of the certification requirements established under this title, including requiring the periodic recertification of relevant personnel. After consultation with the Board, the Director may identify 1 or more qualified professional organizations with significant expertise relevant to the certification of individuals in a particular forensic science discipline, the certification of an individual by which shall constitute certification for purposes of section 302.
The Director shall periodically reevaluate whether certification by a qualified professional organization identified under paragraph
(1)is adequate to ensure compliance with the standards established under this title. The Director shall provide regular reports to the Board regarding the certification of relevant personnel by qualified professional organizations identified under paragraph
(1)and reevaluations of certification by qualified professional organizations under paragraph (2), which shall be published on the Web site of the Office. After consultation with the Board, the Director shall establish the date by which forensic science laboratories and covered entities shall be in compliance with the certification requirements of this title. The Director shall, in consultation with the Board and the relevant Committee, establish policies and procedures to enable the gradual implementation of the certification requirements that— include a reasonable schedule to allow relevant personnel to obtain certifications; allow for partial compliance with the requirements of section 302 for a reasonable period of time after the date established under paragraph (1); and allow for consideration of whether funding has been appropriated pursuant to section 305 and other relevant Federal grant programs to sufficiently assist and support forensic science laboratories and covered entities in complying with the certification requirements of this title. The Director shall establish policies and procedures for the periodic review of the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the certification requirements established under this title.