§ 4360. National study on the education of the deaf
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(a)Conduct of study
(1)In general The Secretary shall establish a commission on the education of the deaf (in this section referred to as the “commission”) to conduct a national study on the education of the deaf, to identify education-related barriers to successful postsecondary education experiences and employment for individuals who are deaf, and those education-related factors that contribute to successful postsecondary education experiences and employment for individuals who are deaf.
(2)Definition In this section the term “deaf”, when used with respect to an individual, means an individual with a hearing impairment, including an individual who is hard of hearing, an individual deafened later in life, and an individual who is profoundly deaf.
(b)Public input and consultation
(1)In general In conducting such study, the commission shall obtain input from the public. To obtain such input, the commission shall—
(A)publish a notice with an opportunity for comment in the Federal Register;
(B)consult with individuals and organizations representing a wide range of perspectives on deafness-related issues, including organizations representing individuals who are deaf, parents of children who are deaf, educators, and researchers; and
(C)take such other action as the commission deems appropriate, which may include holding public meetings.
(2)Structured opportunities The commission shall provide structured opportunities to receive and respond to the viewpoints of the individuals and organizations described in paragraph (1)(B).
(c)Report The commission shall report to the Secretary and Congress not later than 18 months after August 14, 2008, regarding the results of the study. The report shall contain—
(1)recommendations relating to educated-related factors that contribute to successful postsecondary education experiences and employment for individuals who are deaf, including recommendations for legislation, that the commission deems appropriate; and
(2)a detailed summary of the input received under subsection
(b)and the ways in which the report addresses such input.
(d)Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2009 and 2010 to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 211, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 924, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1832; amended Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 913, Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3455.)
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- Public Law 110–315To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes
- Public Law 102–421To modify the provisions of the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986, and for other purposes
- Public Law 105–244To extend the authorization of programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes
- Public Law 99–371To authorize quality educational programs for deaf individuals, to foster improved educational programs for deaf individuals throughout the United States, to reenact and codify certain provisions of law relating to the education of the deaf, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 211
- Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 924
- 112 Stat. 1832
- Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 913
- 122 Stat. 3455
- 100 Stat. 794
- Pub. L. 102–421, title I
- 106 Stat. 2151
- Pub. L. 103–73, title II, § 204(i)
- 107 Stat. 735
- Pub. L. 105–244, § 3
- 112 Stat. 1585
- Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(a)
- Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(b)
- Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(c)(1)
- Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(c)(2)
- Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(d)
- Pub. L. 105–244
- section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244
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§ 4360
National study on the education of the deaf
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 211
Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 924
Stat.112 Stat. 1832
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 913
Stat.122 Stat. 3455
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