20 U.S.C. § 4360 | National study on the education of the deaf

(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

August 14, 2008The commission shall report to the Secretary and Congress not later than 18 months after , 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 Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 924Oct. 7, 1998112 Stat. 1832 Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 913Aug. 14, 2008122 Stat. 3455 (, as added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 211Aug. 4, 1986100 Stat. 794 Pub. L. 102–421, title IOct. 16, 1992106 Stat. 2151 Pub. L. 103–73, title II, § 204(i)Aug. 11, 1993107 Stat. 735 Pub. L. 105–244, § 3Oct. 7, 1998112 Stat. 1585 Oct. 1, 1998section 4360a of this titleA prior section 4360, , formerly title IV, § 411, , ; renumbered title II, § 211, and amended , §§ 101(b)(5), (6), 140, 151(a)(4), , , 2163, 2164; , , , authorized appropriations for this chapter, prior to repeal by , title IX, § 923, , , 1832, effective . See .

Amendments

Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(a)2008—Subsec. (a)(1). , inserted “establish a commission on the education of the deaf (in this section referred to as the ‘commission’) to” after “The Secretary shall”.

Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(b)Subsec. (b). , substituted “commission” for “Secretary” wherever appearing.

Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(c)(1)August 14, 2008October 7, 1998Subsec. (c). , in introductory provisions, substituted “commission shall report to the Secretary and Congress not later than 18 months after ” for “Secretary shall report to Congress not later than 18 months after ”.

Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(c)(2)Subsec. (c)(1). , substituted “recommendations relating to educated-related factors that contribute to successful postsecondary education experiences and employment for individuals who are deaf, including” for “recommendations, including” and “commission” for “Secretary”.

Pub. L. 110–315, § 913(d)Subsec. (d). , substituted “such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2009 and 2010” for “$1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1999 and 2000”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Oct. 1, 1998Pub. L. 105–244 section 3 of Pub. L. 105–244 section 1001 of this titleSection effective , except as otherwise provided in , see , set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under .