§ 1011c. National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

Footnotes

1. 1 See Termination of Committee note below.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1998

   Higher Education Act of 1965

   Pub. L. 89–329 title I § 114 · 79 Stat. 1219

   Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c

   Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 114, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1592

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 89–329, title I, § 114, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1592

2. 2008

   Higher Education Opportunity Act

   Pub. L. 110–315 title I § 106(a) · 122 Stat. 3078

   Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c

   Pub. L. 110–315 amended section generally, revising provisions relating to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and extending its termination date from Sept. 30, 2004, to September 30, 2014

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 110–315 amended section generally, revising provisions relating to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity and extending its termination date from Sept. 30, 2004, to September 30, 2014.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Amendment.— Section 114 (20 U.S.C. 1011c) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 114. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY. “(a) Establishment.— There is established in the Department a National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (in this section referred to as the ‘Committee’) to assess the process of accreditation and the institutional eligibility and certification of institutions of higher education (as defined in section 102) under title IV. “(b) Membership.— “(1) In general.— The Committee shall have 18 members, of which— “(A) six members shall be appointed by the Secretary; “(B) six members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, three of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the majority leader of the House of Representatives, and three of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the minority leader of the House of Representatives; and “(C) six members shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, three of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the majority leader of the Senate, and three of whom shall be appointed on the recommendation of the minority leader of the Senate. “(2) Qualifications.— Individuals shall be appointed as members of the Committee— “(A) on the basis of the individuals’ experience, integrity, impartiality, and good judgment; “(B) from among individuals who are representatives of, or knowledgeable concerning, education and training beyond secondary education, representing all sectors and types of institutions of higher education (as defined in section 102); and “(C) on the basis of the individuals’ technical qualifications, professional standing, and demonstrated knowledge in the fields of accreditation and administration in higher education. “(3) Terms of members.— Except as provided in paragraph (5), the term of office of each member of the Committee shall be for six years, except that any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. “(4) Vacancy.— A Deadlines. vacancy on the Committee shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made not later than 90 days after the vacancy occurs. Federal Register, publication. Notice. If a vacancy occurs in a position to be filled by the Secretary, the Secretary shall publish a Federal Register notice soliciting nominations for the position not later than 30 days after being notified of the vacancy. “(5) Initial terms.— The terms of office for the initial members of the Committee shall be— “(A) three years for members appointed under paragraph (1)(A); “(B) four years for members appointed under paragraph (1)(B); and “(C) six years for members appointed under paragraph (1)(C). “(6) Chairperson.— The members of the Committee shall select a chairperson from among the members. “(c) Functions.— The Committee shall— “(1) advise the Secretary with respect to establishment and enforcement of the standards of accrediting agencies or associations under subpart 2 of part H of title IV; “(2) advise the Secretary with respect to the recognition of a specific accrediting agency or association; “(3) advise the Secretary with respect to the preparation and publication of the list of nationally recognized accrediting agencies and associations; “(4) advise the Secretary with respect to the eligibility and certification process for institutions of higher education under title IV, together with recommendations for improvements in such process; “(5) advise the Secretary with respect to the relationship between— “(A) accreditation of institutions of higher education and the certification and eligibility of such institutions; and “(B) State licensing responsibilities with respect to such institutions; and “(6) carry out such other advisory functions relating to accreditation and institutional eligibility as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation. “(d) Meeting Procedures.— “(1) Schedule.— “(A) Biannual meetings.— The Committee shall meet not less often than twice each year, at the call of the Chairperson. “(B) Publication of date.— The Federal Register, publication. Deadline. Committee shall submit the date and location of each meeting in advance to the Secretary, and the Secretary shall publish such information in the Federal Register not later than 30 days before the meeting. “(2) Agenda.— “(A) Establishment.— The agenda for a meeting of the Committee shall be established by the Chairperson and shall be submitted to the members of the Committee upon notification of the meeting. “(B) Opportunity for public comment.— The agenda shall include, at a minimum, opportunity for public comment during the Committee’s deliberations. “(3) Secretary’s designee.— The Secretary shall designate an employee of the Department to serve as the Secretary’s designee to the Committee, and the Chairperson shall invite the Secretary’s designee to attend all meetings of the Committee. “(4) Federal advisory committee act.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Committee, except that section 14 of such Act shall not apply. “(e) Report and Notice.— “(1) Notice.— The Federal Register, publication. Secretary shall annually publish in the Federal Register— “(A) a list containing, for each member of the Committee— “(i) the member’s name; “(ii) the date of the expiration of the member’s term of office; and “(iii) the name of the individual described in subsection (b)(1) who appointed the member; and “(B) a solicitation of nominations for each expiring term of office on the Committee of a member appointed by the Secretary. “(2) Report.— Not later than the last day of each fiscal year, the Committee shall make available an annual report to the Secretary, the authorizing committees, and the public. The annual report shall contain— “(A) a detailed summary of the agenda and activities of, and the findings and recommendations made by, the Committee during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is made; “(B) a list of the date and location of each meeting during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is made; “(C) a list of the members of the Committee; and “(D) a list of the functions of the Committee, including any additional functions established by the Secretary through regulation. “(f) Termination.— The Committee shall terminate on September 30, 2014.” .

   Effective date note
   Pub. L. 110–315, title I, § 106(c), Aug. 14, 2008, 122 Stat. 3093, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 2009.”

3. 2014

   Pub. L. 113–174 § 1 · 128 Stat. 1900

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 113–174 substituted “2015” for “2014”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–174 substituted “2015” for “2014”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND INTEGRITY.   Section 114(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) is amended by striking “2014” and inserting “2015”.

4. 2015

   Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016

   Pub. L. 114–113 div. H title III § 309 · 129 Stat. 2242

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 114–113 substituted “2016” for “2015”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–113 substituted “2016” for “2015”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 309. Of the amounts made available by this Act for “National Nuclear Security Administration—Weapons Activities”, up to $50,000,000 may be reprogrammed within such account for Domestic Uranium Enrichment, subject to the notice requirement in section 301(e).

5. 2017

   Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017

   Pub. L. 115–31 div. H title III § 308 · 131 Stat. 135

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 115–31 substituted “2017” for “2016”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–31 substituted “2017” for “2016”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 308. (a) From unobligated balances available from amounts appropriated in prior fiscal years for “Department of Energy—Energy Programs—Fossil Energy Research and Development”, $240,000,000 is hereby rescinded. (b) No amounts may be rescinded by this section from amounts that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

6. 2018

   Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

   Pub. L. 115–141 div. H title III § 308 · 132 Stat. 348

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “2018” for “2017”

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 115–141 substituted “2018” for “2017”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 308. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Energy, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget, shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report that provides a detailed explanation, using specific receipts data and legal authorities, of how each of the Western Area Power Administration, the Southwestern Power Administration, and the Southeastern Power Administration are executing current receipt authority provided in this and prior year appropriations Acts to create carryover of unobligated balances for purchase power and wheeling expenditures.

7. 2018

   Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2019

   Pub. L. 115–245 div. B title III § 306 · 132 Stat. 2981

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 115–245 substituted “2019” for “2018”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–245 substituted “2019” for “2018”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 306. Section 114(f) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2019”.

8. 2019

   Department of Education Appropriations Act, 2020

   Pub. L. 116–94 div. A title III § 305 · 133 Stat. 2534

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 116–94 substituted “2020” for “2019”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–94 substituted “2020” for “2019”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 305. Section 114(f) of the HEA (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) is amended by striking “2019” and inserting “2020”.

9. 2020

   Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

   Pub. L. 116–260 div. H title III § 305 · 134 Stat. 1182

   Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(f)

   Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116–260 substituted “2021” for “2020”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 305. Notwithstanding Determination. President. section 161 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6241), upon a determination by the President in this fiscal year that a regional supply shortage of refined petroleum product of significant scope and duration exists, that a severe increase in the price of refined petroleum product will likely result from such shortage, and that a draw down and sale of refined petroleum product would assist directly and significantly in reducing the adverse impact of such shortage, the Secretary of Energy may draw down and sell refined petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Proceeds from a sale under this section shall be deposited into the SPR Petroleum Account established in section 167 of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6247), and such amounts shall be available for obligation, without fiscal year limitation, consistent with that section.

10. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(146) · 136 Stat. 4196

    1. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(d)(4)

       Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in text

    2. Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 1011c(d)(4)

       Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the Committee, except that section 1013 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Committee, except that section 14 of such Act” in text

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(4). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “Federal Advisory Committee Act” in heading and “Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the Committee, except that section 1013 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Committee, except that section 14 of such Act” in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (146) Section 114(d)(4) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c(d)(4)) is amended— (A) in the paragraph heading, by striking “Federal advisory committee act” and inserting “Chapter 10 of title 5, united states code”; and (B) in text, by striking “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall apply to the Committee, except that section 14 of such Act” and inserting “Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code, shall apply to the Committee, except that section 1013 of title 5, United States Code,”.

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