Title 20 — Education
Chapter 55 — Education of the Deaf
§ 4356. Liaison for educational programs
Statutory text
Designation of liaison
The Secretary shall designate an individual in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education from among individuals who have experience in the education of individuals who are deaf to serve as liaison between the Department and Gallaudet University, the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, and other postsecondary educational programs for individuals who are deaf under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.], the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.], and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Duties of liaison
The individual serving as liaison for educational programs for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing shall:
provide information to institutions regarding the Department’s efforts directly affecting the operation of such programs by such institutions;
review research and other activities carried out by the University, NTID, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of determining overlap and opportunities for coordination among such entities; and
provide such support and assistance as such institutions may request and the Secretary considers appropriate.
Authority of Secretary
Nothing in this section may be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary under this chapter or any other Act with respect to Gallaudet University or the National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
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.
Pub. L. 99–371 title II § 206 · 100 Stat. 781
Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356
Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 206, formerly title IV, § 406, Aug. 4, 1986, 100 Stat. 790
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 206, formerly title IV, § 406, Aug. 4, 1986, 100 Stat. 790Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1990
Pub. L. 101–476 title IX § 901(a)(2) · 104 Stat. 1103
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(a)
Pub. L. 101–476 substituted “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” for “Education of the Handicapped Act”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–476 substituted “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” for “Education of the Handicapped Act”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) The following Acts are each amended by striking “Education of the Handicapped Act” each place it occurs and inserting in lieu thereof “Individuals with Disabilities Education 20 USC 2301 et seq.; 42 USC 201 et seq.; 20 USC 3401 et seq.; 42 USC 6000 et seq.; 20 USC 1400 et seq.; 20 USC 4301 et seq.; 20 USC 2701 et seq.; 42 USC 1305 et seq.; 19 USC 2901 et seq.; 29 USC 701 et seq.; 29 USC 2201 et seq. Act”: Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education and Applied Technology Act; Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Amendments Act of 1988; Department of Education Organization Act; Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1987; Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975; Education of the Deaf Act of 1986; Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988; Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988; Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Services and Developmental Disabilities Amendments of 1978; and Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals With Disabilities Act of 1988.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–421 § 151(a)(5) · 106 Stat. 2151
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 4356
Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(5), struck out “for the deaf” after “educational programs” in section catchline
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(5), struck out “for the deaf” after “educational programs” in section catchline.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(5) in section 206 (as redesignated by section 101(b)(6) of this Act), in the heading for the section, by striking “FOR THE DEAF”.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–421 § 151(a)(4) · 106 Stat. 2151
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(a)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in two places
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in two places.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by striking “the deaf” each place such term appears and inserting “individuals who are deaf”; andEffective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–421 § 136(1) · 106 Stat. 2151
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(a)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(1), substituted “, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.” for “and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(1), substituted “, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.” for “and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subsection (a), by striking “and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.” and inserting the following: “, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.”; andEffective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–421 § 151(a)(4) · 106 Stat. 2151
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(b)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by striking “the deaf” each place such term appears and inserting “individuals who are deaf”; andEffective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–421 § 136(2) · 106 Stat. 2151
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(b)(1)(3)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), struck out “and” at end of par. (1)
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(b)(1)(3)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), added par. (2)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(b)(1)(3)
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), redesignated former par. (2) as (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1) to (3). Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), struck out “and” at end of par. (1), added par. (2), and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking “and” at the end of paragraph (1); (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following paragraph: “(2) review research and other activities carried out by the University, NTID, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing for the purpose of determining overlap and opportunities for coordination among such entities; and”.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.Education of the Deaf Act Amendments of 1993
Pub. L. 103–73 title II § 204(e) · 107 Stat. 718
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(b)
Pub. L. 103–73, which directed amendment of subsec. (b) by inserting “or hard of hearing” after “individuals who are deaf”, was executed by making the insertion in introductory provisions but not in par. (2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–73, which directed amendment of subsec. (b) by inserting “or hard of hearing” after “individuals who are deaf”, was executed by making the insertion in introductory provisions but not in par. (2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(e) Section 206.— Section 206(b) (20 U.S.C. 4356(b)) is amended by inserting “or hard of hearing” after “individuals who are deaf’.Higher Education Opportunity Act
Pub. L. 110–315 title IX § 908 · 122 Stat. 3078
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 4356(a)
Pub. L. 110–315 substituted “The” for “Not later than 30 days after August 4, 1986, the”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–315 substituted “The” for “Not later than 30 days after August 4, 1986, the”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 908. LIAISON FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. Section 206(a) of the Education of the Deaf Act of 1986 (20 U.S.C. 4356(a)) is amended by striking “Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the” and inserting “The”.
10 of 11 references resolved to an enrolled provision · 1 partial
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, , 84 Stat. 175, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1400 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of this title and Tables.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 93–112, , 87 Stat. 355, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.
Amendments1990–2008 · 4 rounds
2008
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–315 substituted “The” for “Not later than 30 days after , the”.
1993
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–73, which directed amendment of subsec. (b) by inserting “or hard of hearing” after “individuals who are deaf”, was executed by making the insertion in introductory provisions but not in par. (2) to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1992
Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(5), struck out “for the deaf” after “educational programs” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in two places.
Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(1), substituted “, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other Federal or non-Federal agencies, institutions, or organizations involved with the education or rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.” for “and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.”
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 102–421, § 151(a)(4), substituted “individuals who are deaf” for “the deaf” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1) to (3). Pub. L. 102–421, § 136(2), struck out “and” at end of par. (1), added par. (2), and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
1990
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–476 substituted “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act” for “Education of the Handicapped Act”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 102–421 effective , see section 161 of Pub. L. 102–421, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.
Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101–476 effective , see section 1001 of Pub. L. 101–476, set out as a note under section 1087ee of this title.
Credits
1986–2008 · 5 acts
- 1986Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 206, formerly title IV, § 406, , 100 Stat. 790
- 1990Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(a)(2), , 104 Stat. 1142
- 1992renumbered title II, § 206, and amended Pub. L. 102–421, title I, §§ 101(b)(5), (6), 136, 151(a)(4), (5), , 106 Stat. 2151, 2159, 2164
- 1993Pub. L. 103–73, title II, § 204(e), , 107 Stat. 735
- 2008Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 908, , 122 Stat. 3453.
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(Pub. L. 99–371, title II, § 206, formerly title IV, § 406, , 100 Stat. 790; Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(a)(2), , 104 Stat. 1142; renumbered title II, § 206, and amended Pub. L. 102–421, title I, §§ 101(b)(5), (6), 136, 151(a)(4), (5), , 106 Stat. 2151, 2159, 2164; Pub. L. 103–73, title II, § 204(e), , 107 Stat. 735; Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 908, , 122 Stat. 3453.)