§ 4360. — National study on the education of the deaf.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC4360]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 55--EDUCATION OF THE DEAF
SUBCHAPTER II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4360. National study on the education of the deaf
(a) Conduct of study
(1) In general
The Secretary shall 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 Secretary shall obtain input from
the public. To obtain such input, the Secretary 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 Secretary deems
appropriate, which may include holding public meetings.
(2) Structured opportunities
The Secretary shall provide structured opportunities to receive
and respond to the viewpoints of the individuals and organizations
described in paragraph (1)(B).
(c) Report
The Secretary shall report to Congress not later than 18 months
after October 7, 1998, regarding the results of the study. The report
shall contain--
(1) recommendations, including recommendations for legislation,
that the Secretary deems appropriate; and
(2) a detailed summary of the input received under subsection
(b) of this section and the ways in which the report addresses such
input.
(d) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for each of the
fiscal years 1999 and 2000 to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Pub. L. 99-371, title II, Sec. 211, as added Pub. L. 105-244, title IX,
Sec. 924, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1832.)
Prior Provisions
A prior section 4360, Pub. L. 99-371, title II, Sec. 211, formerly
title IV, Sec. 411, Aug. 4, 1986, 100 Stat. 794; renumbered title II,
Sec. 211, and amended Pub. L. 102-421, title I, Secs. 101(b)(5), (6),
140, 151(a)(4), Oct. 16, 1992, 106 Stat. 2151, 2163, 2164; Pub. L. 103-
73, title II, Sec. 204(i), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 735, authorized
appropriations for this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-244,
Sec. 3, title IX, Sec. 923, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1585, 1832,
effective Oct. 1, 1998. See section 4360a of this title.
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub.
L. 105-244, see section 3 of Pub. L. 105-244, set out as an Effective
Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1001 of this title.