§ 4356. — Liaison for educational programs.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 20USC4356]
TITLE 20--EDUCATION
CHAPTER 55--EDUCATION OF THE DEAF
SUBCHAPTER II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 4356. Liaison for educational programs
(a) Designation of liaison
Not later than 30 days after August 4, 1986, 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.
(b) Duties of liaison
The individual serving as liaison for educational programs for
individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing shall:
(1) provide information to institutions regarding the
Department's efforts directly affecting the operation of such
programs by such institutions;
(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
(3) provide such support and assistance as such institutions may
request and the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) 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.
(Pub. L. 99-371, title II, Sec. 206, formerly title IV, Sec. 406, Aug.
4, 1986, 100 Stat. 790; Pub. L. 101-476, title IX, Sec. 901(a)(2), Oct.
30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1142; renumbered title II, Sec. 206, and amended
Pub. L. 102-421, title I, Secs. 101(b)(5), (6), 136, 151(a)(4), (5),
Oct. 16, 1992, 106 Stat. 2151, 2159, 2164; Pub. L. 103-73, title II,
Sec. 204(e), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 735.)
References in Text
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in
subsec. (a), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175,
as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (Sec. 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, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as amended, which is classified
generally to chapter 16 (Sec. 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.
Amendments
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, Sec. 151(a)(5), struck out ``for the deaf''
after ``educational programs'' in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102-421, Sec. 151(a)(4), substituted
``individuals who are deaf'' for ``the deaf'' in two places.
Pub. L. 102-421, Sec. 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, Sec. 151(a)(4), substituted
``individuals who are deaf'' for ``the deaf'' in introductory
provisions.
Subsec. (b)(1) to (3). Pub. L. 102-421, Sec. 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''.
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
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.
Effective Date of 1990 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 101-476 effective Oct. 1, 1990, see section
1001 of Pub. L. 101-476, set out as a note under section 1087ee of this
title.
