§ 3426. Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education(a) Establishment
There shall be in the Department a Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education, who shall be an officer of the Department appointed by the Secretary.
(b) AppointmentThe Secretary shall appoint, not later than 6 months after October 7, 1998, a Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education who shall be a person who—(1) has attained a certificate or degree from a proprietary institution of higher education; or(2) has been employed in a proprietary institution setting for not less than 5 years.(c) DutiesThe Liaison for Proprietary Institutions of Higher Education shall—(1) serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary on matters affecting proprietary institutions of higher education;(2) provide guidance to programs within the Department that involve functions affecting proprietary institutions of higher education; and(3) work with the Federal Interagency Committee on Education to improve the coordination of—(A) the outreach programs in the numerous Federal departments and agencies that administer education and job training programs;(B) collaborative business and education partnerships; and(C) education programs located in, and involving, rural areas.(Pub. L. 96–88, title II, § 219, as added Pub. L. 105–244, title IX, § 961, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1836.)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.