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 1002 of this title) under subchapter IV.
The Committee shall have 18 members, of which-
Individuals shall be appointed as members of the Committee-
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.
A 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. 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.
The terms of office for the initial members of the Committee shall be-
The members of the Committee shall select a chairperson from among the members.
The Committee shall-
The Committee shall meet not less often than twice each year, at the call of the Chairperson.
The 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.
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.
The agenda shall include, at a minimum, opportunity for public comment during the Committee's deliberations.
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.
Chapter 10 of title 5 shall apply to the Committee, except that section 1013 of title 5 shall not apply.
The Secretary shall annually publish in the Federal Register-
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-
The Committee shall terminate on September 30, 2021.1
1 See Termination of Committee note below.
20 U.S.C. § 1011c
EDITORIAL NOTES
PRIOR PROVISIONSProvisions similar to this section were contained in section 1145 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-244.A prior section 1011c, Pub. L. 89-329, title I, §124, as added Pub. L. 102-325, §101, 106 Stat. 463, related to local applications for grants, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105-244.
AMENDMENTS2022-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.2020-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116-260 substituted "2021" for "2020". 2019-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 116-94 substituted "2020" for "2019".2018-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115-245 substituted "2019" for "2018". Pub. L. 115-141 substituted "2018" for "2017".2017-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115-31 substituted "2017" for "2016". 2015-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114-113 substituted "2016" for "2015".2014-Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113-174 substituted "2015" for "2014".2008- 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.
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 110-315, §106, 122 Stat. 3093, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on January 1, 2009."
TERMINATION OF COMMITTEE Pub. L. 118-47, §305, 138 Stat. 692, provided that: "Section 114(f) of the HEA [Higher Education Act of 1965] (20 U.S.C. 1011c(f)) shall be applied by substituting '2024' for '2021'." Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation acts: Pub. L. 117-328, §305, 136 Stat. 4897. Pub. L. 117-103, §305, 136 Stat. 484.
TRANSITION Pub. L. 110-315, §106, 122 Stat. 3093, provided that: "Notwithstanding section 114 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011c) (as in effect before, during, and after the date of enactment of this Act [Aug. 14, 2008])- "(1) the term of each member appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity before the date of enactment of this Act shall expire on the date of enactment of this Act; "(2) no new members shall be appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on January 31, 2009; and "(3) no meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity shall be convened during such period."