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20 U.S.C. § 9904 (EDUCATION)
§ 9904. Grant oversight and administration
(a) In general
The Director may execute a contract for program oversight and fiscal management with an organization at an institution of higher education, a non-profit organization, or other entity that demonstrates capacity for and experience in—
(1) replicating 1 or more similar programs at regional or national levels;
(2) providing programmatic and technical implementation assistance for the program;
(3) performing data collection and analysis to ensure proper implementation and continuous program improvement; and
(4) providing accountability for results by measuring and monitoring achievement of programmatic milestones.
(b) Oversight responsibilities
(1) Mandatory duties
If the Director executes a contract under subsection (a) with an organization for program oversight and fiscal management, the organization shall—
(A) ensure that a grant recipient faithfully replicates and implements the program or programs for which the grant is awarded;
(B) ensure that grant funds are used for the purposes authorized and that a grant recipient has a system in place to track and account for all Federal grant funds provided;
(C) provide technical assistance to grant recipients;
(D) collect and analyze data and report to the Director annually on the effects of the program on—
(i) the progress of participating students in achieving teaching competence and teaching certification;
(ii) the participation of students in the program by major, compared with local and State needs on secondary teachers by discipline; and
(iii) the participation of students in the program by demographic subgroup;
(E) collect and analyze data and report to the Director annually on the effects of the program on the academic achievement of elementary and secondary school students taught by graduates of programs funded by grants under this chapter; and
(F) submit an annual report to the Director demonstrating compliance with the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (E).
(2) Discretionary duties
At the request of the Director, the organization under contract under subsection (a) may assist the Director in evaluating grant applications.
(c) Reports to Congress
The Director shall submit a copy of the annual report required by subsection (b)(1)(F) to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, and the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor.
(Pub. L. 111–358, title V, § 554, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 4024.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Education and Labor of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Education and the Workforce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
Committee on Science and Technology of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, Jan. 5, 2011.
20 U.S.C. § 10010 (EDUCATION)
§ 10010. Secretary’s report to Congress
The Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, not less than 6 months following the submission of State reports, that evaluates the information provided in the State reports under section 10008 of this title and the information required by section 10005(b)(3) of this title including State-by-State information.
(Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIV, § 14010, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 285.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Change of Name
text: Committee on Education and Labor of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Education and the Workforce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
38 U.S.C. § 1167 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1167.1 Outreach pursuant to changes in presumptions of service connection
(a) In General.—
Whenever a law, including through a regulation or Federal court decision or settlement, establishes or modifies a presumption of service connection, the Secretary shall—
(1) identify all claims for compensation under this chapter that—
(A) were submitted to the Secretary;
(B) were evaluated and denied by the Secretary before the date on which such provision of law went into effect; and
(C) might have been evaluated differently had the establishment or modification been applicable to the claim; and
(2) pursuant to subsection (b), conduct outreach to the claimants.
(b) Outreach.—
(1) The Secretary shall conduct outreach to inform claimants identified under subsection (a) that they may submit a supplemental claim in light of the establishment or modification of a presumption of service connection described in subsection (a).
(2) Outreach under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) The Secretary shall publish on the internet website of the Department a notice that such veterans may elect to file a supplemental claim.
(B) The Secretary shall notify, in writing or by electronic means, veterans service organizations of the ability of such veterans to file a supplemental claim.
(C) The Secretary shall contact each claimant identified under subsection (a) in the same manner that the Department last provided notice of a decision.
(Added Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 203(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1775.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 203(b), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1776, provided that: “Section 1167 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to presumptions of service connection established or modified on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2022], including pursuant to amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 2022 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title].”
heading: Rule of Construction
text: Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 203(c), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1776, provided that:
“Nothing in this section [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note above] shall be construed as—
“(1) modifying the obligations of the Department of Veterans Affairs under Federal court decisions or settlements in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2022]; or
“(2) requiring a retroactively applied effective date of a supplemental claim earlier than the date a presumption of service connection is established or modified.”
38 U.S.C. § 1305 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1305. Reevaluation of dependency and indemnity compensation determinations pursuant to changes in presumptions of service connection
(a) Reevaluation.—
Whenever a law, including through a regulation or Federal court decision or settlement, establishes or modifies a presumption of service connection, the Secretary shall—
(1) identify all claims for dependency and indemnity compensation under this chapter that—
(A) were submitted to the Secretary;
(B) were evaluated and denied by the Secretary before the date on which such provision of law went into effect; and
(C) might have been evaluated differently had the establishment or modification been applicable to the claim;
(2) allow for the reevaluation of such claims at the election of the claimant; and
(3) notwithstanding section 5110 of this title, with respect to claims approved pursuant to such reevaluation, provide compensation under this chapter effective as if the establishment or modification of the presumption of service connection had been in effect on the date of the submission of the original claim described in paragraph (1).
(b) Outreach.—
(1) The Secretary shall conduct outreach to inform relevant claimants that they may elect to have a claim be reevaluated in light of the establishment or modification of a presumption of service connection described in subsection (a).
(2) Outreach under paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) The Secretary shall publish on the internet website of the Department a notice that such claimants may elect to have a claim so reevaluated.
(B) The Secretary shall notify, in writing or by electronic means, veterans service organizations of the ability of such claimants to elect to have a claim so reevaluated.
(C) The Secretary shall contact each claimant identified under subsection (a) in the same manner that the Department last provided notice of a decision.
(Added Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 204(a), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1776.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 204(b), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1777, provided that: “Section 1305 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to presumptions of service connection established or modified on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2022], including pursuant to amendments made by this Act [see Short Title of 2022 Amendment note set out under section 101 of this title].”
heading: Rule of Construction
text: Pub. L. 117–168, title II, § 204(c), Aug. 10, 2022, 136 Stat. 1777, provided that: “Nothing in this section [enacting this section and provisions set out as a note above] shall be construed as modifying the obligations of the Department of Veterans Affairs under Federal court decisions or settlements in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act [Aug. 10, 2022].”
38 U.S.C. § 1834 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1834. Nonduplication of benefits
(a) Monetary Allowance.—
In the case of an eligible child under subchapter II of this chapter whose only covered birth defect is spina bifida, a monetary allowance shall be paid under subchapter I of this chapter. In the case of an eligible child under subchapter II of this chapter who has spina bifida and one or more additional covered birth defects, a monetary allowance shall be paid under subchapter II of this chapter. In the case of a child eligible for benefits under subchapter I or II of this chapter who is also eligible for benefits under subchapter III of this chapter, a monetary allowance shall be paid under the subchapter of this chapter elected by the child.
(b) Vocational Rehabilitation.—
An individual may only be provided one program of vocational training under this chapter.
(Added Pub. L. 106–419, title IV, § 401(b), Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1860, § 1824; renumbered § 1834 and amended, Pub. L. 108–183, title I, § 102(a)(1), (c), Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2653, 2654.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1834 was renumbered section 3734 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–183, § 102(a)(1), renumbered section 1824 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–183, § 102(c), inserted at end: “In the case of a child eligible for benefits under subchapter I or II of this chapter who is also eligible for benefits under subchapter III of this chapter, a monetary allowance shall be paid under the subchapter of this chapter elected by the child.”
38 U.S.C. § 1835 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1835. Advisory council
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall establish an advisory council on health care and benefits for covered children.
(b) Membership.—
The advisory council established under subsection (a) shall be composed of Federal employees.
(c) Duties.—
The advisory council established under subsection (a) shall solicit feedback from covered children and covered veterans on the health care and benefits provided under this chapter and communicate such feedback to the Secretary.
(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 103.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1835 was renumbered section 2041 of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Deadline for Establishment of Advisory Council
text: Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(d)(1), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 104, provided that: “Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 6, 2023], the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish the advisory council required under section 1835 of title 38, United States Code, as added by subsection (b).”
38 U.S.C. § 1836 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1836. Care and coordination teams
(a) In General.—
The Secretary shall establish care and coordination teams for covered children.
(b) Outreach.—
A care and coordination team established under subsection (a) shall attempt to contact each covered child—
(1) not less frequently than once every 180 days, to ensure the continued care of the child and assist with any changes in care needed due to a changed situation of the child; and
(2) as soon as practicable after the identification of a condition listed in the report required by subsection (c).
(c) Report.—
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives a report setting forth a list of conditions that will trigger outreach to covered children under subsection (b)(2).
(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 103.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (c), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 118–18, which was approved Oct. 6, 2023.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Deadline for Establishment of Care and Coordination Teams
text: Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(d)(2), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 104, provided that: “Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 6, 2023], the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall establish the care and coordination teams required under section 1836 of such title, as added by subsection (b).”
38 U.S.C. § 1837 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1837. Duration of health care and benefits provided
The Secretary shall provide a covered child with health care and benefits under this chapter—
(1) for the duration of the life of the child; and
(2) notwithstanding any death of a parent of the child that precedes the death of the child.
(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 104.)
38 U.S.C. § 1838 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1838. Biennial report
Not less frequently than once every two years, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report setting forth the following:
(1) The number of covered children receiving health care or benefits under this chapter as of the date on which the report is submitted.
(2) The number of covered children for which the Department is paying for or providing a social worker as of such date.
(3) Metrics on outreach conducted under section 1836(b) of this title.
(Added Pub. L. 118–18, § 1(b), Oct. 6, 2023, 137 Stat. 104.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior sections 1841 to 1851 were renumbered sections 3741 to 3751 of this title, respectively.
38 U.S.C. § 1949 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 1949. Beneficiaries
(a) Designation.—
A person who enrolls in United States Government life insurance may designate a beneficiary of the insurance policy. Subject to regulations, the insured person shall at all times have the right to change the beneficiary or beneficiaries of a United States Government life insurance policy without the consent of such beneficiary or beneficiaries.
(b) Determination in Cases of Non-Designation.—
If a person enrolled in United States Government life insurance does not designate a beneficiary under subsection (a) before the insured person dies, or if a designated beneficiary predeceases the insured person, the Secretary shall determine the beneficiary in the following order:
(1) The surviving spouse of the insured person.
(2) The children of the insured person and descendants of deceased children by representation.
(3) The parents of the insured person or the survivors of the parents.
(4) The duly appointed executor or administrator of the estate of the insured person.
(5) Other next of kin of the insured person entitled under the laws of domicile of the insured person at the time of the death of the insured person.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1160, § 749; renumbered § 1949, Pub. L. 102–83, § 5(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 406; amended Pub. L. 117–313, § 3(b)(1), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4400.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2022—Pub. L. 117–313 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Subject to regulations, the insured shall at all times have the right to change the beneficiary or beneficiaries of a United States Government life insurance policy without the consent of such beneficiary or beneficiaries.”
1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 749 of this title as this section.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2022 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 117–313 applicable with respect to the death of an insured person occurring on or after the date that is two years before Dec. 27, 2022, see section 3(c) of Pub. L. 117–313, set out as a note under section 1917 of this title.
38 U.S.C. § 5901 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 5901. Prohibition against acting as claims agent or attorney
(a) In General.—
Except as provided by section 500 of title 5, no individual may act as an agent or attorney in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim under laws administered by the Secretary unless such individual has been recognized for such purposes by the Secretary.
(b) Warnings About Potential Predatory Practices.—
(1) The Secretary shall ensure that, each time a claimant under a law administered by the Secretary logs in to a website or online tool of the Department, such website or online tool issues to the claimant, in plain language—
(A) a warning about individuals who seek to act in violation of this chapter;
(B) a link to an online tool of the Department through which the claimant may report such an individual;
(C) a link to an online tool of the Department through which the claimant may search for a recognized agent, attorney, or other entity recognized by the Secretary for the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim under laws administered by the Secretary; and
(D) a link to a website or an online tool of the Department providing final decisions on discipline of agents, attorneys, and entities, described in subparagraph (C), by the Secretary for violations of this chapter.
(2) The Secretary shall provide all information under paragraph (1) in the following languages:
(A) English.
(B) Spanish.
(C) Tagalog.
(D) The seven other languages most commonly spoken in the United States.
(Pub. L. 85–857, Sept. 2, 1958, 72 Stat. 1238, § 3401; Pub. L. 91–24, § 12(a), June 11, 1969, 83 Stat. 34; Pub. L. 99–576, title VII, § 701(79), Oct. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 3298; renumbered § 5901, Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1), May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(1), (b)(1), (2)(E), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 403–405; Pub. L. 118–21, § 3(a), Nov. 13, 2023, 137 Stat. 110.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2023—Pub. L. 118–21 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 3401 of this title as this section.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(b)(1), (2)(E), substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator”.
Pub. L. 102–83, § 4(a)(1), substituted “administered by the Secretary” for “administered by the Veterans’ Administration”.
1986—Pub. L. 99–576 substituted “such individual” for “he”.
1969—Pub. L. 91–24 substituted “Except as provided by section 500 of title 5, no individual may act” for “No individual may act”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Implementation
text: Pub. L. 118–21, § 3(b), Nov. 13, 2023, 137 Stat. 110, provided that:
“The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out subsection (b) of such section, as added by subsection (a) of this section—
“(1) after consulting with stakeholders (including veterans service organizations recognized under section 5902 of such title) regarding the wording of the warning under such subsection; and
“(2) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 13, 2023].”
38 U.S.C. § 7324 (VETERANS’ BENEFITS)
§ 7324. Annual report on use of authorities to enhance retention of experienced nurses
(a) Annual Report.—
Not later than January 31 each year, the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Health, shall submit to Congress a report on the use during the preceding year of authorities for purposes of retaining experienced nurses in the Veterans Health Administration, as follows:
(1) The authorities under chapter 76 of this title.
(2) The authority under VA Directive 5102.1, relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs nurse qualification standard, dated November 10, 1999, or any successor directive.
(3) Any other authorities available to the Secretary for those purposes.
(b) Report Elements.—
Each report under subsection (a) shall specify for the period covered by such report, for each Department medical facility and for each geographic service area of the Department, the following:
(1) The number of waivers requested under the authority referred to in subsection (a)(2), and the number of waivers granted under that authority, to promote to the Nurse II grade or Nurse III grade under the Nurse Schedule under section 7404(b)(1) 1 of this title any nurse who has not completed a baccalaureate degree in nursing in a recognized school of nursing, set forth by age, race, and years of experience of the individuals subject to such waiver requests and waivers, as the case may be.
(2) The programs carried out to facilitate the use of nursing education programs by experienced nurses, including programs for flexible scheduling, scholarships, salary replacement pay, and on-site classes.
(Added Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 125(a)(1), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2452.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 7404(b) of this title, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), was amended by Pub. L. 108–445, § 3(a), Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2636. As so amended, section 7404(b) no longer includes paragraphs. The Nurse Schedule appears under section 7404(b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Initial Report
text: Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 125(b), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2453, required that the initial report under this section be submitted to the National Commission on VA Nursing as well as to Congress.