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PUBLIC LAW 100-407—AUG. 19, 1988 (F) forms of Federal oversight and independent evaluations that could be applied to a national information and pr<^ram referral network; (G) types of stafQng expertise required for different options; and (H) types of institutional oversight, such as governing boards and advisory panels; and (9) a timetable for implementation of various network options.

29 USC 2244.

SEC. 214. TIMETABLE FOR STUDY.

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(a) AWARD OF CONTRACT.—The Secretary shall, before the end of

the six-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of an Act providing appropriations to carry out the study required by this part, enter into any contract or cooperative agreement necessary for conducting such study. Contracts. Reports.

(b) COMPLETION OF STUDY.—Any contract or agreement entered

into under subsection (a) shall require the study to be completed and a report concerning such study to be submitted to the Secretary and to the appropriate committees of the Congress before the end of the 18-month period b ^ i n n i n g on the date of the contract or agreement. (c) IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS.—The Secretary, after allowing for public comment on the report submitted under subsection (b), shall take appropriate action based on the report before the end of the 6-month period following the date on which the Secretary receives the report.

PART C—TRAINING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECTS 29 USC 2251. Contracts.

SEC. 22L TRAINING. (a) TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.— (1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall enter into con-

tracts or cooperative agreements with appropriate nonprofit or for-profit entities for the purposes of— (A) conducting training sessions; and (B) developing, demonstrating, disseminating, and evaluating curricula, materials, and methods used to train individuals regarding the provision of technology-related assistance. (2) ELIGIBLE ACTIYITIES.—Activities conducted under contracts or cooperative agreements entered into under paragraph (1) may address the training needs of individuals with disabilities, the families or representatives of individuals with disabilities, individuals who work for public agencies and private entities that have contact with individuals with disabilities (including insurers), employers, and other appropriate individuals. (b) TECHNOLOGY CAREERS.— (1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—The Secretary shall make grants to

assist institutions of higher education to prepare personnel for careers relating to the provision of technology-related assistance to individuals with disabilities. (2) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give priority to the prepsuxition of personnel who ¥nll provide technical assistance, administer programs, or prepare personnel necessary to support the development and

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