The Education Amendments Act of 1972 authorized the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to improve postsecondary educational opportunities by providing assistance to educational institutions and agencies for a broad range of reforms and innovations. The specific authority is now contained in Title VII, Part B of the Higher Education Act as amended in 1998 (Public Law 105-244).

Legislation

• Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title VII, Part B; U.S.C. 1138-1138d

Regulations

• There are no program-specific regulations.
• Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 34 CFR Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 80, 81, 82, and 85

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