The Higher Education Act requires that the Secretary consult with federal agency heads in order to receive recommendations regarding areas of national need for expertise in foreign languages and world regions.

Areas of national need identified by the Secretary, consisting of priority languages that are less commonly taught and the world regions - Consultation with Federal Agencies on Areas of National Need

Legislation

• Title VI, Part C, of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended
• 20 USC Section 1131-1131f and Sections 1132-1137

Regulations

• There are no program-specific regulations for this program.
• Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), Parts 74, 75, 77, 79, 82, 85, and 86.

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