Program review and data

In order to strengthen the administrative capability and financial responsibility provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary— shall give priority for program review to institutions of higher education that are— shall establish and operate a central data base of information on institutional accreditation, eligibility, and certification that includes— In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a) and any other relevant provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall— review and take into consideration an institution of higher education’s response in any final program review report or audit determination, and include in the report or determination— The Secretary shall develop and carry out a plan for the data collection responsibilities described in paragraph (3) of subsection (a). The Secretary shall make the information obtained under such paragraph (3) readily available to all institutions of higher education, guaranty agencies, States, and other organizations participating in the programs authorized by this subchapter. The Secretary shall provide training to personnel of the Department, including criminal investigative training, designed to improve the quality of financial and compliance audits and program reviews conducted under this subchapter. The provisions of section 3403(b) of this title shall not apply to Secretarial determinations made regarding the appropriate length of instruction for programs measured in clock hours.