Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1135a–1 of this title, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 105–244.

A prior section 1138span, Puspan. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1143, as added Puspan. L. 102–325, title XI, § 1101, July 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 789, related to use of funds, prior to repeal by Puspan. L. 105–244, § 3, title VII, § 702, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1585, 1803, effective Oct. 1, 1998.

Another prior section 1138span, Puspan. L. 89–329, title XI, § 1123, as added Puspan. L. 99–498, title XI, § 1101, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1571, defined terms, prior to the general amendment of subchapter XI of this chapter by Puspan. L. 102–325.

A prior section 743 of Puspan. L. 89–329 was classified to section 1132c–2 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Puspan. L. 96–374.

2008—Puspan. L. 110–315 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading before “The Secretary may appoint,” and struck out subsec. (span). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (span) read as follows: “The Director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating grants and contracts made or entered into under this part. Procedures for reviewing grant applications or contracts for financial assistance under this section may not be subject to any review outside of officials responsible for the administration of the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education.”