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42 U.S.C. § 297a — Student loan fund

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42 U.S.C. § 297a — Student loan fund

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**(a) Agreements to establish and operate fund authorized** The Secretary is authorized to enter into an agreement for the establishment and operation of a student loan fund in accordance with this part with any public or nonprofit private school of nursing which is located in a State. **(b) Provisions of agreements** Each agreement entered into under this section shall— (1) provide for establishment of a student loan fund by the school; (2) provide for deposit in the fund, except as provided in [section 298d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section298d&num=0&edition=prelim), of (A) the Federal capital contributions paid from allotments under [section 297d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297d&num=0&edition=prelim) to the school by the Secretary, (B) an additional amount from other sources equal to not less than one-ninth of such Federal capital contributions, (C) collections of principal and interest on loans made from the fund, (D) collections pursuant to [section 297b(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297b/f&num=0&edition=prelim), and (E) any other earnings of the fund; (3) provide that the fund, except as provided in [section 298d of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section298d&num=0&edition=prelim), shall be used only for loans to students of the school in accordance with the agreement and for costs of collection of such loans and interest thereon; (4) provide that loans may be made from such fund only to students pursuing a full-time or half-time course of study at the school leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing or an equivalent degree or a diploma in nursing, or to a graduate degree in nursing; and (5) contain such other provisions as are necessary to protect the financial interests of the United States. **(c) Regulatory standards applicable to collection of loans** (1) Any standard established by the Secretary by regulation for the collection by schools of nursing of loans made pursuant to loan agreements under this part shall provide that the failure of any such school to collect such loans shall be measured in accordance with this subsection. With respect to the student loan fund established pursuant to such agreements, this subsection may not be construed to require such schools to reimburse such loan fund for loans that became uncollectable prior to 1983. (2) The measurement of a school’s failure to collect loans made under this part shall be the ratio (stated as a percentage) that the defaulted principal amount outstanding of such school bears to the matured loans of such school. (3) For purposes of this subsection— (A) the term “default” means the failure of a borrower of a loan made under this part to— (i) make an installment payment when due; or (ii) comply with any other term of the promissory note for such loan, except that a loan made under this part shall not be considered to be in default if the loan is discharged in bankruptcy or if the school reasonably concludes from written contacts with the borrower that the borrower intends to repay the loan; (B) the term “defaulted principal amount outstanding” means the total amount borrowed from the loan fund of a school that has reached the repayment stage (minus any principal amount repaid or cancelled) on loans— (i) repayable monthly and in default for at least 120 days; and (ii) repayable less frequently than monthly and in default for at least 180 days; (C) the term “grace period” means the period of nine months beginning on the date on which the borrower ceases to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at a school of nursing; and (D) the term “matured loans” means the total principal amount of all loans made by a school of nursing under this part minus the total principal amount of loans made by such school to students who are— (i) enrolled in a full-time or half-time course of study at such school; or (ii) in their grace period.

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42 U.S.C. § 297d — Allotments and payments of Federal capital contributions

**(a) Application for allotment; reduction or adjustment of amount requested in application; reallotment; continued availability of funds** (1) The Secretary shall from time to time set dates by which schools of nursing must file applications for Federal capital contributions. (2) (A) If the total of the amounts requested for any fiscal year in such applications exceeds the total amount appropriated under section 297c 11 See References in Text note below. of this title for that fiscal year, the allotment from such total amount to the loan fund of each school of nursing shall be reduced to whichever of the following is the smaller: (i) The amount requested in its application. (ii) An amount which bears the same ratio to the total amount appropriated as the number of students estimated by the Secretary to be enrolled on a full-time basis in such school during such fiscal year bears to the estimated total number of students enrolled in all such schools on a full-time basis during such year. (B) Amounts remaining after allotment under subparagraph (A) shall be reallotted in accordance with clause (ii) of such subparagraph among schools whose applications requested more than the amounts so allotted to their loan funds, but with such adjustments as may be necessary to prevent the total allotted to any such school’s loan fund under this paragraph and paragraph (3) from exceeding the total so requested by it. (3) Funds which, pursuant to [section 297e(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297e/c&num=0&edition=prelim) or pursuant to a loan agreement under [section 297a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297a&num=0&edition=prelim) are returned to the

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42 U.S.C. § 296 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) **Eligible entities** — The term “eligible entities” means schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, and other public or private nonprofit entities determined appropriate by the Secretary that submit to the Secretary an application in accordance with [section 296a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section296a&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **School of nursing** — The term “school of nursing” means an accredited (as defined in paragraph 6) collegiate, associate degree, or diploma school of nursing in a State where graduates are— (A) authorized to sit for the National Council Licensure EXamination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX–RN); or (B) licensed registered nurses who will receive a graduate or equivalent degree or training to become an advanced education nurse as defined by [section 296j(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section296j/b&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Collegiate school of nursing** — The term “collegiate school of nursing” means a department, division, or other administrative unit in a college or university which provides primarily or exclusively a program of education in professional nursing and related subjects leading to the degree of bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of nursing, or to an equivalent degree, or to a graduate degree in nursing, or to an equivalent degree, and including advanced training related to such program of education provided by such school, but only if such program, or such unit, college or university is accredited. (4) **Associate degree school of nursing** — The term “associate degree school of nursing” means a department, division, or ot

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42 U.S.C. § 297i — Procedures for appeal of terminations

In any case in which the Secretary intends to terminate an agreement with a school of nursing under this part, the Secretary shall provide the school with a written notice specifying such intention and stating that the school may request a formal hearing with respect to such termination. If the school requests such a hearing within 30 days after the receipt of such notice, the Secretary shall provide such school with a hearing conducted by an administrative law judge.

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42 U.S.C. § 296c — Matching requirement

The Secretary may require that an entity that applies for a grant or contract under this subchapter provide non-Federal matching funds, as appropriate, to ensure the institutional commitment of the entity to the projects funded under the grant. Such non-Federal matching funds may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment, or services.

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42 U.S.C. § 297h — Repealed. Pub. L. 99–92, § 9(a)(1), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 400

### Statutory Notes Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title VIII, § 841, formerly § 829, as added Aug. 16, 1968, Pub. L. 90–490, title II, § 222(h), 82 Stat. 785; renumbered § 841 and amended July 29, 1975, Pub. L. 94–63, title IX, § 941(i)(1), (6), 89 Stat. 365, 366, related to transfers to the scholarship program. #### Effective Date of Repeal Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1985, see section 10(a) of Pub. L. 99–92, set out as an Effective Date of 1985 Amendment note under [section 297a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297a&num=0&edition=prelim).

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15 U.S.C. § 1333 — Labeling

**(a) Label requirements** (1) **In general** — It shall be unlawful for any person to manufacture, package, sell, offer to sell, distribute, or import for sale or distribution within the United States any cigarettes the package of which fails to bear, in accordance with the requirements of this section, one of the following labels: WARNING: Cigarettes are addictive. WARNING: Tobacco smoke can harm your children. WARNING: Cigarettes cause fatal lung disease. WARNING: Cigarettes cause cancer. WARNING: Cigarettes cause strokes and heart disease. WARNING: Smoking during pregnancy can harm your baby. WARNING: Smoking can kill you. WARNING: Tobacco smoke causes fatal lung disease in nonsmokers. WARNING: Quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health. (2) **Placement; typography; etc.** — Each label statement required by paragraph (1) shall be located in the upper portion of the front and rear panels of the package, directly on the package underneath the cellophane or other clear wrapping. Each label statement shall comprise the top 50 percent of the front and rear panels of the package. The word “WARNING” shall appear in capital letters and all text shall be in conspicuous and legible 17-point type, unless the text of the label statement would occupy more than 70 percent of such area, in which case the text may be in a smaller conspicuous and legible type size, provided that at least 60 percent of such area is occupied by required text. The text shall be black on a white background, or white on a black background, in a manner that contrasts, by typography, layout, or color, with all other printed material on the package, in an alternating fashion under the plan submitted under subsection (c). (3) **Does not apply to foreign distribution** — The provisio

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26 U.S.C. § 6103 — Confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information

**(a) General rule** Returns and return information shall be confidential, and except as authorized by this title— (1) no officer or employee of the United States, (2) no officer or employee of any State, any local law enforcement agency receiving information under subsection (i)(1)(C) or (7)(A), any tribal or local child support enforcement agency, or any local agency administering a program listed in subsection (l)(7)(D) who has or had access to returns or return information under this section or section 6104(c), and (3) no other person (or officer or employee thereof) who has or had access to returns or return information under subsection (c), subsection (e)(1)(D)(iii), paragraph (10), (13), (14), or (15) of subsection (k), paragraph (6), (8), (10), (12), (13) (other than subparagraphs (D)(v) and (D)(vi) thereof), (16), (19), (20), or (21) of subsection (l), paragraph (2) or (4)(B) of subsection (m), or subsection (n), shall disclose any return or return information obtained by him in any manner in connection with his service as such an officer or an employee or otherwise or under the provisions of this section. For purposes of this subsection, the term “officer or employee” includes a former officer or employee. **(b) Definitions** For purposes of this section— (1) **Return** — The term “return” means any tax or information return, declaration of estimated tax, or claim for refund required by, or provided for or permitted under, the provisions of this title which is filed with the Secretary by, on behalf of, or with respect to any person, and any amendment or supplement thereto, including supporting schedules, attachments, or lists which are supplemental to, or part of, the return so filed. (2) **Return information** — The term “return information” means— (

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42 U.S.C. § 297b — Loan provisions

**(a) Maximum amount per individual per year; preference to first year students** The total of the loans for any academic year (or its equivalent, as determined under regulations of the Secretary) made by schools of nursing from loan funds established pursuant to agreements under this part may not exceed $3,300 in the case of any student, except that for the final two academic years of the program involved, such total may not exceed $5,200. The aggregate of the loans for all years from such funds may not exceed $17,000 in the case of any student during fiscal years 2010 and 2011. After fiscal year 2011, such amounts shall be adjusted to provide for a cost-of-attendance increase for the yearly loan rate and the aggregate of the loans. In the granting of such loans, a school shall give preference to licensed practical nurses, to persons with exceptional financial need, and to persons who enter as first-year students after enactment of this subchapter. **(b) Terms and conditions** Loans from any such student loan fund by any school shall be made on such terms and conditions as the school may determine; subject, however, to such conditions, limitations, and requirements as the Secretary may prescribe (by regulation or in the agreement with the school) with a view to preventing impairment of the capital of such fund to the maximum extent practicable in the light of the objective of enabling the student to complete his course of study; and except that— (1) such a loan may be made only to a student who (A) is in need of the amount of the loan to pursue a full-time or half-time course of study at the school leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in nursing or an equivalent degree, or a diploma in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing, (B) is capable, in the opinion

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42 U.S.C. § 298d — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) In general** For the purpose of carrying out parts B, C, and D (subject to [section 297t(g) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section297t/g&num=0&edition=prelim)), there are authorized to be appropriated $137,837,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. **(b) Part E** For the purpose of carrying out part E, there are authorized to be appropriated $117,135,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

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2 U.S.C. § 4579 — Student loan repayment program for Senate employees

**(a) Definitions** In this section: (1) **Departure date** — The term “departure date” means the earlier of— (A) the date on which the term of a departing Senator or Vice President ends; or (B) the date on which the departing Senator or Vice President will retire or resign. (2) **Departing Senator or Vice President** — The term “departing Senator or Vice President” means a Senator or Vice President who will not serve in the next term due to retirement, resignation, a decision to not seek reelection, or a failure to secure reelection. (3) **Eligible employee** — The term “eligible employee” means an individual, except as provided under subsection (b)(3)— (A) who is an employee of the Senate; and (B) whose rate of pay as an employee of the Senate, on the date on which such eligibility is determined, does not exceed the rate of basic pay payable for a position at level IV of the Executive Schedule under [section 5315 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section5315&num=0&edition=prelim). (4) **Employee of the Senate** — The term “employee of the Senate”— (A) has the meaning given the term under [section 1301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section1301&num=0&edition=prelim); and (B) includes any employee of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. (5) **Employing office** — The term “employing office”— (A) means the employing office, as defined under [section 1301 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title2-section1301&num=0&edition=prelim), of an employee of the Senate; and (B) includes the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services with respect

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