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34 CFR 668.120: Decision of the Secretary.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 34—Education
- Subtitle B—Regulations of the Offices of the Department of Education
- CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
- PART 668—STUDENT ASSISTANCE GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Subpart H—Appeal Procedures for Audit Determinations and Program Review Determinations
(a)(1) The Secretary issues a final decision. The Secretary may affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the hearing official, or may remand the case to the hearing official for further proceedings consistent with the Secretary's decision.
(2) The Secretary may delegate the performance of functions under this section to a designated department official.
(b) If the Secretary modifies, remands, or overturns the initial decision of the hearing official, the Secretary issues a decision that—
(1) Includes a statement of the reasons for this action;
(2) Is provided to both parties; and
(3) Unless the decision is remanded to the hearing official for further review or determination of fact, becomes final upon its issuance.
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