An amendment numbered 11 printed in House Report 111-256 to require the Secretary of Education to conduct outreach activities to educate students and their families about the transition to Federal Direct Lending.

1. Adds SEC. 216. OUTREACH EFFORTS on page 80, line 22

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   Inserted: SEC. 216. OUTREACH EFFORTS.

   Inserted: (a) Outreach Activities Required.--The Secretary of Education shall conduct outreach activities in accordance with this section to inform and educate students and their families about the transition to Federal Direct lending under the amendments made by this title to title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

   Inserted: (b) Required Components of Outreach.--The Secretary shall provide for the broad dissemination of information on such amendments and shall--

   Inserted: (1) operate and maintain an Internet website through which individuals may obtain information on changes made to the Federal Family Education Loan programs and the Federal Direct Loan programs;

   Inserted: (2) develop and disseminate information to high school seniors and their parents concerning student loans and student aid;

   Inserted: (3) provide assistance to institutions of higher education to educate students on the repayment of Federal Direct loans; and

   Inserted: (4) ensure that all outreach efforts are developed using plain language and are culturally- and language-appropriate.

   Inserted: (c) Use of Other Entities.--In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may work with other appropriate entities to facilitate the dissemination of information under this section and to provide assistance as described in this section.

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