The provisions of title 5 relating to appointments in the competitive service, referred to in subsec. (d), are classified generally to section 3301 et seq. of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, referred to in subsec. (e), is Pub. L. 108–446, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2647. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2004 Amendment note set out under section 1400 of this title and Tables.

A prior section 1417, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 617, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 100, related to Secretary’s administrative duties, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.

Another prior section 1417, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 617, as added Pub. L. 94–142, § 5(a), Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 791; amended Pub. L. 98–199, § 3(b), Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 102(g), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3295; Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(b)(77), (78), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1145; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(a)(7), (b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 606, 607, related to Secretary’s administrative duties, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.