22 USC 4021a - Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 05, 2026

§ 4021a.

Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute

(a)

Director line of reporting

(b)

Schools of instruction

The Foreign Service Institute shall consist of at least four schools of instruction, which shall provide instruction consistent with the requirements set forth in this subchapter. The schools of instruction shall be as follows:

(1)

The School of Professional and Area Studies, which shall provide job-specific orientation, tradecraft, and area studies, as well as new-hire orientation programs.

(2)

The School of Leadership and Management Studies, which shall provide leadership and crisis management training.

(3)

The School of Applied Information Technology Studies, which shall provide instruction to ensure information technology professionals have the up-to-date knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain the complex computer and technology systems employed by the Department.

(4)

The School of Foreign Languages, which shall be responsible for providing language instruction as prescribed by law and at the direction of the Secretary.

(Pub. L. 119–60, div. E, title I, § 5137, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1568.)

cite as: 22 USC 4021a