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SEC. 216. PUBLICATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.

(a) TRANSMITTAL.--For the purpose of obtaining public comment through publication in the Federal Register, the Council shall transmit to the Secretary--
(1) proposed criteria for certifying voluntary national content standards, voluntary national student performance standards, and State content standards and State performance standards;
(2) proposed criteria for certifying voluntary national opportunity-to-learn standards and State opportunity-to-learn standards;
(3) proposed criteria for certifying State assessments; and
(4) proposed voluntary national content standards, voluntary national student performance standards, and voluntary national opportunity-to-learn standards.
(b) PUBLICATION.--The Secretary shall publish such proposed procedures, standards, and criteria in the Federal Register.

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SEC. 215. POWERS OF THE COUNCIL. Table of Contents SEC. 217. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.