168.585. Commissioner of higher education, powers.

Commissioner of higher education, powers.

168.585. The commissioner of higher education, acting onbehalf of the coordinating board, may:

(1) Enter into agreements with and receive grants from theUnited States government in connection with federal programs ofassistance to students in teacher education programs;

(2) Contract with public agencies or private persons ororganizations for the purpose of carrying out the administrativefunctions imposed by sections 168.550 to 168.595;

(3) Designate the department of higher education to receiveloan applications and distribute funds;

(4) Call upon agencies of the state which have financialexpertise for consultation and advice, and upon any agency of thestate for assistance in the location of delinquent borrowers.

(L. 1985 H.B. 463)