functions of the commissioner

functions of the commissioner Sec. 731. In order to disseminate information concerning new educational media (including the results of research and experimentation conducted under part A of this title) to State or local educational agencies, for use in their public elementary or secondary schools, and to institutions of higher education, the Commissioner— (1) shall make studies and surveys to determine the need for increased or improved utilization of television, radio, motion pic-72 Stat. 1596tures, and related media of communication by State or local educational agencies and institutions of higher education for educational purposes; (2) shall prepare and publish catalogs, reviews, bibliographies, abstracts, analyses of research and experimentation, and such other materials as are generally useful in the encouragement and more effective use of television, radio, motion pictures, and related media of communication for educational purposes; (3) may, upon request, provide advice, counsel, technical assistance, and demonstrations to State or local educational agencies and institutions of higher education undertaking to utilize such media of communication to increase the quality or depth or broaden the scope of their educational programs; (4) shall prepare and publish an annual report setting forth (A) projects carried out under this title and the cost of each such project, and (B) developments in the utilization and adaptation of media of communication for educational purposes; and (5) may enter into contracts with public or private agencies, organizations, groups, or individuals to carry out the provisions of this part.