DISTANCE EDUCATION.

SEC. 111. DISTANCE EDUCATION. (a) In General.—Subsection (a)(4) of section 3680A is amended— (1) by inserting “(A)” after “leading”; and (2) by inserting before the period the following: “, or (B) to a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning”. 115 STAT. 987 (b) Effective Date.—The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to enrollments in independent study courses beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.