REPORTS.

SEC. 405. REPORTS. (a) Final Report.—The Council shall, as soon as possible, but not later than December 31, 1991, submit a report to the Congress, the Secretary of Education, and the National Education Goals Panel that contains recommendations regarding long-term policies, structures, mechanisms, and other important considerations with respect to the objectives described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 404. A discussion of the validity, reliability, fairness, and costs of implementing a system of voluntary national tests or examinations shall also be included in such report. (b) Interim Reports.—The Council may submit to the Congress, the Secretary of Education, and the National Education Goals Panel interim reports it considers appropriate.