In accordance with chapter 4-8B and § 5-24-12, the secretary of the Department of Education may negotiate and accept federal and other funds appropriated and otherwise made available to implement and administer the provisions of the federally insured student loan program for higher education.

Source: SL 1966, ch 210, § 4; SL 1978, ch 130, § 3; SL 2003, ch 272, § 63.