standard setting organization
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
The term “standard setting organization” means a standard setting organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute, including the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, that develops standards for information transactions, data elements, or any other standard that is necessary to, or will facilitate, the implementation of this part.
Source
- 1996–present42 U.S.C. § 1320DThe Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · for purposes of this part
The term “standard setting organization” means an organization that—
(A) is accredited by the American National Standards Institute;
(B) develops standards for information transactions, data elements, or any other standard that is necessary to, or will facilitate, the implementation of this section; and
(C) is open to the participation of the various entities engaged in the delivery of Federal student financial assistance.
Source
- 1998–present20 U.S.C. § 1018BEducation · Administrative simplification of student aid delivery · in this section