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108 STAT. 86 PUBLIC LAW 103-218—MAR. 9, 1994 and assistive technology services across public programs and information and referral networks. "(ii) The types of data that should be collected, including data regarding funding, across a range of programs, including the programs listed in subsection (c)(2), as appropriate. "(iii) A methodology for developing a single taxonomy and nomenclature for both assistive technology devices and assistive technology services across a range of programs, including the programs listed in subsection (c)(2), as appropriate. "(iv) The process for developing an appropriate data collection instrument or instruments. "(v) A methodology for collecting data across a range of programs, including the programs listed in subsection (c)(2), as appropriate. "(vi) The use of a national classification system by the Internal Revenue Service and State finance agencies to determine whether devices and services are assistive technology devices or assistive technology services for the purpose of determining whether a deduction or credit is allowable under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 or State tax law. "(3) CONTRACTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.— The Secretary may carry out this section directly, or, if necessary, by entering into contracts or cooperative agreements with appropriate entities. "(D) SINGLE TAXONOMY. — In conducting the system development project, the Secretary shall develop a national classification system that includes a single taxonomy and nomenclature for assistive technolo^ devices and assistive technology services. "(c) DATA COLLECTION INSTRUMENT. — In conducting the system development project, the Secretary shall develop a data collection instrument to—- "(1) collect data regarding funding for assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; and "(2) collect such data from public programs, including, at a minimum— "(A) programs carried out under title I, VI, or VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 720 et seq., 795 et seq., or 796 et seq.); "(B) programs carried out under part B or H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq. or 1471 et seq.); "(C) programs carried out under title V or XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 701 et seq. or 1396 et seq.); "(D) programs carried out under the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.); and "(E) programs carried out under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6000 et seq.). "(d) CONSULTATION. —The Secretary shall conduct the system development project in consultation with the Federal agencies that were consulted in developing the project plan. "(e) REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIFORM DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM.— Not