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34 CFR §97.407

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ED conducts or funds research that the IRB does not believe meets the requirements of § 97.404, § 97.405, or § 97.406 only if—
  1. (a)The IRB finds that the research presents a reasonable opportunity to further the understanding, prevention, or alleviation of a serious problem affecting the health or welfare of children; and
  2. (b)The Secretary, after consultation with a panel of experts in pertinent disciplines (for example: science, medicine, education, ethics, law) and following opportunity for public review and comment, has determined either that—
    1. (1)The research in fact satisfies the conditions of § 97.404, § 97.405, or § 97.406, as applicable; or
    2. (2)
      1. (i)The research presents a reasonable opportunity to further the understanding, prevention, or alleviation of a serious problem affecting the health or welfare of children;
      2. (ii)The research will be conducted in accordance with sound ethical principles; and
      3. (iii)Adequate provisions are made for soliciting the assent of children and the permission of their parents or guardians, as set forth in § 97.408.