<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID8AED5E17448946618ACCA612227B032C" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </heading> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">PART A—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GENERAL PROVISIONS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s100" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="100">SEC. 100. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6000 Note<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SHORT TITLE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID7F886D0D5A3A4E48B8C5FBDCE9886728" class="footnoteRef">2</ref>This title may be cited as the “<shortTitle style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:short-title">Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act</inline></shortTitle>”.</content><footnote id="ID8AED5E17448946618ACCA612227B032C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Title I of Public Law 88–164, the Mental Retardation Facilities and Community Mental Health Centers Construction Act of 1963. (Such title was added by section 2 of Public Law 98–527.)</p></footnote><footnote id="ID7F886D0D5A3A4E48B8C5FBDCE9886728" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The superfluous period is so in law. See section 101(c)(1) of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 285).</p></footnote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6000<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FINDINGS, PURPOSES, AND POLICY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Findings.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Congress finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in 1993 there are more than 3,000,000 individuals with developmental disabilities in the United States;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">disability is a natural part of the human experience that does not diminish the right of individuals with developmental disabilities to enjoy the opportunity to live independently, enjoy self-determination, make choices, contribute to society, and experience full integration and inclusion in the economic, political, social, cultural, and educational mainstream of American society;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination in critical areas;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a lack of public awareness of the capabilities and competencies of individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals whose disabilities occur during their developmental period frequently have severe disabilities that are likely to continue indefinitely;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities often require lifelong specialized services and assistance, provided in a coordinated and culturally competent manner by many agencies, professionals, advocates, community representatives, and others to eliminate barriers and to meet the needs of such individuals and their families;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a substantial portion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families do not have access to appropriate support and services from generic and specialized service systems and remain unserved or underserved;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">family members, friends, and members of the community can play an important role in enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, especially when the family and community are provided with the necessary services and supports;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a need to ensure that services, supports, and other assistance are provided in a culturally competent manner, that individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds are fully included in all activities under this Act, and that greater efforts are made to recruit individuals from minority backgrounds into the field of developmental disabilities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the goals of the Nation properly include the goal of providing individuals with developmental disabilities with the opportunities and support to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make informed choices and decisions;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">live in homes and communities in which such individuals can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pursue meaningful and productive lives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contribute to their family, community, State, and Nation;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have interdependent friendships and relationships with others; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/a/10/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">achieve full integration and inclusion in society, in an individualized manner, consistent with unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of each individual.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purpose.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this Act is to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community, through—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support to State Developmental Disabilities Councils in each State to promote, through systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities that are consistent with the policy under subsection (c)(2), a consumer and family-centered, comprehensive system, and a coordinated array of services, supports, and other assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support to protection and advocacy systems in each State to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support to university affiliated programs to provide interdisciplinary preservice preparation of students and fellows, community service activities, and the dissemination of information and research findings; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support to national initiatives to collect necessary data, provide technical assistance to State Developmental Disabilities Councils, protection and advocacy systems and university affiliated programs, and support other nationally significant activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Policy.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">It is the policy of the United States that all programs, projects, and activities receiving assistance under this Act shall be carried out in a manner consistent with the principles that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities, including those with the most severe developmental disabilities, are capable of achieving independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community, and often require the provision of services, supports and other assistance to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities and their families have competencies, capabilities and personal goals that should be recognized, supported, and encouraged, and any assistance to such individuals should be provided in an individualized manner, consistent with the unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of such individuals;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are the primary decisionmakers regarding the services and supports such individuals and their families receive and play decisionmaking roles in policies and programs that affect the lives of such individuals and their families;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">services, supports, and other assistance are provided in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual dignity, personal preferences, and cultural differences;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specific efforts must be made to ensure that individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds enjoy effective and meaningful opportunities for full participation in the developmental disabilities service system;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recruitment efforts within developmental disabilities at the level of preservice training, community training, practice, administration and policymaking must focus on bringing larger numbers of racial and ethnic minorities into the field in order to provide appropriate skills, knowledge, role models, and sufficient manpower to address the growing needs of an increasingly diverse population;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with education and support, communities can be responsive to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and are enriched by the full and active participation and the contributions by individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s101/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities should have access to opportunities and the necessary support to be included in community life, have interdependent relationships, live in homes and communities, and make contributions to their families, community, State, and Nation.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102" styleType="OLC" role="definitions"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6001<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of this title:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">American indian consortium.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">American Indian Consortium</term>” means any confederation of two or more recognized American Indian tribes, created through the official action of each participating tribe, that has a combined total resident population of 150,000 enrolled tribal members and a contiguous territory of Indian lands in two or more States.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistive technology device.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">assistive technology device</term>” means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistive technology service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">assistive technology service</term>” means any service that directly assists an individual with a developmental disability in the selection, acquisition, or use, of an assistive technology device. Such term includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the evaluation of the needs of an individual with a developmental disability, including a functional evaluation of the individual in the individual's customary environment;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by an individual with a developmental disability;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing or replacing assistive technology devices;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training or technical assistance for an individual with a developmental disability, or, where appropriate, a family member, guardian, advocate, or authorized representative of an individual with a developmental disability; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education and rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of, an individual with developmental disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child development activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">child development activities</term>” means such priority area activities as will assist in the prevention, identification, and alleviation of developmental disabilities in children, including early intervention services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community living activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">community living activities</term>” means such priority area activities as will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to obtain and receive the supports needed to live in their family home or a home of their own with individuals of their choice and to develop supports in the community.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community supports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">community supports</term>” means activities, services, supports, and other assistance designed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist neighborhoods and communities to be more responsive to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop local networks that can provide informal support; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/6/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">make communities accessible and enable communities to offer their resources and opportunities to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">Such term includes community education, personal assistance services, vehicular and home modifications, support at work, and transportation.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Culturally competent.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">culturally competent</term>” means services, supports or other assistance that are conducted or provided in a manner that is responsive to the beliefs, interpersonal styles, attitudes, language and behaviors of individuals who are receiving services, and in a manner that has the greatest likelihood of ensuring their maximum participation in the program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Developmental disability.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">developmental disability</term>” means a severe, chronic disability of an individual 5 years of age or older that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is manifested before the individual attains age 22;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">is likely to continue indefinitely;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">self-care;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receptive and expressive language;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">learning;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mobility;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">self-direction;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">capacity for independent living; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/D/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">economic self-sufficiency; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/8/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reflects the individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic services, supports, or other assistance that is of lifelong or extended duration and is individually planned and coordinated,</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">except that such term, when applied to infants and young children means individuals from birth to age 5, inclusive, who have substantial developmental delay or specific congenital or acquired conditions with a high probability of resulting in developmental disabilities if services are not provided.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Early intervention services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">early intervention services</term>” means services provided to infants, toddlers, young children, and their families to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/9/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the development of infants, toddlers, and young children with disabilities and to minimize their potential for developmental delay; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/9/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance the capacity of families to meet the special needs of their infants, toddlers, and young children.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employment activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">employment activities</term>” means such priority area activities as will increase the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities in work settings.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family support service.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">family support service</term>” means services, supports, and other assistance provided to families with members with developmental disabilities that are designed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/11/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">strengthen the family's role as primary caregiver;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/11/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prevent inappropriate out-of-the-home placement and maintain family unity; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/11/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">reunite families with members who have been placed out of the home, whenever possible.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">Such term includes respite care, rehabilitation technology, personal assistance services, parent training and counseling, support for elderly parents, vehicular and home modifications, and assistance with extraordinary expenses associated with the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/12" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="12">(12) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal priority areas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Federal priority areas</term>” means community living activities, employment activities, child development activities, and system coordination and community education activities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/13" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="13">(13) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Independence.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">independence</term>” means the extent to which individuals with developmental disabilities exert control and choice over their own lives.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/14" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="14">(14) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individual supports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">individual supports</term>” means services, supports, and other assistance that enable an individual with a developmental disability to be independent, productive, integrated, and included into such individual's community, and that are designed to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/14/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable such individual to control such individual's environment, permitting the most independent life possible;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/14/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">prevent placement into a more restrictive living arrangement than is necessary; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/14/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enable such individual to live, learn, work, and enjoy life in the community.</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">Such term includes personal assistance services, rehabilitation technology, vehicular and home modifications, support at work, and transportation.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/15" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="15">(15) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Integration and inclusion.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">integration and inclusion</term>”, with respect to individuals with developmental disabilities, means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/15/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the use by individuals with developmental disabilities of the same community resources that are used by and available to other citizens;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/15/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">living in homes close to community resources, with regular contact with citizens without disabilities in their communities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/15/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the full and active participation by individuals with developmental disabilities in the same community activities and types of employment as citizens without disabilities, and utilization of the same community resources as citizens without disabilities, living, learning, working, and enjoying life in regular contact with citizens without disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/15/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">having friendships and relationships with individuals and families of their own choosing.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/16" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="16">(16) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonprofit.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">nonprofit</term>” means an agency, institution, or organization that is owned or operated by one or more corporations or associations, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/17" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="17">(17) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other organizations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">other organizations</term>” means those organizations that are not State agencies or nonprofit agencies, except such organizations may be consulting firms, independent proprietary businesses and providers, and local community groups not organizationally incorporated, and that are interested in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/18" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">(18) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Personal assistance services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">personal assistance services</term>” means a range of services, provided by one or more individuals, designed to assist an individual with a disability to perform daily living activities on or off a job that such individual would typically perform if such individual did not have a disability. Such services shall be designed to increase such individual's control in life and ability to perform everyday activities on or off such job.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/19" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">(19) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prevention.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">prevention</term>” means activities that address the causes of developmental disabilities and the exacerbation of functional limitations, such as activities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/19/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminate or reduce the factors that cause or predispose individuals to developmental disabilities or that increase the prevalence of developmental disabilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/19/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">increase the early identification of existing problems to eliminate circumstances that create or increase functional limitations; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/19/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">mitigate against the effects of developmental disabilities throughout the individual's lifespan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/20" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="20">(20) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Productivity.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">productivity</term>” means—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/20/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engagement in income-producing work that is measured by increased income, improved employment status, or job advancement; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/20/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">engagement in work that contributes to a household or community.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/21" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="21">(21) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection and advocacy system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">protection and advocacy system</term>” means a protection and advocacy system established in accordance with section 142.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/22" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="22">(22) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Rehabilitation technology.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">rehabilitation technology</term>” means the systematic application of technologies, engineering methodologies, or scientific principles to meet the needs of, and address the barriers confronted by, individuals with developmental disabilities in areas that include education, rehabilitation, employment, transportation, independent living, and recreation. Such term includes rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology devices, and assistive technology services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/23" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="23">(23) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Secretary</term>” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/24" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="24">(24) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Service coordination activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">service coordination activities</term>” (also referred to as “<term style="-uslm-dtd:quote">case management activities</term>”) means activities that assist and enable individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to access services, supports and other assistance, and includes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/24/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provision of information to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families about the availability of services, supports, and other assistance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/24/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assistance in obtaining appropriate services, supports, and other assistance, which may include facilitating and organizing such assistance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/24/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">coordination and monitoring of services, supports, and other assistance provided singly or in combination to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure accessibility, continuity, and accountability of such assistance; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/24/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">follow-along services that ensure, through a continuing relationship, that the changing needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families are recognized and appropriately met.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/25" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="25">(25) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>”, except as provided in section 155, includes, in addition to each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/26" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="26">(26) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State developmental disabilities council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State Developmental Disabilities Council</term>” means a Council established under section 124.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/27" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="27">(27) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State priority area.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State priority area</term>” means priority area activities in an area considered essential by the State Developmental Disabilities Council.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/28" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="28">(28) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supported employment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">supported employment</term>” means competitive work in integrated work settings for individuals with developmental disabilities—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/28/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/28/A/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for whom competitive employment has not traditionally occurred; or</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/28/A/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for whom competitive employment has been interrupted or intermittent as a result of a severe disability; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/28/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who, because of the nature and severity of their disability, need intensive supported employment services or extended services in order to perform such work.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/29" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="29">(29) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System coordination and community education activities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">system coordination and community education activities</term>” means activities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/29/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">eliminate barriers to access and eligibility for services, supports, and other assistance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/29/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance systems design, redesign, and integration, including the encouragement of the creation of local service coordination and information and referral statewide systems;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/29/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">enhance individual, family, and citizen participation and involvement; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/29/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">develop and support coalitions and individuals through training in self-advocacy, educating policymakers, and citizen leadership skills.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/30" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="30">(30) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">University affiliated program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">university affiliated program</term>” means a university affiliated program established under section 152.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s102/31" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="31">(31) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unserved and underserved.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">unserved and underserved</term>” includes populations such as individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, disadvantaged individuals, individuals with limited-English proficiency, individuals from underserved geographic areas (rural or urban), and specific groups of individuals within the population of individuals with developmental disabilities, including individuals with developmental disabilities attributable to physical impairment, mental impairment, or a combination of physical and mental impairments.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID6E989AF2D5E94534BA73506729F239D1" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6003<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RECORDS AND AUDITS. </heading><footnote id="ID6E989AF2D5E94534BA73506729F239D1" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Sections 103 and 105 were repealed by sections 104 and 106, respectively, of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 293).</p></footnote> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Records.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each recipient of assistance under this title shall keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe;<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID6927A27AA1CD46D1BCE79A28701D0C8C" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> including—</chapeau><footnote id="ID6927A27AA1CD46D1BCE79A28701D0C8C" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The semicolon is so in law. See section 105(b)(1)(F) of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 293).</p></footnote> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">records which fully disclose—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such assistance;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such assistance is given or used; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s104/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipients of assistance under this title that are pertinent to such assistance.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s106" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDAD9DEA92AFDF40D9BAF29EFBC515AC5A" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6005<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE CONTROL OF OPERATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Except as otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this title shall be construed as conferring on any Federal officer or employee the right to exercise any supervision or control over the administration, personnel, maintenance, or operation of any programs, services, and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities with respect to which any funds have been or may be expended under this title.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6006<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">REPORTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Developmental Disabilities Council Reports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">By January 1 of each year, each State Developmental Disabilities Council shall prepare and transmit to the Secretary a report of activities carried out during the preceding fiscal year with funds paid to the State under part B for such fiscal year. Each report shall be in a form prescribed by the Secretary by regulation and shall contain—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of activities and accomplishments;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a comparison of accomplishments with the goals, objectives, and proposed activities specified in the State plan submitted under section 122 for such fiscal year;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an accounting of the manner in which funds paid to a State under part B for a fiscal year were expended;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the State Developmental Disabilities Council's response to significant actions taken by the State with respect to any intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded in such State, and with respect to annual survey reports prepared pursuant to section 1902(a)(31) of the Social Security Act and correction or reduction plans prepared pursuant to section 1922 of such Act;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the trends and progress made in the State concerning systemic change (including policy reform), capacity building, advocacy, and other actions on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, with attention to individuals who are traditionally unserved and underserved, particularly individuals who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups, and individuals from underserved geographic areas;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities that affect individuals with disabilities other than developmental disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of actions taken to improve access and services for unserved and underserved groups;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of resources leveraged by activities directly attributable to State Developmental Disabilities Council actions; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/a/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the method by which the State Developmental Disabilities Council shall widely disseminate the annual report to affected constituencies as well as the general public and to assure that the report is available in accessible formats.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Protection and Advocacy System Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">By January 1 of each year, each protection and advocacy system established in a State pursuant to part C shall prepare and transmit to the Secretary a report which describes the activities, accomplishments, and expenditures of the system during the preceding fiscal year, including a description of the system's priorities for such fiscal year, the process used to obtain public input, the nature of such input, and how such input was used.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Secretary Reports.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">By July 1 of each year the Secretary shall prepare and transmit to the President, the Congress, and the National Council on Disability a report which describes—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities and accomplishments of programs supported under parts B, C, D, and E of this title;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the progress made in States in improving the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities and any activities or services needed to improve such independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/C/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the trends and progress made in the States concerning systemic change (including policy reform), capacity building, advocacy, and other actions on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities, with attention to individuals who are traditionally unserved and underserved, particularly individuals who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups, and individuals from underserved geographic areas;</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/C/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities that affect individuals with disabilities other than developmental disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/C/iii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a summary of actions taken to improve access and services for unserved and underserved groups;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the significant Federal policies that impact on the ability of States to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities attributable to physical impairments, mental impairments, or a combination of mental and physical impairments; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/1/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of meetings held by the interagency committee established under section 108(b) during the period for which the report is made, which agencies were represented at each such meeting, and the accomplishments of the interagency committee in comparison to the goals and objectives of such committee.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s107/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion of council and system information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In preparing the report required by this subsection, the Secretary shall include and analyze information submitted in the reports required under subsections (a) and (b) of this section.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s108" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="108">SEC. 108. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6007<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECRETARY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s108/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, not later than one hundred eighty days after the date of enactment of any Act amending the provisions of this title, shall promulgate such regulations as may be required for the implementation of such amendments.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s108/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Within 90 days after the date of enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Act of 1984, the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education shall establish an interagency committee composed of representatives of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, the Administration on Aging, and the Health Resources and Services Administration, of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the Department of Education, the Department of Labor, and such other Federal departments and agencies as the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education consider appropriate. Such interagency committee shall meet regularly to coordinate and plan activities conducted by Federal departments and agencies for persons with developmental disabilities. Each meeting of the interagency committee (except for any meetings of any subcommittees of the committee) shall be open to the public. Notice of each meeting, and a statement of the agenda for the meeting, shall be published in the Federal Register not later than 14 days before the date on which the meeting is to occur.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s109" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="109">SEC. 109. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6008<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">As a condition of providing assistance under this title, the Secretary shall require that each recipient of such assistance take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities on the same terms and conditions required with respect to the employment of such individuals by the provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that govern employment—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s109/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by State rehabilitation agencies and community rehabilitation programs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s109/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">under Federal contracts and subcontracts.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="110">SEC. 110. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6009<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Congress makes the following findings respecting the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Individuals with developmental disabilities have a right to appropriate treatment, services, and habilitation for such disabilities.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The treatment, services, and habilitation for an individual with developmental disabilities should be designed to maximize the developmental potential of the individual and should be provided in the setting that is least restrictive of the individual's personal liberty.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal Government and the States both have an obligation to assure that public funds are not provided to any institutional or other residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities that—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not provide treatment, services, and habilitation which is appropriate to the needs of such individuals; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">does not meet the following minimum standards:</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provision of a nourishing, well-balanced daily diet to the individuals with developmental disabilities being served by the program.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Provision to such individuals of appropriate and sufficient medical and dental services.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prohibition of the use of physical restraint on such individuals unless absolutely necessary and prohibition of the use of such restraint as a punishment or as a substitute for a habilitation program.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prohibition on the excessive use of chemical restraints on such individuals and the use of such restraints as punishment or as a substitute for a habilitation program or in quantities that interfere with services, treatment, or habilitation for such individuals.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Permission for close relatives of such individuals to visit them at reasonable hours without prior notice.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/3/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Compliance with adequate fire and safety standards as may be promulgated by the Secretary.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">All programs for individuals with developmental disabilities should meet standards which are designed to assure the most favorable possible outcome for those served, and—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of residential programs serving individuals in need of comprehensive health-related, habilitative, or rehabilitative services, which are at least equivalent to those standards applicable to intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded promulgated in regulations of the Secretary on June 3, 1988, as appropriate when taking into account the size of the institutions and the service delivery arrangements of the facilities of the programs;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of other residential programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, which assure that care is appropriate to the needs of the individuals being served by such programs, assure that the individuals admitted to facilities of such programs are individuals whose needs can be met through services provided by such facilities, and assure that the facilities under such programs provide for the humane care of the residents of the facilities, are sanitary, and protect their rights; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptA/s110/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of nonresidential programs, which assure the care provided by such programs is appropriate to the individuals served by the programs.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">The rights of individuals with developmental disabilities described in findings made in this section are in addition to any constitutional or other rights otherwise afforded to all individuals.</continuation> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">PART B—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCILS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s121" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="121">SEC. 121. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6021<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The purpose of this part is to provide for allotments to support State Developmental Disabilities Councils in each State to promote, through systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities that are consistent with the policy under section 101(c)(2), the development of a consumer and family-centered, comprehensive system and a coordinated array of culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="122">SEC. 122. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6022<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE PLAN. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any State desiring to take advantage of this part shall have a State plan submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Planning Cycle.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan under subsection (a) shall be reviewed annually and revised at least once every 3 years.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Plan Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order to be approved by the Secretary under this section, a State plan shall meet the requirements in paragraphs (1) through (5).</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide for the establishment and maintenance of a State Developmental Disabilities Council in accordance with section 124 and describe the membership of such Council.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designated state agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall identify the agency or office within the State designated to support the State Developmental Disabilities Council in accordance with this section and section 124(d).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive review and analysis.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall contain a comprehensive review and analysis of the extent to which services and supports are available to, and the need for services and supports for, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Such review and analysis shall include—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the services, supports and other assistance being provided to, or to be provided to, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families under other federally assisted State programs, plans, and policies that the State conducts and in which individuals with developmental disabilities are or may be eligible to participate, including programs relating to education, job training, vocational rehabilitation, public assistance, medical assistance, social services, child welfare, maternal and child health, aging, programs for children with special health care needs, children's mental health, housing, transportation, technology, comprehensive health and mental health, and such other programs as the Secretary may specify;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a description of the extent to which agencies operating such other federally assisted State programs pursue interagency initiatives to improve and enhance services, supports, and other assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">an examination of the provision, and the need for the provision, in the State of the four Federal priority areas and an optional State priority area, including—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of such Federal and State priority areas in relation to the degree of support for individuals with developmental disabilities attributable to either physical impairment, mental impairment, or a combination of physical and mental impairments;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of criteria for eligibility for services, including specialized services and special adaptation of generic services provided by agencies within the State, that may exclude individuals with developmental disabilities from receiving such services;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the barriers that impede full participation of members of unserved and underserved groups;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consideration of the report conducted pursuant to section 124(e);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consideration of the data collected by the State educational agency under section 618 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of services, assistive technology, or knowledge that may be unavailable to assist individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of existing and projected fiscal resources;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of any other issues identified by the State Developmental Disabilities Council; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/3/C/ix" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ix">(ix) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the formulation of objectives in systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy to address the issues described in clauses (i) through (vi) for all subpopulations of individuals with developmental disabilities that may be identified by the State Developmental Disabilities Council.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan objectives.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">specify employment, and at the discretion of the State, any or all of the three other Federal priority areas and an optional State priority area that are selected by the State Developmental Disabilities Council for such Council's major systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities to be addressed during the plan period and describe the extent and scope of the Federal and State priority areas that will be addressed under the plan in the fiscal year;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describe the specific 1-year and 3-year objectives to be achieved and include a listing of the programs, activities, and resources by which the State Developmental Disabilities Council will implement its systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities in selected priority areas, and set forth the non-Federal share required to carry out each objective; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a method for the periodic evaluation of the plan's effectiveness in meeting the objectives described in subparagraph (B).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assurances.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall contain or be supported by the assurances described in subparagraphs (A) through (N), which are satisfactory to the Secretary.</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to the funds paid to the State under section 125, the plan shall provide assurances that—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such funds will be used to make a significant contribution toward enhancing the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities in various political subdivisions of the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such funds will be used to supplement and to increase the level of funds that would otherwise be made available for the purposes for which Federal funds are provided and not to supplant non-Federal funds;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such funds will be used to complement and augment rather than duplicate or replace services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are eligible for Federal assistance under other State programs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">part of such funds will be made available by the State to public or private entities;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than 25 percent of such funds will be allocated to the agency designated under section 124(d) for service demonstration by such agency and that such funds and demonstration services have been explicitly authorized by the State Developmental Disabilities Council;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not less than 65 percent of the amount available to the State under section 125 shall be expended for activities in the Federal priority area of employment activities, and, at the discretion of the State, activities in any or all of the three other Federal priority areas and an optional State priority area;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the remainder of the amount available to the State from allotments under section 125 (after making expenditures required by clause (vi)) shall be used for the planning, coordination, administration, and implementation of priority area activities, and other activities relating to systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy to implement the responsibilities of the State Developmental Disabilities Council pursuant to section 124(c); and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/A/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such funds will be used consistent with section 4 of the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State financial participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that there will be reasonable State financial participation in the cost of carrying out the State plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conflict of interest.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the State Developmental Disabilities Council has approved conflict of interest policies as of October 1, 1994, to ensure that no member of such Council shall cast a vote on any matter that would provide direct financial benefit to the member or otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Urban and rural poverty areas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that special financial and technical assistance shall be given to organizations that provide services, supports, and other assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities who live in areas designated as urban or rural poverty areas.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Program standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that programs, projects, and activities assisted under the plan, and the buildings in which such programs, projects, and activities are operated, will meet standards prescribed by the Secretary in regulation and all applicable Federal and State accessibility standards.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Individualized services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that any direct services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities and funded under this plan will be provided in an individualized manner, consistent with unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, and capabilities of an individual.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Human rights.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the human rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without familial protection) who are receiving services under programs assisted under this part will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to rights of individuals with developmental disabilities).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minority participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the State has taken affirmative steps to assure that participation in programs under this part is geographically representative of the State, and reflects the diversity of the State with respect to race and ethnicity.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded survey reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the State will provide the State Developmental Disabilities Council with a copy of each annual survey report and plan of corrections for cited deficiencies prepared pursuant to section 1902(a)(31) of the Social Security Act with respect to any intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded in such State not less than 30 days after the completion of each such report or plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Volunteers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the maximum utilization of all available community resources including volunteers serving under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 and other appropriate voluntary organizations will be provided for, except that such volunteer services shall supplement, and shall not be in lieu of, services of paid employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Employee protections.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that fair and equitable arrangements (as determined by the Secretary after consultation with the Secretary of Labor) will be provided to protect the interests of employees affected by actions under the plan to provide community living activities, including arrangements designed to preserve employee rights and benefits and to provide training and retraining of such employees where necessary and arrangements under which maximum efforts will be made to guarantee the employment of such employees.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/L" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff assignments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the staff and other personnel of the State Developmental Disabilities Council, while working for the Council, are responsible solely for assisting the Council in carrying out its duties under this part and are not assigned duties by the designated State agency or any other agency or office of the State.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/M" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="M">(M) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Noninterference.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall provide assurances that the designated State agency or other office of the State will not interfere with systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities, budget, personnel, State plan development, or plan implementation of the State Developmental Disabilities Council, except that the designated State agency shall have the authority necessary to carry out the responsibilities described in section 124(d)(3).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/c/5/N" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="N">(N) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other assurances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall contain such additional information and assurances as the Secretary may find necessary to carry out the provisions and purposes of this part.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Review, Submission, and Approval.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The plan shall be made available for public review and comment with appropriate and sufficient notice in accessible formats and take into account and respond to significant suggestions, as prescribed by the Secretary in regulation.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consultation with the designated state agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Before the plan is submitted to the Secretary, the State Developmental Disabilities Council shall consult with the designated State agency to ensure that the State plan is consistent with State law and to obtain appropriate State plan assurances.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s122/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Plan approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall approve any State plan and annual updates of such plan that comply with the provisions of subsections (a), (b), and (c). The Secretary may not finally disapprove a State plan except after providing reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing to the State.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="124">SEC. 124.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDAD9DEA92AFDF40D9BAF29EFBC515AC5A" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6024<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCILS AND DESIGNATED STATE AGENCIES. </heading><footnote id="IDAD9DEA92AFDF40D9BAF29EFBC515AC5A" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 123 was repealed by section 204 of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 302).</p></footnote> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State that receives assistance under this part shall establish and maintain a State Developmental Disabilities Council (hereafter in this section referred to as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Council</quotedText>”) to promote, through systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities (consistent with section 101(c)(2)), the development of a consumer and family-centered comprehensive system and a coordinated array of culturally competent services, supports and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Council shall have the authority to fulfill its responsibilities described in subsection (c).</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council Membership.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council appointments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The members of the Council of a State shall be appointed by the Governor of the State from among the residents of that State. The Governor shall select members of the Council, at his or her discretion, after soliciting recommendations from organizations representing a broad range of individuals with developmental disabilities and individuals interested in individuals with developmental disabilities, including the non-State agency members of the Council. The Council may, at the request of the Governor, coordinate Council and public input to the Governor regarding all recommendations. To the extent feasible, the membership of the Council shall be geographically representative of the State and reflect the diversity of the State with respect to race and ethnicity.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Membership rotation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Governor shall make appropriate provisions to rotate the membership of the Council. Such provisions shall allow members to continue to serve on the Council until such members' successors are appointed. The Council shall notify the Governor regarding membership requirements, when vacancies remain unfilled for a significant period of time.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Representation of agencies and organizations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall at all times include representatives of the principal State agencies (including the State agencies that administer funds provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Older Americans Act, and title XIX of the Social Security Act), institutions of higher education, each university affiliated program in the State established under part D, the State protection and advocacy system established under part C, and local agencies, nongovernmental agencies, and private nonprofit groups concerned with services for individuals with developmental disabilities in the State in which such agencies and groups are located. Such representatives shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the department, agency, or program such representatives represent; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">recuse themselves from any discussion of grants or contracts for which such representatives' departments, agencies, or programs are grantees or applicants and comply with the conflict of interest policies required under section 122(c)(5)(C).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Representation of individuals with developmental disabilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than 50 percent of the membership of each Council shall consist of individuals who are—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4/A/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">individuals with developmental disabilities;</content></clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4/A/iii" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves; and</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not employees of a State agency that receives funds or provides services under this part, and who are not managing employees (as defined in section 1126(b) of the Social Security Act) of any other entity that receives funds or provides services under this part.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Composition of membership with developmental disabilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the members of the Council described in paragraph (4)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-third shall be individuals with developmental disabilities as described in paragraph (4)(A)(i);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-third shall be parents of children with developmental disabilities as described in paragraph (4)(A)(ii), and immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities as described in paragraph (4)(A)(iii); and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/5/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">one-third shall be a combination of individuals described in paragraph (4)(A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Institutionalized individuals.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the members of the Council described in paragraph (5), at least one shall be an immediate relative or guardian of an institutionalized or previously institutionalized individual with a developmental disability or an individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution. This paragraph shall not apply with respect to a State if such an individual does not reside in that State.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Council Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Council, through Council members, staff, consultants, contractors, or subgrantees, shall have the responsibilities described in paragraphs (1) through (11).</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall serve as an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and conduct programs, projects, and activities that carry out the purpose under section 121.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Examination of priority areas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than once every 3 years, the Council shall examine the provision of and need for the four Federal priority areas and an optional State priority area to address, on a statewide and comprehensive basis, urgent needs for services, supports, and other assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, pursuant to section 122.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State plan development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall develop and submit to the Secretary the State plan required under section 122 after consultation with the designated State agency under the State plan. Such consultation shall be solely for the purposes of obtaining State assurances and ensuring consistency of the plan with State law.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State plan implementation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall implement the State plan by conducting and supporting the Federal priority area of employment, not less than one of the remaining three Federal priority areas, and an optional State priority area as defined in section 102, through systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities such as those described in subparagraphs (A) through (K).</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstration of new approaches.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct, on a time-limited basis, the demonstration of new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities. This may include making successful demonstrations generally available through sources of funding other than funding under this part, and may also include assisting those conducting such successful demonstration activities to develop strategies for securing funding from other sources.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Outreach.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct activities to reach out to assist and enable individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who otherwise might not come to the attention of the Council to obtain services, supports, and other assistance, including access to special adaptation of generic services or specialized services.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct training for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, and personnel (including professionals, paraprofessionals, students, volunteers, and other community members) to enable such individuals to obtain access to, or to provide, services, supports and other assistance, including special adaptation of generic services or specialized services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. To the extent that training activities are provided, such activities shall be designed to promote the empowerment of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supporting communities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may assist neighborhoods and communities to respond positively to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by encouraging local networks to provide informal and formal supports and enabling communities to offer such individuals and their families access, resources, and opportunities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Interagency collaboration and coordination.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may promote interagency collaboration and coordination to better serve, support, assist, or advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Coordination with related councils, committees, and programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct activities to enhance coordination with—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/F/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other councils or committees, authorized by Federal or State law, concerning individuals with disabilities (such as the State Interagency Coordinating Council under part H of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council and the Statewide Independent Living Council under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the State Mental Health Planning Council under part B of title XIX of the Public Health Service Act and other similar councils or committees);</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/F/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">parent training and information centers under part D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and other federally funded projects that assist parents of children with disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/F/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">other groups interested in systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Barrier elimination, systems design, and citizen participation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct activities to eliminate barriers, enhance systems design and redesign, and enhance citizen participation to address issues identified in the State plan.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public education and coalition development.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct activities to educate the public about the capabilities, preferences, and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and to develop and support coalitions that support the policy agenda of the Council, including training in self-advocacy, educating policymakers, and citizen leadership skills.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Informing policymakers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may provide information to Federal, State, and local policymakers, including the Congress, the Federal executive branch, the Governor, State legislature, and State agencies, in order to increase the ability of such policymakers to offer opportunities and to enhance or adapt generic services or provide specialized services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families by conducting studies and analyses, gathering information, and developing and disseminating model policies and procedures, information, approaches, strategies, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prevention.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct prevention activities as defined in section 102.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/4/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council may conduct other systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities to promote the development of a consumer and family-centered comprehensive system and a coordinated array of culturally competent services, supports and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the State on a comprehensive basis.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State plan monitoring.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not less than once each year, the Council shall monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the State plan in meeting such plan's objectives.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of designated state agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall periodically review the designated State agency with respect to the activities carried out under this Act and make any recommendations for change to the Governor.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/7" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Council shall submit to the Secretary, through the Governor, periodic reports on its activities as the Secretary may reasonably request, and keep such records and afford such access thereto as the Secretary finds necessary to verify such reports.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/8" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Budget.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall prepare, approve, and implement a budget using amounts paid to the State under this part to fund and implement all programs, projects, and activities under this part including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/8/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting such hearings and forums as the Council may determine to be necessary to carry out the duties of the Council, reimbursing Council members of the Council for reasonable and necessary expenses for attending Council meetings and performing Council duties (including child care and personal assistance services), paying compensation to a member of the Council, if such member is not employed or must forfeit wages from other employment, for each day such member is engaged in performing the duties of the Council, supporting Council member and staff travel to authorized training and technical assistance activities including inservice training and leadership development, and appropriate subcontracting activities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/8/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hiring and maintaining sufficient numbers and types of staff (qualified by training and experience) and obtaining the services of such professional, consulting, technical, and clerical personnel (qualified by training and experience), consistent with State law, as the Council determines to be necessary to carry out its functions under this part, except that such State shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on staff travel, or other policies, to the extent that such policies would impact staff or functions funded with Federal funds and would prevent the Council from carrying out its functions under this Act; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/8/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">directing the expenditure of funds for grants, contracts, interagency agreements that are binding contracts, and other activities authorized by the approved State plan.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/9" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="9">(9) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff hiring and supervision.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A Council shall, consistent with State law, recruit and hire a Director of the Council, should the position of Director become vacant, and supervise and annually evaluate the Director. The Director shall hire, supervise, and annually evaluate the staff of the Council. Council recruitment and hiring of staff shall be consistent with Federal and State nondiscrimination laws. Dismissal of personnel shall be consistent with State law and personnel policies.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/10" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Staff assignments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The staff and other personnel, while working for the Council, shall be responsible solely for assisting the Council in carrying out its duties under this part and shall not be assigned duties by the designated State agency or any other agency or office of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/11" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="11">(11) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Construction.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/11/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Activities of the Council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this part shall be construed to preclude a Council from engaging in systemic change, capacity building, and advocacy activities for individuals with disabilities other than developmental disabilities, where appropriate.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/c/11/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Authority of the Council.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall be construed to authorize a Council to direct, control, or exercise any policymaking authority or administrative authority over any program assisted under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designated State Agency.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State that receives assistance under this part shall designate the State agency that shall, on behalf of the State, provide support to the Council. After the date of enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994, any designation of a State agency shall be made in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Type of agency.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in this subsection, the designated State agency shall be—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Council if such Council may be the designated State agency under the laws of the State;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State agency that does not provide or pay for services made available to individuals with developmental disabilities; or</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a State office, including the immediate office of the Governor of the State or a State planning office.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions for continuation of state service agency designation.—</heading> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation before enactment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If a State agency that provides or pays for services for individuals with developmental disabilities was a designated State agency for purposes of this part on the date of enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994, and the Governor of the State (or legislature, where appropriate and in accordance with State law) determines prior to June 30, 1994, not to change the designation of such agency, such agency may continue to be a designated State agency for purposes of this part.</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria for continued designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The determination at the discretion of the Governor (or legislature as the case may be) shall be made after the Governor has considered the comments and recommendations of the general public and a majority of the non-State agency members of the Council with respect to the designation of such State agency, and after the Governor (or legislature as the case may be) has made an independent assessment that the designation of such agency shall not interfere with the budget, personnel, priorities, or other action of the Council, and the ability of the Council to serve as an advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review of designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After April 1, 1994, the Council may request a review of the designation of the designated State agency by the Governor (or legislature as the case may be). The Council shall provide documentation concerning the reason the Council desires a change to be made and make a recommendation to the Governor (or legislature as the case may be) regarding a preferred designated State agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Appeal of designation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">After the review is completed under subparagraph (C), a majority of the non-State agency members of the Council may appeal to the Secretary for a review of the designation of the designated State agency if Council independence as an advocate is not assured because of the actions or inactions of the designated State agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency shall, on behalf of the State, have the responsibilities described in subparagraphs (A) through (F).</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency shall provide required assurances and support services as requested by and negotiated with the Council.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Fiscal responsibilities.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">receive, account for, and disperse funds under this part based on the State plan required in section 122; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide for such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to assure the proper dispersement of, and accounting for, funds paid to the State under this part.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Records, access, and financial reports.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency shall keep such records and afford access thereto as the Secretary and the Council determine necessary. The designated State agency, if other than the Council, shall provide timely financial reports at the request of the Council regarding the status of expenditures, obligations, liquidation, and the Federal and non-Federal share.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-federal share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency, if other than the Council, shall provide the required non-Federal share defined in section 125A(c).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assurances.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The designated State agency shall assist the Council in obtaining the appropriate State plan assurances and in ensuring that the plan is consistent with State law.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Memorandum of understanding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On the request of the Council, the designated State agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Council delineating the roles and responsibilities of the designated State agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of funds for designated state agency responsibilities.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Necessary expenditures of state designated agency.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At the request of any State, a portion of any allotment or allotments of such State under this part for any fiscal year shall be available to pay up to one-half (or the entire amount if the Council is the designated State agency) of the expenditures found necessary by the Secretary for the proper and efficient exercise of the functions of the State designated agency, except that not more than 5 percent of the total of the allotments of such State for any fiscal year, or $50,000, whichever is less, shall be made available for the total expenditure for such purpose by the State agency designated under this subsection.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Condition for federal funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts shall be provided under subparagraph (A) to a State for a fiscal year only on condition that there shall be expended from State sources for carrying out the responsibilities of the designated State agency under paragraph (3) not less than the total amount expended for carrying out such responsibilities from such sources during the previous fiscal year, except in such year as the Council may become the designated State agency.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/d/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support services provided by other agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With the agreement of the designated State agency, the Council may use or contract with agencies other than the designated State agency to perform the functions of the designated State agency.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header"><inline style="-uslm-dtd:enum-in-header">1990 </inline>Report.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1, 1990, each Council shall complete the reviews, analyses, and final report described in this section.</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Comprehensive review and analysis.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the eligibility for services provided, and the extent, scope, and effectiveness of, services provided and functions performed by, all State agencies (including agencies that provide public assistance) that affect or that potentially affect the ability of individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve the goals of independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community, including individuals with developmental disabilities attributable to physical impairment, mental impairment, or a combination of physical and mental impairments.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consumer satisfaction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall conduct a review and analysis of the effectiveness of, and consumer satisfaction with, the functions performed by, and services provided or paid for from Federal and State funds by, each of the State agencies (including agencies that provide public assistance) responsible for performing functions for, and providing services to, all individuals with developmental disabilities in the State. Such review and analysis shall be based upon a survey of a representative sample of individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services from each such agency, and if appropriate, shall include such individuals' families.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public review and comment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall convene public forums, after the provision of notice within the State, in order to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">present the findings of the reviews and analyses prepared under paragraphs (1) and (2);</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtain comments from all interested individuals in the State regarding the unserved and underserved populations of individuals with developmental disabilities that result from physical impairment, mental impairment, or a combination of physical and mental impairments; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">obtain comments on any proposed recommendations concerning the removal of barriers to services for individuals with developmental disabilities and to connect such services to existing State agencies by recommending the designation of one or more State agencies, as appropriate, to be responsible for the provision and coordination of such services.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s124/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Basis for state plan.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each Council shall utilize the information developed pursuant to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) in developing the State plan.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125">SEC. 125. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6025<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STATE ALLOTMENTS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allotments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For each fiscal year, the Secretary shall, in accordance with regulations and this paragraph, allot the sums appropriated for such year under section 130 among the States on the basis of—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the population,</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the extent of need for services for persons with developmental disabilities, and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the financial need,</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">of the respective States. Sums allotted to the States under this section shall be used in accordance with approved State plans under section 122 for the provision under such plans of services for persons with developmental disabilities.</continuation> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Adjustments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Adjustments in the amounts of State allotments based on subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1) shall be made not more often than annually. The Secretary shall notify States of any adjustment made and the percentage of the total appropriation for each State not less than six months before the beginning of the fiscal year in which such adjustment is to take effect.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum allotment for appropriations less than or equal to $75,000,000.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as provided in paragraph (4), for any fiscal year the allotment under this section—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to each of American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect) may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$210,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any State not described in clause (i), may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$400,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of allotment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the aggregate of the amounts to be allotted to each State pursuant to subparagraph (A) in any fiscal year exceeds the total amount appropriated under section 130 for such fiscal year, the amount to be allotted to a State for such fiscal year shall be an amount which bears the same ratio to the amount which is to be allotted to the State pursuant to such subparagraph as the total amount appropriated under section 130 for such fiscal years bears to the total of the amount required to be appropriated under such section for allotments to provide each State with the allotment required by such subparagraph.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Minimum allotment for appropriations in excess of $75,000,000.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which amounts appropriated under section 130 for a fiscal year exceeds $75,000,000, the allotment under this section for such fiscal year—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to each of American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect) may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$220,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">to any State not described in clause (i) may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$450,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of allotment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The requirements of paragraph (3)(B) shall apply with respect to amounts to be allotted to States under subparagraph (A), in the same manner and to the same extent as such requirements apply with respect to amounts to be allotted to States under paragraph (3)(A).</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State supports, services, and other activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining, for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the extent of need in any State for services for persons with developmental disabilities, the Secretary shall take into account the scope and extent of the services described, pursuant to section 122(c)(3)(A), in the State plan of the State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in allotments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which the total amount appropriated under section 130 for a fiscal year exceeds the total amount appropriated under such section for the preceding fiscal year by a percentage greater than the most recent percentage change in the Consumer Price Index published by the Secretary of Labor under section 100(c)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Secretary shall increase each of the minimum allotments under paragraphs (3) and (4) by an amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such minimum allotment (including any increases in such minimum allotment under this paragraph for prior fiscal years) as the amount which is equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 130 for the fiscal year for which the increase in minimum allotment is being made, minus</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/a/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 130 for the immediately preceding fiscal year,</content> </subparagraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="paragraph">bears to the total amount appropriated under section 130 for such preceding fiscal year.</continuation> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unobligated Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amount paid to a State for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such State for the next fiscal year for the purposes for which such amount was paid.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Obligation of Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purposes of this part, State Interagency Agreements are considered valid obligations for the purpose of obligating Federal funds allotted to the State under this part.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Cooperative Efforts Between States.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the State plan approved in accordance with section 122 provides for cooperative or joint effort between States or between or among agencies, public or private, in more than one State, portions of funds allotted to one or more such cooperating States may be combined in accordance with the agreements between the agencies involved.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reallotments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount of an allotment to a State for a fiscal year which the Secretary determines will not be required by the State during the period for which it is available for the purpose for which allotted shall be available for reallotment by the Secretary from time to time, on such date or dates as the Secretary may fix (but not earlier than thirty days after the Secretary has published notice of the intention of the Secretary to make such reallotment in the Federal Register), to other States with respect to which such a determination has not been made, in proportion to the original allotments of such States for such fiscal year, but with such proportionate amount for any of such other States being reduced to the extent it exceeds the sum the Secretary estimates such State needs and will be able to use during such period; and the total of such reductions shall be similarly reallotted among the States whose proportionate amounts were not so reduced. Any amount so reallotted to a State for a fiscal year shall be deemed to be a part of its allotment under subsection (a) for such fiscal year.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="125A">SEC. 125A. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6025a<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">FEDERAL AND NON-FEDERAL SHARE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Aggregate Costs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of all projects in a State supported by an allotment to the State under this part may not exceed 75 percent of the aggregate necessary costs of all such projects as determined by the Secretary, except that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of projects whose activities or products target individuals with developmental disabilities who live in urban or rural poverty areas, the Federal share of all such projects may not exceed 90 percent of the aggregate necessary costs of such projects or activities, as determined by the Secretary; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the case of projects or activities undertaken by the Council or Council staff to implement State plan priority activities, the Federal share of all such activities may be up to 100 percent of the aggregate necessary costs of such activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Nonduplication.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In determining the amount of any State's Federal share of the expenditures incurred by such State under a State plan approved under section 122, the Secretary shall not consider—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any portion of such expenditures that are financed by Federal funds provided under any provision of law other than section 125; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount of any non-Federal funds required to be expended as a condition of receipt of such Federal funds.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Non-Federal Share.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In kind contributions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share of the cost of any project assisted by a grant or an allotment under this part may be provided in kind.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Contributions of political subdivisions, public, or private entities.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Expenditures on projects or activities by a political subdivision of a State or by a public or private entity shall, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe, be considered to be expenditures by such State in the case of a project under this part.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State contributions.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">State contributions, including contributions by the designated State agency to provide support services to the Council pursuant to section 124(d)(4), may be counted as part of such State's non-Federal share of allotments under this part.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s125A/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Variations of the non-federal share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The non-Federal share required on a grant-by-grant basis may vary.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s126" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="126">SEC. 126. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6026<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PAYMENTS TO THE STATES FOR PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION, AND SERVICES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s126/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State Plan Expenditures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From each State's allotments for a fiscal year under section 125, the State shall be paid the Federal share of the expenditures, other than expenditures for construction, incurred during such year under its State plan approved under this part. Such payments shall be made from time to time in advance on the basis of estimates by the Secretary of the sums the State will expend under the State plan, except that such adjustments as may be necessary shall be made on account of previously made underpayments or overpayments under this section.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s126/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Support Services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Payments to States for support services provided by the designated State agency pursuant to section 124(d)(4) may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such installments as the Secretary may determine.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s127" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="127">SEC. 127. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6027<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENTS FOR PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION, AND SERVICES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Whenever the Secretary, after reasonable notice and opportunity for hearing to the State Planning Council and the appropriate State agency designated pursuant to section 122(b)(1) finds that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s127/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a failure to comply substantially with any of the provisions required by section 122 to be included in the State plan, particularly section 122(b)(3) or 122(f); or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s127/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">there is a failure to comply substantially with any regulations of the Secretary which are applicable to this part,</content> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">the Secretary shall notify such State Council and agency or agencies that further payments will not be made to the State under section 125 (or, in the discretion of the Secretary, that further payments will not be made to the State under section 125 for activities in which there is such failure), until the Secretary is satisfied that there will no longer be such failure. Until the Secretary is so satisfied, the Secretary shall make no further payment to the State under section 125, or shall limit further payment under section 125 to such State to activities in which there is no such failure.</continuation> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s129" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="129">SEC. 129.<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID1D9233D607644C09840AAFD6748B0DC7" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6029<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPEALS BY STATES. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">If any State is dissatisfied with the Secretary's action under section 122(c) or section 127, such State may appeal to the United States court of appeals for the circuit in which such State is located, by filing a petition with such court within sixty days after such action. A copy of the petition shall be forthwith transmitted by the clerk of the court to the Secretary, or any officer designated by the Secretary for that purpose. The Secretary thereupon shall file in the court the record of the proceedings on which the Secretary based the action, as provided in section 2112 of title 28, United States Code. Upon the filing of such petition, the court shall have jurisdiction to affirm the action of the Secretary or to set it aside, in whole or in part, temporarily or permanently, but until the filing of the record, the Secretary may modify or set aside the order of the Secretary. The findings of the Secretary as to the facts, if supported by substantial evidence, shall be conclusive, but the court, for good cause shown, may remand the case to the Secretary to take further evidence, and the Secretary may thereupon make new or modified findings of the fact and may modify the previous action of the Secretary, and shall file in the court the record of the further proceedings. Such new or modified findings of fact shall likewise be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence. The judgment of the court affirming or setting aside, in whole or in part, any action of the Secretary shall be final, subject to review by the Supreme Court of the United States upon certiorari or certification as provided in section 1254 of title 28, United States Code. The commencement of proceedings under this section shall not, unless so specifically ordered by the court, operate as a stay of the Secretary's action.</content><footnote id="ID1D9233D607644C09840AAFD6748B0DC7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 128 was repealed by section 210 of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 313).</p></footnote> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptB/s130" styleType="traditional"> <heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS </heading> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="130">Sec. 130. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6030<b>]</b> </editorialNote><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For allotments under section 125, there are authorized to be appropriated $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1999.</content> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">PART C—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s141" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="141">SEC. 141. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6041<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSE. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">It is the purpose of this part to provide for allotments to support a Protection and Advocacy system (hereafter referred to in this part as the “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">system</quotedText>”) in each State to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with section 142.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="142">SEC. 142. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6042<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">SYSTEM REQUIRED. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">System Required.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In order for a State to receive an allotment under part B—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State must have in effect a system to protect and advocate the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">such system must—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">have the authority to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pursue legal, administrative, and other appropriate remedies or approaches to ensure the protection of, and advocacy for, the rights of such individuals within the State who are or who may be eligible for treatment, services, or habilitation, or who are being considered for a change in living arrangements, with particular attention to members of ethnic and racial minority groups; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide information on and referral to programs and services addressing the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have the authority to investigate incidents of abuse and neglect of individuals with developmental disabilities if the incidents are reported to the system or if there is probable cause to believe that the incidents occurred;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">on an annual basis, develop a statement of objectives and priorities for the system's activities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">on an annual basis, provide to the public, including individuals with developmental disabilities attributable to either physical impairment, mental impairment, or a combination of physical or mental impairments, and their representatives, as appropriate, non-State agency representatives of the State Developmental Disabilities Council, and the university affiliated program (if applicable within a State), an opportunity to comment on—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the objectives and priorities established by the system and the rationale for the establishment of such objectives; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities of the system, including the coordination with the advocacy programs under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Older Americans Act of 1965, and the Protection and Advocacy for Mentally Ill Individuals Act of 1986, and with other related programs, including the parent training and information centers, education ombudsman programs and assistive technology projects;</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish a grievance procedure for clients or prospective clients of the system to assure that individuals with developmental disabilities have full access to services of the system;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not be administered by the State Developmental Disabilities Council authorized under part B;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be independent of any agency which provides treatment, services, or habilitation to individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have access at reasonable times and locations to any resident who is an individual with a developmental disability in a facility that is providing services, supports, and other assistance to such a resident;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">have access to all records of—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any individual with developmental disabilities who is a client of the system if such individual, or the legal guardian, conservator, or other legal representative of such individual, has authorized the system to have such access;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any individual with developmental disabilities—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who, by reason of such individual's mental or physical condition, is unable to authorize the system to have such access;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">who does not have a legal guardian, conservator, or other legal representative, or for whom the legal guardian is the State; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/ii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">with respect to whom a complaint has been received by the system or with respect to whom as a result of monitoring or other activities there is probable cause to believe that such individual has been subject to abuse or neglect; and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">any person with a developmental disability who has a legal guardian, conservator, or other legal representative with respect to whom a complaint has been received by the system or with respect to whom there is probable cause to believe the health or safety of the individual is in serious and immediate jeopardy whenever—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/iii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such representatives have been contacted by such system upon receipt of the name and address of such representatives;</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/iii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such system has offered assistance to such representatives to resolve the situation; and</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/I/iii/III" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such representatives have failed or refused to act on behalf of the individual;</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/J" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">(J) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">hire and maintain sufficient numbers and types of staff, qualified by training and experience, to carry out such system's function except that such State shall not apply hiring freezes, reductions in force, prohibitions on staff travel, or other policies, to the extent that such policies would impact staff or functions funded with Federal funds and would prevent the system from carrying out its functions under this Act;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/K" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="K">(K) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">have the authority to educate policymakers; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/2/L" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="L">(L) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide assurances to the Secretary that funds allotted to the State under this section will be used to supplement and increase the level of funds that would otherwise be made available for the purposes for which Federal funds are provided and not to supplant such non-Federal funds;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the State must provide to the system a copy of each annual survey report and plan of corrections for cited deficiencies made pursuant to section 1902(a)(31) of the Social Security Act with respect to any intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded in the State within 30 days after the completion of each such report or plan; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the agency implementing the system will not be redesignated unless there is good cause for the redesignation and unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">notice has been given of the intention to make such redesignation to the agency that is serving as the system including the good cause for such redesignation and the agency has been given an opportunity to respond to the assertion that good cause has been shown;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">timely notice and opportunity for public comment in an accessible format has been given to individuals with developmental disabilities or their representatives; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/a/4/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the system has the opportunity to appeal to the Secretary that the redesignation was not for good cause.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">American Indian Consortium.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Upon application to the Secretary, an American Indian consortium, as defined in section 102, established to provide protection and advocacy services under this part, shall receive funding pursuant to subsection (c)(5). Such consortium shall coordinate activities with existing systems.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allotments.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">To assist States in meeting the requirements of subsection (a), the Secretary shall allot to the States the amounts appropriated under section 143. Allotments and reallotments of such sums shall be made on the same basis as the allotments and reallotments are made under the first sentence of subsection (a)(1) and subsection (d) of section 125, except that in any case in which—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 143 for a fiscal year is at least $20,000,000—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allotment of each of American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect) for such fiscal year may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$107,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allotment of any State not described in clause (i) for such fiscal year may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$200,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/A/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotments received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 143 for a fiscal year is less than $20,000,000—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allotment of each of American Samoa, Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association with Palau takes effect) for such fiscal year may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/i/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$80,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/i/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)); and</content> </subclause> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the allotment of any State not described in clause (i) for such fiscal year may not be less than the greater of—</chapeau> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/ii/I" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$150,000; or</content> </subclause> <subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/1/B/ii/II" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the greater of the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1992, or the allotment received by such State for fiscal year 1993, under this section (determined without regard to subsection (d)).</content> </subclause> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increase in allotments.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which the total amount appropriated under section 143 for a fiscal year exceeds the total amount appropriated under such section for the preceding fiscal year by a percentage greater than the most recent percentage change in the Consumer Price Index published by the Secretary of Labor under section 100(c)(1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Secretary shall increase each of the minimum allotments under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) by an amount which bears the same ratio to the amount of such minimum allotment (including any increases in such minimum allotment under this paragraph for prior fiscal years) as the amount which is equal to the difference between—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 143 for the fiscal year for which the increase in minimum allotment is being made, minus</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total amount appropriated under section 143 for the immediately preceding fiscal year,</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection">bears to the total amount appropriated under section 143 for such preceding fiscal year.</continuation> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Monitoring the administration of the system.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A State may use not more than 5 percent of any allotment under this subsection for the costs of monitoring the administration of the system required under subsection (a).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reduction of allotment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if the aggregate of the amounts of the allotments to be made in accordance with such paragraph for any fiscal year exceeds the total of the amounts appropriated for such allotments under section 143, the amount of a State's allotment for such fiscal year shall bear the same ratio to the amount otherwise determined under such paragraph as the total of the amounts appropriated for that year under section 143 bears to the aggregate amount required to make an allotment to each of the States in accordance with paragraph (1).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance and american indian consortium.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In any case in which amounts appropriated under section 143 for a fiscal year exceeds $24,500,000, the Secretary shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/5/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">use not more than 2 percent of the amounts appropriated to provide technical assistance (consistent with requests by such systems for such assistance in the year that appropriations reach $24,500,000) to eligible systems with respect to activities carried out under this title; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/c/5/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide grants in accordance with paragraph (1)(A)(i) to American Indian Consortiums to provide protection and advocacy services.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unobligated Funds.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Any amount paid to a State for a fiscal year and remaining unobligated at the end of such year shall remain available to such State for the next fiscal year for the purposes for which such amount was paid.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Governing board.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In States in which the system is organized as a private nonprofit entity with a multimember governing board, or a public system with a multimember governing board, such governing board shall be selected according to the policies and procedures of the system, except that—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the governing board shall be composed of members who broadly represent or are knowledgeable about the needs of the individuals served by the system and include individuals with developmental disabilities who are eligible for services, or have received or are receiving services, or parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of such individuals;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not more than ⅓ of the membership of the governing board may be appointed by the chief executive officer of the State involved, in the case of any State in which such officer has the authority to appoint the membership of the board;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any vacancy in the board shall be filled not later than 60 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in States in which the system is organized as a public system without a multimember governing or advisory board, the system shall establish an advisory council that shall—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">advise the system on policies and priorities to be carried out in protecting and advocating the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/e/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">consist of a majority of individuals with developmental disabilities who are eligible for services, or have received or are receiving services, or parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized representatives of such individuals.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Records.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">As used in this section the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">records</term>” includes reports prepared or received by any staff of a facility rendering care or treatment, or reports prepared by an agency or staff person charged with investigating reports of incidents of abuse or neglect, injury or death occurring at such facility that describes incidents of abuse, neglect, injury or death occurring at such facility and the steps taken to investigate such incidents, and discharge planning records.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Access to Records.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the laws of a State prohibit a system from obtaining access to records of individuals with developmental disabilities the provisions of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of subsection (a) shall not apply to such system before—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/g/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the date such system is no longer subject to such prohibition; or</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/g/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDBAE5FF369FAD4F809FB3D851BCD8C1A7" class="footnoteRef">1</ref>, whichever occurs first.</content><footnote id="IDBAE5FF369FAD4F809FB3D851BCD8C1A7" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Subsection (g) was added by section 15(3) of Public Law 101–496 (104 Stat. 1199), which was enacted on October 31, 1990. The term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">this Act</term>”, however, is a reference to Public Law 88–164, which was enacted on October 31, 1963. Subsection (g) above is in title I of such Public Law, and that title was added by Public Law 98–527, which was enacted on October 19, 1984. (Subsection (g) formerly was subsection (f), and was redesignated as subsection (g) by section 303(b)(9) of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 319).)</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/h" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="h">(h) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Legal Action.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/h/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Nothing in this Act shall preclude the systems described under this section from bringing a suit on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities against a State, or agencies or instrumentalities of a State.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/h/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Use of amounts from judgment.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Amounts received pursuant to paragraph (1) through court judgments and used by the system are limited to furthering the purpose of this part and shall not be used to augment payments to legal contractors or to award personal bonuses.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/h/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The systems may only use assistance provided under this chapter<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID2E5ED6929DD041F0A968D9482DC73D0B" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> consistent with section 5 of the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997.</content><footnote id="ID2E5ED6929DD041F0A968D9482DC73D0B" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">So in law. Probably should be “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">this title</quotedText>”. See section 9(l) of Public Law 105–12 (111 Stat. 28).</p></footnote> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Payment to Systems.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall pay directly to any system which complies with the provisions of this section the amount of such system's allotment under this section, unless the system delegates otherwise.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/j" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="j">(j) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Disclosure of Information.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of any periodic audit, report, or evaluation required under this Act, the Secretary shall not require a program to disclose the identity of, or any other personally identifiable information related to, any individual requesting assistance under such program.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s142/k" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="k">(k) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public Notice of Federal Onsite Review.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall provide advance public notice of any Federal programmatic and administrative review and solicit public comment on the system funded under this part through such notice. The findings of the public comment solicitation notice shall be included in the onsite visit report. The results of such review shall be distributed to the Governor of the State and to other interested public and private parties.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptC/s143" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="143">SEC. 143. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6043<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For allotments under section 142, there are authorized to be appropriated $24,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1999.</content> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">PART D—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAMS </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s151" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="151">SEC. 151. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6061<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this part is to provide for grants to university affiliated programs that are interdisciplinary programs operated by universities, or by public or nonprofit entities associated with a college or university, to provide a leadership role in the promotion of independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities through the provision of the following activities, which are conducted in a culturally competent manner:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s151/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Interdisciplinary preservice preparation of students and fellows, including the preparation of leadership personnel.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s151/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Community service activities that shall include community training and technical assistance for or with individuals with developmental disabilities, family members of individuals with developmental disabilities, professionals, paraprofessionals, students, and volunteers. Such activities may include state-of-the-art direct services including family support, individual support, personal assistance services, educational, vocational, clinical, health, prevention, or other direct services.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s151/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Dissemination of information and research findings, which may include the empirical validation of activities relevant to the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2) and contributions to the development of new knowledge in the field of developmental disabilities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="152">SEC. 152. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6062<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANT AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Administration and Operation.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From appropriations under section 154(a), the Secretary shall make grants to university affiliated programs to assist in the administration and operation of the activities described in section 151. Grants may be awarded for a period not to exceed 5 years.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training Projects.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts appropriated under section 156(a), the Secretary shall make grants to university affiliated programs receiving grants under subsection (a) to support training projects to train personnel to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in areas of emerging national significance, as described in paragraph (3). Grants awarded under this subsection shall be awarded on a competitive basis and may be awarded for a period not to exceed 5 years.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Eligibility limitations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">A university affiliated program shall not be eligible to receive funds for training projects under this subsection unless—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">such program has operated for at least 1 year; or</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary determines that such program has demonstrated the capacity to develop an effective training project during the first year such program is operated.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Areas of focus.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training projects under this subsection shall train personnel to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of emerging national significance described in subparagraphs (A) through (H).</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Early intervention.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to early intervention services shall be for the purpose of assisting university affiliated programs in providing training to family members of children with developmental disabilities and personnel from all disciplines involved with interdisciplinary intervention to infants, toddlers, and preschool age children with developmental disabilities. Such training projects shall include instruction on family-centered, community-based, coordinated care for infants, toddlers, and preschool age children with developmental disabilities and their families.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Aging.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to aging and developmental disabilities shall be for the purpose of supporting the planning, design, and implementation of coordinated interdisciplinary training programs between existing aging or gerontological programs and university affiliated programs in order to prepare professional staff to provide services for aging individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to community services shall be for the purpose of providing training that enhances direct supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including training to community members, families, individuals with developmental disabilities, and community-based direct service providers. The Secretary shall ensure that all grants under this subparagraph are made only to university affiliated programs that involve community-level direct support services in the preparation of the application for such grant and that assure that any training under the university affiliated program will be coordinated with local community services and support systems and with State, local, and regional governmental or private agencies responsible for the planning or delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Positive behavioral supports.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants awarded under this subsection for training projects with respect to positive behavioral supports shall be for the purpose of assisting university affiliated programs in providing training to family members of individuals with developmental disabilities and personnel in methods of developing individual supports that maximize opportunities for independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community for individuals with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. Such training projects shall provide training to—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address ethical and legal principles and standards, including the role of personal and cultural values in designing assessments and interventions;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address appropriate assessment approaches that examine the range of factors that contribute to problem behavior;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address the development of a comprehensive plan that considers the needs and preferences of an individual with a developmental disability;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address the competence in the types of skills training, environmental modification, and incentive procedures that encourage alternative behaviors;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">familiarize training participants with crisis intervention approaches and the separate role of such approaches as short-term emergency procedures;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">familiarize training participants with medical interventions and how to evaluate the effect of such interventions on behavior; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/D/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address techniques for evaluating the outcomes of interventions.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Assistive technology services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to assistive technology services shall be for the purpose of assisting university affiliated programs in providing training to personnel who provide, or will provide, assistive technology services and devices to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Such projects may provide training and technical assistance to improve access to assistive technology services for individuals with developmental disabilities and may include stipends and tuition assistance for training project participants. Such projects shall be coordinated with State technology coordinating councils wherever such councils exist.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Americans with disabilities act.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 shall be for the purpose of assisting university affiliated programs in providing training to personnel who provide, or will provide, services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and to others concerned with individuals with developmental disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/G" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">(G) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Community transition.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to transition from school to adult life shall be for the purpose of assisting university affiliated programs in providing training to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, generic community agencies, advocacy organizations, and others in order to stimulate the development and improvement of policies, procedures, systems, and other mechanisms that prepare youth with developmental disabilities to enter adult life. Such projects shall be coordinated with State transition projects funded under section 626(e) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, where such State transition projects exist.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/3/H" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">(H) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other areas.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection for training projects with respect to programs in other areas of national significance shall be for the purpose of training personnel in an area of special concern to the university affiliated program, and shall be developed in consultation with the State Developmental Disabilities Council.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Courses, traineeships and fellowships.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants under this subsection may be used by university affiliated programs to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">assist in paying the costs of courses of training or study for personnel to provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">establish fellowships or traineeships providing such stipends and allowances as may be determined by the Secretary.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Prohibited activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants awarded under this subsection shall not be used for administrative expenses for the university affiliated program under subsection (a). Such grants shall not be used in a manner inconsistent with section 4 of the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Criteria.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Grants awarded under this subsection shall meet the criteria described in subparagraphs (A) and (B).</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">An application that is submitted for a grant under this subsection shall present evidence that training projects assisted by funds awarded under this section are—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/A/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">competency and value based;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/A/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">designed to facilitate independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/A/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">evaluated utilizing state-of-the-art evaluation techniques in the programmatic areas selected.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">General project requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Training projects under this subsection shall—</chapeau> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/i" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">represent state-of-the-art techniques in areas of critical shortage of personnel that are identified through consultation with the consumer advisory committee described in section 153(d) and the State Developmental Disabilities Council;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/ii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be conducted in consultation with the consumer advisory committee described in section 153(d) and the State Developmental Disabilities Council;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/iii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be integrated into the appropriate university affiliated program and university curriculum;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/iv" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be integrated with relevant State agencies in order to achieve an impact on statewide personnel and service needs;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/v" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent practical, be conducted in environments where services are actually delivered;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/vi" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to the extent possible, be interdisciplinary in nature;</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/vii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">utilize strategies to recruit and train members from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds and individuals with disabilities; and</content> </clause> <clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/b/6/B/viii" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="viii">(viii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">address the issue of cultural competence in the training provided.</content> </clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Supplemental Awards.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts appropriated under section 156(a), the Secretary may make grants to university affiliated programs receiving grants under subsection (a) to support one or more of the following activities:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The provision of interdisciplinary training, community training and technical assistance, community services, or dissemination of information to individuals with developmental disabilities, family members of such individuals, professionals, volunteers, or other personnel to enable such individuals, family members, professionals, volunteers, or personnel to provide services to increase or maintain the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community of individuals with developmental disabilities and not otherwise specified in subsection (b).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The conduct of an applied research program designed to produce more efficient and effective methods for the delivery of services to individuals with developmental disabilities, and the training of professionals, paraprofessionals, and family members who provide such services.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s152/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Feasibility Studies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">From amounts appropriated under section 156(a), the Secretary may make a grant to a university or a public or nonprofit entity which is associated with, or is an integral part of, a college or university, to study the feasibility of establishing a university affiliated program. Such study shall include an assessment of the needs of the area in which the university is located for such a program or center. The amount of a grant under this subsection may not exceed $35,000 for any fiscal year. A grant under this subsection may only be made in a State in which there is no university affiliated program.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="153">SEC. 153. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6063<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">APPLICATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grants may be made under section 152(a) unless an application therefor is submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary. Such an application shall be submitted in such form and manner, and contain such information, as the Secretary may require.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standards.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of the enactment of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994,<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID4F8D156857BA44F483AA3F7632D22FE5" class="footnoteRef">1</ref> the Secretary shall establish by regulation standards for university affiliated programs. Such standards shall reflect the special needs of all individuals with developmental disabilities who are of various ages, and shall include performance standards relating to each of the activities described in section 151.</content><footnote id="ID4F8D156857BA44F483AA3F7632D22FE5" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Enacted April 6, 1994.</p></footnote> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c)<ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="ID2E28799515B741EE86400247B9ACEECD" class="footnoteRef">2</ref> </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grants may be made under section 152(a) unless an application therefor is submitted to, and approved by, the Secretary. Such an application shall be submitted in such form and manner, and contain such information, as the Secretary may require. Such an application shall be approved by the Secretary only if the application contains or is supported by reasonable assurances that—</chapeau><footnote id="ID2E28799515B741EE86400247B9ACEECD" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">2</sup><content><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Section 404(b)(2)(A) of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 324) provides that the subsection is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">No grants</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Such an application</quotedText>” and inserting certain language. The amendment cannot be executed because the amendatory instructions do not specify to which instance of the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">Such an application</term>” the amendment applies.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">The language to have been inserted is as follows: “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote"><headingText style="-uslm-dtd:header-in-text">Assurances</headingText>.—The application under subsection (a)</quotedText>”.</p> <p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">(The subsection formerly was subsection (b) and was redesignated as subsection (c) by section 404(b)(4) of such Public Law.)</p></content></footnote> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">the making of the grant will—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">not result in any decrease in the use of State, local, and other non-Federal funds for services for individuals with developmental disabilities and for training of individuals to provide such services, which funds would (except for such grant) be made available to the applicant; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be used to supplement and, to the extent practicable, increase the level of such funds;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/2/A" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicant's program is in full compliance with the standards established under subsection (b), or</content></subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/2/B" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B)</num><clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/2/B/i" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicant will make substantial progress toward bringing the program into compliance with such standards, and (ii) the program will, not later than three years after the date of approval of the initial application or the date standards are promulgated under subsection (b), whichever is later, fully comply with such standards;</content></clause> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the human rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without familial protection) who are receiving services under programs assisted under this part will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to rights of individuals with developmental disabilities);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the activities conducted under this part are consistent with, and to the extent feasible, complement and further, the objectives contained in the State plan required under section 122; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">before the submission of such application, an opportunity for comment has been provided to the general public and the State Developmental Disabilities Council of the State in which the program will be conducted.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Consumer Advisory Committee.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall only make grants under section 152(a) to university affiliated programs that establish a consumer advisory committee comprised of individuals with developmental disabilities, family members of individuals with developmental disabilities, representatives of State protection and advocacy systems, State developmental disabilities councils (including State service agency directors), local agencies, and private nonprofit groups concerned with providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, which may include representatives from parent training and information centers. The consumer advisory committee shall reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the geographic area served by the university affiliated program.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Federal Share.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/e/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Federal share of any project to be provided through grants under this part may not exceed 75 percent of the necessary cost of such project, as determined by the Secretary, except that if the project activities or products target individuals with developmental disabilities who live in an urban or rural poverty area, the Federal share may not exceed 90 percent of the project's necessary costs as so determined by the Secretary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/e/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Project expenditures.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of determining the Federal share with respect to any project, expenditures on that project by a political subdivision of the State or by a public or private entity shall, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Secretary may by regulation prescribe, be considered to be expenditures made by a university affiliated program under this part.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Peer Review.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall require appropriate technical and qualitative peer review of applications for assistance under this part by peer review groups established under paragraph (4), including on-site visits or inspections as necessary.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Regulations.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Regulations promulgated under paragraph (1) shall provide that the review of the application required by such paragraph shall be conducted by groups established under paragraph (4) that are composed of non-Federal individuals who, by experience and training, are highly qualified to assess the comparative quality of applications for assistance.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Approval.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may approve an application under this part only if such application has been recommended by a peer review group that has conducted the peer review required under paragraph (1).</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Applicability.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This paragraph shall apply to the approval of grant applications received for fiscal year 1990 and succeeding fiscal years.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Establishment of peer review groups.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, acting through the Commissioner of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, may, notwithstanding—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provisions of title 5, United States Code, concerning appointments to the competitive service;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the provisions of chapter 51, and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, concerning classification and General Schedule pay rates;</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph><continuation style="-uslm-dtd:continuation-text" role="subsection"><ref style="-uslm-dtd:footnote-ref" idref="IDAA0925D94C8C472D8DCFDD08B77A1F77" class="footnoteRef">1</ref>establish such peer review groups as are necessary to carry out this subsection, and appoint and set the rates of pay for members of such groups.</continuation><footnote id="IDAA0925D94C8C472D8DCFDD08B77A1F77" style="-uslm-dtd:footnote"><sup style="-uslm-dtd:superscript">1</sup><p style="-uslm-dtd:para; margin-left:1em">Indentation is so in law. Section 404(b)(7)(E) of Public Law 103–230 (108 Stat. 326) realigned the margins of subparagraphs (A) and (B), but not of the matter after and below subparagraph (B). See clause (ii) of such section.</p></footnote> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/f/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Waivers of approval.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may waive the provisions of paragraph (3) concerning approval of an application if the Secretary determines that exceptional circumstances warrant such a waiver.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s153/g" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Review by Other Federal Agencies.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall establish such a process for the review of applications for grants under section 152(a) as will ensure, to the maximum extent feasible, that each Federal agency that provides funds for the direct support of the applicant's program reviews the application.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="154">SEC. 154. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6064<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PRIORITY FOR GRANT AWARDS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In awarding and distributing grant funds under this part, the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, shall award and distribute grant funds in accordance with the following order of priorities:</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Existing state university affiliated programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">First priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards under section 152(a) in the amount of $200,000, to an existing State university affiliated program that meets the requirements under section 153.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Unserved states.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Second priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards under section 152(a) in the amount of $200,000, to a university or public or nonprofit entity associated with a college or university that desires to establish a university affiliated program in a State that is unserved by a university affiliated program as of the date of enactment of the Developmental Assistance and Bill of Rights Act Amendments of 1994.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Training projects in all university affiliated programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Third priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards, to each university affiliated program that receives funding under section 152(a) and that meets the eligibility limitations under section 152(b) to the establishment of training projects under section 152(b) in the amount of $90,000 in each such program.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increased funding for training projects.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fourth priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards, to the provision of an increase in the amount of a training project grant award under section 152(b) to $100,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Increased funding for university affiliated programs.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Fifth priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards, to the provision of an increase in the amount of a university affiliated program grant award under section 152(a) to $250,000.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/a/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional training.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Sixth priority shall be given, with respect to the provision of grant awards, to an existing university affiliated program in a State that is served by such program under section 152(a) to provide additional training under subsection (b) or (c) of section 152 within such State or other geographic regions, or to a university or public or nonprofit entity associated with a college or university that desires to establish another university affiliated program within such State under section 152(a). All applications submitted to the Secretary for such grant awards shall document plans for coordinating activities with an existing university affiliated program in the State (if applicable) and in consultation with the State Developmental Disabilities Council.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Additional Programs.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of making grants under subsection (a)(6), the Secretary shall consider applications for grants for university affiliated programs—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for States that are currently underserved by a university affiliated program; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">that are in addition to the total number of university affiliated programs receiving grants under this subsection for the preceding fiscal year.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s154/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">When every State is served by a university affiliated program under section 152(a) in the amount of $200,000 and every such program has been awarded a training grant under section 152(b) in the amount of $90,000, the Secretary may accept applications under such sections in a single application.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s155" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="155">SEC. 155. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6065<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DEFINITION. </heading> <content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">For purposes of this part, the term “<term style="-uslm-dtd:term">State</term>” means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Guam.</content> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s156" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="156">SEC. 156. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6066<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s156/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For the purpose of making grants under subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d) of section 152, there are authorized to be appropriated $19,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1999.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s156/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to peer review or other activities directly related to peer review, the Secretary may not use—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s156/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for fiscal year 1994, more than $300,000 of the funds made available under subsection (a) for such review or such other activities; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptD/s156/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">for any succeeding fiscal year, more than the amount of the funds made available under paragraph (1) adjusted to take into account the increase in the Consumer Price Index for such fiscal year for such review or such other activities.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part> <part style="-uslm-dtd:part" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">PART E—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROJECTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE </heading> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="161">SEC. 161. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6081<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PURPOSE. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC" role="undesignated-level"><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purpose of this part is to provide for grants and contracts for projects of national significance that support the development of national and State policy to enhance the independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities through—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">data collection and analysis;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technical assistance to enhance the quality of State Developmental Disabilities Councils, protection and advocacy systems, and university affiliated programs; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">other projects of sufficient size and scope that hold promise to expand or improve opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">technical assistance for the development of information and referral systems;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educating policymakers;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Federal interagency initiatives;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the enhancement of participation of racial and ethnic minorities in public and private sector initiatives in developmental disabilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">transition of youth with developmental disabilities from school to adult life; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s161/3/F" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">special pilots and evaluation studies to explore the expansion of programs under part B to individuals with severe disabilities other than developmental disabilities.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="162">SEC. 162. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6082<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANT AUTHORITY. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">shall make grants to and enter into contracts with public or nonprofit private entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">support ongoing data collection on expenditures, residential services and employment, and develop an ongoing data collection system, including data collection on the accomplishments of State Developmental Disabilities Councils, protection and advocacy systems, and university affiliated programs that includes data on the participation of individuals from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">provide technical assistance (including research, training, and evaluation) that expands or improves the effectiveness of State Developmental Disabilities Councils under part B, protection and advocacy systems under part C, and university affiliated programs under part D, including the evaluation and assessment of the quality of services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities and other activities performed by programs under parts B, C, and D; and</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">may make grants to and enter into contracts with public or nonprofit private entities for projects of national significance relating to individuals with developmental disabilities to conduct other nationally significant initiatives of sufficient size and scope that hold promise of expanding or otherwise improving opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities, including—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting research and providing technical assistance to assist States to develop statewide, comprehensive information and referral and service coordination systems for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families that are culturally competent and that improve supportive living and quality of life opportunities that enhance recreation, leisure, and fitness;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">educating policymakers, including the training of self-advocates and family members of individuals with developmental disabilities;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">pursuing Federal interagency initiatives that enhance the ability of Federal agencies to address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families;</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2/D" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">expanding or otherwise improving opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities who are from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds including projects to encourage members of such groups to participate in the Developmental Disabilities Programs authorized under parts B, C, and D, and increase the involvement of students and professionals of such groups in the provision of services to, supports to, and advocacy for, individuals with developmental disabilities; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/a/2/E" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">conducting research and providing technical assistance to policymakers concerning the transition of youth with developmental disabilities from school to work and to adult life.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than April 1, 1994, there shall be a special initiative to support grants to investigate the expansion of part B activities to individuals with severe disabilities other than developmental disabilities. Such investigations shall be implemented through the following activities:</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b/1/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A national study of State Developmental Disabilities Councils that are currently mandated under State law or Executive order to focus on individuals with disabilities other than developmental disabilities. Such study shall be completed not later than June 30, 1995.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b/1/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pilot initiatives by not more than five additional State Developmental Disabilities Councils, in consultation with and with the support of the protection and advocacy system and the university affiliated program in such State, to study the implications of such expansion in States in which such Councils are located and to delineate barriers, opportunities, and critical issues. Such initiatives shall be completed not later than January 1996.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b/1/C" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A national study of the process and outcomes of the pilot studies conducted under subparagraph (B). Such study shall be completed not later than May 30, 1996.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grant may be made under this subsection unless an applicant submits to the Secretary an application, and meets the additional application requirements, under subsection (c).</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Application and Other Grant Requirements.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">No grant may be made under subsection (a) unless—</chapeau> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an application has been submitted to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary shall by regulation prescribe and such application has been approved by the Secretary;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each State in which the applicant's project will be conducted has a State plan approved under section 122;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the application provides assurances that the human rights of all individuals with developmental disabilities (especially those individuals without familial protection) who are receiving services under projects assisted under this part will be protected consistent with section 110 (relating to the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities);</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicant demonstrates, where appropriate, how the project will address, in whole or part, the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds;</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/5" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the Secretary provides to the State Developmental Disabilities Council in such State an opportunity to review the application for such project and to submit its comments on the application; and</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/c/6" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the applicant provides assurances that the grant will not be used in a manner inconsistent with section 4 of the Assisted Suicide Funding Restriction Act of 1997.</content> </paragraph> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/d" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Priorities for Grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than January 1 of each year, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register proposed priorities for grants and contracts under this part and shall allow a period of 60 days for public comments and suggestions concerning such proposed priorities. After analyzing and considering such comments, the Secretary shall publish final priorities for such grants and contracts in the Federal Register.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/e" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Payments.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Payments under grants under subsection (a) may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement and at such intervals and on such conditions, as the Secretary finds necessary. The amount of any grant under subsection (a) shall be determined by the Secretary, except as otherwise provided under section 163.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s162/f" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">List of Recipients.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 1 of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal Register a list of the recipients of grants and contracts in each of the areas authorized in subsections (a) and (b), including a brief description of the project, and the amount of funds granted to each such project. The amounts for such grants and contracts shall total the amount appropriated under this part for such fiscal year.</content> </subsection> </section> <section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="163">SEC. 163. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:legis-comment"><b>[</b>6083<b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. </heading> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/a" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To carry out this part, there are authorized to be appropriated $4,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1999.</content> </subsection> <subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitations.—</heading> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/1" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Projects of national significance.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">At least 8 percent, but in no event less than $300,000, of the amounts appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) shall be used to carry out the provisions of section 162(a)(1)(B).</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/2" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Investigations.—</heading> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/2/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The additional authority to fund projects under section 162(b) shall not be construed as requiring the Secretary to supplant funding for other priorities described in this part.</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/2/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time line for funding.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If amounts are available to carry out subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of section 162(b)(1), the Administration shall provide funding to carry out such subparagraphs not later than May 1 of the fiscal year in which such funds become available.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/3" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Programmatic reviews or other administrative activities.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may not use the funds made available under subsection (a) for programmatic reviews as prescribed by regulation or other administrative activities under parts B, C, and D.</content> </paragraph> <paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/4" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical assistance for protection and advocacy systems.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If technical assistance to improve the effectiveness of protection and advocacy systems under part C is provided under section 142(c)(5)—</chapeau> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/4/A" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">no funding for the provision of such technical assistance to protection and advocacy systems shall be provided under this part; and</content> </subparagraph> <subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/88/164/tI/ptE/s163/b/4/B" styleType="OLC"> <num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the amount set aside for technical assistance under section 162(a)(1)(B) shall be proportionally reduced.</content> </subparagraph> </paragraph> </subsection> </section> </part>