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(A) is blind or disabled;

(B) was receiving benefits under title XVI

of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1381 et

seq.] (relating to supplemental security income) at the time such individual was determined to be eligible to participate in activities under this chapter;

(C) has participated in education, training,

or other activities (including the Job Corps)

provided under this chapter; and

(D) earns from employment a wage or income.

(Pub. L. 97–300, title V, §506, as added Pub. L.

100–628, title VII, §712(a)(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat.

3251; amended Pub. L. 102–367, title V, §501, Sept.

7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1098; Pub. L. 104–193, title I,

§110(n)(15), Aug. 22, 1996, 110 Stat. 2174.)

REFERENCES IN TEXT

The Social Security Act, referred to in pars. (1)(A)

and (2)(B), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, as

amended. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. Title

XVI of the Act is classified generally to subchapter XVI

(§1381 et seq.) of chapter 7 of Title 42. For complete

classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305

of Title 42 and Tables.

AMENDMENTS

1996—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 104–193 substituted ‘‘assistance under the State program funded’’ for ‘‘aid to families with dependent children’’.

1992—Pub. L. 102–367 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to eligibility for incentive

bonuses for provisions relating to State application and

verification requirements for participation in the incentive bonus program.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective July 1, 1997,

with transition rules relating to State options to accelerate such date, rules relating to claims, actions, and

proceedings commenced before such date, rules relating

to closing out of accounts for terminated or substantially modified programs and continuance in office of

Assistant Secretary for Family Support, and provisions

relating to termination of entitlement under AFDC

program, see section 116 of Pub. L. 104–193, as amended,

set out as an Effective Date note under section 601 of

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–367 effective July 1, 1993,

see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 102–367, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment; Transition Provisions

note under section 1501 of this title.

SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in sections 1791b, 1791c,

1791d of this title.

§ 1791f. Information and data collection

(a) Technical assistance

In order to facilitate the collection, exchange,

and compilation of data and information required by this subchapter, the Secretary is authorized to provide technical assistance to the

States. Such assistance may include cost-effective methods for using State and Federal

records to which the Secretary has lawful access.

(b) Joint regulations

(1) In general

The Secretary and the Secretary of Health

and Human Services shall jointly issue regulations regarding the sharing, among public

agencies participating in the programs assisted under this subchapter, of the data and

information necessary to fulfill the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) Subjects

Such regulations shall ensure—

(A) the availability of information necessary to verify the eligibility of participants and the amount of the incentive bonus

payable; and

(B) the maintenance of confidentiality of

the information so shared in accordance

with Federal and State privacy laws.

(Pub. L. 97–300, title V, §507, as added Pub. L.

100–628, title VII, §712(a)(3), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat.

3252; amended Pub. L. 102–367, title V, §501, Sept.

7, 1992, 106 Stat. 1098.)

AMENDMENTS

1992—Pub. L. 102–367 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to information and data

collection for provisions relating to payments to participating States.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1992 AMENDMENT

Amendment by Pub. L. 102–367 effective July 1, 1993,

see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 102–367, set out as an Effective Date of 1992 Amendment; Transition Provisions

note under section 1501 of this title.

§ 1791g. Evaluation and report

(a) Evaluation

(1) In general

The Secretary shall conduct or provide for

an evaluation of the incentive bonus program

assisted under this subchapter.

(2) Considerations

The Secretary shall consider—

(A) whether the program results in increased service under this chapter to absent

parents of children receiving assistance

under the State program funded under part

A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42

U.S.C. 601 et seq.] and to recipients of supplemental security income under title XVI

of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1381 et

seq.];

(B) whether the program results in increased child support payments;

(C) whether the program is administratively feasible and cost effective;

(D) whether the services provided to other

eligible participants under part A of subchapter II of this chapter are affected by the

implementation and operation of the incentive bonus program; and

(E) such other factors as the Secretary determines to be appropriate.

(b) Report to Congress

Not later than January 1, 1997, the Secretary

shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of the Congress on the effectiveness of

the incentive bonus program assisted under this