I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5220 
To reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, 
to provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and 
development of mentoring programs, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2010 
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. EHLERS, Ms. 
DELAURO, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, and Mr. VAN 
HOLLEN) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on 
Foreign Affairs and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empower-
ment Act of 2004, to provide assistance to Best Buddies 
to support the expansion and development of mentoring 
programs, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as the 
‘‘Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act’’. 
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(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. 
TITLE I—REAUTHORIZATION OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS ACT 
Sec. 101. Reauthorization. 
TITLE II—BEST BUDDIES 
Sec. 201. Findings and purpose. 
Sec. 202. Assistance for Best Buddies. 
Sec. 203. Application and annual report. 
Sec. 204. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE III—ESTABLISHMENT OF EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER 
INSTITUTES FOR SPORT AND SOCIAL IMPACT 
Sec. 301. Findings and purpose. 
Sec. 302. Establishment of Institutes. 
Sec. 303. Activities of Institutes. 
Sec. 304. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE I—REAUTHORIZATION OF 
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ACT 
SEC. 101. REAUTHORIZATION. 
Sections 2 through 5 of the Special Olympics Sport 
and Empowerment Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 15001 note) 
are amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 
‘‘(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
‘‘(1) Special Olympics celebrates the possibili-
ties of a world where everybody matters, everybody 
counts, and every person contributes. 
‘‘(2) The Government and the people of the 
United States recognize the dignity and value the 
giftedness of children and adults with intellectual 
disabilities. 
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‘‘(3) The Government and the people of the 
United States recognize that children and adults 
with intellectual disabilities experience significant 
health disparities, including lack of access to pri-
mary care services and difficulties in accessing com-
munity-based prevention and treatment programs 
for chronic diseases. 
‘‘(4) The Government and the people of the 
United States are determined to end the isolation 
and stigmatization of people with intellectual disabil-
ities, and to ensure that such people are assured of 
equal opportunities for community participation, ac-
cess to appropriate health care, and inclusive edu-
cation, and to experience life in a nondiscriminatory 
manner. 
‘‘(5) For more than 40 years, Special Olympics 
has encouraged skill development, sharing, courage, 
and confidence through year-round sports training 
and athletic competition for children and adults with 
intellectual disabilities. 
‘‘(6) Special Olympics provides year-round 
sports training and competitive opportunities to 
more than 3,000,000 athletes with intellectual dis-
abilities in 26 sports and plans to expand the bene-
fits of participation through sport to hundreds of 
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‘‘(b) PURPOSE.—The purposes of this Act are to— 
‘‘(1) provide support to Special Olympics to in-
crease athlete participation in, and public awareness 
about, the Special Olympics movement, including ef-
forts to promote broader community inclusion; 
‘‘(2) dispel negative stereotypes about people 
with intellectual disabilities; 
‘‘(3) build community engagement through 
sport involvement; and 
‘‘(4) promote the extraordinary gifts and con-
tributions of people with intellectual disabilities. 
‘‘SEC. 3. ASSISTANCE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS. 
‘‘(a) EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary of 
Education may award grants to, or enter into contracts 
or cooperative agreements with, Special Olympics to carry 
out each of the following: 
‘‘(1) Activities to promote the expansion of Spe-
cial Olympics, including activities to increase the full 
participation of people with intellectual disabilities in 
athletics, sports and recreation, and other inclusive 
school and community activities with non-disabled 
people. 
‘‘(2) The design and implementation of Special 
Olympics education programs, including character 
education and volunteer programs that support the 
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purposes of this Act, that can be integrated into 
classroom instruction and are consistent with aca-
demic content standards. 
‘‘(b) INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary of 
State, acting through the Assistant Secretary of State for 
Educational and Cultural Affairs, may award grants to, 
or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, 
Special Olympics to carry out each of the following: 
‘‘(1) Activities to increase the participation of 
people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olym-
pics outside of the United States. 
‘‘(2) Activities to improve the awareness outside 
of the United States of the abilities and unique con-
tributions that people with intellectual disabilities 
can make to society. 
‘‘(c) HEALTHY ATHLETES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health 
and Human Services may award grants to, or enter 
into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Spe-
cial Olympics for the implementation of on-site 
health assessments, screening for health problems, 
health education, community-based prevention, data 
collection, and referrals to direct health care serv-
ices. 
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‘‘(2) COORDINATION.—Activities under para-
graph (1) shall be coordinated with appropriate 
health care entities, including private health care 
providers, entities carrying out local, State, Federal, 
or international programs, and the Department of 
Health and Human Services, as applicable. 
‘‘(d) LIMITATION.—Amounts appropriated to carry 
out this section shall not be used for direct treatment of 
diseases, medical conditions, or mental health conditions. 
Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to 
limit the use of non-Federal funds by Special Olympics. 
‘‘SEC. 4. APPLICATION AND ANNUAL REPORT. 
‘‘(a) APPLICATION.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for a grant, 
contract, or cooperative agreement under subsection 
(a), (b), or (c) of section 3, Special Olympics shall 
submit an application at such time, in such manner, 
and containing such information as the Secretary of 
Education, Secretary of State, or Secretary of 
Health and Human Services, as applicable, may re-
quire. 
‘‘(2) CONTENT.—At a minimum, an application 
under this subsection shall contain each of the fol-
lowing: 
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‘‘(A) ACTIVITIES.—A description of activi-
ties to be carried out with the grant, contract, 
or cooperative agreement. 
‘‘(B) MEASURABLE GOALS.—A description 
of specific measurable annual benchmarks and 
long-term goals and objectives to be achieved 
through specified activities carried out with the 
grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, 
which specified activities shall include, at a 
minimum, each of the following activities: 
‘‘(i) Activities to increase the full par-
ticipation of people with intellectual dis-
abilities in athletics, sports and recreation, 
and other inclusive school and community 
activities with nondisabled people. 
‘‘(ii) Education programs that dispel 
negative stereotypes about people with in-
tellectual disabilities. 
‘‘(iii) Activities to increase the partici-
pation of people with intellectual disabil-
ities in Special Olympics outside of the 
United States. 
‘‘(iv) Health-related activities as de-
scribed in section 3(c). 
‘‘(b) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition on receipt of 
any funds for a program under subsection (a), (b), 
or (c) of section 3, Special Olympics shall agree to 
submit an annual report at such time, in such man-
ner, and containing such information as the Sec-
retary of Education, Secretary of State, or Secretary 
of Health and Human Services, as applicable, may 
require. 
‘‘(2) CONTENT.—At a minimum, each annual 
report under this subsection shall describe— 
‘‘(A) the degree to which progress has been 
made toward meeting the annual benchmarks 
and long-term goals and objectives described in 
the applications submitted under subsection (a); 
and 
‘‘(B) demographic data about Special 
Olympics participants, including the number of 
people with intellectual disabilities served in 
each program referred to in paragraph (1). 
‘‘SEC. 5. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated— 
‘‘(1) for grants, contracts, or cooperative agree-
ments under section 3(a), $9,500,000 for fiscal year 
2011, and such sums as may be necessary for each 
of the 4 succeeding fiscal years; 
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‘‘(2) for grants, contracts, or cooperative agree-
ments under section 3(b), $4,500,000 for fiscal year 
2011, and such sums as may be necessary for each 
of the 4 succeeding fiscal years; and 
‘‘(3) for grants, contracts, or cooperative agree-
ments under section 3(c), $8,500,000 for fiscal year 
2011, and such sums as may be necessary for each 
of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.’’. 
TITLE II—BEST BUDDIES 
SEC. 201. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following: 
(1) Best Buddies operates the first national so-
cial and recreational program in the United States 
for people with intellectual disabilities. 
(2) Best Buddies is dedicated to helping people 
with intellectual disabilities become part of main-
stream society. 
(3) Best Buddies is determined to end social 
isolation for people with intellectual disabilities by 
promoting meaningful friendships between them and 
their non-disabled peers in order to help increase the 
self-esteem, confidence, and abilities of people with 
and without intellectual disabilities. 
(4) Since 1989, Best Buddies has enhanced the 
lives of people with intellectual disabilities by pro-
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(1) IN
GENERAL.—Amounts appropriated to 
carry out this Act may not be used for direct treat-
ment of diseases, medical conditions, or mental 
health conditions. 
(2) ADMINISTRATIVE
ACTIVITIES.—Not more 
than 5 percent of amounts appropriated to carry out 
this Act for a fiscal year may be used for adminis-
trative activities. 
(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act 
shall be construed to limit the use of non-Federal funds 
by Best Buddies. 
SEC. 203. APPLICATION AND ANNUAL REPORT. 
(a) APPLICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible for a grant, 
contract, or cooperative agreement under section 
202(a), Best Buddies shall submit an application at 
such time, in such manner, and containing such in-
formation as the Secretary of Education may re-
quire. 
(2) CONTENT.—At a minimum, an application 
under this subsection shall contain the following: 
(A) A description of activities to be carried 
out under the grant, contract, or cooperative 
agreement. 
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(B) Information on specific measurable 
goals and objectives to be achieved through ac-
tivities carried out under the grant, contract, or 
cooperative agreement. 
(b) ANNUAL REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As a condition of receipt of 
any funds under section 202(a), Best Buddies shall 
agree to submit an annual report at such time, in 
such manner, and containing such information as 
the Secretary of Education may require. 
(2) CONTENT.—At a minimum, each annual re-
port under this subsection shall describe the degree 
to which progress has been made toward meeting the 
specific measurable goals and objectives described in 
the applications submitted under subsection (a). 
SEC. 204. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Sec-
retary of Education for grants, contracts, or cooperative 
agreements under section 202(a), $10,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2011 and such sums as may be necessary for each 
of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. 
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TITLE III—ESTABLISHMENT OF 
EUNICE KENNEDY SHRIVER 
INSTITUTES FOR SPORT AND 
SOCIAL IMPACT 
SEC. 301. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE. 
(a) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds as follows: 
(1) For more than 50 years, Eunice Kennedy 
Shriver dedicated her life, energies, and resources 
without bounds to improving the lives of people with 
intellectual and developmental disabilities around the 
world. She stands as the iconic founder and leader 
of one of the most important disability rights move-
ments in history. 
(2) Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded and influ-
enced the development of Special Olympics and Best 
Buddies, both of which celebrate the possibilities of 
a world where everybody matters, everybody counts, 
every person has value, and every person has worth. 
(b) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this title to im-
prove and advance opportunities for people with intellec-
tual disabilities to fully participate and engage in inclusive 
sports and recreation, social activities, and other commu-
nity opportunities, through— 
(1) conducting research, data collection, and 
evaluation activities; 
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(2) providing technical assistance and training; 
(3) fostering and promoting interdisciplinary 
collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships; and 
(4) commemorating the work and contributions 
of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and encouraging others 
to emulate her leadership, including her efforts to 
encourage and promote greater social and commu-
nity opportunities for people with intellectual disabil-
ities and their families. 
SEC. 302. ESTABLISHMENT OF INSTITUTES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—From the amount made available 
under section 304 that is not reserved under subsection 
(g), the Secretary of Education shall award competitive 
grants to one or more eligible entities for the purpose of 
establishing Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport 
and Social Impact (referred to in this title as ‘‘Insti-
tutes’’). 
(b) ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this title, the term ‘‘eligi-
ble entity’’ means an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))) with demonstrated expertise 
and experience in research, technical assistance, and train-
ing related to improving and advancing opportunities for 
people with intellectual disabilities to fully participate and 
engage in inclusive community opportunities, in partner-
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ship with a nonprofit organization with demonstrated ex-
pertise and experience in inclusive sports, recreation, so-
cial, educational, and community opportunities for people 
with intellectual disabilities. 
(c) GRANT PERIOD.—Each grant awarded under this 
title shall be for a 3-year period. 
(d) GRANT RECIPIENT CONTRIBUTION.—An eligible 
entity receiving a grant under this title shall provide a con-
tribution (which may include an in-kind contribution), in 
an amount not less than 25 percent of the costs of the 
activities assisted under the grant, to carry out such ac-
tivities. 
(e) SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUPPLANT.—Funds made 
available under this title shall be used to supplement, and 
not supplant, other Federal, State, and local funds ex-
pended to carry out the purpose of this title. 
(f) APPLICATION.—An eligible entity that desires to 
receive a grant under this title shall submit an application 
to the Secretary of Education at such time, in such man-
ner, and containing such information and assurances as 
the Secretary may require. Such application shall, at a 
minimum, include— 
(1) a description of activities to be carried out 
consistent with section 303; and 
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