(2) proposed annual measurable benchmarks 
and long-term goals and objectives to be achieved 
through such activities. 
(g) RESERVATION OF FUNDS FOR NATIONAL ACTIVI-
TIES.—From the amount appropriated under section 304, 
the Secretary of Education shall reserve not more than 
10 percent to enter into a cooperative agreement, on a 
competitive basis, with an eligible entity for the purpose 
of implementing national coordination activities, including 
development of mechanisms for communication between 
grant recipients, dissemination of information resulting 
from activities under the grants, and technical assistance 
to grant recipients. 
SEC. 303. ACTIVITIES OF INSTITUTES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible entity that receives 
a grant under this title shall use the grant to advance the 
quality of life and inclusion of people with intellectual dis-
abilities through research and evaluation, technical assist-
ance, training, data collection, evaluation, collaboration, 
and dissemination of evidence-based best practices. 
(b) REQUIRED ACTIVITIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible entity receiving 
a grant under this title shall use grant funds to— 
(A) establish a research agenda and an-
nual measurable benchmarks and long-term 
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goals, and conduct research and evaluation of 
evidence-based best practices, to improve the 
quality of life and further the social inclusion of 
people with intellectual disabilities, in coopera-
tion and consultation with— 
(i) people with intellectual disabilities; 
(ii) family members of people with in-
tellectual disabilities; 
(iii) University Centers for Excellence 
in Developmental Disabilities Education, 
Research, and Service (as designated in 
section 151 of the Developmental Disabil-
ities Act (42 U.S.C. 15061)); and 
(iv) other relevant Federal, State, and 
local entities conducting research related to 
people with intellectual disabilities; 
(B) provide training and technical assist-
ance to people with intellectual disabilities, fam-
ilies of people with intellectual disabilities, non-
profit organizations, public entities, educational 
programs, recreation programs, and others to 
increase opportunities for inclusive participation 
by such people in sports and recreation, social 
opportunities, education, and the community, 
including provision of assistance to programs 
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and entities serving primarily non-disabled peo-
ple in order to successfully include people with 
intellectual disabilities in activities with non-dis-
abled people; 
(C) collect and analyze data related to bar-
riers to, and factors assuring, access to full in-
clusion and participation in community and 
quality of life for people with intellectual dis-
abilities, including demographic data; and 
(D) report on the research, findings, con-
clusions, and recommendations resulting from 
the activities of the grant. 
(2) RESEARCH
AND
EVALUATION.—Research, 
evaluation, and data collection described in para-
graph (1)(A) shall include— 
(A) best practices in preventive health and 
wellness for people with intellectual disabilities, 
including sports and recreational activities; 
(B) identification of barriers to, and fac-
tors assuring, access to full inclusion and par-
ticipation in community and quality of life for 
people with intellectual disabilities; 
(C) best practices in supporting independ-
ence, community living, and inclusive social en-
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gagement for people with intellectual disabil-
ities; 
(D) physical and mental health disparities 
for people with intellectual disabilities; and 
(E) other relevant activities related to the 
purpose of this title, as described by the eligible 
entity in the application submitted under sec-
tion 302(f). 
(c) REPORT.—Each recipient of a grant under this 
title shall prepare and submit to the Secretary of Edu-
cation an annual report that includes information on 
progress made in achieving the projected goals and out-
comes of the activities of the Institute for the previous 
year, including demographic information on the popu-
lations served and measurable accomplishments in advanc-
ing the quality of life and inclusion of people with intellec-
tual disabilities in the community. 
SEC. 304. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 
this title such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 
2011 through 2015. 
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