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20 U.S.C. § 1404 (EDUCATION)
§ 1404. Acquisition of equipment; construction or alteration of facilities
(a) In general
If the Secretary determines that a program authorized under this chapter will be improved by permitting program funds to be used to acquire appropriate equipment, or to construct new facilities or alter existing facilities, the Secretary is authorized to allow the use of those funds for those purposes.
(b) Compliance with certain regulations
Any construction of new facilities or alteration of existing facilities under subsection (a) shall comply with the requirements of—
(1) appendix A of part 36 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the “Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities”); or
(2) appendix A of subpart 101–19.6 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the “Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards”).
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2659.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 47, related to the acquisition of equipment and construction or alteration of facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 605, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 177; Pub. L. 98–199, § 3(b), Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 101(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3290; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(a)(2), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 605, related to acquisition of equipment and construction of necessary facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1405 (EDUCATION)
§ 1405. Employment of individuals with disabilities
The Secretary shall ensure that each recipient of assistance under this chapter makes positive efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in programs assisted under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2659.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1405, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 47, related to employment of individuals with disabilities by recipients of assistance under this chapter, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1405, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 94–142, § 6(a), Nov. 29, 1975, 89 Stat. 795; amended Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(b)(22), (23), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1143; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, related to employment of individuals with disabilities by recipients of assistance under this chapter, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1407 (EDUCATION)
§ 1407. State administration
(a) Rulemaking
Each State that receives funds under this chapter shall—
(1) ensure that any State rules, regulations, and policies relating to this chapter conform to the purposes of this chapter;
(2) identify in writing to local educational agencies located in the State and the Secretary any such rule, regulation, or policy as a State-imposed requirement that is not required by this chapter and Federal regulations; and
(3) minimize the number of rules, regulations, and policies to which the local educational agencies and schools located in the State are subject under this chapter.
(b) Support and facilitation
State rules, regulations, and policies under this chapter shall support and facilitate local educational agency and school-level system improvement designed to enable children with disabilities to meet the challenging State student academic achievement standards.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 608, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2661.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1407, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 608, as added Pub. L. 98–199, § 6, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1359; amended Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 101(d), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3290; Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(b)(24), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1143; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, related to regulation requirements, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1409 (EDUCATION)
§ 1409. Freely associated States
The Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau shall continue to be eligible for competitive grants administered by the Secretary under this chapter to the extent that such grants continue to be available to States and local educational agencies under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2662.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1409, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 101–476, title I, § 104, Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1106, provided administrative provisions applicable to former subchapters III to VII of this chapter and former section 1418 of this title, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1433 (EDUCATION)
§ 1433. General authority
The Secretary shall, in accordance with this subchapter, make grants to States (from their allotments under section 1443 of this title) to assist each State to maintain and implement a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 633, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2746.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1433, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 633, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 108, related to the general authority of the Secretary, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1433, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 633, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 184; Pub. L. 98–199, §§ 3(b), 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1371; Pub. L. 99–457, title III, § 310, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1168; Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 104(e), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3299; Pub. L. 101–476, title IV, § 403, title IX, § 901(b)(144), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1133, 1149; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, related to establishment of national clearinghouses, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1434 (EDUCATION)
§ 1434. Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a grant under section 1433 of this title, a State shall provide assurances to the Secretary that the State—
(1) has adopted a policy that appropriate early intervention services are available to all infants and toddlers with disabilities in the State and their families, including Indian infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families residing on a reservation geographically located in the State, infants and toddlers with disabilities who are homeless children and their families, and infants and toddlers with disabilities who are wards of the State; and
(2) has in effect a statewide system that meets the requirements of section 1435 of this title.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 634, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2746.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1434, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 634, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 108, related to grant eligibility, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1434, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 634, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98–199, §§ 3(b), 11, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1372; Pub. L. 101–476, title IV, § 404, Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1135; Pub. L. 102–119, § 9(c)(1), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 595, related to reports to Secretary by recipients of grants and contracts, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–17.
20 U.S.C. § 1438 (EDUCATION)
§ 1438. Uses of funds
In addition to using funds provided under section 1433 of this title to maintain and implement the statewide system required by such section, a State may use such funds—
(1) for direct early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, and their families, under this subchapter that are not otherwise funded through other public or private sources;
(2) to expand and improve on services for infants and toddlers and their families under this subchapter that are otherwise available;
(3) to provide a free appropriate public education, in accordance with subchapter II, to children with disabilities from their third birthday to the beginning of the following school year;
(4) with the written consent of the parents, to continue to provide early intervention services under this subchapter to children with disabilities from their 3rd birthday until such children enter, or are eligible under State law to enter, kindergarten, in lieu of a free appropriate public education provided in accordance with subchapter II; and
(5) in any State that does not provide services for at-risk infants and toddlers under section 1437(a)(4) of this title, to strengthen the statewide system by initiating, expanding, or improving collaborative efforts related to at-risk infants and toddlers, including establishing linkages with appropriate public or private community-based organizations, services, and personnel for the purposes of—
(A) identifying and evaluating at-risk infants and toddlers;
(B) making referrals of the infants and toddlers identified and evaluated under subparagraph (A); and
(C) conducting periodic follow-up on each such referral to determine if the status of the infant or toddler involved has changed with respect to the eligibility of the infant or toddler for services under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 638, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2755.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1438, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 638, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 114, related to uses of funds, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
20 U.S.C. § 1442 (EDUCATION)
§ 1442. Federal administration
Sections 1416, 1417, and 1418 of this title shall, to the extent not inconsistent with this subchapter, apply to the program authorized by this subchapter, except that—
(1) any reference in such sections to a State educational agency shall be considered to be a reference to a State’s lead agency established or designated under section 1435(a)(10) of this title;
(2) any reference in such sections to a local educational agency, educational service agency, or a State agency shall be considered to be a reference to an early intervention service provider under this subchapter; and
(3) any reference to the education of children with disabilities or the education of all children with disabilities shall be considered to be a reference to the provision of appropriate early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 642, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2760.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1442, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 642, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 118, related to Federal administration, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1442, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 642, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 185; Pub. L. 98–199, §§ 3(b), 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358, 1373; Pub. L. 101–476, title V, § 502, Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1138; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(a)(14), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 606, related to research and demonstration projects in physical education and recreation for children with disabilities, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–17, title II, § 203(c), June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 157, effective Oct. 1, 1997.
20 U.S.C. § 1444 (EDUCATION)
§ 1444. Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this subchapter, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2010.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 644, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2763.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1444, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 644, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 121; amended Pub. L. 106–402, title IV, § 401(b)(1), Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1737; Pub. L. 108–173, title IX, § 900(e)(6)(C), Dec. 8, 2003, 117 Stat. 2373, which related to the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, was repealed, as such section was in effect on the day before Dec. 3, 2004, by Pub. L. 108–446, title III, § 304, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2804.
Another prior section 1444, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 643, formerly § 644, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 186; Pub. L. 93–380, title VI, § 619, Aug. 21, 1974, 88 Stat. 585; Pub. L. 95–49, § 5, June 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 231; Pub. L. 98–199, § 12, Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1374; Pub. L. 99–457, title III, § 314, Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1171; renumbered § 643 and amended Pub. L. 101–476, title V, §§ 503, 504, title IX, § 901(b)(147), (148), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1138, 1149; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, authorized appropriations, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–17, title II, § 203(c), June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 157, effective Oct. 1, 1997.
A prior section 1445, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 645, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 123, which authorized appropriations, was omitted in the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
20 U.S.C. § 1455 (EDUCATION)
§ 1455. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2010.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 655, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2774.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1455, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 655, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 129, set out minimum State grant amounts, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
A prior section 1456, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 656, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 129, which authorized appropriations, was omitted in the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
20 U.S.C. § 1466 (EDUCATION)
§ 1466. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this part (other than section 1462 of this title) such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2010.
(b) Reservation
From amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for fiscal year 2005, the Secretary shall reserve $1,000,000 to carry out the study authorized in section 1464(c) of this title. From amounts appropriated under subsection (a) for a succeeding fiscal year, the Secretary may reserve an additional amount to carry out such study if the Secretary determines the additional amount is necessary.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 667, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2787.)
20 U.S.C. § 1470 (EDUCATION)
§ 1470. Purposes
The purposes of this part are to ensure that—
(1) children with disabilities and their parents receive training and information designed to assist the children in meeting developmental and functional goals and challenging academic achievement goals, and in preparing to lead productive independent adult lives;
(2) children with disabilities and their parents receive training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and protections under this chapter, in order to develop the skills necessary to cooperatively and effectively participate in planning and decision making relating to early intervention, educational, and transitional services;
(3) parents, teachers, administrators, early intervention personnel, related services personnel, and transition personnel receive coordinated and accessible technical assistance and information to assist such personnel in improving early intervention, educational, and transitional services and results for children with disabilities and their families; and
(4) appropriate technology and media are researched, developed, and demonstrated, to improve and implement early intervention, educational, and transitional services and results for children with disabilities and their families.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 670, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2788.)
20 U.S.C. § 1472 (EDUCATION)
§ 1472. Community parent resource centers
(a) Program authorized
(1) In general
The Secretary may award grants to, and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, local parent organizations to support community parent resource centers that will help ensure that underserved parents of children with disabilities, including low income parents, parents of limited English proficient children, and parents with disabilities, have the training and information the parents need to enable the parents to participate effectively in helping their children with disabilities—
(A) to meet developmental and functional goals, and challenging academic achievement goals that have been established for all children; and
(B) to be prepared to lead productive independent adult lives, to the maximum extent possible.
(2) Definition of local parent organization
In this section, the term “local parent organization” means a parent organization, as defined in section 1471(a)(2) of this title, that—
(A) has a board of directors the majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26 from the community to be served; and
(B) has as its mission serving parents of children with disabilities who—
(i) are ages birth through 26; and
(ii) have the full range of disabilities described in section 1401(3) of this title.
(b) Required activities
Each community parent resource center assisted under this section shall—
(1) provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children with disabilities proposed to be served by the grant, contract, or cooperative agreement;
(2) carry out the activities required of parent training and information centers under paragraphs (2) through (9) of section 1471(b) of this title;
(3) establish cooperative partnerships with the parent training and information centers funded under section 1471 of this title; and
(4) be designed to meet the specific needs of families who experience significant isolation from available sources of information and support.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 672, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2791.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1472, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 672, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 136, related to research and innovation to improve services and results for children with disabilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1472, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 672, as added Pub. L. 99–457, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1146; amended Pub. L. 100–630, title I, § 108(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3301; Pub. L. 101–476, title VIII, § 801, title IX, § 901(b)(162), (163), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1141, 1149; Pub. L. 102–119, §§ 12, 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 595, 607, related to definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–17, title II, § 203(b), June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 157, effective July 1, 1998.
20 U.S.C. § 1473 (EDUCATION)
§ 1473. Technical assistance for parent training and information centers
(a) Program authorized
(1) In general
The Secretary may, directly or through awards to eligible entities, provide technical assistance for developing, assisting, and coordinating parent training and information programs carried out by parent training and information centers receiving assistance under section 1471 of this title and community parent resource centers receiving assistance under section 1472 of this title.
(2) Definition of eligible entity
In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in section 1461(b) of this title.
(b) Authorized activities
The Secretary may provide technical assistance to a parent training and information center or a community parent resource center under this section in areas such as—
(1) effective coordination of parent training efforts;
(2) dissemination of scientifically based research and information;
(3) promotion of the use of technology, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;
(4) reaching underserved populations, including parents of low-income and limited English proficient children with disabilities;
(5) including children with disabilities in general education programs;
(6) facilitation of transitions from—
(A) early intervention services to preschool;
(B) preschool to elementary school;
(C) elementary school to secondary school; and
(D) secondary school to postsecondary environments; and
(7) promotion of alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation.
(c) Collaboration with the resource centers
Each eligible entity receiving an award under subsection (a) shall develop collaborative agreements with the geographically appropriate regional resource center and, as appropriate, the regional educational laboratory supported under section 9564 of this title, to further parent and professional collaboration.
(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673, as added Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101, Dec. 3, 2004, 118 Stat. 2791.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1473, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 139, related to personnel preparation to improve services and results for children with disabilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108–446.
Another prior section 1473, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673, as added Pub. L. 99–457, title I, § 101(a), Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1147; amended Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(b)(164), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1150; Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 607, related to general authority of Secretary to make grants to States for development of system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–17, title II, § 203(b), June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 157, effective July 1, 1998.