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42 U.S.C. § 15094 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15094. Application
To be eligible to receive a grant under this subchapter, a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require, including information about the designation of a lead entity, a description of available State resources, and assurances that systems change activities will be family-centered and family-directed.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 205, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1731.)
42 U.S.C. § 15095 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15095. Designation of the lead entity
(a) Designation
The Chief Executive Officer of a State that desires to receive a grant under section 15093 of this title, shall designate the office or entity (referred to in this subchapter as the “lead entity”) responsible for—
(1) submitting the application described in section 15094 of this title on behalf of the State;
(2) administering and supervising the use of the amounts made available under the grant;
(3) coordinating efforts related to and supervising the preparation of the application;
(4) coordinating the planning, development, implementation (or expansion and enhancement), and evaluation of a statewide system of family support services for families of children with disabilities among public agencies and between public agencies and private agencies, including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements;
(5) coordinating efforts related to the participation by families of children with disabilities in activities carried out under a grant made under this subchapter; and
(6) submitting the report described in section 15097 of this title on behalf of the State.
(b) Qualifications
In designating the lead entity, the Chief Executive Officer may designate—
(1) an office of the Chief Executive Officer;
(2) a commission appointed by the Chief Executive Officer;
(3) a public agency;
(4) a council established under Federal or State law; or
(5) another appropriate office, agency, or entity.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 206, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1731.)
42 U.S.C. § 15096 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15096. Authorized activities
(a) In general
A State that receives a grant under section 15093 of this title shall use the funds made available through the grant to carry out systems change activities that accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) Special rule
In carrying out activities authorized under this subchapter, a State shall ensure that such activities address the needs of families of children with disabilities from unserved or underserved populations.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 207, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1732.)
42 U.S.C. § 15097 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15097. Reporting
A State that receives a grant under this subchapter shall prepare and submit to the Secretary, at the end of the grant period, a report containing the results of State efforts to develop and implement, or expand and enhance, a statewide system of family support services for families of children with disabilities.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 208, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1732.)
42 U.S.C. § 15098 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15098. Technical assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary shall enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with appropriate public or private agencies and organizations, including institutions of higher education, with documented experience, expertise, and capacity, for the purpose of providing technical assistance and information with respect to the development and implementation, or expansion and enhancement, of a statewide system of family support services for families of children with disabilities.
(b) Purpose
An agency or organization that provides technical assistance and information under this section in a State that receives a grant under this subchapter shall provide the technical assistance and information to the lead entity of the State, family members of children with disabilities, organizations, service providers, and policymakers involved with children with disabilities and their families. Such an agency or organization may also provide technical assistance and information to a State that does not receive a grant under this subchapter.
(c) Reports to the Secretary
An entity providing technical assistance and information under this section shall prepare and submit to the Secretary periodic reports regarding Federal policies and procedures identified within the States that facilitate or impede the delivery of family support services to families of children with disabilities. The report shall include recommendations to the Secretary regarding the delivery of services, coordination with other programs, and integration of the policies described in section 15091 of this title in Federal law, other than this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 209, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1732.)
42 U.S.C. § 15099 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15099. Evaluation
(a) In general
The Secretary shall conduct a national evaluation of the program of grants to States authorized by this subchapter.
(b) Purpose
(1) In general
The Secretary shall conduct the evaluation under subsection (a) of this section to assess the status and effects of State efforts to develop and implement, or expand and enhance, statewide systems of family support services for families of children with disabilities in a manner consistent with the provisions of this subchapter. In particular, the Secretary shall assess the impact of such efforts on families of children with disabilities, and recommend amendments to this subchapter that are necessary to assist States to accomplish fully the purposes of this subchapter.
(2) Information systems
The Secretary shall work with the States to develop an information system designed to compile and report, from information provided by the States, qualitative and quantitative descriptions of the impact of the program of grants to States authorized by this subchapter on—
(A) families of children with disabilities, including families from unserved and underserved populations;
(B) access to and funding for family support services for families of children with disabilities;
(C) interagency coordination and collaboration between agencies responsible for providing the services; and
(D) the involvement of families of children with disabilities at all levels of the statewide systems.
(c) Report to Congress
Not later than 2½ years after October 30, 2000, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report concerning the results of the evaluation conducted under this section.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 210, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1733.)
42 U.S.C. § 15100 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15100. Projects of national significance
(a) Study by the Secretary
The Secretary shall review Federal programs to determine the extent to which such programs facilitate or impede access to, provision of, and funding for family support services for families of children with disabilities, consistent with the policies described in section 15091 of this title.
(b) Projects of national significance
The Secretary shall make grants or enter into contracts for projects of national significance to support the development of national and State policies and practices related to the development and implementation, or expansion and enhancement, of family-centered and family-directed systems of family support services for families of children with disabilities.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 211, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1733.)
42 U.S.C. § 15101 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15101. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2007.
(b) Reservation
(1) In general
The Secretary shall reserve for each fiscal year 10 percent, or $400,000 (whichever is greater), of the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to carry out—
(A) section 15098 of this title (relating to the provision of technical assistance and information to States); and
(B) section 15099 of this title (relating to the conduct of evaluations).
(2) Special rule
For each year that the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section is $10,000,000 or greater, the Secretary may reserve 5 percent of such amount to carry out section 15100 of this title.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 212, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1734.)
42 U.S.C. § 15111 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15111. Findings
Congress finds that—
(1) direct support workers, especially young adults, have played essential roles in providing the support needed by individuals with developmental disabilities and expanding community options for those individuals;
(2) 4 factors have contributed to a decrease in the available pool of direct support workers, specifically—
(A) the small population of individuals who are age 18 through 25, an age group that has been attracted to direct support work in the past;
(B) the rapid expansion of the service sector, which attracts individuals who previously would have elected to pursue employment as direct support workers;
(C) the failure of wages in the human services sector to keep pace with wages in other service sectors; and
(D) the lack of quality training and career advancement opportunities available to direct support workers; and
(3) individuals with developmental disabilities benefit from assistance from direct support workers who are well trained, and benefit from receiving services from professionals who have spent time as direct support workers.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 301, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1734.)
42 U.S.C. § 15112 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15112. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Developmental disability
The term “developmental disability” has the meaning given the term in section 15002 of this title.
(2) Institution of higher education
The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given the term in section 1141 1 of title 20.
(3) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 302, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1734.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1141 of title 20, referred to in par. (2), was repealed by Pub. L. 105–244, § 3, title I, § 101(b), title VII, § 702, Oct. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1585, 1616, 1803, effective Oct. 1, 1998. However, the term “institution of higher education” is defined in section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
42 U.S.C. § 15113 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15113. Reaching up scholarship program
(a) Program authorization
The Secretary may award grants to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to enable the entities to carry out scholarship programs by providing vouchers for postsecondary education to direct support workers who assist individuals with developmental disabilities residing in diverse settings. The Secretary shall award the grants to pay for the Federal share of the cost of providing the vouchers.
(b) Eligible entity
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an entity shall be—
(1) an institution of higher education;
(2) a State agency; or
(3) a consortium of such institutions or agencies.
(c) Application requirements
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of—
(1) the basis for awarding the vouchers;
(2) the number of individuals to receive the vouchers; and
(3) the amount of funds that will be made available by the eligible entity to pay for the non-Federal share of the cost of providing the vouchers.
(d) Selection criteria
In awarding a grant under this section for a scholarship program, the Secretary shall give priority to an entity submitting an application that—
(1) specifies that individuals who receive vouchers through the program will be individuals—
(A) who are direct support workers who assist individuals with developmental disabilities residing in diverse settings, while pursuing postsecondary education; and
(B) each of whom verifies, prior to receiving the voucher, that the worker has completed 250 hours as a direct support worker in the past 90 days;
(2) states that the vouchers that will be provided through the program will be in amounts of not more than $2,000 per year;
(3) provides an assurance that the eligible entity (or another specified entity that is not a voucher recipient) will contribute the non-Federal share of the cost of providing the vouchers; and
(4) meets such other conditions as the Secretary may specify.
(e) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of providing the vouchers shall be not more than 80 percent.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 303, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1735.)
42 U.S.C. § 15115 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15115. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Scholarships
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 15113 of this title $800,000 for fiscal year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.
(b) Staff development curriculum
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 15114 of this title $800,000 for fiscal year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003.
(Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 305, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1737.)
42 U.S.C. § 15201 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15201. Authorization of Medal
After September 1, 2001, the President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor of appropriate design, with ribbons and appurtenances, to a public safety officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Medal of Valor Review Board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The Public Safety Medal of Valor shall be the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 2, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 107–12, § 1, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20, provided that: “This Act [enacting this chapter and amending section 2214 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade] may be cited as the ‘Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001’.”
42 U.S.C. § 15203 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15203. Board personnel matters
(a) Compensation of members
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), each member of the Board shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5 for each day (including travel time) during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the Board.
(2) All members of the Board who serve as officers or employees of the United States, a State, or a local government, shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for those services.
(b) Travel expenses
The members of the Board shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of service for the Board.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 4, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 21.)
42 U.S.C. § 15204 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15204. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) Public safety officer
The term “public safety officer” means a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency services officer, as determined by the Attorney General. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “law enforcement officer” includes a person who is a corrections or court officer or a civil defense officer.
(2) State
The term “State” means each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 5, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 22.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in introductory provisions, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–12, May. 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20, known as the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15205 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15205. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General such sums as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 6, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 22.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 107–12, May. 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20, known as the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15201 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 15206 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15206. National Medal of Valor Office
There is established within the Department of Justice a National Medal of Valor Office. The Office shall provide staff support to the Board to establish criteria and procedures for the submission of recommendations of nominees for the Medal of Valor and for the final design of the Medal of Valor.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 7, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 22.)
42 U.S.C. § 15207 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15207. Consultation requirement
The Board shall consult with the Institute of Heraldry within the Department of Defense regarding the design and artistry of the Medal of Valor. The Board may also consider suggestions received by the Department of Justice regarding the design of the medal, including those made by persons not employed by the Department.
(Pub. L. 107–12, § 9, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 22.)
42 U.S.C. § 15241 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15241. Authorization of a Badge
The Attorney General may award, and a Member of Congress or the Attorney General may present, in the name of Congress a Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a Federal law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Federal Board, for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty.
(Pub. L. 110–298, title I, § 101, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2986.)
42 U.S.C. § 15242 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15242. Nominations
(a) In general
A Federal agency head may nominate for a Federal Law Enforcement Badge an individual—
(1) who is a Federal law enforcement officer working within the agency of the Federal agency head making the nomination; and
(2) who—
(A)
(i) sustained a physical injury while—
(I) engaged in the lawful duties of the individual; and
(II) performing an act characterized as bravery by the Federal agency head making the nomination; and
(ii) put the individual at personal risk when the injury described in clause (i) occurred; or
(B) while not injured, performed an act characterized as bravery by the Federal agency head making the nomination that placed the individual at risk of serious physical injury or death.
(b) Contents
A nomination under subsection (a) shall include—
(1) a written narrative, of not more than 2 pages, describing the circumstances under which the nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a) and how the circumstances meet the criteria described in such subsection;
(2) the full name of the nominee;
(3) the home mailing address of the nominee;
(4) the agency in which the nominee served on the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a);
(5) the occupational title and grade or rank of the nominee;
(6) the field office address of the nominee on the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a); and
(7) the number of years of Government service by the nominee as of the date when such nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a).
(c) Submission deadline
A Federal agency head shall submit each nomination under subsection (a) to the Office not later than February 15 of the year following the date on which the nominee performed the act of bravery described in subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 110–298, title I, § 102, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2986.)
42 U.S.C. § 15244 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15244. Presentation of Federal Law Enforcement Badges
(a) Presentation by Member of Congress
A Member of Congress may present a Federal Law Enforcement Badge to any Federal Law Enforcement Badge recipient who resides in such Member’s congressional district. If both a Senator and Representative choose to present a Federal Law Enforcement Badge, such Senator and Representative shall make a joint presentation.
(b) Presentation by Attorney General
If no Member of Congress chooses to present the Federal Law Enforcement Badge as described in subsection (a), the Attorney General, or a designee of the Attorney General, shall present such Federal Law Enforcement Badge.
(c) Presentation arrangements
The office of the Member of Congress presenting each Federal Law Enforcement Badge may make arrangements for the presentation of such Federal Law Enforcement Badge, and if a Senator and Representative choose to participate jointly as described in subsection (a), the Members shall make joint arrangements. The Federal Board shall facilitate any such presentation arrangements as requested by the congressional office presenting the Federal Law Enforcement Badge and shall make arrangements in cases not undertaken by Members of Congress.
(Pub. L. 110–298, title I, § 104, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2989.)
42 U.S.C. § 15251 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 15251. Authorization of a Badge
The Attorney General may award, and a Member of Congress or the Attorney General may present, in the name of Congress a State and Local Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery to a State or local law enforcement officer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the State and Local Board, for performing an act of bravery while in the line of duty.
(Pub. L. 110–298, title II, § 201, July 31, 2008, 122 Stat. 2990.)