Rehabilitation Act Amendments
PL 94-230 (H.R.11045), enacted 03/15/1976

PUBLIC LAW 94-230—MAR. 15, 1976 
90 STAT. 211 
Public Law 94-230 
94th Congress 
An Act 
To amend the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to extend the authorizations of appro-
priations contained in such Act. 
Mar. 15, 1976 
[H.R. 11045] 
Be it enacted hy the Senate and House of Representatwes 
of the 
United States 
of America 
in Congress assembled.) 
Rehabihtation 
SHORT TITLE 
Act Extension of 
1976. 
SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the "Rehabilitation Act Exten- 29 USC 701 note, 
sion of 1976". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL 
REHABILITATION SERVICES 
SEC. 2. (a) (1) Section 100(b) (1) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 
(29 U.S.C. 720(b)(1)) 
(hereinafter in this Act referred to as the 
"Act") is amended by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," 
and by inserting inniiediately before the period at the end thereof the 
following: ", and $740,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
1977". 
(2) Section 100(b) (2) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 720(b) (2)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and hy inserting 
immediately after "1976" the following: ", and $25,000,000 for the 
fiscal year ending September 30,1977". 
(b)" Section 112(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 732(a)) is amended by 
striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting immedi-
ately after "1976," the following: "and up to $2,500,000 but no less 
than $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977,". 
(c) Section 121(b) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 741(b)) is amended by 
striking out "June 30, 1977" and inserting in lieu thereof "Septem-
ber 30,1979". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR RESEARCH AND 
TRAINING 
SEC. 3. (a) Section 201(a)(1) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 761(a)(1)) 
is amended by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by 
inserting immediately after "1976" the following: ", and $30,000,000 
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977". 
(b) Section 201 (a) (2) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 761 (a) (2)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately after "1976" the following: ", and $25,000,000 for the 
fiscal year ending September 30,1977". 
EXTENSION o r AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR GRANTS FOR 
CONSTRUCTION OF REHABILITATION FACILITIES 
SEC. 4. (a) Section 301 (a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 771 (a)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
September 30, 1977". 
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(b) The last sentence of section 301(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 771 
(a)) is amended by striking out "July 1, 1978" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "October 1,1980". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR VOCATIONAL 
TRAINING SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS 
SEC. 5. Section 302(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 772(a)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
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September 30, 1977". 
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EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS 
AND DEMONSTRATIONS 
SEC. 6. Section 304(a)(1) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 774(a)(1)) is 
amended by striking out "and" immediately after "1975" and by 
inserting immediately after "1976" the following: ", and such sums as 
may be necessary for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1977". 
EXTENSION o r AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL CENTER 
FOR DEAF-BLIND YOUTHS AND ADULTS 
SEC. 7. Section 305(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 775(a)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
September 30, 1977". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS AND 
PROJECT EVALUATION 
SEC. 8. Section 403 of the Act (29 U.S.C. 783) is amended by striking 
out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting immediately 
after "1976," the following: "and September 30,1977,". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SECRETARIAL 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
SEC. 9. Section 405(d) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 785(d)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
$600,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30,1977". 
EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARCHITECTURAL 
AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD 
SEC. 10. Section 502(h) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 792(h)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1975," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
$1,500,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30,1977". 
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90 STAT. 213 
Effective date. 
CONTIlSrGENT EXTENSION OF PROGRAMS 
SEC. 11. (a) Unless the Congress, before April 15, 1977, has passed 29 USC 720 note, 
legislation which would have the effect of extending the authorization 
of each program and activity the authorization for which is extended 
through the fiscal year ending September 30,1977, by the amendments 
made by section 2 through section 10, each such authorization shall be 
automatically extended through the fiscal year ending September 30, 
1978, in accordance with the amendments made by subsection (b). 
(b) (1) The amendments made by this subsection shall take effect 
at the close of April 15, 1977, unless the Congress has passed legisla-
tion in accordance with the provisions of subsection (a). 
(2) SectionlOO(b)(l) of theAct (29 U.S.C. 720(b) (1)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting 
immediately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
$760,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978". 
(3) Section 100(b) (2) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 720(b) (2)) is amended 
by striking out "year ending September 30, 1977" and inserting in 
lieu thereof "years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 
1978". 
(4) Section 112(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 732(a)) is amended by 
striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting imme-
diately after "1977," the following: "and up to $2,500,000 but no less 
than $1,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978,". 
(5) Section 201 (a) (1) of theAct (29 U.S.C. 761(a) (1)) is amended 
by striking out "year ending September 30,1977" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978". 
(6) Section 201 (a) (2) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 761(a) (2)) is amended 
by striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting 
immediately after "1977" the following: ", and $30,000,000 for the 
fiscal year ending September 30,1978". 
(7)'Section 301(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 771(a)) is amended by 
striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting imme-
diately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
September 30, 1978". 
(8) Section 302(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 772(a)) is amended by 
striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting imme-
diately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
September 30, 1978". 
(9) Section 304 (a)(1) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 774(a) (1)) is amended 
by striking out "year ending September 30,1977" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978". 
(10) Section 305(a) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 775(a)) is amended by 
striking out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting imme-
diately before the period at the end thereof the following: ", and 
September 30, 1978". 
(11) Section 403 of the Act (29 U.S.C. 783) is amended by striking 
out "and" immediately after "1976," and by inserting immediately 
after "1977," the following: "and September 30, 1978,". 
(12) Section 405(d) ot the Act (29 U.S.C. 785(d)) is amended by 
striking out "year ending September 30, 1977" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978". 
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(13) Section 502(h) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 792(h)) is amended by 
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striking out "year ending September 30, 1977" and mserting in lieu 
thereof "years ending September 30, 1977, and September 30, 1978". 
29 use 720 note. 
(c) For purposes of this section, the Congress shall not have been 
deemed to have passed legislation unless such legislation becomes law. 
Approved March 15, 1976. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 
HOUSE REPORTS: No. 94-721 (Comm. on Education and Labor) and No. 94-809 
(Committee of Conference). 
SENATE REPORT No. 94-630 (Comm. of Conference). 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: 
Vol. 121 (1975): Dec. 15, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 19, considered and passed Senate, amended, in lieu of 
S. 2807. 
Vol. 122 (1976): Feb. 17, House agreed to conference report. 
Mar. 2, Senate agreed to conference report.