20 U.S.C. § 1116
Section 1116 · Training grants
Amended 1 time on record
The Secretary is authorized to award grants to institutions of higher education to enable such institutions to—
(1) develop model programs that provide training to secondary school faculty to prepare students with disabilities for postsecondary educational opportunities; and
(2) establish programs of faculty development for faculty who teach in an institution of higher education to prepare such faculty for the enrollment of students with disabilities at such institution.
The grants described in subsection (a) of this section may be used to—
(1) provide scholarships, including stipends and allowances, to faculty described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this section;
(2) develop materials and inservice programs to assist such faculty in making the curriculum at an institution of higher education accessible to students with disabilities; and
(3) provide funds to support the release of such faculty from teaching assignments for the purpose of educating such faculty regarding the needs of students with disabilities.
The Secretary shall ensure that grants awarded under subsection (a)(1) of this section are used for programs that are in compliance with State and professionally recognized standards for the training of special education personnel.
Each institution of higher education desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1993 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Prior Provisions
A prior section 1116, Pub. L. 89 329, title V, §526, Nov. 8, 1965, 79 Stat. 1260; Pub. L. 92 318, title I, §131(d)(2)(C), June 23, 1972, 86 Stat. 260, prohibited award of fellowships for study at divinity school or department, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94 482, title I, §151(a)(4)(A), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2152, eff. Sept. 30, 1976.