20 U.S.C. § 1484a
Section 1484a · Federal Interagency Coordinating Council
Amended 3 times on record
(1) In general
The Secretary shall establish a Federal Interagency Coordinating Council in order to—
(A) minimize duplication of programs and activities relating to early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, and preschool services for children with disabilities, across Federal, State, and local agencies;
(B) ensure the effective coordination of Federal early intervention and preschool programs and policies across Federal agencies;
(C) coordinate the provision of Federal technical assistance and support activities to States;
(D) identify gaps in Federal agency programs and services; and
(E) identify barriers to Federal interagency cooperation.
(2) Appointments
The council established under paragraph (1) (hereafter in this section referred to as the “Council”) and the chairperson of the Council shall be appointed by the Secretary in consultation with other appropriate Federal agencies. In making the appointments, the Secretary shall ensure that each member has sufficient authority to engage in policy planning and implementation on behalf of the department, agency, or program that such member represents.
The Council shall be composed of—
(1) a representative of the Office of Special Education Programs;
(2) a representative of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research;
(3) a representative of the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program;
(4) a representative of programs assisted under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act [42 U.S.C. 6000 et seq.];
(5) a representative of the Health Care Financing Administration;
(6) a representative of the Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities of the Centers for Disease Control;
(7) a representative of the Social Security Administration;
(8) a representative of the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children of the Department of Agriculture;
(9) a representative of the National Institute of Mental Health;
(10) a representative of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development;
(11) a representative of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior;
(12) a representative of the Indian Health Service;
(13) a representative of the Surgeon General;
(14) a representative of the Department of Defense;
(15) a representative of the Administration for Children and Families;
(16) a representative of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration;
(17) a representative of the Pediatric Aids Health Care Demonstration Program in the Public Health Service;
(18) at least 3 parents of children with disabilities age 12 or under, of whom at least one must have a child with a disability under the age of 6;
(19) at least 2 representatives of State lead agencies for early intervention services to infants and toddlers, one of which must be a representative of a State educational agency and the other a representative of a noneducational agency;
(20) other members representing appropriate agencies involved in the provision of, or payment for, early intervention services and special education and related services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families and preschool children with disabilities; and
(21) other persons appointed by the Secretary.
The Council shall meet at least quarterly and in such places as the Council deems necessary. The meetings shall be publicly announced, and, to the extent appropriate, open and accessible to the general public.
The Council shall—
(1) advise and assist the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary's responsibilities described in this subchapter;
(2) conduct policy analyses of Federal programs related to the provision of early intervention services and special educational and related services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, and preschool children with disabilities, in order to determine areas of conflict, overlap, duplication, or inappropriate omission;
(3) identify strategies to address issues described in paragraph (2);
(4) develop and recommend joint policy memoranda concerning effective interagency collaboration, including modifications to regulations, and the elimination of barriers to interagency programs and activities;
(5) coordinate technical assistance and disseminate information on best practices, effective program coordination strategies, and recommendations for improved early intervention programming for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families and preschool children with disabilities; and
(6) facilitate activities in support of States’ interagency coordination efforts.
No member of the Council shall cast a vote on any matter that would provide direct financial benefit to that member or otherwise give the appearance of a conflict of interest under Federal law.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
References in Text
The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is title I of Pub. L. 88 164, as added by Pub. L. 98 527, §2, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2662, and amended, which is classified generally to chapter 75 (§6000 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6000 of Title 42 and Tables.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 685 of Pub. L. 91 230, was renumbered section 686 of Pub. L. 91 230 and is classified to section 1485 of this title.
Amendments
1994—Subsec. (b)(8). Pub. L. 103 448 substituted “special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children” for “Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children”.
1992—Subsec. (b)(16). Pub. L. 102 321 substituted “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration” for “Alcohol, Drug Abuse and Mental Health Administration”.
Change of Name
Centers for Disease Control changed to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Pub. L. 102 531, title III, §312, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3504.
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103 448 effective Oct. 1, 1994, see section 401 of Pub. L. 103 448, set out as a note under section 1755 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
Effective Date of 1992 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 102 321 effective Oct. 1, 1992, see section 801(c) of Pub. L. 102 321, set out as a note under section 236 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.