42 U.S.C. § 3035k
Section 3035k · Information and assistance systems development projects
Amended 2 times on record
The Assistant Secretary may—
(1) make grants to State agencies, and, in consultation with State agencies, to area agencies on aging to support the improvement of information and assistance services, and systems of services, operated at the State and local levels; and
(2) make grants to organizations to provide training and technical assistance to State agencies, area agencies on aging, and providers of supportive services—
(A) to support a national telephone access service to inform older individuals, families, and caregivers about State and local information and assistance services funded under this chapter; and
(B) to support the improvement of information and assistance services, and systems of services, operated at the State and local levels.
To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a) of this section an agency or organization shall submit an application to the Assistant Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may specify.
The Assistant Secretary shall establish guidelines for the operation of the national telephone access service described in subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section.
(1) Evaluation
The Assistant Secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the national telephone service described in subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section in providing information and assistance services to older individuals, families, and caregivers about State and local information and assistance services.
(2) Report
Not later than January 1, 1995, the Assistant Secretary shall submit the evaluation described in paragraph (1) to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Amendments
1993—Pub. L. 103–171 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “Commissioner” wherever appearing.