§1769h. Accommodation of the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Covered program

The term "covered program" means-

(A) the school lunch program authorized under this chapter;

(B) the school breakfast program authorized under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1773); and

(C) any other program authorized under this chapter or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.] (except for section 17 [42 U.S.C. 1786]) that the Secretary determines is appropriate.

(2) Eligible entity

The term "eligible entity" means a school food authority, institution, or service institution that participates in a covered program.

(b) Activities

The Secretary may carry out activities to help accommodate the special dietary needs of individuals with disabilities who are participating in a covered program. The activities may include-

(1) developing and disseminating to State agencies guidance and technical assistance materials;

(2) conducting training of State agencies and eligible entities; and

(3) providing grants to State agencies and eligible entities.

(c) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003.

(June 4, 1946, ch. 281, §27, as added Pub. L. 103–448, title I, §124, Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4732 ; amended Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, §414(d), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1242 ; Pub. L. 105–336, title I, §113, Oct. 31, 1998, 112 Stat. 3157 .)

References in Text

The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsec. (a)(1)(C), is Pub. L. 89–642, Oct. 11, 1966, 80 Stat. 885 , as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 13A (§1771 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1771 of this title and Tables.

Amendments

1998-Pub. L. 105–336 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for former provisions relating to guidance and grants for accommodating special dietary needs of children with disabilities.

Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105–220 substituted "section 705 of title 29" for "section 706(8) of title 29".

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–336 effective Oct. 1, 1998, see section 401 of Pub. L. 105–336, set out as a note under section 1755 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 1994, see section 401 of Pub. L. 103–448, set out as an Effective Date of 1994 Amendment note under section 1755 of this title.