§3030aa. Statement of purpose

It is the purpose of this subchapter to expand the Nation's knowledge and understanding of aging and the aging process, to design and test innovative ideas in programs and services for older individuals, and publicly disseminate the results of the tests, to replicate such programs and services under this chapter, and to help meet the needs for trained personnel in the field of aging through-

(1) placing a priority on the education and training of personnel to work with and on behalf of older individuals, with special emphasis on minority individuals, low-income individuals, frail individuals, and individuals with disabilities;

(2) research and development of effective practices in the field of aging;

(3) demonstration projects directly related to the field of aging; and

(4) dissemination of information on aging and the aging process acquired through such programs to public and private organizations or programs for older individuals.

(Pub. L. 89–73, title IV, §401, as added Pub. L. 98–459, title IV, §401, Oct. 9, 1984, 98 Stat. 1780 ; amended Pub. L. 100–175, title I, §151, Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 951 ; Pub. L. 102–375, title IV, §401, Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1243 .)

Prior Provisions

A prior section 401 of Pub. L. 89–73, title IV, as added Pub. L. 93–29, title IV, §401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45 ; amended Pub. L. 95–478, title I, §104(a)(1), Oct. 18, 1973, 92 Stat. 1537 , related to the Congressional statement of purpose in developing and implementing a national manpower policy for the field of aging and was classified to section 3031 of this title, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 97–115.

Another prior section 401 of Pub. L. 89–73, title IV, July 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 224 ; Pub. L. 90–42, §5(b), July 1, 1967, 81 Stat. 107 ; Pub. L. 91–69, §7, Sept. 17, 1969, 83 Stat. 111 , related to description of activities and was classified to section 3031 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–29, title IV, §401, May 3, 1973, 87 Stat. 45 .

Amendments

1992-Pub. L. 102–375 inserted "and publicly disseminate the results of the tests, to replicate such programs and services under this chapter," after "individuals," in introductory provisions.

1987-Par. (1). Pub. L. 100–175 inserted ", with special emphasis on minority individuals, low-income individuals, frail individuals, and individuals with disabilities" before semicolon at end.

Effective Date of 1987 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 100–175 effective Oct. 1, 1987, except not applicable with respect to any area plan submitted under section 3026(a) of this title or any State plan submitted under section 3027(a) of this title and approved for any fiscal year beginning before Nov. 29, 1987, see section 701(a), (b) of Pub. L. 100–175, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title.

Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 9, 1984, see section 803(a) of Pub. L. 98–459, set out as an Effective Date of 1984 Amendment note under section 3001 of this title.