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42 U.S.C. 12644a: Availability of assistanceText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
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§12644a. Availability of assistance

A reference in division C, D, E, or H of this subchapter regarding an entity eligible to receive direct or indirect assistance to carry out a national service program shall include a non-profit organization promoting competitive and non-competitive sporting events involving individuals with disabilities (including the Special Olympics), which enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

( Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 184A , as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1613(a) , Apr. 21, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1541 .)

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Effective Date

Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.