§11486. Evaluation

(a) In general

The Secretary shall contract for an independent evaluation of the programs and entities that receive assistance under this subchapter. Such evaluation shall be complete not later than the date that is 15 months after the date on which the first grants are awarded under this subchapter.

(b) Matter to be evaluated

The evaluation conducted under subsection (a) of this section shall examine the degree to which the programs receiving assistance under this subchapter have fulfilled the objectives included in the application in accordance with section 11432(e)(2) ¹ of this title in-

(1) enhancing the living conditions in low income housing and in neighborhoods;

(2) improving the physical, social and educational development of low income children and families served by the program;

(3) achieving progress towards increased potential for independence and self-sufficiency among families served by the program;

(4) the degree to which the provision of services is affected by caseload size;

(5) promoting increases in literacy levels and basic employment skills among residents of public housing developments served by grants under section 11486 ² of this title; and

(6) such other factors that the Secretary may reasonably require.

(c) Information

Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this part shall furnish information requested by evaluators in order to carry out this section.

(d) Results

The results of such evaluation shall be provided by the Secretary to the eligible entities conducting the programs to enable such entities to improve such programs.

(Pub. L. 100–77, title VII, §776, as added Pub. L. 101–645, title VI, §651, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4754 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 11487 of this title.

¹ So in original. Probably should be section "11482(e)(2)".

² So in original. Probably should be section "11485".