§1769a. Reduction of paperwork

(a) In general

In carrying out functions under this chapter and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.], the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent possible, reduce the paperwork required of State and local educational agencies, schools, other agencies participating in nutrition programs assisted under this chapter and such Act, and families of children participating in the programs, in connection with such participation.

(b) Consultation; public comment

In carrying out the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary shall-

(1) consult with State and local administrators of programs assisted under this chapter or the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 [42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.];

(2) convene at least 1 meeting of the administrators described in paragraph (1) not later than the expiration of the 10-month period beginning on November 10, 1989; and

(3) obtain suggestions from members of the public with respect to reduction of paperwork.

(c) Report

Before the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on November 10, 1989, the Secretary shall report to the Congress concerning the extent to which a reduction has occurred in the amount of paperwork described in subsection (a) of this section. Such report shall be developed in consultation with the administrators described in subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(June 4, 1946, ch. 281, §19, formerly §21, as added Nov. 10, 1977, Pub. L. 95–166, §13, 91 Stat. 1338 ; renumbered §19, Oct. 18, 1986, Pub. L. 99–500, title III, §371(c)(1), 100 Stat. 1783–368 , and Oct. 30, 1986, Pub. L. 99–591, title III, §371(c)(1), 100 Stat. 3341–372 ; renumbered §19, Nov. 14, 1986, Pub. L. 99–661, div. D, title V, §4501(c)(1), 100 Stat. 4080 ; Nov. 10, 1989, Pub. L. 101–147, title I, §108, 103 Stat. 887 ; Nov. 2, 1994, Pub. L. 103–448, title I, §119, 108 Stat. 4726 .)

References in Text

The Child Nutrition Act of 1966, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), 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.

Codification

Pub. L. 99–591 is a corrected version of Pub. L. 99–500.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 19 of act June 4, 1946, which was classified to section 1768 of this title, was repealed.

Amendments

1994-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–448 substituted "other agencies" for "and other agencies" and inserted ", and families of children participating in the programs," after "this chapter and such Act".

1989-Pub. L. 101–147 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "In carrying out functions under this chapter and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, the Secretary shall reduce, to the maximum extent possible, the paperwork required of State and local educational agencies, schools, and other agencies participating in child nutrition programs under this chapter and such Acts. The Secretary shall report to Congress not later than one year after November 10, 1977, on the extent to which a reduction in such paperwork has occurred."

Effective Date of 1994 Amendment

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