20 USC 1484: Technical assistance for parent training and information centers

20 USC 1484: Technical assistance for parent training and information centers Text contains those laws in effect on January 2, 2001

From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 33-EDUCATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIESSUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIESPart B-Coordinated Research, Personnel Preparation, Technical Assistance, Support, and Dissemination of Informationsubpart 2-improving early intervention, educational, and transitional services and results for children with disabilities through coordinated technical assistance, support, and dissemination of information

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§1484. Technical assistance for parent training and information centers

(a) In general

The Secretary may, directly or through awards to eligible entities, provide technical assistance for developing, assisting, and coordinating parent training and information programs carried out by parent training and information centers receiving assistance under sections 1482 and 1483 of this title.

(b) Authorized activities

The Secretary may provide technical assistance to a parent training and information center under this section in areas such as-

(1) effective coordination of parent training efforts;

(2) dissemination of information;

(3) evaluation by the center of itself;

(4) promotion of the use of technology, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;

(5) reaching underserved populations;

(6) including children with disabilities in general education programs;

(7) facilitation of transitions from-

(A) early intervention services to preschool;

(B) preschool to school; and

(8) promotion of alternative methods of dispute resolution.

(Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, §684, as added Pub. L. 105–17, title I, §101, June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 152 .)

Prior Provisions

Prior sections 1484 and 1484a were repealed by Pub. L. 105–17, title II, §203(b), June 4, 1997, 111 Stat. 157 , effective July 1, 1998.

Section 1484, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, §684, as added Pub. L. 99–457, title I, §101(a), Oct. 8, 1986, 100 Stat. 1154 ; amended Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, §901(b)(185), Oct. 30, 1990, 104 Stat. 1151 ; Pub. L. 102–119, §§19(a)(1), (b), 25(b), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 600 , 601, 607; Pub. L. 103–382, title III, §313(a), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 3935 , related to allocation of funds.

Section 1484a, Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, §685, as added Pub. L. 102–119, §21(2), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 602 ; amended Pub. L. 102–321, title I, §161, July 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 375 ; Pub. L. 103–448, title II, §204(w)(2)(B), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4746 , related to establishment, composition, functions, etc., of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council.

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 1486 of this title.