§3032h. Multidisciplinary centers
(a) Program authorized
The Assistant Secretary may make grants to public and private nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions for the purpose of establishing or supporting multidisciplinary centers of gerontology, and gerontology centers of special emphasis (including emphasis on nutrition, employment, health (including mental health), disabilities (including severe disabilities), income maintenance, counseling services, supportive services, minority populations, and older individuals residing in rural areas).
(b) Use of funds
(1) In general
The centers described in subsection (a) of this section shall conduct research and policy analysis and function as a technical resource for the Assistant Secretary, policymakers, service providers, and Congress.
(2) Multidisciplinary centers
The multidisciplinary centers of gerontology described in subsection (a) of this section shall-
(A) recruit and train personnel;
(B) conduct basic and applied research toward the development of information related to aging;
(C) stimulate the incorporation of information on aging into the teaching of biological, behavioral, and social sciences at colleges and universities;
(D) help to develop training programs in the field of aging at schools of public health, education, social work, and psychology, and other appropriate schools within colleges and universities;
(E) serve as a repository of information and knowledge on aging;
(F) provide consultation and information to public and voluntary organizations, including State agencies and area agencies on aging, which serve the needs of older individuals in planning and developing services provided under other provisions of this chapter; and
(G) if appropriate, provide information relating to assistive technology.
(c) Data
(1) In general
Each center that receives a grant under subsection (a) of this section shall provide data to the Assistant Secretary on the projects and activities carried out with funds received under such subsection.
(2) Information included
Such data described in paragraph (1) shall include-
(A) information on the number of personnel trained;
(B) information on the number of older individuals served;
(C) information on the number of schools assisted; and
(D) other information that will facilitate achieving the objectives of this section.
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