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20 U.S.C. § 1472 — Parent training and information centers

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20 U.S.C. § 1472 — Parent training and information centers

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**(a) Program authorized** (1) **In general** — The Secretary may award grants to, and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, parent organizations to support parent training and information centers to carry out activities under this section. (2) **Definition of parent organization** — In this section, the term “parent organization” means a private nonprofit organization (other than an institution of higher education) that— (A) has a board of directors— (i) the majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26; (ii) that includes— (I) individuals working in the fields of special education, related services, and early intervention; and (II) individuals with disabilities; and (iii) the parent and professional members of which are broadly representative of the population to be served, including low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children; and (B) has as its mission serving families of children with disabilities who— (i) are ages birth through 26; and (ii) have the full range of disabilities described in [section 1401(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1401/3&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Required activities** Each parent training and information center that receives assistance under this section shall— (1) provide training and information that meets the needs of parents of children with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly underserved parents and parents of children who may be inappropriately identified, to enable their children with disabilities to— (A) meet developmental and functional goals, and challenging academic achievement goals that have been established for all children; and (B) be prepared to lead productive independent adult lives, to the maximum extent possible; (2) serve the parents of infants, toddlers, and children with the full range of disabilities described in [section 1401(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1401/3&num=0&edition=prelim); (3) ensure that the training and information provided meets the needs of low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children; (4) assist parents to— (A) better understand the nature of their children’s disabilities and their educational, developmental, and transitional needs; (B) communicate effectively and work collaboratively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention services, transition services, and related services; (C) participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs under subchapter II and individualized family service plans under subchapter III; (D) obtain appropriate information about the range, type, and quality of— (i) options, programs, services, technologies, practices and interventions based on scientifically based research, to the extent practicable; and (ii) resources available to assist children with disabilities and their families in school and at home; (E) understand the provisions of this chapter for the education of, and the provision of early intervention services to, children with disabilities; (F) participate in activities at the school level that benefit their children; and (G) participate in school reform activities; (5) in States where the State elects to contract with the parent training and information center, contract with State educational agencies to provide, consistent with subparagraphs (B) and (D) of [section 1415(e)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/e/2&num=0&edition=prelim), individuals who meet with parents to explain the mediation process to the parents; (6) assist parents in resolving disputes in the most expeditious and effective way possible, including encouraging the use, and explaining the benefits, of alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as the mediation process described in [section 1415(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/e&num=0&edition=prelim); (7) assist parents and students with disabilities to understand their rights and responsibilities under this chapter, including those under [section 1415(m) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/m&num=0&edition=prelim) upon the student’s reaching the age of majority (as appropriate under State law); (8) assist parents to understand the availability of, and how to effectively use, procedural safeguards under this chapter, including the resolution session described in [section 1415(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/e&num=0&edition=prelim); (9) assist parents in understanding, preparing for, and participating in, the process described in [section 1415(f)(1)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1415/f/1/B&num=0&edition=prelim); (10) establish cooperative partnerships with community parent resource centers funded under [section 1472 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1472&num=0&edition=prelim); (11) network with appropriate clearinghouses, including organizations conducting national dissemination activities under [section 1463 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1463&num=0&edition=prelim) and the Institute of Education Sciences, and with other national, State, and local organizations and agencies, such as protection and advocacy agencies, that serve parents and families of children with the full range of disabilities described in [section 1401(3) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1401/3&num=0&edition=prelim); and (12) annually report to the Secretary on— (A) the number and demographics of parents to whom the center provided information and training in the most recently concluded fiscal year; (B) the effectiveness of strategies used to reach and serve parents, including underserved parents of children with disabilities; and (C) the number of parents served who have resolved disputes through alternative methods of dispute resolution. **(c) Optional activities** A parent training and information center that receives assistance under this section may provide information to teachers and other professionals to assist the teachers and professionals in improving results for children with disabilities. **(d) Application requirements** Each application for assistance under this section shall identify with specificity the special efforts that the parent organization will undertake— (1) to ensure that the needs for training and information of underserved parents of children with disabilities in the area to be served are effectively met; and (2) to work with community based organizations, including community based organizations that work with low-income parents and parents of limited English proficient children. **(e) Distribution of funds** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall— (A) make not less than 1 award to a parent organization in each State for a parent training and information center that is designated as the statewide parent training and information center; or (B) in the case of a large State, make awards to multiple parent training and information centers, but only if the centers demonstrate that coordinated services and supports will occur among the multiple centers. (2) **Selection requirement** — The Secretary shall select among applications submitted by parent organizations in a State in a manner that ensures the most effective assistance to parents, including parents in urban and rural areas, in the State. **(f) Quarterly review** (1) **Meetings** — The board of directors of each parent organization that receives an award under this section shall meet not less than once in each calendar quarter to review the activities for which the award was made. (2) **Continuation award** — When a parent organization requests a continuation award under this section, the board of directors shall submit to the Secretary a written review of the parent training and information program conducted by the parent organization during the preceding fiscal year.

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20 U.S.C. § 1463 — Personnel development to improve services and results for children with disabilities

**(a) In general** The Secretary, on a competitive basis, shall award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to carry out 1 or more of the following objectives: (1) To help address the needs identified in the State plan described in [section 1453(a)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1453/a/2&num=0&edition=prelim) for personnel, as defined in [section 1451(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1451/b&num=0&edition=prelim), who meet the applicable requirements described in [section 1412(a)(14) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1412/a/14&num=0&edition=prelim), to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities, consistent with the qualifications described in [section 1412(a)(14) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1412/a/14&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) To ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined, through scientifically based research, to be successful in serving those children. (3) To encourage increased focus on academics and core content areas in special education personnel preparation programs. (4) To ensure that regular education teachers have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide instruction to students with disabilities in the regular education classroom. (5) To ensure that all special education teachers meet the qualifications described in [section 1412(a)(14)(C) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1412/a/14/C&num=0&edition=pr

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20 U.S.C. § 1400 — Short title; findings; purposes

**(a) Short title** This chapter may be cited as the “Individuals with Disabilities Education Act”. **(b) Omitted** **(c) Findings** Congress finds the following: (1) Disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to participate in or contribute to society. Improving educational results for children with disabilities is an essential element of our national policy of ensuring equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. (2) Before the date of enactment of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (Public Law 94–142), the educational needs of millions of children with disabilities were not being fully met because— (A) the children did not receive appropriate educational services; (B) the children were excluded entirely from the public school system and from being educated with their peers; (C) undiagnosed disabilities prevented the children from having a successful educational experience; or (D) a lack of adequate resources within the public school system forced families to find services outside the public school system. (3) Since the enactment and implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, this chapter has been successful in ensuring children with disabilities and the families of such children access to a free appropriate public education and in improving educational results for children with disabilities. (4) However, the implementation of this chapter has been impeded by low expectations, and an insufficient focus on applying replicable research on proven methods of teaching and learning for children with disabilities. (5) Almost 30 years of research and experience has

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20 U.S.C. § 1474 — Technical assistance for parent training and information centers

**(a) Program authorized** (1) **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 [section 1471 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1471&num=0&edition=prelim) and community parent resource centers receiving assistance under [section 1472 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1472&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Definition of eligible entity** — In this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in [section 1461(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1461/b&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Authorized activities** The Secretary may provide technical assistance to a parent training and information center or a community parent resource center under this section in areas such as— (1) effective coordination of parent training efforts; (2) dissemination of scientifically based research and information; (3) promotion of the use of technology, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services; (4) reaching underserved populations, including parents of low-income and limited English proficient children with disabilities; (5) including children with disabilities in general education programs; (6) facilitation of transitions from— (A) early intervention services to preschool; (B) preschool to elementary school; (C) elementary school to secondary school; and (D) secondary school to postsecondary environments; and (7) promotion of altern

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29 U.S.C. § 794d — Demonstration and training programs

**(a) Demonstration projects to increase client choice** (1) **Grants** — The Commissioner may make grants to States and public or nonprofit agencies and organizations to pay all or part of the costs of projects to demonstrate ways to increase client choice in the rehabilitation process, including the selection of providers of vocational rehabilitation services. (2) **Use of funds** — An entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall use the grant only— (A) for activities that are directly related to planning, operating, and evaluating the demonstration projects; and (B) to supplement, and not supplant, funds made available from Federal and non-Federal sources for such projects. (3) **Application** — Any eligible entity that desires to receive a grant under this subsection shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Commissioner may require, including— (A) a description of— (i) how the entity intends to promote increased client choice in the rehabilitation process, including a description, if appropriate, of how an applicant will determine the cost of any service or product offered to an eligible client; (ii) how the entity intends to ensure that any vocational rehabilitation service or related service is provided by a qualified provider who is accredited or meets such other quality assurance and cost-control criteria as the State may establish; and (iii) the outreach activities to be conducted by the applicant to obtain eligible clients; and (B) assurances that a written plan will be established with the full participation of the client, which plan shall, at a minimum, include— (i) a statement of the vocational rehabilitation goals to be achieved; (ii)

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20 U.S.C. § 1472 — Community parent resource centers

Page 1016 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 1472 (G) participate in school reform activities; (5) in States where the State elects to con- tract with the parent training and information center, contract with State educational agen- cies to provide, consistent with subparagraphs (B) and (D) of section 1415(e)(2) of this title, in- dividuals who meet with parents to explain the mediation process to the parents; (6) assist parents in resolving disputes in the most expeditious and effective way possible, including encouraging the use, and explaining the benefits, of alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as the mediation process de- scribed in section 1415(e) of this title; (7) assist parents and students with disabil- ities to understand their rights and respon- sibilities under this chapter, including those under section 1415(m) of this title upon the student’s reaching the age of majority (as ap- propriate under State law); (8) assist parents to understand the avail- ability of, and how to effectively use, proce- dural safeguards under this chapter, including the resolution session described in section 1415(e) of this title; (9) assist parents in understanding, pre- paring for, and participating in, the process described in section 1415(f)(1)(B) of this title; (10) establish cooperative partnerships with community parent resource centers funded under section 1472 of this title; (11) network with appropriate clearing- houses, including organizations conducting national dissemination activities under sec- tion 1463 of this title and the Institute of Edu- cation Sciences, and with other national, State, and local organizations and agencies, such as protection and advocacy agencies, that serve parents and families of children with the full range of disab

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