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42 U.S.C. § 5106f — Reports

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**(a) Coordination efforts** Not later than 1 year after December 20, 2010, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report on efforts to coordinate the objectives and activities of agencies and organizations that are responsible for programs and activities related to child abuse and neglect. Not later than 3 years after December 20, 2010, the Secretary shall submit to those committees a second report on such efforts during the 3-year period following December 20, 2010. Not later than 5 years after December 20, 2010, the Secretary shall submit to those committees a third report on such efforts during the 5-year period following December 20, 2010. **(b) Effectiveness of State programs and technical assistance** Not later than 2 years after December 20, 2010, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a report evaluating the effectiveness of programs receiving assistance under [section 5106a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a&num=0&edition=prelim) in achieving the objectives of [section 5106a of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Study and report relating to citizen review panels** (1) **In general** — The Secretary shall conduct a study to determine the effectiveness of citizen review panels, established under [section 5106a(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a/c&num=0&edition=prelim), in achieving the stated function of such panels under [section 5106a(c)(4)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a/c/4/A&num=0&edition=prelim) of— (A) examining the policies, procedures, and practices of State and local child protection agencies; and (B) evaluating the extent to which such State and local child protection agencies are fulfilling their child protection responsibilities, as described in clauses (i) through (iii) of [section 5106a(c)(4)(A) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a/c/4/A&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Content of study** — The study described in paragraph (1) shall be completed in a manner suited to the unique design of citizen review panels, including consideration of the variability among the panels within and between States. The study shall include the following: (A) Data describing the membership, organizational structure, operation, and administration of all citizen review panels and the total number of such panels in each State. (B) A detailed summary of the extent to which collaboration and information-sharing occurs between citizen review panels and State child protective services agencies or any other entities or State agencies. The summary shall include a description of the outcomes that result from collaboration and information sharing. (C) Evidence of the adherence and responsiveness to the reporting requirements under [section 5106a(c)(6) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a/c/6&num=0&edition=prelim) by citizen review panels and States. (3) **Report** — Not later than 2 years after December 20, 2010, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1). **(d) Study and report relating to immunity from prosecution for professional consultation in suspected and known instances of child abuse and neglect** (1) **Study** — The Secretary shall complete a study, in consultation with experts in the provision of healthcare, law enforcement, education, and local child welfare administration, that examines how provisions for immunity from prosecution under State and local laws and regulations facilitate and inhibit individuals cooperating, consulting, or assisting in making good faith reports, including mandatory reports, of suspected or known instances of child abuse or neglect. (2) **Report** — Not later than 1 year after December 20, 2010, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report that contains the results of the study conducted under paragraph (1) and any recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes the Secretary determines appropriate. Such report may be submitted electronically.

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42 U.S.C. § 5106d — Miscellaneous requirements relating to assistance

**(a) Construction of facilities** (1) **Restriction on use of funds** — Assistance provided under this subchapter and subchapter III may not be used for construction of facilities. (2) **Lease, rental, or repair** — The Secretary may authorize the use of funds received under this subchapter and subchapter III— (A) where adequate facilities are not otherwise available, for the lease or rental of facilities; or (B) for the repair or minor remodeling or alteration of existing facilities. **(b) Geographical distribution** The Secretary shall establish criteria designed to achieve equitable distribution of assistance under this subchapter and subchapter III among the States, among geographic areas of the Nation, and among rural and urban areas of the Nation. To the extent possible, the Secretary shall ensure that the citizens of each State receive assistance from at least one project under this subchapter and subchapter III. **(c) Limitation** No funds appropriated for any grant or contract pursuant to authorizations made in this subchapter and subchapter III may be used for any purpose other than that for which such funds were authorized to be appropriated. **(d) Sense of Congress** It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should encourage all States and public and private entities that receive assistance under this subchapter to— (1) ensure that children and families with limited English proficiency who participate in programs under this subchapter are provided with materials and services through such programs in an appropriate language other than English; and (2) ensure that individuals with disabilities who participate in programs under this subchapter are provided with materials and services through such programs that are appropriate to their disabil

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42 U.S.C. § 10603a — Transferred

### Statutory Notes #### Codification Section 10603a was editorially reclassified as [section 20104 of Title 34](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title34-section20104&num=0&edition=prelim), Crime Control and Law Enforcement.

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42 U.S.C. § 5106a — Grants to States for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment programs

**(a) Development and operation grants** The Secretary shall make grants to the States, from allotments made under subsection (f) for each State that applies for a grant under this section, for purposes of assisting the States in improving the child protective services system of each such State in— (1) the intake, assessment, screening, and investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect; (2) (A) creating and improving the use of multidisciplinary teams and interagency, intra-agency, interstate, and intrastate protocols to enhance investigations; and (B) improving legal preparation and representation, including— (i) procedures for appealing and responding to appeals of substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect; and (ii) provisions for the appointment of an individual appointed to represent a child in judicial proceedings; (3) case management, including ongoing case monitoring, and delivery of services and treatment provided to children and their families; (4) enhancing the general child protective system by developing, improving, and implementing risk and safety assessment tools and protocols, including the use of differential response; (5) developing and updating systems of technology that support the program and track reports of child abuse and neglect from intake through final disposition and allow interstate and intrastate information exchange; (6) developing, strengthening, and facilitating training including— (A) training regarding research-based strategies, including the use of differential response, to promote collaboration with the families; (B) training regarding the legal duties of such individuals; (C) personal safety training for case workers; and (D) training in early childhood, child, and adolescent development;

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42 U.S.C. § 5106c — Grants to States for programs relating to investigation and prosecution of child abuse and neglect cases

**(a) Grants to States** The Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, is authorized to make grants to the States for the purpose of assisting States in developing, establishing, and operating programs designed to improve— (1) the assessment and investigation of suspected child abuse and neglect cases, including cases of suspected child sexual abuse and exploitation, in a manner that limits additional trauma to the child and the child’s family; (2) the assessment and investigation of cases of suspected child abuse-related fatalities and suspected child neglect-related fatalities; (3) the investigation and prosecution of cases of child abuse and neglect, including child sexual abuse and exploitation; and (4) the assessment and investigation of cases involving children with disabilities or serious health-related problems who are suspected victims of child abuse or neglect. **(b) Eligibility requirements** In order for a State to qualify for assistance under this section, such State shall— (1) fulfill the requirements of [section 5106a(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5106a/b&num=0&edition=prelim); (2) establish a task force as provided in subsection (c); (3) fulfill the requirements of subsection (d); (4) submit annually an application to the Secretary at such time and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary considers necessary, including an assurance that the State will— (A) make such reports to the Secretary as may reasonably be required; and (B) maintain and provide access to records relating to activities under subsections (a) and (b); and (5) submit annually to the Secretary a report on the manner in which assistance received under this program was expended th

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42 U.S.C. § 5106b — Repealed. Pub. L. 104–235, title I, § 108, Oct. 3, 1996, 110 Stat. 3078

### Statutory Notes Section, Pub. L. 93–247, title I, § 108, formerly § 9, as added Pub. L. 100–294, title I, § 101, Apr. 25, 1988, 102 Stat. 113; renumbered title I, § 108, and amended Pub. L. 101–126, § 3(a)(1), (2), (b)(4), Oct. 25, 1989, 103 Stat. 764, 765, related to technical assistance to States for child abuse prevention and treatment programs.

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42 U.S.C. § 5106h — Authorization of appropriations

**(a) In general** (1) **General authorization** — There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2010 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2015. (2) **Discretionary activities** (A) *In general* — Of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall make available 30 percent of such amounts to fund discretionary activities under this subchapter. (B) *Demonstration projects* — Of the amounts made available for a fiscal year under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall make available not more than 40 percent of such amounts to carry out [section 5105 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5105&num=0&edition=prelim). **(b) Availability of funds without fiscal year limitation** The Secretary shall ensure that funds appropriated pursuant to authorizations in this subchapter shall remain available until expended for the purposes for which they were appropriated.

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42 U.S.C. § 5106f — Reports

Page 6331 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 5106f § 5106d. Miscellaneous requirements relating to assistance (a) Construction of facilities (1) Restriction on use of funds Assistance provided under this subchapter and subchapter III may not be used for con- struction of facilities. (2) Lease, rental, or repair The Secretary may authorize the use of funds received under this subchapter and sub- chapter III— (A) where adequate facilities are not oth- erwise available, for the lease or rental of fa- cilities; or (B) for the repair or minor remodeling or alteration of existing facilities. (b) Geographical distribution The Secretary shall establish criteria designed to achieve equitable distribution of assistance under this subchapter and subchapter III among the States, among geographic areas of the Na- tion, and among rural and urban areas of the Nation. To the extent possible, the Secretary shall ensure that the citizens of each State re- ceive assistance from at least one project under this subchapter and subchapter III. (c) Limitation No funds appropriated for any grant or con- tract pursuant to authorizations made in this subchapter and subchapter III may be used for any purpose other than that for which such funds were authorized to be appropriated. (d) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary should encourage all States and public and pri- vate entities that receive assistance under this subchapter to— (1) ensure that children and families with limited English proficiency who participate in programs under this subchapter are provided with materials and services through such pro- grams in an appropriate language other than English; and (2) ensure that individuals with disabilities who participate in prog

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