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42 U.S.C. § 9858q — Miscellaneous provisions
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 9859
the moral and legal rights and responsibilities of
parents or legal guardians.
(b) Parental rights to use child care certificates
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed
in a manner—
(1) to favor or promote the use of grants and
contracts for the receipt of child care services
under this subchapter over the use of child
care certificates; or
(2) to disfavor or discourage the use of such
certificates for the purchase of child care serv-
ices, including those services provided by pri-
vate or nonprofit entities, such as faith-based
providers.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 658Q, as added Pub. L.
101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
1388–249; amended Pub. L. 102–401, § 3(a), Oct. 7,
1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102–586, § 8(c)(1), Nov.
4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 113–186, § 11, Nov.
19, 2014, 128 Stat. 2001.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–186 designated existing
provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added
subsec. (b).
1992—Pub. L. 102–401 and Pub. L. 102–586 made iden-
tical technical corrections to directory language of
Pub. L. 101–508, § 5082(2), which added this section.
§ 9858p. Severability
If any provision of this subchapter or the ap-
plication thereof to any person or circumstance
is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect
other provisions of applications of this sub-
chapter which can be given effect without re-
gard to the invalid provision or application, and
to this end the provisions of this subchapter
shall be severable.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 658R, as added Pub. L.
101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
1388–249; amended Pub. L. 102–401, § 3(a), Oct. 7,
1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 10
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Page 7939
TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 9859
the moral and legal rights and responsibilities of
parents or legal guardians.
(b) Parental rights to use child care certificates
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed
in a manner—
(1) to favor or promote the use of grants and
contracts for the receipt of child care services
under this subchapter over the use of child
care certificates; or
(2) to disfavor or discourage the use of such
certificates for the purchase of child care serv-
ices, including those services provided by pri-
vate or nonprofit entities, such as faith-based
providers.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 658Q, as added Pub. L.
101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
1388–249; amended Pub. L. 102–401, § 3(a), Oct. 7,
1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102–586, § 8(c)(1), Nov.
4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036; Pub. L. 113–186, § 11, Nov.
19, 2014, 128 Stat. 2001.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–186 designated existing
provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added
subsec. (b).
1992—Pub. L. 102–401 and Pub. L. 102–586 made iden-
tical technical corrections to directory language of
Pub. L. 101–508, § 5082(2), which added this section.
§ 9858p. Severability
If any provision of this subchapter or the ap-
plication thereof to any person or circumstance
is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect
other provisions of applications of this sub-
chapter which can be given effect without re-
gard to the invalid provision or application, and
to this end the provisions of this subchapter
shall be severable.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 658R, as added Pub. L.
101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat.
1388–249; amended Pub. L. 102–401, § 3(a), Oct. 7,
1992, 106 Stat. 1959; Pub. L. 102–586, § 8(c)(1), Nov.
4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5036.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
1992—Pub. L. 102–401 and Pub. L. 102–586 made iden-
tical technical corrections to directory language of
Pub. L. 101–508, § 5082(2), which added this section.
§ 9858q. Miscellaneous provisions
Notwithstanding any other law, the value of
any child care provided or arranged (or any
amount received as payment for such care or re-
imbursement for costs incurred for such care)
under this subchapter shall not be treated as in-
come for purposes of any other Federal or Feder-
ally-assisted program that bases eligibility, or
the amount of benefits, on need.
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 658S, as added Pub. L.
102–586, § 8(b), Nov. 4, 1992, 106 Stat. 5035; amend-
ed Pub. L. 103–171, § 8, Dec. 2, 1993, 107 Stat. 1994.)
Editorial Notes
AMENDMENTS
1993—Pub. L. 103–171 made technical correction to di-
rectory language of Pub. L. 102–586, § 8(b), which added
this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE
Section effective Nov. 4, 1992, but not applicable with
respect to fiscal years beginning before Oct. 1, 1992, see
section 8(d) of Pub. L. 102–586, set out as an Effective
Date of 1992 Amendment note under section 9858h of
this title.
§ 9858r. Studies on waiting lists
(a) Study
The Comptroller General of the United States
shall conduct studies to determine, for each
State, the number of families that—
(1) are eligible to receive assistance under
the Child Care and Development Block Grant
Act of 1990 [42 U.S.C. 9857 et seq.];
(2) have applied for the assistance, identified
by the type of assistance requested; and
(3) have been placed on a waiting list for the
assistance.
(b) Report
The Comptroller General shall prepare a re-
port containing the results of each study and
shall submit the report to the Committee on
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the
Senate, and the Committee on Education and
the Workforce of the House of Representatives—
(1) not later than 2 years after November 19,
2014; and
(2) every 2 years thereafter.
(c) Definition
In this section, the term ‘‘State’’ has the
meaning given the term in section 658P of the
Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858n).
(Pub. L. 113–186, § 12, Nov. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 2001.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of
1990, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is subchapter C (§ 658A
et seq.) of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L.
97–35, as added by Pub. L. 101–508, title V, § 5082(2), Nov.
5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1388–236, which is classified generally
to this subchapter. For complete classification of this
Act to the Code, see section 9857(a) of this title and Ta-
bles.
CODIFICATION
Section was enacted as part of the Child Care and De-
velopment Block Grant Act of 2014, and not as part of
the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of
1990, which comprises this subchapter.
SUBCHAPTER II–C—CHILD CARE SAFETY
AND HEALTH GRANTS
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CODIFICATION
This subchapter was enacted as part of title XIV of
div. A of the Children’s Health Act of 2000, and not as
part of chapter 8 of subtitle A of title VI of Pub. L.
97–35 which comprises this chapter.
§ 9859. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Child with a disability; infant or toddler
with a disability
The terms ‘‘child with a disability’’ and ‘‘in-
fant or toddler with a disability’’ have the
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**(a) Short title** This subchapter may be cited as the “Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990”.
**(b) Purposes** The purposes of this subchapter are—
(1) to allow each State maximum flexibility in developing child care programs and policies that best suit the needs of children and parents within that State;
(2) to promote parental choice to empower working parents to make their own decisions regarding the child care services that best suit their family’s needs;
(3) to encourage States to provide consumer education information to help parents make informed choices about child care services and to promote involvement by parents and family members in the development of their children in child care settings;
(4) to assist States in delivering high-quality, coordinated early childhood care and education services to maximize parents’ options and support parents trying to achieve independence from public assistance;
(5) to assist States in improving the overall quality of child care services and programs by implementing the health, safety, licensing, training, and oversight standards established in this subchapter and in State law (including State regulations);
(6) to improve child care and development of participating children; and
(7) to increase the number and percentage of low-income children in high-quality child care settings.
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 9852c
and in such manner as the Secretary may re-
quire, that contains a description of the ac-
tivities the center carried out with funds re-
ceived under this section, including a descrip-
tion of how such funds improved services for
children and families.
(f) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such
sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal
years 2008 through 2012 to make bonus grants to
centers of excellence under subsection (b) to
carry out activities described in subsection (d)
and research and report activities described in
subsection (e).
(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 657B, as added Pub. L.
110–134, § 26, Dec. 12, 2007, 121 Stat. 1444; amended
Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(nn)(6), Dec. 10, 2015,
129 Stat. 2177.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965, referred to in subsec. (c)(1)(B)(vi)(III), is Pub. L.
89–10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27. Title I of the Act is clas-
sified generally to subchapter I (§ 6301 et seq.) of chap-
ter 70 of Title 20, Education. For complete classifica-
tion of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set
out under section 6301 of Title 20 and Tables.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, re-
ferred to in subsec. (c)(1)(B)(vi)(IV), is title VI of Pub.
L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Part C of the Act
is classified generally to subchapter III (§ 1431 et seq.) of
chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. Section 619 of the Act
is classified to section 1419 of Title 20. For complete
classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400
of Title 20 and Tables.
AMENDMENTS
2015—Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(vi)(III) to (VII). Pub. L. 114–95
redesignated subcls. (IV) to (VII)
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As used in this subchapter:
(1) **Caregiver** — The term “caregiver” means an individual who provides a service directly to an eligible child on a person-to-person basis.
(2) **Child care certificate** — The term “child care certificate” means a certificate (that may be a check or other disbursement) that is issued by a State or local government under this subchapter directly to a parent who may use such certificate only as payment for child care services or as a deposit for child care services if such a deposit is required of other children being cared for by the provider. Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude the use of such certificates for sectarian child care services if freely chosen by the parent. For purposes of this subchapter, child care certificates shall not be considered to be grants or contracts.
(3) **Child with a disability** — The term “child with a disability” means—
(A) a child with a disability, as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ([20 U.S.C. 1401](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1401&num=0&edition=prelim));
(B) a child who is eligible for early intervention services under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ([20 U.S.C. 1431](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1431&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.);
(C) a child who is less than 13 years of age and who is eligible for services under [section 794 of title 29](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section794&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(D) a child with a disability, as defined by the State involved.
(4) **Eligible child** — The term “eligible child” means an individual—
(A) who is less than 13 years of age;
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 9858n
bility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996,
Pub. L. 104–193, see section 5603 of Pub. L. 105–33, set out
as a note under section 618 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT
Amendment by Pub. L. 104–193 effective Oct. 1, 1996,
see section 615 of Pub. L. 104–193, set out as a note
under section 9858 of this title.
§ 9858n. Definitions
As used in this subchapter:
(1) Caregiver
The term ‘‘caregiver’’ means an individual
who provides a service directly to an eligible
child on a person-to-person basis.
(2) Child care certificate
The term ‘‘child care certificate’’ means a
certificate (that may be a check or other dis-
bursement) that is issued by a State or local
government under this subchapter directly to
a parent who may use such certificate only as
payment for child care services or as a deposit
for child care services if such a deposit is re-
quired of other children being cared for by the
provider. Nothing in this subchapter shall pre-
clude the use of such certificates for sectarian
child care services if freely chosen by the par-
ent. For purposes of this subchapter, child
care certificates shall not be considered to be
grants or contracts.
(3) Child with a disability
The term ‘‘child with a disability’’ means—
(A) a child with a disability, as defined in
section 602 of the Individuals with Disabil-
ities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401);
(B) a child who is eligible for early inter-
vention services under part C of the Individ-
uals with Disabilities Education Act (20
U.S.C. 1431 et seq.);
(C) a child who is less than 13 years of age
and who is eligible for services under section
794 of title 29; and
(D) a child with a disability, as defined by
the State involv
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Notwithstanding any other law, the value of any child care provided or arranged (or any amount received as payment for such care or reimbursement for costs incurred for such care) under this subchapter shall not be treated as income for purposes of any other Federal or Federally-assisted program that bases eligibility, or the amount of benefits, on need.
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