42 U.S.C. § 15114 — Staff development curriculum authoriza-

Page 8695 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 15114 (4) meets such other conditions as the Sec- retary may specify. (e) Federal share The Federal share of the cost of providing the vouchers shall be not more than 80 percent. (Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 303, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1735.) § 15114. Staff development curriculum authoriza- tion (a) Funding (1) In general The Secretary shall award funding, on a competitive basis, through a grant, coopera- tive agreement, or contract, to a public or pri- vate entity or a combination of such entities, for the development, evaluation, and dissemi- nation of a staff development curriculum, and related guidelines, for computer-assisted, com- petency-based, multimedia, interactive in- struction, relating to service as a direct sup- port worker. (2) Participants The curriculum shall be developed for indi- viduals who— (A) seek to become direct support workers who assist individuals with developmental disabilities or are such direct support work- ers; and (B) seek to upgrade their skills and com- petencies related to being a direct support worker. (b) Application requirements To be eligible to receive an award under this section, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Sec- retary may require, including— (1) a comprehensive analysis of the content of direct support roles; (2) information identifying an advisory group that— (A) is comprised of individuals with experi- ence and expertise with regard to the sup- port provided by direct support workers, and effective ways to provide the support, for in- dividuals with developmental disabilities in diverse settings; and (B) will advise the entity throughout the development, evaluation, and dissemination of the staff development curriculum and guidelines; (3) information describing how the entity will— (A) develop, field test, and validate a staff development curriculum that— (i) relates to the appropriate reading level for direct service workers who assist individuals with disabilities; (ii) allows for multiple levels of instruc- tion; (iii) provides instruction appropriate for direct support workers who work in di- verse settings; and (iv) is consistent with subsections (b) and (c) of section 15001 of this title and sec- tion 15009 of this title; (B) develop, field test, and validate guide- lines for the organizations that use the cur- riculum that provide for— (i) providing necessary technical and in- structional support to trainers and men- tors for the participants; (ii) ensuring easy access to and use of such curriculum by workers that choose to participate in using, and agencies that choose to use, the curriculum; (iii) evaluating the proficiency of the participants with respect to the content of the curriculum; (iv) providing necessary support to the participants to assure that the partici- pants have access to, and proficiency in using, a computer in order to participate in the development, testing, and valida- tion process; (v) providing necessary technical and in- structional support to trainers and men- tors for the participants in conjunction with the development, testing, and valida- tion process; (vi) addressing the satisfaction of par- ticipants, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, providers of services for such individuals and families, and other relevant entities with the cur- riculum; and (vii) developing methods to maintain a record of the instruction completed, and the content mastered, by each participant under the curriculum; and (C) nationally disseminate the curriculum and guidelines, including dissemination through— (i) parent training and information cen- ters funded under part D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (ii) community-based organizations of and for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; (iii) entities funded under subchapter I; (iv) centers for independent living; (v) State educational agencies and local educational agencies; (vi) entities operating appropriate med- ical facilities; (vii) postsecondary education entities; and (viii) other appropriate entities; and (4) such other information as the Secretary may require. (Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 304, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1735.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, re- ferred to in subsec. (b)(3)(C)(i), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Part D of the Act is classified generally to subchapter IV (§ 1450 et seq.) of chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. For complete classi- fication of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables. Page 8696 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 15115 § 15115. Authorization of appropriations (a) Scholarships There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 15113 of this title $800,000 for fiscal year 2001 and such sums as may be nec- essary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007. (b) Staff development curriculum There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section 15114 of this title $800,000 for fiscal year 2001 and such sums as may be nec- essary for each of fiscal years 2002 and 2003. (Pub. L. 106–402, title III, § 305, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1737.) CHAPTER 145—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER MEDAL OF VALOR AND TRIBUTES Sec. 15201. Authorization of Medal. 15202. Medal of Valor Board. 15203. Board personnel matters. 15204. Definitions. 15205. Authorization of appropriations. 15206. National Medal of Valor Office. 15207. Consultation requirement. 15208. Law enforcement tribute acts. § 15201. Authorization of Medal After September 1, 2001, the President may award, and present in the name of Congress, a Medal of Valor of appropriate design, with rib- bons and appurtenances, to a public safety offi- cer who is cited by the Attorney General, upon the recommendation of the Medal of Valor Re- view Board, for extraordinary valor above and beyond the call of duty. The Public Safety Medal of Valor shall be the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. (Pub. L. 107–12, § 2, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 107–12, § 1, May 30, 2001, 115 Stat. 20, provided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this chapter and amending section 2214 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade] may be cited as the ‘Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Act of 2001’.’’ § 15202. Medal of Valor Board (a) Establishment of Board There is established a Medal of Valor Review Board (hereinafter in this chapter referred to as the ‘‘Board’’), which shall be composed of 11 members appointed in accordance with sub- section (b) and shall conduct its business in ac- cordance with this chapter. (b) Membership (1) Members The members of the Board shall be individ- uals with knowledge or expertise, whether by experience or training, in the field of public safety, of which— (A) two shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; (B) two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate; (C) two shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; (D) two shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives; and (E) three shall be appointed by the Presi- dent, including one with experience in fire- fighting, one with experience in law enforce- ment, and one with experience in emergency services. (2) Term The term of a Board member shall be 4 years. (3) Vacancies Any vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not affect the powers of the Board and shall be filled in the same manner as the origi- nal appointment. (4) Operation of the Board (A) Chairman The Chairman of the Board shall be elect- ed by the members of the Board from among the members of the Board. (B) Meetings The Board shall conduct its first meeting not later than 90 days after the appointment of the last member appointed of the initial group of members appointed to the Board. Thereafter, the Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman of the Board. The Board shall meet not less often than twice each year. (C) Voting and rules A majority of the members shall con- stitute a quorum to conduct business, but the Board may establish a lesser quorum for conducting hearings scheduled by the Board. The Board may establish by majority vote any other rules for the conduct of the Board’s business, if such rules are not incon- sistent with this chapter or other applicable law. (c) Duties The Board shall select candidates as recipients of the Medal of Valor from among those applica- tions received by the National Medal of Valor Office. Not more often than once each year, the Board shall present to the Attorney General the name or names of those it recommends as Medal of Valor recipients. In a given year, the Board shall not be required to select any recipients but may not select more than 5 individuals, or groups of individuals, as recipients. The Attor- ney General may in extraordinary cases increase the number of recipients in a given year. The Board shall set an annual timetable for fulfilling its duties under this chapter. (d) Hearings (1) In general The Board may hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, administer such oaths, take such testimony, and receive such evidence as the Board considers advisable to carry out its duties. (2) Witness expenses Witnesses requested to appear before the Board may be paid the same fees as are paid to witnesses under section 1821 of title 28. The per