2015 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare (Sections 1 - 18445)
Chapter 35 - Programs for Older Americans (Sections 3001 - 3058ff)
Subchapter IV - Activities for Health, Independence, and Longevity (Sections 3031 - 3033a)
Part A - Grant Programs (Sections 3032 - 3032k)
Sec. 3032d - Computer training
Publication Title | United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
Category | Bills and Statutes |
Collection | United States Code |
SuDoc Class Number | Y 1.2/5: |
Contained Within | Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 35 - PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS SUBCHAPTER IV - ACTIVITIES FOR HEALTH, INDEPENDENCE, AND LONGEVITY Part A - Grant Programs Sec. 3032d - Computer training |
Contains | section 3032d |
Date | 2015 |
Laws In Effect As Of Date | January 3, 2016 |
Positive Law | No |
Disposition | standard |
Source Credit | Pub. L. 89-73, title IV, §415, as added Pub. L. 106-501, title IV, §401, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2260. |
Statutes at Large Reference | 114 Stat. 2260 |
Public and Private Law | Public Law 89-73, Public Law 106-501 |
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The Assistant Secretary, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, may award grants or contracts to entities to provide computer training and enhanced Internet access for older individuals.
(b) PriorityIf the Assistant Secretary awards grants under subsection (a) of this section, the Assistant Secretary shall give priority to an entity that—
(1) will provide services to older individuals living in rural areas;
(2) has demonstrated expertise in providing computer training to older individuals; or
(3) has demonstrated that it has a variety of training delivery methods, including facility-based, computer-based, and Internet-based training, that may facilitate a determination of the best method of training older individuals.
(c) Special considerationIn awarding grants under this section, the Assistant Secretary shall give special consideration to applicants that have entered into a partnership with one or more private entities providing such applicants with donated information technologies including software, hardware, or training.
(d) Use of fundsAn entity that receives a grant or contract under subsection (a) of this section shall use funds received under such grant or contract to provide training for older individuals that—
(1) relates to the use of computers and related equipment, in order to improve the self-employment and employment-related technology skills of older individuals, as well as their ability to use the Internet; and
(2) is provided at senior centers, housing facilities for older individuals, elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education.
(Pub. L. 89–73, title IV, §415, as added Pub. L. 106–501, title IV, §401, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2260.)
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