2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 144 - Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights
Subchapter I - Programs for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities
Part A - General Provisions
Sec. 15005 - Reports of the Secretary
| 42 U.S.C. § 15005 (2016) |
| §15005. Reports of the Secretary |
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At least once every 2 years, the Secretary, using information submitted in the reports and information required under parts B, C, D, and E, shall prepare and submit to the President, Congress, and the National Council on Disability, a report that describes the goals and outcomes of programs supported under parts B, C, D, and E. In preparing the report, the Secretary shall provide— (1) meaningful examples of how the councils, protection and advocacy systems, centers, and entities funded under parts B, C, D, and E, respectively— (A) have undertaken coordinated activities with each other; (B) have enhanced the ability of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to participate in the design of and have access to needed community services, individualized supports, and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in all facets of community life; (C) have brought about advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities (including policy reform), and other actions on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, including individuals who are traditionally unserved or underserved, particularly individuals who are members of ethnic and racial minority groups and individuals from underserved geographic areas; and (D) have brought about advocacy, capacity building, and systemic change activities that affect individuals with disabilities other than individuals with developmental disabilities; (2) information on the extent to which programs authorized under this subchapter have addressed— (A) protecting individuals with developmental disabilities from abuse, neglect, sexual and financial exploitation, and violations of legal and human rights, so that those individuals are at no greater risk of harm than other persons in the general population; and (B) reports of deaths of and serious injuries to individuals with developmental disabilities; and (3) a summary of any incidents of noncompliance of the programs authorized under this subchapter with the provisions of this subchapter, and corrections made or actions taken to obtain compliance. |
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(Pub. L. 106–402, title I, §105, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1690.) |
| United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 144 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS SUBCHAPTER I - PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Part A - General Provisions Sec. 15005 - Reports of the Secretary |
| section 15005 |
| 2016 |
| January 6, 2017 |
| No |
| standard |
| 114 Stat. 1690 |
| Public Law 106-402 |
