20 U.S.C. § 1473 | Technical assistance for parent training and information centers

(a)

Program authorized

(1)

In general

section 1471 of this title section 1472 of this titleThe Secretary may, directly or through awards to eligible entities, provide technical assistance for developing, assisting, and coordinating parent training and information programs carried out by parent training and information centers receiving assistance under and community parent resource centers receiving assistance under .

(2)

Definition of eligible entity

section 1461(b) of this titleIn this section, the term “eligible entity” has the meaning given the term in .

(b)

Authorized activities

The Secretary may provide technical assistance to a parent training and information center or a community parent resource center under this section in areas such as—

(1)

effective coordination of parent training efforts;

(2)

dissemination of scientifically based research and information;

(3)

promotion of the use of technology, including assistive technology devices and assistive technology services;

(4)

reaching underserved populations, including parents of low-income and limited English proficient children with disabilities;

(5)

including children with disabilities in general education programs;

(6)

facilitation of transitions from—

(A)

early intervention services to preschool;

(B)

preschool to elementary school;

(C)

elementary school to secondary school; and

(D)

secondary school to postsecondary environments; and

(7)

promotion of alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation.

(c)

Collaboration with the resource centers

section 9564 of this titleEach eligible entity receiving an award under subsection (a) shall develop collaborative agreements with the geographically appropriate regional resource center and, as appropriate, the regional educational laboratory supported under , to further parent and professional collaboration.

Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673 Pub. L. 108–446, title I, § 101Dec. 3, 2004118 Stat. 2791(, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673 Pub. L. 105–17, title I, § 101June 4, 1997111 Stat. 139 Pub. L. 108–446A prior section 1473, , as added , , , related to personnel preparation to improve services and results for children with disabilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by .

Pub. L. 91–230, title VI, § 673 Pub. L. 99–457, title I, § 101(a)Oct. 8, 1986100 Stat. 1147 Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(b)(164)Oct. 30, 1990104 Stat. 1150 Pub. L. 102–119, § 25(b)Oct. 7, 1991105 Stat. 607 Pub. L. 105–17, title II, § 203(b)June 4, 1997111 Stat. 157July 1, 1998Another prior section 1473, , as added , , ; amended , , ; , , , related to general authority of Secretary to make grants to States for development of system to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, prior to repeal by , , , effective .