US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

29 U.S.C. § 796e–2

Authorized uses of funds

Section text and notes

(a)

In general

section 796d(e) of this titlesection 796e–1 of this titlesection 796d–1 of this titlesection 796c(c)(5) of this titleThe State may use funds received under this subpart to provide the resources described in (but may not use more than 30 percent of the funds paid to the State under for such resources unless the State specifies that a greater percentage of the funds is needed for such resources in a State plan approved under ), relating to the Statewide Independent Living Council, may retain funds under , and shall distribute the remainder of the funds received under this subpart in a manner consistent with the approved State plan for the activities described in subsection (b).

(b)

Activities

The State may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection (a)—
(1)
to provide independent living services to individuals with significant disabilities, particularly those in unserved areas of the State;
(2)
to demonstrate ways to expand and improve independent living services;
(3)
section 796f–4 of this title to support the operation of centers for independent living that are in compliance with the standards and assurances set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of ;
(4)
to support activities to increase the capacities of public or nonprofit agencies and organizations and other entities to develop comprehensive approaches or systems for providing independent living services;
(5)
to conduct studies and analyses, gather information, develop model policies and procedures, and present information, approaches, strategies, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Federal, State, and local policymakers in order to enhance independent living services for individuals with disabilities;
(6)
to train individuals with disabilities and individuals providing services to individuals with disabilities and other persons regarding the independent living philosophy; and
(7)
to provide outreach to populations that are unserved or underserved by programs under this subchapter, including minority groups and urban and rural populations.

Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, § 713Pub. L. 105–220, title IV, § 410112 Stat. 1226 Pub. L. 113–128, title IV, § 476(d)128 Stat. 1691 (, as added , , ; amended , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 93–112, title VII, § 713Pub. L. 102–569, title VII, § 701(2)106 Stat. 4451 Pub. L. 103–73, title I, § 114(g)107 Stat. 730 Pub. L. 105–220A prior section 796e–2, , as added , , ; amended , , , related to authorized uses of funds, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by .

Amendments

Pub. L. 113–128section 796d(e) of this title2014— added subsec. (a), redesignated existing provisions as subsec. (b), in introductory provisions, substituted “The State may use the remainder of the funds described in subsection (a)—” for “The State may use funds received under this subpart to provide the resources described in , relating to the Statewide Independent Living Council, and may use funds received under this subpart—” and, in par. (1), inserted “, particularly those in unserved areas of the State” after “disabilities”.