42 USC 9920 - Operational rule

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 25, 2024

§ 9920.

Operational rule

(a)

Religious organizations included as nongovernmental providers

(b)

Religious character and independence

(1)

In general

(2)

Additional safeguards

Neither the Federal Government nor a State or local government shall require a religious organization—

(A)

to alter its form of internal governance, except (for purposes of administration of the community services block grant program) as provided in section 9910 of this title; or

(B)

to remove religious art, icons, scripture, or other symbols;

in order to be eligible to provide assistance under a program described in subsection (a).

(3)

Employment practices

(c)

Limitations on use of funds for certain purposes

(d)

Fiscal accountability

(1)

In general

(2)

Limited audit

(e)

Treatment of eligible entities and other intermediate organizations

(Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 679, as added Pub. L. 105–285, title II, § 201, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2749.)

cite as: 42 USC 9920