42 USC 3032g - Native American programs

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3032g.

Native American programs

(a)

Establishment

(1)

In general

(2)

Functions

(A)

In general

Each Resource Center that receives funds under this section shall—

(i)

gather information;

(ii)

perform research;

(iii)

provide for the dissemination of results of the research; and

(iv)

provide technical assistance and training to entities that provide services to Native Americans who are older individuals.

(B)

Areas of concern

In conducting the functions described in subparagraph (A), a Resource Center shall focus on priority areas of concern for the Resource Centers regarding Native Americans who are older individuals, which areas shall be—

(i)

health (including mental health) problems;

(ii)

long-term care, including in-home care;

(iii)

elder abuse; and

(iv)

other problems and issues that the Assistant Secretary determines are of particular importance to Native Americans who are older individuals.

(3)

Preference

(4)

Consultation

(5)

Eligible entities

(6)

Report to Congress

(b)

Training grants

(Pub. L. 89–73, title IV, § 418, as added Pub. L. 106–501, title IV, § 401, Nov. 13, 2000, 114 Stat. 2263; amended Pub. L. 109–365, title IV, § 407, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2557; Pub. L. 114–144, § 5(b), Apr. 19, 2016, 130 Stat. 341.)

cite as: 42 USC 3032g