42 USC 287a-2 - Rare disease regional centers of excellence

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 17, 2025

§ 287a–2.

Rare disease regional centers of excellence

(a)

Cooperative agreements and grants

(1)

In general

(2)

Policies

(b)

Coordination with other institutes

(c)

Uses for Federal payments under cooperative agreements or grants

Federal payments made under a cooperative agreement or grant under subsection (a) may be used for—

(1)

staffing, administrative, and other basic operating costs, including such patient care costs as are required for research;

(2)

clinical training, including training for allied health professionals, continuing education for health professionals and allied health professions personnel, and information programs for the public with respect to rare diseases; and

(3)

clinical research and demonstration programs.

(d)

Period of support; additional periods

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 481A, formerly § 404G, as added Pub. L. 107–280, § 4, Nov. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1990; amended Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 103(b)(6), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3687; renumbered § 481A, Pub. L. 112–74, div. F, title II, § 221(c)(3), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1089.)

cite as: 42 USC 287a-2