114 STAT. 1720 PUBLIC LAW 106-402—OCT. 30, 2000 Centers to pay for the Federal share of the cost of training initiatives related to the unmet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, as described in section 153(b). (d) ADDITIONAL GRANTS. —For any fiscal year in which each Center described in subsection (a) receives a grant award of not less than $500,000 under subsection (a) (adjusted in accordance with subsection (b)), after making the grant awards, the Secretary may make grants under section 151(a) for activities described in section 153(a) to additional Centers, or additional grants to Centers, for States or populations that are unserved or underserved by Centers due to such factors as— (1) population; (2) a high concentration of rural or urban areas; or (3) a high concentration of unserved or underserved populations. 42 USC 15063. SEC. 153. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES. (a) NATIONAL NETWORK OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR EXCEL- LENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE. — (1) IN GENERAL.—In order to provide leadership in, advise Federal, State, and community policymakers about, and promote opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, be independent, be productive, and be integrated and included in all facets of community life, the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities designated as Centers in each State to pay for the Federal share of the cost of the administration and operation of the Centers. The Centers shall be interdisciplinary education, research, and public service units of universities (as defined by the Secretary) or public or not-for-profit entities associated with universities that engage in core functions, described in paragraph (2), addressing, directly or indirectly, 1 or more of the areas of emphasis. (2) CORE FUNCTIONS. — The core functions referred to in paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) Provision of interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education of students and fellows, which may include the preparation and continuing education of leadership, direct service, clinical, or other personnel to strengthen and increase the capacity of States and communities to achieve the purpose of this title. (B) Provision of community services— (i) that provide training or technical assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, paraprofessionals, policy- makers, students, and other members of the community; and (ii) that may provide services, supports, and assistance for the persons described in clause (i) through demonstration and model activities. (C) Conduct of research, which may include basic or applied research, evaluation, and the analysis of public policy in areas that affect or could affect, either positively or negatively, individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
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