114 STAT. 2258 PUBLIC LAW 106-501—NOV. 13, 2000 "(3) evaluation of the performance of the programs, activities, and services provided under this section; "(4) the development of methods and practices to improve the quality and effectiveness of the programs, services, and activities provided under this section; "(5) the demonstration of new approaches to design, deliver, and coordinate programs and services for older individuals; "(6) technical assistance in planning, developing, implementing, and improving the programs, services, and activities provided under this section; "(7) coordination with the designated State agency described in section 101(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 721(a)(2)(A)(i)) to provide services to older individuals who are blind as described in such Act; "(8) the training of graduate level professionals specializing in the mental health needs of older individuals; and "(9) any other activities that the Assistant Secretary determines will achieve the objectives of this section. "(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. —T here are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2001, and such sums as may be necessary for subsequent fiscal years. 42 USC 3032a. "SEC. 412. CAREER PREPARATION FOR THE FIELD OF AGING. "(a) GRANTS. — The Assistant Secretary shall make grants to institutions of higher education, historically Black colleges or universities, Hispanic Centers of Excellence in Applied Grerontology, and other educational institutions that serve the needs of minority students, to provide education and training to prepare students for careers in the field of aging. "(b) DEFINITIONS. —For purposes of subsection (a): "(1) HISPANIC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN APPLIED GERON- TOLOGY. —The term 'Hispanic Center of Excellence in Applied Gerontology* means an institution of higher education with a program in applied gerontology that— "(A) has a significant number of Hispanic individuals enrolled in the program, including individuals accepted for enrollment in the program; "(B) has been effective in assisting Hispanic students of the program to complete the program and receive the degree involved; "(C) has been effective in recruiting Hispanic individuals to attend the program, including providing scholarships and other financial assistance to such individuals and encouraging Hispanic students of secondary educational institutions to attend the program; and "(D) has made significant recruitment efforts to increase the number and placement of Hispanic individuals serving in faculty or administrative positions in the program. "(2) HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.— The term 'historically Black college or university has the meaning given the term 'part B institution' in section 322(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061(2)).
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