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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)Program authorized
The Assistant Secretary shall make grants and enter into contracts, in order to--
(1) provide a national legal assistance support system (operated by one or more grantees or contractors) of activities to State and area agencies on aging for providing, developing, or supporting legal assistance for older individuals, including--
(A) case consultations;
(B) training;
(C) provision of substantive legal advice and assistance; and
(D) assistance in the design, implementation, and administration of legal assistance delivery systems to local providers of legal assistance for older individuals; and
(2) support demonstration projects to expand or improve the delivery of legal assistance to older individuals with social or economic needs.
(b)Assurances
Any grants or contracts made under subsection (a)(2) shall contain assurances that the requirements of section 3027(a)(11) of this title are met.
(c)Assistance
To carry out subsection (a)(1), the Assistant Secretary shall make grants to or enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations experienced in providing support and technical assistance on a nationwide basis to States, area agencies on aging, legal assistance providers, ombudsmen, elder abuse prevention programs, and other organizations interested in the legal rights of older individuals.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 42 U.S.C. § 3032i - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 42. The Public Health and Welfare § 3032i. Demonstration and support projects for legal assistance for older individuals - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-42-the-public-health-and-welfare/42-usc-sect-3032i/
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