42 USC § 15096 - Authorized activities

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identifier: "/us/usc/t42/s15096"
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title: "42 USC § 15096 - Authorized activities"
title_number: 42
title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
section_number: "15096"
section_name: "Authorized activities"
chapter_number: 144
chapter_name: "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "FAMILY SUPPORT"
positive_law: false
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 207, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1732.)"
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# § 15096. Authorized activities

**(a)** **In general** section 15093 of this title

A State that receives a grant under  shall use the funds made available through the grant to carry out systems change activities that accomplish the purposes of this subchapter.

**(b)** **Special rule** In carrying out activities authorized under this subchapter, a State shall ensure that such activities address the needs of families of children with disabilities from unserved or underserved populations.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 106–402, title II, § 207, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1732.)