Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§15095 Designation of the lead entity

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 144— - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - FAMILY SUPPORT › § 15095

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The state's chief executive must pick one office or group to be the "lead entity" for the grant. That lead entity must send the state's grant application, run and supervise the grant money and programs, coordinate making the application, plan and manage a statewide family support system for children with disabilities with public and private agencies (including interagency agreements), involve families, and file the required report. The chief executive can choose an office of the chief executive, a commission they appoint, a public agency, a federal or state council, or another suitable office or entity.

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Title 42, §15095

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(a)The Chief Executive Officer of a State that desires to receive a grant under section 15093 of this title, shall designate the office or entity (referred to in this subchapter as the “lead entity”) responsible for—

(1)submitting the application described in section 15094 of this title on behalf of the State;

(2)administering and supervising the use of the amounts made available under the grant;

(3)coordinating efforts related to and supervising the preparation of the application;

(4)coordinating the planning, development, implementation (or expansion and enhancement), and evaluation of a statewide system of family support services for families of children with disabilities among public agencies and between public agencies and private agencies, including coordinating efforts related to entering into interagency agreements;

(5)coordinating efforts related to the participation by families of children with disabilities in activities carried out under a grant made under this subchapter; and

(6)submitting the report described in section 15097 of this title on behalf of the State.

(b)In designating the lead entity, the Chief Executive Officer may designate—

(1)an office of the Chief Executive Officer;

(2)a commission appointed by the Chief Executive Officer;

(3)a public agency;

(4)a council established under Federal or State law; or

(5)another appropriate office, agency, or entity.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 15095

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73