Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§300ii–2 National lifespan respite resource center
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 6A— - PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XXVII— - LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE › § 300ii–2
Summary
The Secretary can fund a nonprofit to create a national lifespan respite resource center. It must keep a national database, train and help respite programs, and provide public information and referrals.
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Title 42, §300ii–2
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(a)The Secretary may award a grant or cooperative agreement to a public or private nonprofit entity to establish a National Resource Center on Lifespan Respite Care (referred to in this section as the “center”).
(b)The center shall—
(1)maintain a national database on lifespan respite care;
(2)provide training and technical assistance to State, community, and nonprofit respite care programs; and
(3)provide information, referral, and educational programs to the public on lifespan respite care.
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42 U.S.C. § 300ii–2
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73