Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§12644a Availability of Assistance
Title 42 › CHAPTER 129 — NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE › SUBCHAPTER I — NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM › § 12644a
Summary
Divisions C, D, E, and H say nonprofits that run sports for disabled people, including Special Olympics, can get help to carry out a national service program.
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Title 42, §12644a
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A reference in division C, D, E, or H of this subchapter regarding an entity eligible to receive direct or indirect assistance to carry out a national service program shall include a non-profit organization promoting competitive and non-competitive sporting events involving individuals with disabilities (including the Special Olympics), which enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
Legislative History
Notes & Related Subsidiaries
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an
Effective Date
of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 12644a
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102