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S. 475: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act
- Introduced:
- Mar 06, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. Thomas “Tom” Harkin [D-IA]
- Status:
- Referred to Committee
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- Full Title
A bill to reauthorize the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004, to provide assistance to Best Buddies to support the expansion and development of mentoring programs, and for other purposes.
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- Text
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Last updated Mar 06, 2013.
15 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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3/6/2013--Introduced.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act - Reauthorizes the Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act of 2004 for FY2014-FY2018. Directs the Secretary of State to act through the Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs in awarding grants or entering agreements with Special Olympics for activities outside the United States. Includes community-based prevention among the activities for which the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) may award grants or enter into agreements with Special Olympics. Requires grant or agreement applications to include a description of specific measurable annual benchmarks, as well as long-term goals and objectives, to be achieved through specified activities, which must include:
(1) activities to increase the full participation of people with intellectual disabilities in inclusive school and community activities with people without disabilities,
(2) education programs that dispel negative stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities, and
(3) activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics outside of the United States and to promote volunteerism on behalf of such activities.
Requires annual reports by Special Olympics to describe demographic data about Special Olympics participants.Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to promote the expansion of Best Buddies, including activities to increase the participation of people with intellectual disabilities in social relationships and other aspects of community life, including education and employment, within the United States.
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United States Code
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- Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
- Chapter 144: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS
- Subchapter I: PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
- Part A: General Provisions
- Section 15001: Findings, purposes, and policy