Us Code § 10901 - Authority of Secretary to make grants
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§ 10901. Authority of Secretary to make grants
The Secretary is authorized to make a grant for any fiscal year to any State receiving a grant under title XX of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1397 et seq.] for such fiscal year to enable such State to award scholarships to eligible individuals within the State who are candidates for the Child Development Associate credential.
(Pub. L. 99–425, title VI, §602, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 976.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The Social Security Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620, as amended. Title XX of the Social Security Act is classified principally to subchapter XX (§1397 et seq.) of chapter 7 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of this title and Tables.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 1986, see section 1001 of Pub. L. 99–425, set out as an Effective Date of 1986 Amendment note under section 8621 of this title.
Short Title
Pub. L. 99–425, title VI, §601, Sept. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 976, provided that: "This title [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the 'Child Development Associate Scholarship Assistance Act of 1985'."
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