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§ 14954. No private right of action

The Convention and this chapter shall not be construed to create a private right of action to seek administrative or judicial relief, except to the extent expressly provided in this chapter.

(Pub. L. 106–279, title V, §504, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 843.)


Editorial Notes

References in Text

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 106–279, Oct. 6, 2000, 114 Stat. 825, known as the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 14901 of this title and Tables.


Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective upon entry into force for the United States of the Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, pursuant to Article 46(2)(a) of the Convention, with transition rule, see section 505(a)(2), (b) of Pub. L. 106–279, set out as an Effective Dates; Transition Rule note under section 14901 of this title.

CHAPTER 144—DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS

SUBCHAPTER I—PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Part A—General Provisions

Sec.
15001.
Findings, purposes, and policy.
15002.
Definitions.
15003.
Records and audits.
15004.
Responsibilities of the Secretary.
15005.
Reports of the Secretary.
15006.
State control of operations.
15007.
Employment of individuals with disabilities.
15008.
Construction.
15009.
Rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.

        

Part B—Federal Assistance to State Councils on Developmental Disabilities

15021.
Purpose.
15022.
State allotments.
15023.
Payments to the States for planning, administration, and services.
15024.
State plan.
15025.
State Councils on Developmental Disabilities and designated State agencies.
15026.
Federal and non-Federal share.
15027.
Withholding of payments for planning, administration, and services.
15028.
Appeals by States.
15029.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

Part C—Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights

15041.
Purpose.
15042.
Allotments and payments.
15043.
System required.
15044.
Administration.
15045.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

Part D—National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service

15061.
Grant authority.
15062.
Grant awards.
15063.
Purpose and scope of activities.
15064.
Applications.
15065.
Definition.
15066.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

Part E—Projects of National Significance

15081.
Purpose.
15082.
Grant authority.
15083.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER II—FAMILY SUPPORT

15091.
Findings, purposes, and policy.
15092.
Definitions and special rule.
15093.
Grants to States.
15094.
Application.
15095.
Designation of the lead entity.
15096.
Authorized activities.
15097.
Reporting.
15098.
Technical assistance.
15099.
Evaluation.
15100.
Projects of national significance.
15101.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER III—PROGRAM FOR DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS WHO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

15111.
Findings.
15112.
Definitions.
15113.
Reaching up scholarship program.
15114.
Staff development curriculum authorization.
15115.
Authorization of appropriations.

        

SUBCHAPTER I—PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Part A—General Provisions

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