20 U.S.C. § 1404

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 1404 - Acquisition of equipment; construction or alteration of facilities

(a) In general

If the Secretary determines that a program authorized under this chapter will be improved by permitting program funds to be used to acquire appropriate equipment, or to construct new facilities or alter existing facilities, the Secretary is authorized to allow the use of those funds for those purposes.

(b) Compliance with certain regulations

Any construction of new facilities or alteration of existing facilities under subsection (a) shall comply with the requirements of-

(1) appendix A of part 36 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the "Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities"); or

(2) appendix A of subpart 101-19.6 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the "Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards").

20 U.S.C. § 1404

Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, §605, as added Pub. L. 108-446, §101, 118 Stat. 2659.

EDITORIAL NOTES

PRIOR PROVISIONSA prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, §605, as added Pub. L. 105-17, §101, 111 Stat. 47, related to the acquisition of equipment and construction or alteration of facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 108-446. Another prior section 1404, Pub. L. 91-230, title VI, §605, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 177; Pub. L. 98-199, §3(b), Dec. 2, 1983, 97 Stat. 1358; Pub. L. 100-630, title I, §101(b), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3290; Pub. L. 102-119, §25(a)(2), Oct. 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 605, related to acquisition of equipment and construction of necessary facilities, prior to the general amendment of subchapters I to IV of this chapter by Pub. L. 105-17.

Secretary

The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Education.

equipment

The term "equipment" includes-(A) machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment, and any necessary enclosures or structures to house such machinery, utilities, or equipment; and(B) all other items necessary for the functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of educational services, including items such as instructional equipment and necessary furniture; printed, published, and audio-visual instructional materials; telecommunications, sensory, and other technological aids and devices; and books, periodicals, documents, and other related materials.