From funds appropriated under subsection (h), the Secretary shall, in accordance with this section, make grants to States to establish and carry out client assistance programs to provide assistance in informing and advising all clients and client applicants of all available benefits under this chapter, including under sections 733 and 794g of this title, and, upon request of such clients or client applicants, to assist and advocate for such clients or applicants in their relationships with projects, programs, and services provided under this chapter, including assistance and advocacy in pursuing legal, administrative, or other appropriate remedies to ensure the protection of the rights of such individuals under this chapter and to facilitate access to the services funded under this chapter through individual and systemic advocacy. The client assistance program shall provide information on the available services and benefits under this chapter and title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12111 et seq.) to individuals with disabilities in the State, especially with regard to individuals with disabilities who have traditionally been unserved or underserved by vocational rehabilitation programs. In providing assistance and advocacy under this subsection with respect to services under this subchapter, a client assistance program may provide the assistance and advocacy with respect to services that are directly related to facilitating the employment of the individual.
No State may receive payments from its allotment under this chapter in any fiscal year unless the State has in effect a client assistance program which-
the Governor shall redesignate the agency conducting the program. In conducting the redesignation, the Governor shall designate to conduct the program an agency that is independent of any agency that provides treatment, services, or rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities under this chapter.
The agency designated under subsection (c) of this section may not bring any class action in carrying out its responsibilities under this section.
No grant may be made under this section unless the State submits an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary deems necessary to meet the requirements of this section.
The Secretary shall prescribe regulations applicable to the client assistance program which shall include the following requirements:
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this section-
29 U.S.C. § 732
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§12111 et seq.) of chapter 126 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables. The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, referred to in subsec. (e)(1)(E)(ii)(II), is Pub. L. 106-402, 114 Stat. 1677. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to part C (§15041 et seq.) of subchapter I of chapter 144 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 15001 of Title 42 and Tables.
PRIOR PROVISIONSPrior sections 732 and 740 were omitted in the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 105-220.Section 732, Pub. L. 93-112, title I, §112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 371; Pub. L. 93-516, title I, §§102(b), 111(f), Dec. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1618, 1620; Pub. L. 93-651, title I, §§102(b), 111(f), Nov. 21, 1974, 89 Stat. 2-3, 2-5; Pub. L. 94-230, §§2(b), 11(b)(4), Mar. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 211, 213; Pub. L. 95-602, title I, §§105, 122(b)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2960, 2987; Pub. L. 97-375, title I, §105, Dec. 21, 1982, 96 Stat. 1820; Pub. L. 98-221, title I, §113(a), Feb. 22, 1984, 98 Stat. 20; Pub. L. 99-506, title I, §103(d)(2)(C), title II, §209, title X, §1001(b)(7), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1810, 1818, 1842; Pub. L. 100-630, title II, §202(f), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3306; Pub. L. 102-52, §2(c), June 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 260; Pub. L. 102-569, title I, §§102(p)(10), Oct. 29, 1992, 133, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4357, 4391; Pub. L. 103-73, title I, §107(g), Aug. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 723; Pub. L. 104-66, title I, §1041(c), Dec. 21, 1995, 109 Stat. 714, related to client assistance program.Section 740, Pub. L. 93-112, title I, §120, as added Pub. L. 102-569, title I, §134(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4392, related to State eligibility for grants.Another prior section 740, Pub. L. 93-112, title I, §120, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 372; Pub. L. 95-602, title I, §§101(e)(1), 122(b)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2957, 2987; Pub. L. 99-506, title X, §1001(b)(8), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1842; Pub. L. 100-630, title II, §202(g), Nov. 7, 1988, 102 Stat. 3306, provided for State allotments to assist in meeting the cost of vocational rehabilitation services, prior to the general amendment of part C of former subchapter I of this chapter by Pub. L. 102-569.
AMENDMENTS2014-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113-128, §421(1), inserted "including under sections 733 and 794g of this title," after "all available benefits under this chapter,".Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113-128, §421(2), struck out "not later than October 1, 1984," after "has in effect" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 113-128, §421(3)(A), substituted "After reserving funds under subparagraphs (E) and (F), the Secretary shall allot the remainder of" for "The Secretary shall allot".Subsec. (e)(1)(E), (F). Pub. L. 113-128, §421(3)(B), added subpars. (E) and (F).Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113-128, §421(4), added subsec. (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which authorized appropriations for fiscal years 1999 through 2003.1998- Pub. L. 105-277 made technical amendment to section designation and catchline in original.