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title: "42 U.S.C. § 12644a"
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title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
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# 42 U.S.C. § 12644a - Availability of assistance

## Text

A reference in division C, D, E, or H of this subchapter regarding an entity eligible to receive direct or indirect assistance to carry out a national service program shall include a non-profit organization promoting competitive and non-competitive sporting events involving individuals with disabilities (including the Special Olympics), which enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.

(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 184A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1613(a), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1541.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.