42 USC 256g-1 - Demonstration program to increase access to dental health care services

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 04, 2024

§ 256g–1.

Demonstration program to increase access to dental health care services

(a)

In general

(1)

Authorization

(2)

Definition

(b)

Timeframe

(c)

Eligible entities

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), an entity shall—

(1)

be—

(A)

an institution of higher education, including a community college;

(B)

a public-private partnership;

(C)

a federally qualified health center;

(D)

an Indian Health Service facility or a tribe or tribal organization (as such terms are defined in section 5304 of title 25);

(E)

a State or county public health clinic, a health facility operated by an Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian organization providing dental services; or

(F)

a public hospital or health system;

(2)

be within a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation or within a dental education program in an accredited institution; and

(3)

shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(d)

Administrative provisions

(1)

Amount of grant

(2)

Disbursement of funds

(A)

Preliminary disbursements

(B)

Subsequent disbursements

(e)

Compliance with State requirements

(f)

Evaluation

(g)

Clarification regarding dental health aide program

(h)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, § 340G–1, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title V, § 5304, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 621.)

cite as: 42 USC 256g-1