- § 21021. Payments to States and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities
- § 21022. Amount of payment
- § 21023. Requirements for eligibility
- § 21024. Authorization of appropriations
- § 21025. Reports
§ 21021. Payments to States and units of local government to assure access for individuals with disabilities
(a) In general
(b) Use of funds
An eligible State and eligible unit of local government shall use the payment received under this subpart for—
(1) making polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits, and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and
(2) providing individuals with disabilities and the other individuals described in paragraph (1) with information about the accessibility of polling places, including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places and training election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office.
(c) Schedule of payments
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 261, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1698.)
§ 21022. Amount of payment
(a) In general
(b) Continuing availability of funds after appropriation
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 262, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1698.)
§ 21023. Requirements for eligibility
(a) Application
(b) Contents of application
Each application submitted under subsection (a) shall—
(1) describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and
(2) provide such additional information and certifications as the Secretary determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subpart.
(c) Protection against actions based on information in application
(1) In general
(2) Exception for criminal acts
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 263, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1698.)
§ 21024. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this subpart the following amounts:
(1) For fiscal year 2003, $50,000,000.
(2) For fiscal year 2004, $25,000,000.
(3) For fiscal year 2005, $25,000,000.
(b) Availability
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 264, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1699.)
§ 21025. Reports
(a) Reports by recipients
(b) Report by Secretary to Committees
(Pub. L. 107–252, title II, § 265, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1699.)