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 106 STAT. 1244 PUBLIC LAW 102-375—SEPT. 30, 1992 Contracts. inserting "and publicly disseminate the results of the tests, to replicate such programs and services under this Act," alter "individuals,". SEC. 402. PRIORITIES FOR GRANTS AND DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS. Section 402 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. SOSObb) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(d) The Commissioner shall, in developing priorities, consistent with the requirements of this title, for awarding grants and entering into contracts under this title, consult annually with State agencies, area agencies on aging, recipients of grants under title VI, institutions of higher education, organizations representing beneficiaries of services under this Act, and other organizations, and individuals, with expertise in aging issues. "(e) The Commissioner shall ensure that grants and contracts awarded under this title— "(1) are evaluated for their benefit to older individuals, and to programs under this Act; and "(2) comply with the requirements under this Act.". SEC. 403. PURPOSES OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECTS. Section 410(3) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030jj(3)) is amended by inserting ", with particular emphasis on attracting minority individuals," after "qualified personnel. SEC. 404. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 411(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3031(a)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1) by inserting "gerontology," after "(including mental health) care,"; (2) in paragraph (2)— (A) by inserting "and counseling" after "nutrition"; and (B) by inserting ", with special emphasis on using culturally sensitive practices" before the period; and (3) by adding at the end the following: "(5) To provide annually a national meeting to train directors of programs under title VI.". (b) TRAINING OF SERVICE PROVIDERS. —Section 411 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3031) is amended by adding at the end the following: "(e) From amounts appropriated under 431(b), the Commissioner shall make grants and enter into contracts under this part to establish and carry out a program \mder which service providers (including family physicians, clergy, and other professionals) will receive training— "(1) comprised of— "(A) intensive training regarding normal aging, recognition of problems of older individuals, and communication with providers of mental health services; and "(B) advanced clinical training regarding means of assessing and treating the problems of older individuals; " (2) provided by— "(A) faculty and graduate students in programs of human development and family studies at an institution of higher education; "(B) mental health professionals; and

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