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PUBLIC LAW 93-112-SEPT. 26, 1973

(b) Effective July 1, 1974, before funds for the programs and projects covered by this Act are released, the Secretary shall develop and publish general standards for evaluation of the programs and project effectiveness in achieving the objectives of this Act. He shall consider the extent to which such standards have been met in deciding, in accordance with procedures set forth in subsection (b), (c), and (d) of section 101, whether to renew or supplement financial assistance authorized under any section of this Act, Reports submitted pursuant to section 404 shall describe the actions taken as a result of these evaluations. (c^ I n carrying out evaluations under this title, the Secretary shall, whenever possible, arrange to obtain the specific views of persons participating in and served by programs and projects assisted under this Act about such programs and projects. (d) The Secretary shall publish the results of evaluative research and summaries of evaluations of program and project impact and effectiveness no later than ninety days after the completion thereof. The Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of the Congress copies of all suoh research studies and evaluation summaries. (e) The Secretary shall take the necessary action to assure that all studies, evaluations, proposals, and data produced or developed with assistance under this Act shall become the property of the United States. O B T A I N I N G INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL

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AGENCIES

SEC. 402. Such information as the Secretary may deem necessary for purposes of the evaluations conducted under this title shall be made available to him, upon request, by the agencies of the executive branch. AUTHORIZATION

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APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 403. There is authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1974, and June 30, 1975, such sums as the Secretary may require, but not to exceed an amount equal to one-half of 1 per centum of the funds appropriated under titles I, II, and III of this Act or $1,000,000, whichever is greater, to be available to conduct pro- ^y'^"*^yy^^' ^*'^' gram and project evaluations as required by this title. REPORTS

SEC. 404. Not later than one hundred and twenty days after the close t^f """j^f/es^dem'' of each fiscal year, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Pres- and congressT ident and to the Congress a full and complete report on the activities carried out under this Act. Such annual reports shall include (1) statistical data reflecting, with the maximum feasible detail vocational rehabilitation services provided handicapped individuals during the preceding fiscal year, (2) specifically distinguish among rehabilitation closures attributable to physical restoration, placement in competitive employment, extended or terminal employment in a sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility, employment as a homemaker or unpaid family worker, and provision of other services, and (3) include a detailed evaluation of services provided with assistance under title I of this Act, especially services to those with the most severe handicaps.

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