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 PUBLIC LAW 95-215—DEC. 19, 1977 year of study in a course of study or program described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in such school year; "(B) for the school year beginning in calendar year 1979, by individuals who are entering their first or second year of study in a course of study or program described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in such school year; and "(C) for each school year thereafter, by individuals who are entering their first year of study in a course of study or program described in subsection (b)(1)(B) in such school year.". SEC. 6. (a)(1) Section 1515(b)(2) of the Public Health Service Act is amended (1) by striking out "which may not" and inserting in lieu thereof "which, except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, may not", and (2) by adding after the first sentence the following: "The Secretary may, upon application of a conditionally designated entity, extend for an additional period of not to exceed 12 months the period of such entity's conditional designation if the Secretary determines that (A) unusual circumstances exist or existed which prevent such entity from qualifying for designation under subsection (c) within 24 months of such entity's conditional designation under this subsection, (B) such extension should enable such entity to qualify for designation under subsection (c), and (C) such extension is necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Each such determination shall be in writing: and shall include a summary of the reasons for it.". (2) The second sentence of section 1516(a) of such Act is amended by inserting before the period at the end a comma and the following: "except that in the case of a grant made to a conditionally designated entity with which the Secretary will not enter into a designation agreement under section 1515(c), such grant shall be available for obligation for such additional period as the Secretary determines such entity will require to satisfactorily terminate its activities under the agreement for its conditional designation". (b) Section 1521(b)(2)(B) of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking out "twenty-four months" and inserting in lieu thereof "thirty-six months". SEC. 7. The Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare shall conduct a study to determine whether schools of medicine, nursing, or osteopathy deny admission or otherwise discriminate against any applicant to such schools because of the applicant's reluctance, or willingness, to counsel, suggest, recommend, assist, or in any way participate in the performance of abortions or sterilizations contrary to his or her religious beliefs or moral convictions. Not later than February 1, 1978, the Secretary shall complete such study and report his findings and recommendations to the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Human Resources of the Senate. SEC. 8. (a) Section 1121(b)(5) of the Public Health Service Act is amended by inserting "fiscal year" before "ending September 30, 1977". (b) Section 206(b)(6) of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking out "senior" and inserting in lieu thereof "junior". (c) Section 772(b) of the Public Health Service Act is amended by striking out "section 778" and inserting in lieu thereof "section 788''.

91 STAT. 1507

Health systems agencies, conditional
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42 USC 300/-4.

Planning grants, availability. 42 USC 300/-5. 42 USC 300/-4.

42 USC 300m. Study. 42 USC 300 note.

Report to congressional committees.

42USe300c-ll,. 42 USC 207. 42 USC 295f-2.

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