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 PUBLIC LAW 95-568—NOV. 2, 1978

92 STAT. 2429

ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT AND OTHER SEASONALLY EMPLOYED FARMWORKERS AND THE I R FAMILIES

SEC. 9. Title IV of the Act (42 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: "TITLE IV—ASSISTANCE FOR MIGRANT AND OTHER SEASONALLY EMPLOYED FARMWORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES 'STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

"SEC. 401. The purpose of this title is to assist migrant and seasonal 42 USC 2901. farmworkers and their families to improve their living conditions and develop skills necessary for a productive and self-sufficient life in an increasingly complex and technological society.
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ASSISTANCE

"SEC. 402. (a) The Director may provide financial assistance to 42 USC 2902. assist State and local agencies, private nonprofit institutions, and cooperatives in developing and carrying out programs to fulfill the purpose of this title. "(b) Programs assisted under this title may include projects or activities— "(1) to meet the immediate needs of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families, such as day care for children, education, health services, improved housing and sanitation (including the provision and maintenance of emergency and temporary housing and sanitation facilities), legal advice and representation, and consumer training and counseling; "(2) to promote increased community acceptance of migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their families; and "(3) to equip unskilled migrant and seasonal farmworkers and members of their families, as appropriate, through education and developmental programs to meet the changing demands in agricultural employment brought about by technological advancement and to take advantage of opportunities available to improve their well-being and self-sufficiency by gaining regular or permanent employment or by participating in available federally assisted employment or training programs. "LIMITATIONS ON

ASSISTANCE

"SEC. 403. (a) Assistance may not be extended under this title 42 USC 2903. unless the Director determines that the applicant will maintain its prior level of effort in similar activities. "(b) The Director shall establish necessary procedures or require- Necessary ments to assure that programs under this title are carried out in procedures or coordination with other programs or activities providing assistance requirements. to the persons and groups served. " T E C H N I C A L ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND EVALUATION

"SEC. 404. The Director may provide directly or through grants, con- 42 USC 2904. tracts, or other arrangements, such technical assistance or training of personnel as may be required to implement effectively the purpose of this title.

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