Staff development curriculum authorization
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(a) Funding
(1) In general
The Secretary shall award funding, on a competitive basis, through a grant, cooperative agreement, or contract, to a public or private entity or a combination of such entities, for the development, evaluation, and dissemination of a staff development curriculum, and related guidelines, for computer-assisted, competency-based, multimedia, interactive instruction, relating to service as a direct support worker.
(2) ParticipantsThe curriculum shall be developed for individuals who—
(A)
seek to become direct support workers who assist individuals with developmental disabilities or are such direct support workers; and
(B)
seek to upgrade their skills and competencies related to being a direct support worker.