Evaluations and surveys

Section 206 (42 U.S.C. 3017) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) (1) In carrying out evaluations under this section, the Secretary shall— (A) award grants to, or enter into contracts with, public or nonprofit private organizations or academic or research institutions to survey State agencies, area agencies on aging, and other program and project participants about the strengths and weaknesses of the programs and projects; and (B) conduct, where appropriate, evaluations that compare the effectiveness of related programs in achieving common objectives. (2) The surveys and evaluations under paragraph (1) shall include information on programs, services, use and sources of funding (including any transfer of funding between area agencies on aging), identified unmet need for services and related indicators, and any other challenges faced by State agencies and area agencies on aging in carrying out the activities of this Act. (3) The Secretary shall, in carrying out the evaluations under paragraph (1), consult with organizations concerned with older individuals, including organizations that represent minority individuals, older individuals residing in rural areas, and older individuals with disabilities.; and (2) in subsection (g), by striking him and inserting the Secretary.

Section 206 (42 U.S.C. 3017) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following: (d) (1) In carrying out evaluations under this section, the Secretary shall— (A) award grants to, or enter into contracts with, public or nonprofit private organizations or academic or research institutions to survey State agencies, area agencies on aging, and other program and project participants about the strengths and weaknesses of the programs and projects; and (B) conduct, where appropriate, evaluations that compare the effectiveness of related programs in achieving common objectives. (2) The surveys and evaluations under paragraph (1) shall include information on programs, services, use and sources of funding (including any transfer of funding between area agencies on aging), identified unmet need for services and related indicators, and any other challenges faced by State agencies and area agencies on aging in carrying out the activities of this Act. (3) The Secretary shall, in carrying out the evaluations under paragraph (1), consult with organizations concerned with older individuals, including organizations that represent minority individuals, older individuals residing in rural areas, and older individuals with disabilities.; and (2) in subsection (g), by striking him and inserting the Secretary.