§ 1621p. — American Indians Into Psychology Program.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC1621p]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 18--INDIAN HEALTH CARE
SUBCHAPTER II--HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 1621p. American Indians Into Psychology Program
(a) Grants
The Secretary may provide grants to at least 3 colleges and
universities for the purpose of developing and maintaining American
Indian psychology career recruitment programs as a means of encouraging
Indians to enter the mental health field.
(b) Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Psychology Program
The Secretary shall provide one of the grants authorized under
subsection (a) of this section to develop and maintain a program at the
University of North Dakota to be known as the ``Quentin N. Burdick
American Indians Into Psychology Program''. Such program shall, to the
maximum extent feasible, coordinate with the Quentin N. Burdick Indian
Health Programs authorized under section 1616g(b) of this title, the
Quentin N. Burdick American Indians Into Nursing Program authorized
under section 1616e(e) of this title, and existing university research
and communications networks.
(c) Issuance of regulations
(1) The Secretary shall issue regulations for the competitive
awarding of the grants provided under this section.
(2) Applicants for grants under this section shall agree to provide
a program which, at a minimum--
(A) provides outreach and recruitment for health professions to
Indian communities including elementary, secondary and community
colleges located on Indian reservations that will be served by the
program;
(B) incorporates a program advisory board comprised of
representatives from the tribes and communities that will be served
by the program;
(C) provides summer enrichment programs to expose Indian
students to the varied fields of psychology through research,
clinical, and experiential activities;
(D) provides stipends to undergraduate and graduate students to
pursue a career in psychology;
(E) develops affiliation agreements with tribal community
colleges, the Service, university affiliated programs, and other
appropriate entities to enhance the education of Indian students;
(F) to the maximum extent feasible, utilizes existing university
tutoring, counseling and student support services; and
(G) to the maximum extent feasible, employs qualified Indians in
the program.
(d) Active duty service obligation
The active duty service obligation prescribed under section 254m of
title 42 shall be met by each graduate student who receives a stipend
described in subsection (c)(2)(D) of this section that is funded by a
grant provided under this section. Such obligation shall be met by
service--
(1) in the Indian Health Service;
(2) in a program conducted under a contract entered into under
the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.];
(3) in a program assisted under subchapter IV of this chapter;
or
(4) in the private practice of psychology if, as determined by
the Secretary, in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the
Secretary, such practice is situated in a physician or other health
professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a
substantial number of Indians.
(Pub. L. 94-437, title II, Sec. 217, as added Pub. L. 102-573, title II,
Sec. 213, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4555.)
References in Text
The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), is
title I of Pub. L. 93-638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2206, as amended,
which is classified principally to part A (Sec. 450f et seq.) of
subchapter II of chapter 14 of this title. For complete classification
of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450
of this title and Tables.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 1616e, 1616g of this title.
