Pub. L. 93-415, tit. II, pt. B, subpt. II, sec. 224

Sec. 224. (a) The Administrator is authorized to make giants to and enter into contracts with public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, or individuals to— 88 Stat. 1123 (1) develop and implement new approaches, techniques, and methods with respect to juvenile delinquency programs; (2) develop and maintain community-based alternatives to traditional forms of institutionalization; (3) develop and implement effective means of diverting juveniles from the traditional juvenile justice and correctional system; (4) improve the capability of public and private agencies and organizations to provide services for delinquents and youths in danger of becoming delinquent; (5) facilitate the adoption of the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Standards for Juvenile Justice and the Institute as set forth pursuant to section 247; and (6) develop and implement model programs and methods to keep students in elementary and secondary schools and to prevent unwarranted and arbitrary suspensions and expulsions. (b) Not less than 25 per centum or more than 50 per centum of the funds appropriated for each fiscal year pursuant to this part shall be available only for special emphasis prevention and treatment grants and contracts made pursuant to this section. (c) At least 20 per centum of the funds available for grants and contracts made pursuant to this section shall be available for grants and contracts to private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or institutions who have had experience in dealing with youth.