Older Americans Act Amendments

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Older Americans Act Amendments - Declares it to be the purpose of the Amendments to make available comprehensive programs which include a full range of health, education, and social services to older citizens; to give full and special consideration to citizens with special needs; to provide comprehensive programs which will deliver a full range of essential services to older citizens; and to insure that the planning and operation of such programs will be undertaken as a partnership of parents, community, and State and local governments, with appropriate assistance from the Federal Government. Authorizes to be appropriated $150,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974, $200,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1975, and $250,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, for grants to the States for: (1) community planning and coordination of programs; (2) demonstration projects; (3) training of special personnel; and (4) the establishment of new programs. Provides that the Commissioner on Aging shall be the principal officer of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for carrying out the Amendments. Makes it the duty of the Administration on Aging to deve…