§ 5674. Use of funds
(a)
In general
Funds paid pursuant to this subchapter to any public or private agency, organization, or institution, or to any individual (either directly or through a State planning agency) may be used for—
(b)
Prohibition against use of funds in construction
Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, no funds paid to any public or private agency, or institution or to any individual under this subchapter (either directly or through a State agency or local agency) may be used for construction.
(c)
Funds paid to residential programs
No funds may be paid under this subchapter to a residential program (excluding a program in a private residence) unless—
(1)
there is in effect in the State in which such placement or care is provided, a requirement that the provider of such placement or such care may be licensed only after satisfying, at a minimum, explicit standards of discipline that prohibit neglect, and physical and mental abuse, as defined by State law;
(2)
such provider is licensed as described in paragraph (1) by the State in which such placement or care is provided; and
(3)
in a case involving a provider located in a State that is different from the State where the order for placement originates, the chief administrative officer of the public agency or the officer of the court placing the juvenile certifies that such provider—