42 U.S.C. § 15041
Purpose
The purpose of this part is to provide for allotments to support a protection and advocacy system (referred to in this part as a “system”) in each State to protect the legal and human rights of individuals with developmental disabilities in accordance with this part.
( Pub. L. 106–402, title I, § 141 , Oct. 30, 2000 , 114 Stat. 1712 .)