### Question
Can you define what modernization means?


### Answer
**Modernization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 285m*:

> the alteration, remodeling, improvement, expansion, and repair of existing buildings and the provision of equipment for such buildings to the extent necessary to make them suitable for use as centers described in the preceding sentence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 13-national institute on deafness and other communication disorders**

