### Question
Can you define what covered year means?


### Answer
**Covered year** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 15066*:

> a fiscal year prior to the first fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under paragraph (1) is not less than $20,000,000

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 15066*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 144-DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES > Part D-National Network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service**

