Call to Service Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (DVSA) to reauthorize appropriations and revise requirements for national volunteer service programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).
Revises NCSA programs, including: (1) Learn and Serve America programs of service-learning for elementary and secondary students, for higher education and work-study, as well as for community-based training, programs, and initiatives, and for a service-learning clearinghouse; (2) a National Service Trust Program (AmeriCorps grants), including an E-Corps; (3) the National Service Trust and provision of National Service Educational Awards (to AmeriCorps members and participants in certain other community service programs, including a new program of service-based awards to secondary students); and (4) the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC); (5) grants to America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth; and (6) grants to the Points of Light Foundation.
Establishes a service-based scholarship program to recognize secondary school juniors and seniors who are engaged in outstanding community service and scholarship. Authorizes CNCS to pay up to $500 to match an equal local contribution for a scholarship to help cover an individual's postsecondary education or job training costs.
Revises NCSA requirements for investment for quality and innovation to authorize grants to assist Internet volunteer recruiting entities to locate, promote, and match volunteers with local service and volunteer organizations. Repeals provisions for a special demonstration project for the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta of Alaska.
Revises DVSA programs for: (1) Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs); and (2) the National Senior Service Corps, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Foster Grandparents, and Senior Companions.
Lowers the age for senior service from 60 to 55.
Revises NCSA and DVSA requirements for CNCS administration of national volunteer service programs and for accountability of recipients of funds.
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1)programs established or authorized by this Act, and those which receive funding under NCSA or DVSA, are encouraged to provide recruitment and application materials in languages other than English in order to serve communities of limited English proficiency; and (2) such programs may use such funding to provide and distribute such materials.
[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. 1274 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 1274
To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 17, 2003
Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. McCain, Mr. Bayh, Ms. Mikulski, and Mr.
Rockefeller) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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A BILL
To reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Call to Service
Act''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents of this Act is as
follows:
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
TITLE I--AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990
Sec. 1001. References.
Subtitle A--General Provisions
Sec. 1101. Purposes of Act.
Sec. 1102. Definitions.
Subtitle B--Service-Learning
Sec. 1201. School-based allotments.
Sec. 1202. Higher education provisions.
Sec. 1203. Community-based programs, training, and other initiatives.
Sec. 1204. Service-learning clearinghouse.
Subtitle C--National Service Trust Program
Sec. 1301. Prohibition on grants to Federal agencies; limits on
Corporation costs.
Sec. 1302. E-Corps and technical amendments to types of programs.
Sec. 1303. Types of positions.
Sec. 1304. Training and technical assistance.
Sec. 1305. Assistance to State Commissions; challenge grants.
Sec. 1306. Allocation of assistance to States and other eligible
entities.
Sec. 1307. Additional authority.
Sec. 1308. State selection of programs.
Sec. 1309. Consideration of applications.
Sec. 1310. Description of participants.
Sec. 1311. Reference to Federal agency.
Sec. 1312. Terms of service.
Sec. 1313. Adjustments to living allowance.
Subtitle D--National Service Trust and Provision of National Service
Educational Awards
Sec. 1401. Availability of funds in the National Service Trust.
Sec. 1402. Individuals eligible to receive a national service
educational award from the Trust.
Sec. 1403. Determination of the amount of national service educational
awards.
Sec. 1404. Disbursement of national service educational awards.
Sec. 1405. Additional uses of national service trust amounts.
Subtitle E--National Civilian Community Corps
Sec. 1501. Purpose.
Sec. 1502. National Civilian Community Corps.
Sec. 1503. Program components.
Sec. 1504. Eligible participants.
Sec. 1505. Summer national service program.
Sec. 1506. Team leaders.
Sec. 1507. Consultation with State Commissions.
Sec. 1508. Permanent cadre.
Sec. 1509. Contract and grant authority.
Sec. 1510. Other departments.
Sec. 1511. Repeal of authority for advisory board and funding
limitation.
Sec. 1512. Definitions.
Sec. 1513. Terminology.
Subtitle F--Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1601. Family and medical leave.
Sec. 1602. Additional prohibitions on use of funds.
Sec. 1603. Notice, hearing, and grievance procedures.
Sec. 1604. Resolution of displacement complaints.
Sec. 1605. State Commissions on National and Community Service.
Sec. 1606. Evaluation and accountability.
Sec. 1607. Technical amendment.
Sec. 1608. Additional administrative provisions.
Subtitle G--Corporation for National and Community Service
Sec. 1701. Terms of office.
Sec. 1702. Board of Directors authorities and duties.
Sec. 1703. Peer reviewers.
Sec. 1704. Officers.
Sec. 1705. Nonvoting members; personal services contracts.
Sec. 1706. Donated services.
Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation
Sec. 1801. Technical amendments to subtitle H.
Sec. 1802. Clearinghouses.
Sec. 1803. Repeal of special demonstration project.
Subtitle I--Additional Authorities
Sec. 1901. America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth.
Subtitle J--Points of Light Foundation
Sec. 1911. Purposes.
Sec. 1912. Board of Directors.
Sec. 1913. Grants to the Foundation.
Subtitle K--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 1921. Authorization.
TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973
Sec. 2001. References.
Subtitle A--National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs
Sec. 2101. Purpose.
Sec. 2102. Purpose of the VISTA program.
Sec. 2103. Applications.
Sec. 2104. Terms and periods of service.
Sec. 2105. Sections repealed.
Sec. 2106. Redesignation.
Sec. 2107. University Year for VISTA Program.
Sec. 2108. Conforming amendment.
Subtitle B--National Senior Service Corps
Sec. 2201. Change in name.
Sec. 2202. Purpose.
Sec. 2203. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects.
Sec. 2204. Foster Grandparent Program grants.
Sec. 2205. Senior Companion Program grants.
Sec. 2206. Technical amendments.
Sec. 2207. Programs of national significance.
Sec. 2208. Additional provisions.
Subtitle C--Administration and Coordination
Sec. 2301. Nondisplacement.
Sec. 2302. Definitions.
Sec. 2303. Protection against improper use.
Sec. 2304. Income verification.
Sec. 2305. Sections repealed.
Sec. 2306. Redesignations.
Subtitle D--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 2401. Authorization of appropriations for VISTA and other
purposes.
Sec. 2402. Authorization of appropriations for National Senior Service
Corps.
Sec. 2403. Administration and coordination.
Sec. 2404. Redesignations.
TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS
Sec. 3001. Inspector General Act of 1978.
TITLE IV--TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TABLES OF CONTENTS
Sec. 4001. Table of contents for the National and Community Service Act
of 1990.
Sec. 4002. Table of contents for the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of
1973.
TITLE V--EFFECTIVE DATE AND SENSE OF CONGRESS
Sec. 5001. Effective date.
Sec. 5002. Service assignments and agreements.
Sec. 5003. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 5004. Recruitment and application materials in languages other
than English.
TITLE I--AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990
SEC. 1001. REFERENCES.
Except as otherwise specifically provided, whenever in this title
an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or
repeal of, a provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to
a provision of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. 12501 et seq.).
Subtitle A--General Provisions
SEC. 1101. PURPOSES OF ACT.
Section 2(b) (42 U.S.C. 12501(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7), by striking ``citizens; and'' and
inserting ``citizens;'';
(2) in paragraph (8), by striking the period and inserting
a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(9) expand and strengthen service-learning programs to
improve the education of children and youth and to maximize the
benefits of national and community service;
``(10) support efforts to assist the nonprofit sector in
becoming more effective in meeting the unmet human,
educational, environmental, and public safety needs of the
United States; and
``(11) assist in coordinating and strengthening Federal and
other citizen service opportunities, including opportunities
for participation in homeland security preparedness and
response, including training for limited duration national
service.''.
SEC. 1102. DEFINITIONS.
Section 101 (42 U.S.C. 12511) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (13), by striking ``section 101(a) of the
Higher Education Act of 1965'' and inserting ``sections 101(a)
and 102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965'';
(2) in paragraph (19), by striking ``section 198, 198C, or
198D'' and inserting ``section 198 or 198C''; and
(3) in paragraph (21)(B)--
(A) by striking ``section 602(a)(1)'' and inserting
``section 602(3)''; and
(B) by striking ``20 U.S.C. 1401(a)(1)'' and
inserting ``20 U.S.C. 1401(3)''.
Subtitle B--Service-Learning
SEC. 1201. SCHOOL-BASED ALLOTMENTS.
Part I of subtitle B of title I (42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq.) is
amended to read as follows:
``PART I--PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
``Subpart A--Programs for Students
``SEC. 111. ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES.
``(a) Allotments to States, Territories, and Indian Tribes.--The
Corporation, after consultation with the Secretary of Education, may
make allotments to State educational agencies (including such
educational agencies of States described in section 112(a)) and Indian
tribes to pay for the Federal share of--
``(1) planning and building the capacity within the State
or tribe to implement service-learning programs that are based
principally in elementary schools and secondary schools,
including--
``(A) providing high-quality training for teachers,
supervisors, personnel from community-based agencies
(particularly with regard to the utilization of
participants), and trainers, to be conducted by
qualified individuals or organizations that have
experience with service-learning;
``(B) developing service-learning curricula,
consistent with State or local student academic
achievement standards, to be integrated into academic
programs, including an age-appropriate learning
component that provides participants an opportunity to
analyze and apply their service experiences;
``(C) forming local partnerships described in
paragraph (2) or (4)(E) to develop school-based
service-learning programs in accordance with this
subpart;
``(D) devising appropriate methods for research and
evaluation of the educational value of service-learning
and the effect of service-learning activities on
communities; and
``(E) establishing effective outreach and
dissemination of information to ensure the broadest
possible involvement of community-based agencies with
demonstrated effectiveness in working with school-age
youth in their communities;
``(2) implementing, operating, or expanding school-based
service-learning programs, which may include paying for the
cost of the recruitment, professional development, training,
supervision, placement, salaries, and benefits of service-
learning coordinators, through distribution by State
educational agencies and Indian tribes of Federal funds made
available under this subpart to projects operated by local
partnerships among--
``(A) local educational agencies; and
``(B) 1 or more community partners that--
``(i) shall include a public or private
nonprofit organization that--
``(I) has a demonstrated expertise
in the provision of services to
meet unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs;
and
``(II) will make projects available
for participants, who shall be
students;
``(ii) may include an Indian tribe; and
``(iii) may include a private for-profit
business or private elementary school or
secondary school;
``(3) planning of school-based service-learning programs,
through distribution by State educational agencies and Indian
tribes of Federal funds made available under this subpart to
local educational agencies, which planning may include paying
for the cost of--
``(A) the salaries and benefits of service-learning
coordinators; or
``(B) the recruitment, professional development,
training, supervision, and placement of service-
learning coordinators (who may be participants in a
program under subtitle C or eligible to receive a
national service educational award under subtitle D),
who will identify the community partners described in paragraph
(2)(B) and assist in the design and implementation of a program
described in paragraph (2); or
``(4) implementing, operating, or expanding school-based
service-learning programs to utilize service-learning to
improve the education of students, through distribution by
State educational agencies and Indian tribes of Federal funds
made available under this subpart to--
``(A) local educational agencies;
``(B) public or private nonprofit organizations;
``(C) other educational agencies;
``(D) Indian tribes; or
``(E) partnerships of local educational agencies
and entities described in subparagraphs (B), (C), and
(D).
``(b) Duties of Service-Learning Coordinator.--A service-learning
coordinator referred to in paragraph (2) or (3) of subsection (a) shall
provide services to a recipient of financial assistance under this
subpart that may include--
``(1) providing technical assistance and information to,
and facilitating the training of, teachers who want to use
service-learning in their classrooms;
``(2) assisting local partnerships described in subsection
(a) in the planning, development, and execution of service-
learning projects; and
``(3) carrying out such other duties as the recipient of
financial assistance under this subpart may determine to be
appropriate.
``(c) Related Expenses.--A recipient of financial assistance under
this subpart may, in carrying out the activities described in
subsection (a), use such assistance to pay for the Federal share of
reasonable costs related to the supervision of participants, program
administration, transportation, insurance, and evaluations, and of
other reasonable expenses related to the activities.
``SEC. 112. ALLOTMENTS.
``(a) Indian Tribes and Territories.--Of the funds appropriated to
carry out this subpart for any fiscal year, the Corporation shall
reserve an amount of not more than 3 percent for payments to Indian
tribes, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, to be allotted in
accordance with their respective needs.
``(b) Allotments to States.--After reserving an amount under
subsection (a), the Corporation shall use the remainder of the funds
appropriated for any fiscal year to carry out this subpart as follows:
``(1) Allotments.--
``(A) School-age youth.--The Corporation shall
allot to each State an amount that bears the same ratio
to 50 percent of such remainder as the number of
school-age youth in the State bears to the total number
of school-age youth of all States.
``(B) Allocation under elementary and secondary
education act of 1965.--The Corporation shall allot to
each State an amount that bears the same ratio to 50
percent of such remainder as the allocation to the
State for the previous fiscal year under part A of
title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) bears to the total of
such allocations to all States.
``(2) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101(26), in this
subsection, the term `State' means each of the several States,
the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
``(c) Reallotment.--If the Corporation determines that the
allotment of a State or Indian tribe under this section will not be
required for a fiscal year because the State or Indian tribe did not
submit an application for the allotment under section 113 that meets
the requirements of such section and such other requirements as the
Chief Executive Officer may determine to be appropriate, the
Corporation shall make such allotment available for reallotment in
accordance with subsections (a) and (b) to such other States and Indian
tribes, with approved applications submitted under section 113, as the
Corporation may determine to be appropriate.
``SEC. 113. APPLICATIONS.
``To be eligible to receive an allotment under this subpart, a
State or Indian tribe shall submit an application to the Corporation at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Chief
Executive Officer may reasonably require, including--
``(1) a proposal for a 3-year plan promoting service-
learning through the programs described in section 111, which
shall contain such information as the Chief Executive Officer
may reasonably require, including how the applicant will
integrate service opportunities into the academic program of
the participants;
``(2) information, in applicable cases, about the
applicant's efforts to--
``(A) include in the programs opportunities for
students, enrolled in schools or other programs
providing elementary or secondary education under State
law, to participate in service-learning programs and
ensure that such service-learning programs include
opportunities for such students to serve together;
``(B) involve participants in the design and
operation of the programs;
``(C) promote service-learning in areas of greatest
need, including low-income areas; and
``(D) ensure that students of different ages,
races, sexes, ethnic groups, disabilities, and economic
backgrounds have opportunities to serve together; and
``(3) assurances that the applicant will comply with the
nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements of section 177
and the grievance procedure requirements of section 176(f).
``SEC. 114. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.
``In considering applications under this subpart, the Corporation
shall use criteria that include those approved by the Chief Executive
Officer, after consideration of criteria recommended by the Board of
Directors.
``SEC. 115. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
``(a) Federal Share.--
``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of
carrying out a program for which an allotment is made under
this subpart may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of
carrying out the program.
``(2) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the
remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a program,
each recipient of an allotment under this subpart--
``(A) shall provide for such share through a
payment in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including
facilities, equipment, or services; and
``(B) may provide for such share through State
sources or local sources.
``(b) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the
requirements of subsection (a) in whole or in part with respect to any
such program for any fiscal year if the Corporation determines that
such a waiver would be equitable due to a lack of available financial
resources at the local level.
``SEC. 116. LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FUNDS.
``(a) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the amount of
assistance provided to a State or Indian tribe that is the original
recipient of an allotment under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section
112 for a fiscal year may be used to pay for administrative costs
incurred by--
``(1) the original recipient; or
``(2) the entity carrying out the service-learning programs
supported with the assistance.
``(b) Rules on Use.--The Chief Executive Officer may by rule
prescribe the manner and extent to which--
``(1) such assistance may be used to cover administrative
costs; and
``(2) that portion of the assistance available to cover
administrative costs shall be distributed between--
``(A) the original recipient; and
``(B) the entity carrying out the service-learning
programs supported with the assistance.
``Subpart B--Community Corps Demonstration Program
``SEC. 118. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--The Corporation, after consultation with the
Secretary of Education, shall establish and carry out a Community Corps
Demonstration Program.
``(b) Grant Program Authorized.--In carrying out the program, the
Corporation shall make grants on a competitive basis to eligible
entities, for planning, implementing, operating, or expanding school-
based service-learning programs, operated in partnership with nonprofit
organizations or educational agencies, that--
``(1) require all students, as a condition of secondary
school graduation, to complete a substantial service
experience; and
``(2) provide high-quality opportunities to meet such
requirement through--
``(A) 1 or more mandatory service-learning courses
in an academic curriculum;
``(B) service-learning programs that--
``(i) require students to perform service
after school, on weekends, or during summer
vacations; and
``(ii) utilize appropriately trained adults
to identify service opportunities for students
within the community involved, to disseminate
information about such opportunities, and to
ensure that students have substantial
structured opportunities for reflection on
their service experiences;
``(C) service-learning programs that enroll
students in teams or corps after school, on weekends,
or during summer vacations; or
``(D) other types of service-learning programs
approved by the Corporation.
``(c) Applications.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this
section, an entity shall prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain
approval of, an application at such time and in such manner as the
Corporation may reasonably require. Such application shall include a 5-
year strategic plan for developing high-quality opportunities of the
type specified in subsection (b).
``(d) Eligible Entity.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this section, an entity shall be--
``(1) a State, acting through the State educational agency;
``(2) an Indian tribe;
``(3) a local educational agency; or
``(4) a nonprofit organization meeting such requirements as
the Corporation may specify, acting in partnership with 1 or
more States, Indian tribes, or local educational agencies.
``(e) Priorities.--In awarding grants under this section, the
Secretary shall give priority to applicants with programs that--
``(1) meet unmet human, educational, environmental, or
public safety needs;
``(2) foster an ethic of civic responsibility, personal
character development, and leadership skills;
``(3) serve jurisdictions or portions of jurisdictions
having a high percentage of low-income families; or
``(4) meet such other criteria as the Corporation may by
regulation specify.
``(f) Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment
of the Call to Service Act, the Corporation shall submit a report to
Congress regarding the degree to which programs carried out under this
section have succeeded in meeting the goals specified in paragraphs (1)
and (2) of subsection (e).
``(g) Funding.--From funds appropriated to carry out this part for
fiscal years 2003 through 2007, the Corporation shall reserve not less
than $12,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out this section.''.
SEC. 1202. HIGHER EDUCATION PROVISIONS.
Section 119 (42 U.S.C. 12561) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Federal, State, and Local Contributions.--
``(1) Federal share.--
``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost
described in subsection (b) may not exceed 50 percent.
``(B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for
the remaining share of the cost, each recipient of a
grant or contract under this part--
``(i) shall provide for such share through
a payment in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated,
including facilities, equipment, or services;
and
``(ii) may provide for such share through
State sources or local sources.
``(2) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the
requirements of paragraph (1) in whole or in part with respect
to any such program for any fiscal year if the Corporation
determines that such a waiver would be equitable due to a lack
of available financial resources at the local level.''; and
(2) by striking subsections (e) through (g) and inserting
the following:
``(e) Federal Work-Study.--To be eligible for assistance under this
part, an institution of higher education shall demonstrate that the
institution meets the minimum requirements under section 443(b)(2)(B)
of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 2753(b)(2)(B)) relating
to the participation in community service activities of students
participating in work-study programs, or has received a waiver of those
requirements from the Secretary of Education.
``(f) Priority.--In making grants and entering into contracts under
subsection (b), the Corporation--
``(1) shall give priority to an applicant that submits an
application containing a proposal that--
``(A) demonstrates the commitment of the
institution of higher education involved, other than by
demonstrating the commitment of the students, to
supporting the community service projects carried out
through the program;
``(B) specifies the manner in which the institution
will promote faculty, administration, and staff
participation in the community service projects;
``(C) specifies the manner in which the institution
will provide service to the community through organized
programs, including, where appropriate, clinical
programs for students in professional schools;
``(D) describes any partnership that will
participate in the community service projects, such as
a partnership comprised of--
``(i) the institution;
``(ii)(I) a community-based agency;
``(II) a local government agency; or
``(III) a nonprofit entity that serves or
involves school-age youth or older adults; and
``(iii) a student organization;
``(E) demonstrates community involvement in the
development of the proposal;
``(F) describes research designed to identify best
practices and other methods to improve service-
learning;
``(G) specifies that the institution will use the
assistance made available through such a grant or
contract to strengthen the service infrastructure in
institutions of higher education; or
``(H) with respect to a project involving delivery
of services, specifies a project that involves
leadership development of school-age youth;
``(2) shall give priority to an institution or partnership
that can demonstrate a commitment to community service through
measures such as--
``(A) carrying out ongoing community service
projects involving students or facility;
``(B) exceeding the requirements of section
443(b)(2)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 2753(b)(2)(B)) relating to the percentage of
certain work-study funds used for community service; or
``(C) carrying out integrated service-learning
programs or training teachers and community leaders in
service-learning; and
``(3) shall, to the extent practicable, give special
consideration to applicants who are historically Black colleges
or universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribally
controlled colleges or universities.
``(g) Definitions.--In this part:
``(1) Hispanic-serving institution.--The term `Hispanic-
serving institution' has the meaning given the term in section
502(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1101a(a)).
``(2) Historically black college or university.--The term
`historically Black college or university' means a part B
institution, as defined in section 322 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1061).
``(3) Student.--Notwithstanding section 101, the term
`student' means an individual who is enrolled in an institution
of higher education on a full- or part-time basis.
``(4) Tribally controlled college or university.--The term
`tribally controlled college or university' has the meaning
given the term in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled College
or University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801).''.
SEC. 1203. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND OTHER INITIATIVES.
Subtitle B of title I (42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq.) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``PART III--COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND OTHER INITIATIVES
``SEC. 120. COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND OTHER INITIATIVES.
``(a) In General.--From the funds appropriated to carry out this
part for a fiscal year, the Corporation may make grants to, or enter
into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible entities.
``(b) Eligible Entities.--To be eligible to receive assistance
under this part, an entity shall be--
``(1) a public or private nonprofit organization, a State
educational agency, a State Commission, or an institution of
higher education; or
``(2) a consortium of entities described in paragraph (1).
``(c) Authorized Activities.--An entity that receives assistance
under this part may use the assistance to--
``(1) conduct community-based programs that provide for
meaningful human, educational, environmental, or public safety
service by school-age youth;
``(2) provide training or technical assistance to support
service-learning;
``(3) involve students in emergency preparedness and
homeland security activities;
``(4) promote the recognition of students who perform
outstanding community service and schools that have implemented
outstanding service-learning programs; and
``(5) carry out demonstration programs, research, and
evaluation related to service-learning.
``(d) Limitation on Federal Share of Community-Based Activity
Costs.--
``(1) Federal share.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph
(3), the Federal share of the cost of carrying out an
activity for which a grant is made, or a contract or
cooperative agreement is entered into, under this part
may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of carrying out the
program.
``(B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for
the remaining share of the cost of carrying out such an
activity, each recipient of assistance under this
part--
``(i) shall provide for such share through
a payment in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated,
including facilities, equipment, or services;
and
``(ii) may provide for such share through
State sources or local sources.
``(2) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the
requirements of paragraph (1) in whole or in part with respect
to any such program for any fiscal year if the Corporation
determines that such a waiver would be equitable due to a lack
of available financial resources at the local level.
``(3) Exemption.--The requirements of paragraph (1) shall
not apply to an entity that receives a grant or enters into a
contract or cooperative agreement to provide training or
technical assistance, promote recognition, or carry out
demonstration programs, research, or evaluation under this
part.''.
SEC. 1204. SERVICE-LEARNING CLEARINGHOUSE.
Subtitle B of title I (42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq.), as amended by
section 1203, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``PART IV--CLEARINGHOUSE
``SEC. 120A. SERVICE-LEARNING CLEARINGHOUSE.
``(a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide financial
assistance, from funds appropriated under section 501(a)(2) to carry
out subtitle H, to organizations described in subsection (b) to
establish a clearinghouse, which shall carry out activities, either
directly or by arrangement with another such organization, with respect
to information about service-learning.
``(b) Public or Private Nonprofit Organizations.--Public or private
nonprofit organizations that have extensive experience with service-
learning, including use of adult volunteers to foster service-learning,
shall be eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a).
``(c) Function of Clearinghouse.--An organization that receives
assistance under subsection (a) may--
``(1) assist entities carrying out State or local service-
learning programs with needs assessments and planning;
``(2) conduct research and evaluations concerning service-
learning;
``(3)(A) provide leadership development and training to
State and local service-learning program administrators,
supervisors, service sponsors, and participants; and
``(B) provide training to persons who can provide the
leadership development and training described in subparagraph
(A);
``(4) facilitate communication among entities carrying out
service-learning programs and participants in such programs;
``(5) provide information, curriculum materials, and
technical assistance relating to planning and operation of
service-learning programs, to States and local entities
eligible to receive financial assistance under this title;
``(6) provide information regarding methods to make
service-learning programs accessible to individuals with
disabilities;
``(7)(A) gather and disseminate information on successful
service-learning programs, components of such successful
programs, innovative youth skills curricula related to service-
learning, and service-learning projects; and
``(B) coordinate the activities of the clearinghouse
established in accordance with subsection (a) with appropriate
entities to avoid duplication of effort;
``(8) make recommendations to State and local entities on
quality controls to improve the quality of service-learning
programs;
``(9) assist organizations in recruiting, screening, and
placing service-learning coordinators; and
``(10) carry out such other activities as the Chief
Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.''.
Subtitle C--National Service Trust Program
SEC. 1301. PROHIBITION ON GRANTS TO FEDERAL AGENCIES; LIMITS ON
CORPORATION COSTS.
Section 121 (42 U.S.C. 12571) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting
``Restrictions on'' before ``Agreements With Federal
Agencies'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the first sentence, by striking ``by
the agency.'' and inserting ``by the agency,
including programs of the Public Lands Corps
and Urban Youth Corps as described in section
122(a)(2).''; and
(ii) by striking the second sentence;
(C) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Prohibition on grants.--The Corporation may not
provide a grant under this section to a Federal agency.''; and
(D) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``receiving assistance
under this subsection'' and inserting
``operating a national service program under
such a contract or agreement''; and
(ii) by striking ``using such assistance''
and inserting ``under the contract or
agreement'';
(2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``assistance under subsections (a) and (b)''
and inserting ``assistance under subsection (a)''; and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or (b)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``or (b)''.
SEC. 1302. E-CORPS AND TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TYPES OF PROGRAMS.
Section 122 (42 U.S.C. 12572) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``and each Federal agency receiving assistance
under section 121(b)'';
(B) in paragraph (9), by striking ``between the
ages of 16 and 24 years of age'' and inserting ``age 16
through 25'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph
(19); and
(D) by inserting after paragraph (14) the
following:
``(15) An E-Corps program that involves participants who
provide service in a community by developing and assisting in
carrying out technology programs.
``(16) A program that engages citizens in public safety,
public health, homeland security, and disaster relief and
preparedness activities.
``(17) A program (including an initiative or a partnership
program) that seeks to expand the number of young people with
mentors, either through provision of direct mentoring services
or through activities that build the capacity of mentoring
organizations to serve more young people.
``(18) A community service program that--
``(A) enables secondary school students to carry
out service activities in their communities during the
summer or throughout the year;
``(B) may be a residential program;
``(C) is administered by a political subdivision of
a State, a secondary school, an institution of higher
education, a community-based agency, or a faith-based
organization; and
``(D) is carried out in a low-income rural or urban
area.'';
(2) in subsection (c)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``after reviewing the
strategic plan approved under section
192A(g)(1)'' and inserting ``after reviewing
the strategic plan approved under section
192A(g)(2)''; and
(ii) by striking ``subsection (b) or (d)
of''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``section
129(a)(1)'' and inserting ``section 129(f)''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) High School Degree Required for Tutors.--The Corporation
shall require that recipients of assistance under this subtitle or
subtitle A of title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42
U.S.C. 4951 et seq.) to operate tutoring programs involving elementary
school or secondary school students shall certify that each individual
serving in an approved national service position as a tutor in such a
program has obtained a high school diploma or its recognized
equivalent, or is enrolled in a program leading to obtaining a high
school diploma.
``(e) Literacy Programs.--
``(1) Programs.--Literacy programs that receive assistance
under this subtitle or subtitle A of title I of the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973 shall be based on scientifically
based reading research and provide instruction based on the
essential components of reading instruction as defined in
section 1208 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
1965 (20 U.S.C. 6368).
``(2) Training required for reading tutors.--The
Corporation shall require that recipients of assistance under
this subtitle or subtitle A of title I of the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to operate tutoring in reading
programs shall provide training to participants serving in
approved national service positions as tutors in such programs
that incorporates the recommendations of the National Reading
Panel.
``(f) Citizenship Training.--The Corporation shall establish
requirements, after consultation with State Commissions, for recipients
of assistance under this subtitle or subtitle A of title I of the
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 that--
``(1) relate to the promotion of citizenship and civic
engagement among individuals serving in approved national
service positions; and
``(2) are consistent with the principles on which
citizenship programs administered by the Immigration and
Naturalization Service are based.
``(g) Oath.--Any oath given under this subtitle shall be consistent
with the principles of the Federal oath of office as provided in
section 3331 of title 5, United States Code.
``(h) Consultation.--The Corporation shall consult with the
Secretary of Homeland Security to determine ways of promoting homeland
security, including providing disaster relief and preparedness
activities, and promoting public health and public safety, through
national service programs carried out under this subtitle.''.
SEC. 1303. TYPES OF POSITIONS.
Section 123 (42 U.S.C. 12573) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a) or (b)
of section 121'' and inserting ``section 121(a)'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``an institution of
higher education, or a Federal agency'' and inserting ``or an
institution of higher education''; and
(3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``National'' before
``Civilian Community Corps''.
SEC. 1304. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
Section 125 (42 U.S.C. 12575) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(c) Underserved Areas and Populations.--In complying with the
requirements of this section, the Corporation shall ensure that the
training and technical assistance needs of programs that focus on and
provide service opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas and
populations are addressed.''.
SEC. 1305. ASSISTANCE TO STATE COMMISSIONS; CHALLENGE GRANTS.
Section 126 (42 U.S.C. 12576) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``between
$125,000 and $750,000'' and inserting ``not less than
$200,000 and not more than $1,000,000''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the
following:
``(2) Matching requirement.--In making a grant to a State
under this subsection, the Corporation shall require the State
to provide matching funds in the following amounts:
``(A) First $100,000.--For the first $100,000 of
the grant amount provided by the Corporation, the State
shall not be required to provide matching funds.
``(B) Amounts greater than $100,000.--If the grant
amount provided by the Corporation is more than
$100,000, for the portion of the grant amount that is
more than $100,000 and not more than $200,000, the
State shall provide $1 from non-Federal sources for
every $2 provided by the Corporation through the grant.
``(C) Amounts greater than $200,000.--If the grant
amount provided by the Corporation is more than
$200,000, for the portion of the grant amount that is
more than $200,000, the State shall provide $1 from
non-Federal sources for every $1 provided by the
Corporation through the grant.
``(D) Waiver or alteration of requirements.--The
Corporation may waive or alter the matching fund
requirements described in subparagraphs (B) and (C) for
a State if the State is under serious budget
constraints.''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``to national
service programs that receive assistance under section
121'' and inserting ``to recipients of assistance for
programs supported under section 121 that expand
service and volunteering by increasing and
strengthening the capacity of community-based agencies
(including increasing and strengthening that capacity
through the use of regional organizations that
facilitate the involvement of small community groups)
or by promoting high-quality teaching programs serving
low-income students''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the
following:
``(3) Amount of assistance.--
``(A) Matching funds.--For a challenge grant made
under this subsection, a recipient described in
paragraph (1) shall provide (in addition to any amounts
required to be provided by the recipient to satisfy
other matching funds requirements under this
subtitle)--
``(i) for an initial 3-year grant period,
not less than $1 in cash from private sources
for every $1 of Federal funds provided under
the grant; and
``(ii) for a subsequent grant period, not
less than $2 in cash from private sources for
every $1 of Federal funds provided under the
grant.
``(B) Application.--The Corporation may permit the
use of local or State funds as matching funds under
subparagraph (A) if the Corporation determines that
such use would be equitable due to a lack of available
funds from private sources at the local level.
``(C) Limit on amount.--The Corporation shall
establish a ceiling on the amount of assistance that
may be provided to a recipient for a challenge grant
made under this subsection.''.
SEC. 1306. ALLOCATION OF ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND OTHER ELIGIBLE
ENTITIES.
Section 129 (42 U.S.C. 12581) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 129. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE AND APPROVED NATIONAL SERVICE
POSITIONS.
``(a) AmeriCorps Positions.--The Corporation, after consultation
with members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate shall
increase, by 25,000 each year, the number of approved national service
positions, with priority given to increasing the number of such
positions for individuals performing full-time national service. Of the
approved national service positions provided for a fiscal year, not
more than 30 percent may be positions for which the participants are
eligible to receive national service educational awards and no other
benefits for service in the positions.
``(b) One Percent for Allotments for Certain Territories.--
``(1) In general.--Of the funds allocated by the
Corporation for provision of assistance under section 121(a)
for a fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve 1 percent for
grants to the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American
Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The Corporation may make such a grant from an allotment made
under paragraph (2).
``(2) Allotments.--The Corporation shall allot to each
territory described in paragraph (1) for a fiscal year an
amount that bears the same ratio to 1 percent of the allocated
funds for that fiscal year as the population of the territory
bears to the total population of such territories.
``(c) Not Less Than One Percent for Competitive Grants for Indian
Tribes.--Of the funds allocated by the Corporation for provision of
assistance under section 121(a) for a fiscal year, the Corporation
shall reserve not less than 1 percent for grants to Indian tribes,
awarded by the Corporation on a competitive basis in accordance with
their respective needs.
``(d) Not Less Than 20 Percent for National Grants.--Of the funds
allocated by the Corporation for provision of assistance under section
121(a) for a fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve not less than
20 percent for grants to nonprofit organizations to operate a program
in 2 or more States.
``(e) Not More Than 33 Percent for State Competitive Grants.--Of
the funds allocated by the Corporation for provision of assistance
under section 121(a) for a fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve
not more than 33 percent for grants to States, awarded by the
Corporation on a competitive basis for innovative activities.
``(f) 45 Percent for Allotments for Certain States.--
``(1) Grants.--Using the funds allocated by the Corporation
for provision of assistance under section 121(a) for a fiscal
year, the Corporation shall make a grant, from an allotment
made under paragraph (2), to each of the several States, the
District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
``(2) Allotments.--The Corporation shall allot to each such
State for a fiscal year an amount that bears the same ratio to
45 percent of the allocated funds for that fiscal year as the
population of the State bears to the total population of the
several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, subject to paragraph (3).
``(3) Minimum amount.--Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the
minimum grant made available to each eligible State under
paragraph (1) for each fiscal year shall be not less than
$500,000.
``(g) Adjustments.--
``(1) Reservation of funds.--Notwithstanding subsections
(e) and (f), the Corporation shall ensure that the Corporation
reserves an aggregate amount of funds for allotments to States
under subsection (f) for a fiscal year that is not less than
the total amount of funds provided to all States described in
subsection (f) for allotments under this subtitle for fiscal
year 2002.
``(2) Formula grants.--In order to meet the requirements of
paragraph (1) during a fiscal year for which the aggregate
amount of funds for allotments to States under subsection (f)
is less than the total amount of funds provided to all States
described in subsection (f) for allotments under this subtitle
for fiscal year 2002, the Corporation shall reduce the amount
available for State competitive grants under subsection (e).
``(h) Effect of Failure To Apply.--If a State (including a
territory described in subsection (b)) fails to apply for, or fails to
give notice to the Corporation of its intent to apply for an allotment
under subsection (b) or (f), the Corporation may use the amount that
would have been allotted under subsection (b) or (f) to the State to--
``(1) make grants (including providing approved national
service positions in connection with such grants) under section
121 to other eligible entities that propose to carry out
national service programs in the State; and
``(2) make grants under section 121(a) from allotments made
in accordance with subsections (b) and (f)(2) to other States
with approved applications submitted under section 130.
``(i) Application Required.--The Corporation may provide assistance
and approved national service positions to a recipient under section
121 only pursuant to an application submitted by a State or other
applicant under section 130.
``(j) Approval of Positions Subject to Available Funds.--The
Corporation may not approve positions as approved national service
positions under this subtitle for a fiscal year in excess of the number
of such positions for which the Corporation has sufficient available
funds in the National Service Trust for that fiscal year, taking into
consideration funding needs for national service educational awards
under subtitle D based on completed service. If appropriations are
insufficient to provide the maximum allowable number of national
service educational awards under subtitle D for all eligible
participants, the Corporation is authorized to make necessary and
reasonable adjustments to program rules.
``(k) Sponsorship of Approved National Service Positions.--
``(1) Sponsorship authorized.--The Corporation may enter
into an agreement with a person or entity who offers to sponsor
national service positions and be responsible for supplying the
funds necessary to provide national service educational awards
for the positions. The distribution of those approved national
service positions shall be made pursuant to the agreement, and
the creation of those positions shall not be taken into
consideration in determining the number of approved national
service positions to be available for distribution under
section 121.
``(2) Deposit of contribution.--Funds provided pursuant to
an agreement under paragraph (1) shall be deposited in the
National Service Trust established in section 145 until such
time as the funds are needed.
``(l) Reservation of Funds for Special Assistance.--From amounts
appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to section 501(a)(2) and
subject to the limitations in such section, the Corporation may reserve
such amount as the Corporation considers to be appropriate for the
purpose of making assistance available under sections 125 and 126.
``(m) Reservation of Funds To Increase the Participation of
Individuals With Disabilities.--From amounts appropriated for a fiscal
year pursuant to section 501(a)(2) and subject to the limitations in
section 501(a)(2)(B), the Corporation shall reserve a portion that is
not less than 1 percent of such amounts (except that the portion
reserved may not exceed $10,000,000), for the purpose of making grants
under section 121(a) to public or private nonprofit organizations to
increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in national
service and for demonstration activities in furtherance of this
purpose.''.
SEC. 1307. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY.
Part II of subtitle C of title I (42 U.S.C. 12581 et seq.) is
amended by inserting after section 129 the following:
``SEC. 129A. EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--From amounts appropriated for a fiscal year
pursuant to section 501(a)(2) and consistent with the restriction in
subsection (b), the Corporation may provide operational assistance to
programs that receive approved national service positions but do not
otherwise receive funds under section 121(a).
``(b) Limit on Corporation Grant Funds.--Operational assistance
provided under this section may not exceed $400 per individual enrolled
in an approved national service position.
``(c) Inapplicable Provisions.--The following provisions shall not
apply to programs that receive operational assistance under this
section:
``(1) The limitation on administrative costs under section
121(d).
``(2) The matching funds requirements under sections 121(e)
and 140.
``(3) The living allowance and other benefits under
sections 131(e) and section 140 (other than individualized
support services for disabled members under section 140(f)).''.
SEC. 1308. STATE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS.
Section 130 (42 U.S.C. 12582) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``the national service
programs to be carried out using the assistance'' and all that
follows through ``or Federal agency'' and inserting ``national
service programs under this subtitle, an applicant'';
(2) in subsection (b)(11), by striking ``receive'' and
inserting ``be eligible to receive'';
(3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``jobs or'';
(4) in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (d)(1), by
striking ``subsection (a) or (b) of section 121'' and inserting
``section 121(a) (other than operational assistance described
in section 129A)'';
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(2);
(6) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a program
applicant'' and inserting ``an applicant'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Program applicant'' and inserting
``Applicant''; and
(ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``program applicant'' and
inserting ``applicant''; and
(C) by striking ``institution of higher education,
or Federal agency'' and inserting ``or institution of
higher education'' each place it appears; and
(7) in subsection (g), by striking the period and inserting
``or is already receiving financial assistance from the
Corporation.''.
SEC. 1309. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.
Section 133 (42 U.S.C. 12585) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking ``jobs or'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph
(9); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
``(8) If applicable, as determined by the Corporation, the
extent to which the program generates the involvement of
volunteers.'';
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``to be conducted
in those urban and rural areas in a State with the
highest rates of poverty'' and inserting ``in urban and
rural areas with the highest rates of poverty'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the first sentence, by striking
``section 129(d)(2)'' and inserting ``section
129(d)'';
(ii) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (G);
(iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B)
through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E),
respectively;
(iv) in subparagraph (D) (as redesignated
by clause (iii)), by adding ``and'' at the end;
and
(v) in subparagraph (E) (as redesignated by
clause (iii)), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a period;
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section
129(d)(2)'' and inserting ``section 129(d)''; and
(D) by striking paragraph (4);
(4) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``subsections (a) and (d)(1) of section 129''
and inserting ``subsections (b), (c), (e), and (f) of section
129''; and
(5) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``section
129(a)(1)'' and inserting ``section 129(f)''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section
129(a)'' and inserting ``section 129(f)''.
SEC. 1310. DESCRIPTION OF PARTICIPANTS.
Section 137 (42 U.S.C. 12591) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking paragraph (3);
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``or will serve
in an approved national service position with a program
described in section 122(a)(18)'' before the semicolon;
and
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6)
as paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively;
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (4)''
and inserting ``paragraph (3)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``between the
ages of 16 and 25'' and inserting ``a 16-year-old out-
of-school youth or an individual between the ages of 17
and 25''; and
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Self-Certification and Waiver.--The Corporation may--
``(1) consider an individual to have satisfied the
requirement of subsection (a)(4) if the individual informs the
Corporation that such requirement has been satisfied; or
``(2) waive the requirement of subsection (a)(4) with
respect to an individual if the program in which the individual
seeks to become a participant conducts an independent
evaluation demonstrating that the individual is incapable of
obtaining a high school diploma or its recognized
equivalent.''.
SEC. 1311. REFERENCE TO FEDERAL AGENCY.
Section 138(a) (42 U.S.C. 12592(a)) is amended by striking
``Federal agency,''.
SEC. 1312. TERMS OF SERVICE.
Section 139 (42 U.S.C. 12593) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``full- or part-time'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``not less than 9
months and'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``during a period
of--'' and all that follows and inserting ``during a
period of not more than 2 years.''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Secondary school community service.--Notwithstanding
paragraphs (1) through (3), an individual performing service in
an approved national service position in a program described in
section 122(a)(18) shall agree to participate in the program
for not less than 300 hours during a period of not more than 1
year.'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``as
demonstrated by the participant'' and inserting ``as
determined by the recipient or program, if the
participant has otherwise performed satisfactorily and
has completed at least 15 percent of the original term
of service'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``provide to the participant that portion of
the national service educational award'' and
inserting ``certify the participant's
eligibility for that portion of the national
service educational award''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``to allow return
to the program with which the
individual was serving in order to'';
and
(II) by striking ``obtain'' and
inserting ``become eligible for''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``not receive''
and inserting ``not be eligible to receive''.
SEC. 1313. ADJUSTMENTS TO LIVING ALLOWANCE.
Section 140 (42 U.S.C. 12594) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Other federal funds.--
``(A) Recipient report.--A recipient of assistance
under section 121 that is subject to the limitation on
the Federal share of the annual living allowance in
paragraph (2) shall report to the Corporation the
amount and source of any Federal funds other than those
provided by the Corporation used to pay the annual
living allowance under paragraph (1).
``(B) Corporation report.--The Corporation shall
report to Congress on an annual basis information
regarding each recipient that uses Federal funds other
than those provided by the Corporation to pay the
annual living allowance under paragraph (1), including
the amounts and sources of the other Federal funds.'';
and
(2) by striking subsection (h) and inserting the following:
``(h) Stipends for Secondary School Community Service Program.--A
recipient of assistance under section 121 to carry out a program
described in section 122(a)(18) may provide a stipend, transportation
services, and educational support services to each participant in the
program, in lieu of benefits described in subsections (a), (d), and
(e).''.
Subtitle D--National Service Trust and Provision of National Service
Educational Awards
SEC. 1401. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS IN THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST.
Section 145 (42 U.S.C. 12601) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by adding ``and''
at the end; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) service-based scholarships for secondary
school students, as described in section 149A;''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``pursuant to
section 196(a)(2)'' and inserting ``pursuant to section
196(a)(2), if the terms of such donations direct that
the amounts be deposited in the National Service Trust'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``for payments of
national service educational awards in accordance with section
148.'' and inserting ``to pay for--
``(1) national service educational awards in accordance
with section 148;
``(2) interest in accordance with section 148(e); and
``(3) the Federal share of service-based scholarships to
secondary school students in accordance with section 149A.'';
and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``and'';
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``awards to'' and inserting
``awards for''; and
(ii) by striking the period and inserting
``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) identify the number of students who have received
service-based scholarships to secondary school students in
accordance with section 149A, and specify the amount of Federal
and matching funds expended on an annual basis on the service-
based scholarships.''.
SEC. 1402. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A NATIONAL SERVICE
EDUCATIONAL AWARD FROM THE TRUST.
Section 146 (42 U.S.C. 12602) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``receive'' and inserting
``be eligible to receive''; and
(ii) by striking ``if the individual'' and
inserting ``if the organization responsible for
the individual's supervision for a national
service program certifies that the
individual'';
(B) by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and
inserting the following:
``(1) met the applicable eligibility requirements for the
approved national service position in which the individual
served;
``(2)(A) successfully completed the required term of
service described in subsection (b) in the approved national
service position; or
``(B)(i) satisfactorily performed prior to being granted a
release for compelling personal circumstances under section
139(c); and
``(ii) completed at least 15 percent of the original
required term of service described in subsection (b); and'';
and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(3);
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``full- or part-time'';
(3) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Limitation on Receipt of Educational Awards.--An individual
may be eligible to receive, through national service educational awards
made under this subtitle, a total amount that is not more than the
aggregate value of 2 national service educational awards made for full-
time service.'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``(or a family member of
the individual designated in accordance with
subsection (g))'' after ``under this section'';
and
(ii) by striking the period and inserting
``(or, in the case of an individual who served
in a program described in section 122(a)(18),
the end of the 5-year period beginning on that
date).''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A)--
(I) by inserting ``(or a family
member of the individual designated in
accordance with subsection (g))'' after
``an individual''; or
(II) by striking ``that the
individual--'' and inserting ``that--
'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by inserting ``the individual
(or family member)'' after ``(A)''; and
(II) by inserting ``(or 5-year
period)'' before the semicolon; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting
``the individual'' after ``(B)''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Transfers.--
``(1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term `family
member', used with respect to an individual, means a spouse,
son, daughter, or grandchild of the individual.
``(2) Ability to transfer.--An individual who is eligible
to receive a national service educational award in accordance
with this section may designate a family member of the
individual to use the award in accordance with section 148. The
designated person may submit an application under section 148
for disbursement of the award. On verifying the eligibility of
the individual under this section, and determining that the
designated person is a family member of the individual and is
otherwise eligible to receive the award under this section, the
Corporation shall disburse the award on behalf of the
designated person in accordance with section 148.''.
SEC. 1403. DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL
AWARDS.
Section 147(a) is amended--
(1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking ``shall
receive'' and inserting ``shall be eligible to receive'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``, for each of not more
than 2 of such terms of service'' and all that follows and
inserting ``of $5,250.'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``full-time or part-time''; and
(B) by striking ``provide the individual with'' and
inserting ``provide for the individual''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Amount for Secondary School Community Service.--
Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), an individual described
in section 146(a) who successfully completes a required term of service
described in section 139(b)(4) in an approved national service position
in a program described in section 122(a)(18) shall receive a national
service educational award having a value, for each of not more than 4
of such terms of service, equal to $1000.''.
SEC. 1404. DISBURSEMENT OF NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.
Section 148 (42 U.S.C. 12604) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'';
(B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(5); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
``(4) to pay expenses incurred in enrolling in an
educational institution or training establishment that meets
the requirements of chapter 36 of title 38, United States Code;
and'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``has earned''
and inserting ``is eligible to receive''; and
(B) in paragraph (7)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``,
other than a loan to a parent of a student
pursuant to section 428B of such Act (20 U.S.C.
1078-2); and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) any loan (other than a loan described in
subparagraph (A) or (B)) determined by an institution
of higher education to be necessary to cover a
student's educational expenses and made, insured, or
guaranteed--
``(i) by an eligible lender, as defined in
section 435 of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1085);
``(ii) under the direct student loan
program under part D of title IV of such Act
(20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.); or
``(iii) by a State agency.'';
(3) in subsection (e), by striking ``subsection (b)(6)''
and inserting ``subsection (b)(7)'';
(4) in subsection (f), by striking ``Director'' and
inserting ``Chief Executive Officer''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Rule.--References in this section to an individual (other
than the third and fourth such references in subsection (e)) shall be
considered to include references to a family member of the individual
designated under section 146(g).''.
SEC. 1405. ADDITIONAL USES OF NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST AMOUNTS.
Subtitle D of title I (42 U.S.C. 12601 et seq.) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 149. USE BY PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES.
``Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the
Corporation may disburse from the National Service Trust some or all of
a national service educational award directly to an individual (or a
family member of the individual designated in accordance with section
146(g)) who provides a certification that--
``(1) the individual (or family member) is--
``(A) entitled to disability insurance benefits
under section 223 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
423);
``(B) entitled to monthly insurance benefits under
section 202 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402)
based on such individual's (or family member's)
disability (as defined in section 223(d) of such Act
(42 U.S.C. 423(d)); or
``(C) eligible for supplemental security income
benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) on the basis of blindness (as
described in section 1614(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1382c(a)(2)) or disability (as described in section
1614(a)(3) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1382c(a)(3)); and
``(2) the individual (or family member) will use the
disbursed funds to pay for education, training, or work-related
activities designed to make the individual (or family member)
self-supporting.
``SEC. 149A. SERVICE-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
``(a) Program Authorized.--The Corporation may use amounts in the
National Service Trust to support a service-based scholarship program
to recognize secondary school juniors and seniors who are engaged in
outstanding community service and scholarship.
``(b) Approved Use of Scholarships.--In supporting the program, the
Corporation may use the amounts to pay for not more than 50 percent of
the costs of a scholarship that also receives local funding, to help
cover an individual's postsecondary education or job training costs.
``(c) Corporation Share.--The Corporation's share of an
individual's scholarship under the program may not exceed $500.''.
Subtitle E--National Civilian Community Corps
SEC. 1501. PURPOSE.
Section 151 (42 U.S.C. 12611) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 151. PURPOSE.
``It is the purpose of this subtitle to authorize the operation of,
and support for, residential service programs that combine the best
practices of civilian service with the best aspects of military
service, including leadership and team building, to meet national and
community needs, particularly concerns related to national security.
The needs to be met under such programs include needs related to
natural and other disasters, which shall be addressed through
activities coordinated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
other public and private organizations.''.
SEC. 1502. NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS.
Subtitle E of title I (42 U.S.C. 12611 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by striking the subtitle heading and inserting the
following:
``Subtitle E--National Civilian Community Corps'';
(2) by striking ``Civilian Community Corps'' each place it
appears and inserting ``National Civilian Community Corps'';
(3) by striking ``civilian community corps'' each place it
appears and inserting ``national civilian community corps'';
and
(4) in section 155(b) (42 U.S.C. 12615(b)), by striking
``Civilian Community Corps'' and inserting ``National Civilian
Community Corps''.
SEC. 1503. PROGRAM COMPONENTS.
Section 152 (42 U.S.C. 12612) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``demonstration'';
(2) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking
``Demonstration''; and
(3) in subsection (c), in the subsection heading, by
striking ``Programs'' and inserting ``Components''.
SEC. 1504. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.
Section 153 (42 U.S.C. 12613) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Demonstration'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``if the person'' and
all that follows and inserting ``if the person will be at least
age 18 by December 31 of the calendar year in which the
individual enrolls in the program.'';
(3) in subsection (c), in the subsection heading, by
striking ``Backrounds'' and inserting ``Backgrounds''; and
(4) by striking subsection (e).
SEC. 1505. SUMMER NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Section 154(a) (42 U.S.C. 12614(a)) is amended by striking
``Demonstration''.
SEC. 1506. TEAM LEADERS.
Section 155 (42 U.S.C. 12615) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Demonstration''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Team leaders.--The Director may select from Corps
members individuals with prior supervisory or service
experience, to be team leaders within units in the National
Civilian Community Corps and to perform service that includes
leading and supervising teams of Corps members. Team leaders
shall--
``(A) be members of the National Civilian Community
Corps; and
``(B) be provided the rights and benefits
applicable to Corps members, except that the amount of
the living allowance provided to a team leader under
section 158(b) shall be not more than 10 percent
greater than the amount established under section
158(b).''.
SEC. 1507. CONSULTATION WITH STATE COMMISSIONS.
Section 157 (42 U.S.C. 12617) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), by inserting ``community-
based agencies and'' before ``representatives of local
communities''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``State
commissions,'' before ``and persons involved in other
youth service programs.''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Disaster assistance.--In selecting the projects, the
Director shall place appropriate emphasis on projects in
support of disaster relief efforts.''.
SEC. 1508. PERMANENT CADRE.
Section 159(a) (42 U.S.C. 12619(a)) is amended by striking
``Demonstration''.
SEC. 1509. CONTRACT AND GRANT AUTHORITY.
Section 161(a) (42 U.S.C. 12621(a)) is amended by striking
``perform any program function under this subtitle'' and inserting
``carry out the National Civilian Community Corps program''.
SEC. 1510. OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
Section 162(a)(2)(A) (42 U.S.C. 12622(a)(2)(A)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``to be recommended for appointment'' and
inserting ``from which individuals may be selected for
appointment by the Director''; and
(2) by striking ``members and former members of the Armed
Forces referred to in section 151(3) who are commissioned
officers, noncommissioned officers, former commissioned
officers, or former noncommissioned officers.'' and inserting
``individuals who are--
``(i)(I) members and former members of the
Armed Forces who are entitled or, except for
not having attained the minimum age required
under section 12731(a) of title 10, United
States Code, would be entitled to retired or
retainer pay payable out of the Department of
Defense Military Retirement Fund under section
1463 of such title or to retired pay referred
to in subsection (a)(2) of such section 1463
that is payable by the Secretary of Homeland
Security;
``(II) former members of the Armed Forces
who were discharged from the Armed Forces or
released from active duty during a period of a
reduction in size of the Armed Forces;
``(III) former members of the Armed Forces
who were discharged, and members of the Armed
Forces who have been transferred, from the
Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve during a
period of a reduction in size of the Armed Forces; or
``(IV) other members of the Armed Forces
not on active duty and not actively
participating in a reserve component of the
Armed Forces; and
``(ii) commissioned officers,
noncommissioned officers, former commissioned
officers, or former noncommissioned officers of
the Armed Forces.''.
SEC. 1511. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY FOR ADVISORY BOARD AND FUNDING
LIMITATION.
Sections 163 and 165 (42 U.S.C. 12623 and 12625) are repealed.
SEC. 1512. DEFINITIONS.
Section 166 (42 U.S.C. 12626) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (3) and (9);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), and (4) through (8),
as paragraphs (4) through (9) respectively;
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Campus.--The term `campus' means the facility or
central location established as the operational headquarters
and boarding place for particular Corps units.
``(3) Campus director.--The term `campus director', with
respect to a campus, means the head of the campus under section
155(d).''; and
(4) in paragraphs (4), (5), and (8) (as redesignated by
paragraph (2)), by striking ``Demonstration'' each place it
appears.
SEC. 1513. TERMINOLOGY.
Subtitle E of title I (42 U.S.C. 12611 et seq.) is amended--
(1)(A) in section 155 (42 U.S.C. 12615)--
(i) in subsection (d)(2), in the paragraph heading,
by striking ``Camp superintendent'' and inserting
``Campus director''; and
(ii) in subsection (f)--
(I) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking
``superintendent's'' and inserting
``director's''; and
(II) in paragraph (3), by striking ``camp
superintendent'' and inserting ``campus
director'';
(B) in section 157(c)(2) (42 U.S.C. 12617(c)(2)), by
striking ``camp superintendents'' and inserting ``campus
directors''; and
(C) except as provided in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by
striking ``superintendent'' each place it appears and inserting
``campus director''; and
(2)(A) by striking ``Corps camp'' each place it appears and
inserting ``campus'';
(B) by striking ``camp'' each place it appears and
inserting ``campus'';
(C) by striking ``camps'' each place it appears and
inserting ``campuses''; and
(D) in section 155 (42 U.S.C. 12615)--
(i) in subsections (d) and (e), in the subsection
headings, by striking ``Camps'' and inserting
``Campuses''; and
(ii) in subsection (d)--
(I) in paragraph (1), in the paragraph
heading, by striking ``camps'' and inserting
``campuses''; and
(II) in paragraph (3), in the paragraph
heading, by striking ``camp'' and inserting
``campus''.
Subtitle F--Administrative Provisions
SEC. 1601. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.
Section 171 (42 U.S.C. 12631) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``with respect to a
project'' and inserting ``with respect to a project authorized
under subtitle C, or part A of title I of the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951 et seq.)'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections
(c) and (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
``(b) Service Sponsors.--Participants or volunteers in a project
authorized under subtitle C, or title II of the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.), shall not be considered
to be employees for purposes of determining whether a service sponsor
is an employer under subsection (a)(2).''.
SEC. 1602. ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS ON USE OF FUNDS.
Section 174 (42 U.S.C. 12634) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(d) Sex Education Programs.--No assistance made available under
the national service laws shall be used--
``(1) to develop or distribute materials or operate
programs or courses of instruction, directed at youth, that are
designed to promote or encourage sexual activity;
``(2) to distribute or aid in the distribution by any
organization of obscene materials to minors on school grounds;
``(3) to provide in schools--
``(A) sex education, unless such education is age
appropriate and includes discussion of the health
benefits of abstinence; and
``(B) HIV-prevention instruction, unless such
instruction is age appropriate, includes discussion of
the health benefits of abstinence, and includes
discussion of the health risks of the human
papillomavirus, consistent with the provisions of
section 317P(c) of the Public Health Service Act (42
U.S.C. 247b-17(c)); or
``(4) to operate a program of contraceptive distribution in
schools.''.
SEC. 1603. NOTICE, HEARING, AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.
Section 176 (42 U.S.C. 12636) is amended--
(1) by striking ``this title'' each place it appears and
inserting ``the national service laws'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2)(A), by striking ``30 days'' and
inserting ``1 or more periods of 30 days, but not more than a
total of 90 days''; and
(3) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``A State or
local applicant'' and inserting ``An entity''; and
(B) in paragraph (6)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``and'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as
subparagraph (E); and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (C)
the following:
``(D) for a grievance filed by an individual
applicant or participant--
``(i) the applicant's selection or the
participant's reinstatement, as the case may
be; and
``(ii) other changes in the terms and
conditions of the service involved; and''.
SEC. 1604. RESOLUTION OF DISPLACEMENT COMPLAINTS.
Section 177 (42 U.S.C. 12637) is amended--
(1) in subsections (a) and (b), by striking ``under this
title'' each place it appears and inserting ``under the
national service laws''; and
(2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Standards of Conduct.--
``(1) In general.--Programs that receive assistance under
the national service laws shall establish and stringently
enforce standards of conduct at the program sites to promote
proper moral and disciplinary conditions, and shall consult
with the parents or legal guardians of children in developing
and operating programs that include children as participants
and serve children.
``(2) Parental permission.--A program that receives
assistance under the national service laws shall, consistent
with State law, before transporting a minor child, provide the
reason for the transportation to, and obtain written permission
from, the child's parents.''.
SEC. 1605. STATE COMMISSIONS ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Section 178 (42 U.S.C. 12638) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the
following:
``(J) A representative of the volunteer sector.'';
and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``, unless the
State permits the representative to serve as a voting
member of the State Commission or alternative
administrative entity'';
(2) in subsection (d)(6)(B), by striking ``section
193A(b)(11)'' and inserting ``section 193A(b)(10)'';
(3) by striking subsection (e)(1) and inserting the
following:
``(1) Preparation of a national service plan that--
``(A)(i) is developed through an open and public
process (such as through regional forums, hearings, and
other means) that provides for maximum participation
and input from nonprofit organizations and public
agencies; and
``(ii) uses service and volunteerism as strategies
to meet critical community needs, including service
through programs funded under the national service
laws;
``(B) covers a 3-year period, the beginning of
which may be set by the State;
``(C) is subject to approval by the Chief Executive
Officer;
``(D) includes measurable goals and outcomes,
including performance measures established under
section 186;
``(E) ensures outreach to community and religious
organizations, including such organizations that serve
underrepresented populations;
``(F) provides for the effective coordination of
funding applications submitted by the State, and others
within the State, under the national service laws; and
``(G) identifies potential changes in practices and
policies that would improve the coordination and
effectiveness of Federal, State, and local resources
for service and volunteerism within the State.'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as
subsections (g) through (k), respectively; and
(5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
``(f) Relief From Administrative Requirements.--Upon approval of a
State national service plan prepared under subsection (e)(1), the Chief
Executive Officer may waive, or specify alternatives to, administrative
requirements (other than requirements of statutory provisions)
otherwise applicable to grants made to States under the national
service laws, including those requirements identified by a State as
impeding the coordination and effectiveness of Federal, State, and
local resources for service and volunteerism within the State.''.
SEC. 1606. EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
Section 179 (42 U.S.C. 12639) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to determine--'' and
all that follows and inserting ``to determine the effectiveness
of programs that received assistance under the national service
laws in achieving stated goals and the costs associated with
each of the programs, and for research and evaluation regarding
the role of service and civic engagement as a means of
fostering healthy civic organizations.'';
(2) in subsection (g)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``National Senior
Volunteer Corps'' and inserting ``National Senior
Service Corps''; and
(B) in paragraph (9), by striking ``to public
service'' and all that follows and inserting ``to
engage in service that benefits the community.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(j) Reserved Program Funds for Accountability.--In addition to
amounts appropriated under section 501 and made available to carry out
this section, the Corporation may reserve up to 1 percent of total
program funds appropriated for a fiscal year under the national service
laws to support program accountability activities.''.
SEC. 1607. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.
Section 181 (42 U.S.C. 12641) is amended by striking ``Section
414'' and inserting ``Section 422''.
SEC. 1608. ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
Subtitle F of title I (42 U.S.C. 12631 et seq.) is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 185. CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
``To promote efficiency and eliminate duplicative requirements, the
Corporation, after consultation with State Commissions and the Director
of the National Senior Service Corps may consolidate or modify
application procedures and reporting requirements for programs and
activities funded under the national service laws.
``SEC. 186. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS.
``(a) Measures.--
``(1) Establishment of measures.--The Corporation shall
establish, after consultation with recipients of assistance
under the national service laws, performance measures for each
recipient (or subrecipient).
``(2) Content.--The performance measures described in
paragraph (1)--
``(A) shall include, for each program carried out
with such assistance--
``(i) the number of participants enrolled
and completing terms of service;
``(ii) specific performance indicators
showing the outcome of the service activity,
such as--
``(I) the number of children
tutored;
``(II) an indicator of academic
gains, related to the degree of
beneficiary participation in services
provided through the service activity;
``(III) the number of housing units
renovated;
``(IV) the number of vaccines
administered;
``(V) the number of individuals
assisted through disaster preparedness
or response activities; or
``(VI) other quantitative and
qualitative measures as determined to
be appropriate by the recipient or
subrecipient, as appropriate, for the
program; and
``(iii) a measure of community support;
``(B) may include, for each program--
``(i) an indicator of change in attitude by
beneficiaries of the program;
``(ii) the number of volunteers recruited;
and
``(iii) the numbers of participants who
failed to complete their terms of service; and
``(C) shall include an established level of
performance for each measure described in subparagraph
(A) or (B).
``(3) Source.--The Corporation may determine whether a
recipient (or subrecipient) has achieved the performance
measures described in paragraph (1) on the basis of self-
reported data from the recipient (or subrecipient) and
independent data collected by the Corporation.
``(b) Plan for Failure To Achieve Performance Measures.--
``(1) Programs in existence for 3 years or longer.--A
recipient (or subrecipient) of assistance described in
subsection (a)(1), for a program carried out under subtitle C
that--
``(A) has been in existence for not less than 3
years; and
``(B) fails to achieve the performance measures
described in subsection (a) during fiscal year 2004 or
a subsequent fiscal year,
shall submit a corrective plan to the Corporation that
addresses the performance measures that the program failed to
achieve, with detailed information on how the recipient (or
subrecipient) will ensure that the program will achieve the
measures.
``(2) Programs in existence for less than 3 years.--A
recipient (or subrecipient) of assistance described in
subsection (a)(1), for a program carried out under subtitle C
that--
``(A) has been in existence for less than 3 years;
and
``(B) fails to achieve the performance measures
described in subsection (a) during--
``(i) the later of fiscal year 2004 or the
first fiscal year in which the program is in
existence; or
``(ii) a subsequent fiscal year,
shall receive technical assistance from the Corporation to
address targeted performance problems relating to the
performance measures that the program failed to achieve, and
shall provide quarterly reports on the program's progress in achieving
the performance measures described in subsection (a) to the appropriate
State and the Corporation.
``(c) Measures for Failure To Achieve Performance Measures.--
``(1) Programs in existence for 3 years or longer.--If,
after a period for correction approved by the Corporation, a
recipient (or subrecipient) described in subsection (b)(1) of
assistance described in subsection (a)(1) fails to achieve the
performance measures for a program, the Corporation shall--
``(A) reduce the annual amount of the assistance
for the program to the underperforming recipient (or
subrecipient) by not less than 25 percent; or
``(B) terminate assistance for the program to the
underperforming recipient (or subrecipient), consistent
with subsections (a), (b), (c), and (f) of section 176.
``(2) Programs in existence for less than 3 years.--If,
after 2 years, a recipient (or subrecipient) described in
subsection (b)(2) fails to show progress in achieving the
performance measures described in subsection (a) for a program,
the Corporation shall make the reduction described in
subparagraph (A), or the termination described in subparagraph
(B), of paragraph (1).
``(d) Reports to Congress.--The Corporation shall submit a report
to Congress not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this
section, and annually thereafter, containing information, for the year
covered by the report, on the number of--
``(1) recipients and subrecipients implementing corrective
plans under this section;
``(2) recipients and subrecipients for which the
Corporation terminates assistance for a program under this
section; and
``(3) recipients and subrecipients achieving (including
exceeding) performance measures under this section.
``SEC. 187. SUSTAINABILITY.
``(a) Goals.--To ensure that recipients of assistance under the
national service laws are carrying out sustainable projects, the
Corporation, after collaboration with State Commissions and the
Director of the National Senior Service Corps and after consultation
with recipients of assistance under the national service laws, may set
sustainability goals by establishing policies and procedures to--
``(1) build the capacity of the projects receiving the
assistance to meet community needs;
``(2) provide technical assistance to assist the recipients
in acquiring non-Federal funds for the projects; and
``(3) implement measures to ascertain whether the projects
are generating sufficient community support.
``(b) Enforcement.--If a recipient described in subsection (a) does
not meet the sustainability goals for a project, the Corporation may
suspend or terminate assistance for the project to the recipient,
consistent with subsections (a), (b), (c), and (f) of section 176.
``SEC. 188. CAPACITY BUILDING.
``Participants in programs supported under the national service
laws, including individuals serving in approved national service
positions, may engage in activities, including recruiting and managing
volunteers, that increase the capacity of organizations that receive
assistance under the national service laws to address unmet human,
educational, environmental, or public safety needs.
``SEC. 188A. EXPENSES OF ATTENDING MEETINGS.
``Notwithstanding section 1345 of title 31, United States Code,
funds authorized under the national service laws shall be available for
expenses of attendance of meetings that are concerned with the
functions or activities for which the funds are appropriated or that
will contribute to improved conduct, supervision, or management of
those functions or activities.
``SEC. 188B. GRANT PERIODS.
``Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corporation has
authority to make a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative
agreement, under the national service laws for a period of 3 years.
``SEC. 188C. LIMITATION ON PROGRAM GRANT COSTS.
``(a) Limitation on Grant Amounts.--Except as otherwise provided by
this section, the amount of funds approved by the Corporation for a
grant to operate a nonresidential program authorized under the national
service laws supporting individuals serving in approved national
service positions may not exceed $16,000 per full-time equivalent
position.
``(b) Costs Subject to Limitation.--The limitation in subsection
(a) applies to the Corporation's share of participant support costs,
staff costs, and other costs borne by the recipient or a subrecipient
of the funds to operate a program.
``(c) Costs Not Subject to Limitation.--The limitation in
subsection (a) shall not apply to expenses that are not covered by the
grant award.
``(d) Adjustments for Inflation.--The amount specified in
subsection (a) shall be increased each year after 2004 for inflation as
measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published
by the Secretary of Labor.
``(e) Waiver Authority and Reporting Requirement.--
``(1) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the
requirements of subsections (a) through (d), if necessary to
meet the compelling needs of a particular program, such as--
``(A) exceptional training needs for a program
serving disadvantaged youth;
``(B) increased costs relating to the participation
of individuals with disabilities; and
``(C) start-up costs associated with a first-time
recipient of funds for a program described in
subsection (a).
``(2) Reports.--The Chief Executive Officer shall submit
reports to Congress annually on all waivers granted under this
section, with explanations of the compelling needs justifying
such waivers.
``SEC. 188D. NOTICE REQUIREMENT.
``(a) Notice.--The Corporation shall ensure that the following
notice is included in all application materials, announcements of
grants, contracts, and other agreements, and other materials containing
information regarding application for assistance provided under the
national service laws: `The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000 et
seq.) prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from engaging in
employment practices that discriminate against an individual on the
basis of religion. Under section 702(a) of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, this prohibition generally does not apply to a religious
corporation, association, educational institution, or society. However,
as a requirement of receiving funding under the national service laws,
any such religious entity shall not discriminate on the basis of
religion against a new employee who is paid with funds received under
the national service laws, pursuant to section 175(c) of the National
and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12635(c)) and section
417(c) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C.
5057(c)).'.
``(b) Confirmation.--Before providing assistance to a private
entity referred to in the notice specified in subsection (a), the
Corporation shall ensure that the entity provides written confirmation,
separate from any other document required by law or regulation,
acknowledging that the entity has read and understands that notice.
``(c) Construction.--Subsections (a) and (b) shall not be construed
to amend, or supersede or otherwise affect rights, protections, or
duties under, any law, other than this Act.
``SEC. 188E. AUDITS AND REPORTS.
``The Corporation shall comply with applicable audit and reporting
requirements as provided in chapters 5 and 91 of title 31, United
States Code (relating to the Office of Management and Budget and
government corporations). The Corporation shall report to the Congress
any failure to comply with the requirements relating to such audits.
``SEC. 188F. CONSTRUCTION.
``An individual participating in service in a program described in
section 122(a)(18) shall not be considered to be an employee engaged in
employment for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29
U.S.C. 201 et seq.).''.
Subtitle G--Corporation for National and Community Service
SEC. 1701. TERMS OF OFFICE.
Section 192 (42 U.S.C. 12651a) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
``(c) Terms.--Subject to subsection (e), each appointed member of
the Board shall serve for a term of 5 years.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Service Until Appointment of Successor.--An appointed member
of the Board whose term has expired may continue to serve until the
earlier of--
``(1) the date on which a successor has taken office; or
``(2) the date on which the Congress adjourns sine die to
end the session of Congress that commences after the date on
which the member's term expired.''.
SEC. 1702. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.
Section 192A(g) (42 U.S.C. 12651b(g)) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (1) as paragraph (2);
(3) by inserting before paragraph (2) (as redesignated by
paragraph (2)) the following:
``(1) have responsibility for setting overall policy for
the Corporation;'';
(4) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``the annual strategic
plan referred to in paragraph (1), the proposals referred to in
paragraphs (2) and (3)'' and inserting ``the annual strategic
plan referred to in paragraph (2), the proposal referred to in
paragraph (3)'';
(5) in paragraph (9), by inserting ``and'' after
``Corporation;'';
(6) in paragraph (10), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
a period; and
(7) by striking paragraph (11).
SEC. 1703. PEER REVIEWERS.
Section 193A (42 U.S.C. 12651d) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``after
receiving and reviewing an approved proposal under
section 192A(g)(2),'';
(B) in paragraph (8)(B)--
(i) in clause (i), by striking ``section
192A(g)(1)'' and inserting ``section
192A(g)(2)''; and
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking
``proposals approved by the Board under
paragraph (2) or (3) of section 192A(g)''
and inserting ``proposal approved by the Board under section
192A(g)(3)''; and
(C) in paragraph (9)(C), by striking the semicolon
and inserting ``; and'';
(D) by striking paragraph (10); and
(E) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph
(10);
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (9), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph
(11); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:
``(10) obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in evaluating
applications to the Corporation for assistance under this
title; and'';
(3) by striking subsection (f); and
(4) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f).
SEC. 1704. OFFICERS.
Section 194(d) (42 U.S.C. 12651e(d)) is amended, in the subsection
heading, by striking ``National Senior Volunteer Corps'' and inserting
``National Senior Service Corps''.
SEC. 1705. NONVOTING MEMBERS; PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.
Section 195 (42 U.S.C. 12651f) is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(3)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Member'' and inserting ``Non-voting member''; and
(B) by inserting ``non-voting'' before ``member'';
and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Personal Services Contracts.--The Corporation may enter into
personal services contracts to carry out research, evaluation, and
public awareness projects related to the national service laws.''.
SEC. 1706. DONATED SERVICES.
Section 196(a) (42 U.S.C. 12651g(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
following:
``(A) Organizations and individuals.--
Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, United States
Code, the Corporation may solicit and accept the
voluntary services of organizations and individuals
(other than participants) to assist the Corporation in
carrying out the duties of the Corporation under the
national service laws, and may provide to members of
such organizations and such individuals the travel
expenses described in section 192A(d).'';
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by
striking ``Such a volunteer'' and inserting ``A
person who is a member of an organization, or
is an individual, covered by subparagraph
(A)'';
(ii) in clause (i), by striking ``a
volunteer under this subtitle'' and inserting
``such a person'';
(iii) in clause (ii), by striking
``volunteers under this subtitle'' and
inserting ``such persons''; and
(iv) in clause (iii), by striking ``such a
volunteer'' and inserting ``such a person'';
and
(C) in subparagraph (C)(i), by striking ``Such a
volunteer'' and inserting ``Such a person''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (3).
Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation
SEC. 1801. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE H.
Section 198 (42 U.S.C. 12653) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (r)'' and
inserting ``subsection (q)'';
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Improve Ability To Apply for Assistance'' and
inserting ``Training and Technical Assistance''; and
(B) by striking ``and other entities'' and all that
follows and inserting ``and other entities, including
those in underserved rural and urban areas, to enable
them to apply for funding under one of the national
service laws, to conduct high-quality programs, to
evaluate such programs, to support efforts to improve
the management of nonprofit organizations and community
groups, and for other purposes.'';
(3) in subsection (i)--
(A) by striking ``conduct a campaign to''; and
(B) by striking ``to promote'' and inserting ``may
promote'';
(4) by striking subsection (q) and redesignating
subsections (r) and (s) as subsections (q) and (r),
respectively;
(5) in subsection (q) (as redesignated by paragraph (4)),
in the subsection heading, by striking ``Assistance for Head
Start'' and inserting ``Agreements Concerning Foster
Grandparent Programs''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(s) Volunteer Service Technology Programs.--The Corporation may
make available not more than $5,000,000 per year to make grants to
Internet volunteer recruiting entities, to pay for the Federal share of
the cost of programs to assist the entities to locate, promote, and
match volunteers with, local service and volunteer organizations. The
Federal share of the cost shall be 75 percent. The non-Federal share of
the cost shall be provided from State or local sources.''.
SEC. 1802. CLEARINGHOUSES.
Section 198A(a) (42 U.S.C. 12653a(a)) is amended by striking
``section 118'' and inserting ``section 120A''.
SEC. 1803. REPEAL OF SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
Section 198D (42 U.S.C. 12653d) is repealed.
Subtitle I--Additional Authorities
SEC. 1901. AMERICA'S PROMISE: THE ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH.
Title I (42 U.S.C. 12511) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``Subtitle J--America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth
``SEC. 199N. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE.
``(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations,
the Corporation may make a grant to America's Promise: The Alliance for
Youth (referred to in this section as the ``alliance'') to support its
activities relating to mobilizing communities to ensure that young
people become productive, responsible adults.
``(b) Use of Funds.--The alliance may use the funds made available
through the grant to pay for costs attributable to the development or
operation of programs, consistent with the terms of the grant.
``(c) Chief Executive Officer as Ex Officio Member of Board of
Directors.--The Chief Executive Officer may serve as an ex officio,
nonvoting member of the Board of Directors of the alliance.''.
Subtitle J--Points of Light Foundation
SEC. 1911. PURPOSES.
Section 302 (42 U.S.C. 12661) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 302. PURPOSES.
``The purposes of this title are--
``(1) to encourage every individual and every institution
in the Nation to help solve critical social problems by
volunteering time, energies, and services through community and
volunteer service projects and initiatives;
``(2) to identify successful and promising community and
volunteer service projects and initiatives, and to disseminate
information, training, and technical assistance concerning such
projects and initiatives to other communities in order to
promote and sustain the adoption of the projects and
initiatives nationwide;
``(3) to discover and encourage new leaders and develop
individuals and institutions that serve as strong examples of a
commitment to serving others, and to convince all people in the
United States that a successful life includes serving others;
``(4) to encourage and facilitate the development of new
volunteer centers in designated communities; and
``(5) to strengthen the aggregate infrastructure of our
Nation's volunteer centers in order to maximize recruitment,
management, and retention.''.
SEC. 1912. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Section 303 (42 U.S.C. 12662) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Corporation'' and
inserting ``Corporation for National and Community Service
(referred to in this title as the `Corporation')'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
``(b) Chief Executive Officer as Ex Officio Member of Board of
Directors.--The Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation may serve as
an ex officio nonvoting member of the Foundation's Board of
Directors.''.
SEC. 1913. GRANTS TO THE FOUNDATION.
Section 304 (42 U.S.C. 12663) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``a department or agency in the executive
branch'' and all that follows through ``the President--'' and
inserting ``the Corpora-
tion--''; and
(2) by adding after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Endowment.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, from the funds made available each fiscal year under
sections 303 and 501(b), the Foundation may use not more than
25 percent to establish or support an endowment fund, the
corpus of which shall remain intact and the interest income
from which shall be used to support activities described in
this title. The Foundation may invest the corpus and income
only in federally insured bank savings accounts or comparable
interest-bearing accounts, certificates of deposit, money
market funds, mutual funds, obligations of the United States,
or other market instruments and securities, but not in real
estate.
``(2) End of operations.--The Chief Executive Officer shall
obtain from the Foundation complete and accurate records of
Federal funds deposited in an endowment fund established or
supported in accordance with paragraph (1). The corpus of such
an endowment fund shall revert to the Treasury if the Chief
Executive Officer determines that--
``(A) the Foundation has ceased operations; or
``(B) the Foundation is no longer capable of
carrying out the activities described in section 302.
``(d) Grants To Support Community-Based Volunteer Centers.--From
funds made available under sections 303 and 501(b), the Foundation may
make grants to--
``(1) community-based organizations for the purpose of
facilitating the development of volunteer centers; and
``(2) community-based volunteer centers to support their
ability to recruit, manage, and retain volunteers.''.
Subtitle K--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 1921. AUTHORIZATION.
Section 501 (42 U.S.C. 12681) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
``(a) Title I.--
``(1) Subtitle b.--
``(A) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to provide financial assistance under
subtitle B of title I, $55,000,000 for fiscal year
2004, $58,000,000 for fiscal year 2005, $61,000,000 for
fiscal year 2006, $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2007, and
such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2008.
``(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated under
subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
``(i) not more than 50 percent shall be
available to provide financial assistance under
part I of subtitle B of title I;
``(ii) not more than 25 percent shall be
available to provide financial assistance under
part II of such subtitle; and
``(iii) not less than 25 percent shall be
available to provide financial assistance under
part III of such subtitle.
``(2) Subtitles c, d, and h.--
``(A) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to provide financial assistance under
subtitles C and H of title I, to administer the
National Service Trust and provide national service
educational awards and service-based scholarships for
secondary school students under subtitle D of title I,
and to carry out such audits and evaluations as the
Chief Executive Officer or the Inspector General of the
Corporation may determine to be necessary, $415,000,000
for fiscal year 2004, and such sums as may be necessary
for fiscal years 2005 through 2008.
``(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated under
subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, not more than 15
percent shall be made available to provide financial
assistance under section 125, under subsections (b) and
(c) of section 126, and under subtitle H of title I.
``(C) Subtitle c.--Of the amount appropriated under
subparagraph (A) for fiscal year 2004, not more than
$315,000,000 shall be made available to provide
financial assistance under section 121.
``(3) Subtitle e.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to operate the Civilian Community Corps and provide financial
assistance under subtitle E of title I, $30,000,000 for fiscal
year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal
years 2005 through 2008.
``(4) Subtitle j.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to provide financial assistance under subtitle J of title I
$7,500,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be
necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.
``(5) Administration.--
``(A) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated for the administration of this Act,
including the provision of financial assistance under
section 126(a), $34,000,000 for fiscal year 2004 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years
2005 through 2008.
``(B) Corporation.--Of the amounts appropriated
under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
``(i) not more than 60 percent shall be
made available to the Corporation for the
administration of this Act; and
``(ii) the remainder shall be available to
provide financial assistance under section
126(a).
``(b) Title III.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
out title III $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be
necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.
``(c) Availability of Appropriations.--Funds appropriated under
this section shall remain available until expended.''.
TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973
SEC. 2001. REFERENCES.
Except as otherwise specifically provided, whenever in this title
an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or
repeal of, a provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to
a provision of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C.
4950 et seq.).
Subtitle A--National Volunteer Antipoverty Programs
SEC. 2101. PURPOSE.
The second sentence of section 2(b) (42 U.S.C. 4950(b)) is amended
by striking ``local agencies'' and inserting ``local agencies, expand
relationships with, and support for, the efforts of civic, community,
and educational organizations,''.
SEC. 2102. PURPOSE OF THE VISTA PROGRAM.
Section 101 (42 U.S.C. 4951) is amended--
(1) in the second sentence, by striking ``afflicted with''
and inserting ``affected by''; and
(2) in the third sentence, by striking ``local level'' and
all that follows and inserting ``local level, to support
efforts by local agencies and community organizations to
achieve long-term sustainability of projects initiated or
expanded under the VISTA program, and to strengthen local
agencies and community organizations to carry out the purpose
of this part, consistent with the provisions of section 187 of
the National and Community Service Act of 1990.''.
SEC. 2103. APPLICATIONS.
Section 103 (42 U.S.C. 4953) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) by striking ``handicapped'' and inserting
``disabled''; and
(B) by striking ``handicaps'' and inserting
``disabilities'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``recruitment and
placement procedures'' and inserting ``recruitment and
placement procedures that involve sponsoring organizations
and'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``personnel described in
subsection (b)(2)(C)'' and inserting
``personnel described in subsection (b)(2)(C)
and sponsoring organizations''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (F), by striking
``National and Community Service Trust Act of
1993'' and inserting ``National and Community
Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et
seq.)''; and
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``this subsection
with those'' and inserting ``this subsection, and
related recruitment and public awareness activities
carried out under the national service laws, with the
recruitment and public awareness activities'';
(4) in subsection (g), by striking ``and has been submitted
to the Governor'' and all that follows and inserting a period;
and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(i) The Director may enter into agreements under which public and
private nonprofit organizations with sufficient financial capacity and
size pay for all or a portion of the costs of supporting the service of
volunteers under this title, consistent with the provisions of section
187 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990.''.
SEC. 2104. TERMS AND PERIODS OF SERVICE.
Section 104 (42 U.S.C. 4954) is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:
``(a)(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) through (4),
volunteers serving under this part shall be required to make a full-
time personal commitment to combating poverty and poverty-related
problems. To the maximum extent practicable, that requirement for a
full-time personal commitment shall include a commitment to live among
and at the economic level of the people served, and to remain available
for service without regard to regular working hours, at all times
during the periods of service, except for authorized periods of leave.
``(2) The Director may exempt volunteers serving under this part
for fiscal year 2003 or 2004 from the requirements of paragraph (1),
but the requirements shall apply to--
``(A) not less than 75 percent of such volunteers for
fiscal year 2003; and
``(B) not less than 50 percent of such volunteers for
fiscal year 2004.
``(3) Not later than September 30, 2004, the Comptroller General of
the United States shall submit a report to Congress on whether the
exemptions permitted under paragraph (2) have had a material and
adverse effect on the ability of the VISTA program to combat poverty
and poverty-related problems, such as an increased attrition rate among
volunteers, and difficulty in recruiting volunteers, to serve under
this part.
``(4)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Director may
exempt volunteers serving under this part for fiscal year 2005 or a
subsequent fiscal year from the requirements of paragraph (1), but the
requirements shall apply to not less than 25 percent of such volunteers
for fiscal year 2005.
``(B) Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if the Comptroller General
of the United States determines, in the report described in paragraph
(3), that the exemptions permitted under paragraph (2) have had a
material and adverse effect on the ability of the VISTA program to
combat poverty and poverty-related problems.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``if the Director
determines'' and all that follows and inserting ``if they are
enrolled for periods of at least 1,700 hours for service to
which the requirements of subsection (a)(1) do not apply.'';
and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``with the
terms and conditions of their service.'' and inserting
``with the terms and conditions of their service or any
adverse action, including termination, proposed by the
sponsoring organization involved. The procedure shall
provide for an appeal to the Director of any proposed
termination from service.''; and
(B) in the last sentence, by striking ``and the
terms and conditions of their service''.
SEC. 2105. SECTIONS REPEALED.
Sections 109 and 124 (42 U.S.C. 4959 and 4995) are repealed.
SEC. 2106. REDESIGNATION.
Part A of title I (42 U.S.C. 4951 et seq.) is amended by
redesignating section 110 as section 109.
SEC. 2107. UNIVERSITY YEAR FOR VISTA PROGRAM.
Section 111(b) (42 U.S.C. 4971(b)) is amended in the third sentence
by striking ``agencies, institutions, and situations'' and inserting
``agencies and institutions, including civic, community, and
educational organizations,''.
SEC. 2108. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.
Section 121 is amended in the second sentence by striking
``agencies, institutions, and situations'' and inserting ``agencies and
institutions, including civic, community, and educational
organizations,''.
Subtitle B--National Senior Service Corps
SEC. 2201. CHANGE IN NAME.
Title II (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.) is amended in the title heading
by striking ``NATIONAL SENIOR VOLUNTEER CORPS'' and inserting
``NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS''.
SEC. 2202. PURPOSE.
Section 200 (42 U.S.C. 5000) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 200. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
``It is the purpose of this title to provide--
``(1) opportunities for senior service to meet unmet local,
State, and national needs in the areas of education, public
safety, health and human needs, and the environment;
``(2) for the National Senior Service Corps, comprised of
the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, the Foster
Grandparent Program, and the Senior Companion Program, and
demonstration and other programs to empower older individuals
to contribute to their communities through service, enhance the
lives of those who serve and those whom they serve, and provide
communities with valuable services;
``(3) opportunities for people 55 years of age or older,
through the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, to share
their experiences, abilities, and skills for the betterment of
their communities and themselves;
``(4) opportunities for people 55 years of age or older,
through the Foster Grandparent Program, to have a positive
impact on the lives of children in need;
``(5) opportunities for people 55 years of age or older,
through the Senior Companion Program, to provide critical
support services and companionship to adults at risk of
institutionalization and who are struggling to maintain a
dignified independent life; and
``(6) for research, training, demonstration, and other
program activities to increase and improve opportunities for
seniors to meet unmet needs, including those related to
emergency preparedness, public safety, public health, and
disaster relief, in their communities.''.
SEC. 2203. GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS.
Section 201 (42 U.S.C. 5001) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``avail themselves of opportunities for
volunteer service in their community'' and inserting
``share their experiences, abilities, and skills for
the betterment of their communities and themselves'';
and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, and
individuals 60 years of age or older will be given
priority for enrollment,'';
(2) by striking subsection (c); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).
SEC. 2204. FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM GRANTS.
Section 211 (42 U.S.C. 5011) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``low-income persons
aged sixty or over'' and inserting ``low-income and other
persons aged 55 or over'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``shall have the exclusive
authority to determine, pursuant to the
provisions of paragraph (2) of this
subsection--'' and inserting ``may determine--
'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``and'';
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period and inserting ``; and''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(C) whether it is in the best interests of a child
receiving, and of a particular foster grandparent providing,
services in such a project, to continue such relationship after
the child reaches the age of 21, if such child was receiving
such services prior to attaining the age of 21.'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2);
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(2);
(D) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by
subparagraph (C) of this section), by striking
``paragraphs (1) and (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(1)''; and
(E) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) If an assignment of a foster grandparent is suspended or
discontinued, the replacement of that foster grandparent shall be
determined through the mutual agreement of all parties involved in the
provision of services to the child.'';
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in the first sentence, by striking ``low-income
persons serving as volunteers under this part, such
allowances, stipends, and other support'' and inserting
``low-income persons and persons eligible under
subsection (h) serving as volunteers under this part,
such stipends or allowances''; and
(B) by striking the second sentence and all that
follows and inserting the following: ``Any stipend or
allowance provided under this part shall not exceed 75
percent of the minimum wage under the Fair Labor
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.), with the
Federal share not to exceed $2.65 per hour, except that
the Director shall adjust the Federal share once prior
to December 31, 2008, to account for inflation.'';
(4) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``125'' and inserting
``200'';
(5) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:
``(f)(1) Subject to the restrictions in paragraph (3), individuals
who are not low-income persons may serve as volunteers under this part.
The regulations issued by the Director to carry out this part (other
than regulations relating to stipends or allowances to individuals
authorized by subsections (d) and (h)) shall apply to all volunteers
under this part, without regard to whether such volunteers are eligible
to receive a stipend or allowance under subsection (d) or (h).
``(2) Except as provided under paragraph (1), each recipient of a
grant or contract to carry out a project under this part shall give
equal treatment to all volunteers who participate in such project,
without regard to whether such volunteers are eligible to receive a
stipend or allowance under subsection (d) or (h).
``(3) An individual who is not a low-income person may not become a
volunteer under this part if allowing that individual to become a
volunteer under this part would prevent a low-income person from
becoming a volunteer under this part or would displace a low-income
person from being a volunteer under this part.''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following:
``(g) The Director may also provide a stipend or allowance in an
amount not to exceed 10 percent more than the amount established under
subsection (d) to leaders who, on the basis of past experience as
volunteers, special skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities, may
coordinate activities, including training, and otherwise support the
service of volunteers under this part.
``(h) The Director may provide payments under subsection (d) for up
to 15 percent of volunteers serving in a project under this part for a
fiscal year who do not meet the definition of `low-income' under
subsection (e), upon certification by the recipient of a grant or
contract that it is unable to effectively recruit and place low-income
volunteers in the number of placements approved for the project.''.
SEC. 2205. SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM GRANTS.
Section 213 (42 U.S.C. 5013) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``low-income persons
aged 60 or over'' and inserting ``low-income and other persons
aged 55 or over'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``Subsections (d), (e),
and (f)'' and inserting ``Subsections (d) through (h)''; and
(3) by striking subsection (c)(2)(B) and inserting the
following:
``(B) Senior companion volunteer trainers and leaders may receive a
stipend or allowance consistent with subsections (d), (g), and (h) of
section 211, as approved by the Director.''.
SEC. 2206. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.
(a) National Senior Service Corps.--
(1) Section 221.--Section 221 (42 U.S.C. 5021) is amended
in the heading by striking ``volunteer'' and inserting
``service''.
(2) Section 224.--Section 224 (42 U.S.C. 5024) is amended--
(A) in the heading by striking ``volunteer'' and
inserting ``service''; and
(B) by striking ``Volunteer'' and inserting
``Service''.
(b) Change in Age Eligibility.--Section 223 (42 U.S.C. 5023) is
amended by striking ``sixty years and older'' and inserting ``55 years
and older''.
SEC. 2207. PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.
Section 225(b) (42 U.S.C. 5025(b)) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``(19) Programs that strengthen community efforts in
support of homeland security.''.
SEC. 2208. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
Part D of title II (42 U.S.C. 5021 et seq.) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``SEC. 228. PARTICIPATION AND INCOME LEVEL.
``(a) Restriction on Participation.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (b),
participation in programs and activities under this title shall
be open to a senior whose income level does not exceed 200
percent of the poverty line for a single individual.
``(2) Deduction for medical expenses.--For purposes of
determining the income level of a senior under paragraph (1),
such income level shall be reduced by an amount that is equal
to 50 percent of the amount of such senior's medical expenses
during the year preceding the year during which the eligibility
determination is made.
``(b) Waiver.--The Corporation may waive the requirement of
subsection (a) with respect to not to exceed 15 percent of the
participants in programs and activities under this title for each
fiscal year.
``SEC. 229. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE.
``To ensure the continued service of individuals in communities
served by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent
Program, and Senior Companion Program prior to the date of enactment of
this section, in making grants under this title the Corporation shall
take actions it considers necessary to maintain service assignments for
such seniors and to ensure continuity of service for communities.
``SEC. 229A. TRAINING AND RESEARCH.
``From funds appropriated each fiscal year to carry out this title,
the Corporation may reserve not more than $15,000,000 to support
research and training designed to improve the effectiveness of programs
supported under this title.''.
Subtitle C--Administration and Coordination
SEC. 2301. NONDISPLACEMENT.
Section 404(a) is amended by striking ``displacement of employed
workers'' and inserting ``displacement of employed workers or
volunteers (other than participants under the national service laws)''.
SEC. 2302. DEFINITIONS.
Section 421 (42 U.S.C. 5061) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (11), by striking ``417'' and inserting
``410'';
(2) in paragraph (13), by striking ``National Senior
Volunteer Corps'' and inserting ``National Senior Service
Corps''; and
(3) in paragraph (14)--
(A) by striking ``National Senior Volunteer Corps''
and inserting ``National Senior Service Corps''; and
(B) by striking ``parts A, B, C, and E of''.
SEC. 2303. PROTECTION AGAINST IMPROPER USE.
Section 425 (42 U.S.C. 5065) is amended by striking ``National
Senior Volunteer Corps'' and inserting ``National Senior Service
Corps''.
SEC. 2304. INCOME VERIFICATION.
Title IV (42 U.S.C. 5043 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end
the following:
``SEC. 426. INCOME VERIFICATION.
``Each organization that receives assistance under this Act may
verify the income eligibility of volunteers based on a confidential
declaration of income and with no requirements for verification.''.
SEC. 2305. SECTIONS REPEALED.
Sections 412 and 416 (42 U.S.C. 5052 and 5056) are repealed.
SEC. 2306. REDESIGNATIONS.
Title IV (42 U.S.C. 5043 et seq.) is amended by redesignating
sections 403, 404, 406, 408, 409, 410, 411, 414, 415, 417, 418, 419,
421, 422, 423, 424, 425, and 426 as sections 401, 402, 403, 404, 405,
406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, and 418,
respectively.
Subtitle D--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR VISTA AND OTHER
PURPOSES.
Section 501 (42 U.S.C. 5081) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``, excluding
section 109'' and all that follows and inserting
``$90,000,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may
be necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through
2008.'';
(B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) and
redesignating paragraphs (3) and (5) as paragraphs (2)
and (3), respectively; and
(C) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by
subparagraph (B) of this section), by striking ``,
excluding section 125'' and all that follows and
inserting ``$5,000,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such
sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2005
through 2008.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (e).
SEC. 2402. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE
CORPS.
Section 502 (42 U.S.C. 5082) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 502. NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS.
``(a) Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.--There are authorized
to be appropriated to carry out part A of title II $58,884,000 for
fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal
years 2005 through 2008.
``(b) Foster Grandparent Program.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out part B of title II $110,000,000 for fiscal
year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years
2005 through 2008.
``(c) Senior Companion Program.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out part C of title II $46,563,000 for fiscal
year 2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years
2005 through 2008.
``(d) Demonstration Programs.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to carry out part E of title II $400,000 for fiscal year
2004 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2005
through 2008.''.
SEC. 2403. ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION.
Section 504 (42 U.S.C. 5084) is amended to read as follows:
``SEC. 504. ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION.
``There are authorized to be appropriated for the administration of
this Act $33,568,000 for fiscal year 2004 and such sums as may be
necessary for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2008.''.
SEC. 2404. REDESIGNATIONS.
Title V (42 U.S.C. 5081 et seq.) is amended by redesignating
sections 504 and 505 as sections 503 and 504, respectively.
TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS
SEC. 3001. INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978.
Section 8F(a)(1) of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.
App.) is amended by striking ``National and Community Service Trust Act
of 1993'' and inserting ``National and Community Service Act of 1990''.
TITLE IV--TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TABLES OF CONTENTS
SEC. 4001. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT
OF 1990.
Section 1(b) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. 12501 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents is as follows:
``Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Findings and purpose.
``TITLE I--NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM
``Subtitle A--General Provisions
``Sec. 101. Definitions.
``Subtitle B--School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning
Programs
``Part I--Progr``subpart a--programs for studentschool Students
``Sec. 111. Assistance to States and Indian tribes.
``Sec. 112. Allotments.
``Sec. 113. Applications.
``Sec. 114. Consideration of applications.
``Sec. 115. Federal, State, and local contributions.
``Sec. 116.``subpart b--community corps demonstration program
``Sec. 118. Demonstration program.
``Part II--Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service
``Sec. 119. Higher education innovative programs for community service.
``Part III--Community-based Programs, Training, and Other Initiatives
``Sec. 120. Community-based programs, training, and other initiatives.
``Part IV--Clearinghouse
``Sec. 120A. Service-learning clearinghouse.
``Subtitle C--National Service Trust Program
``Part I--Investment in National Service
``Sec. 121. Authority to provide assistance and approved national
service positions.
``Sec. 122. Types of national service programs eligible for program
assistance.
``Sec. 123. Types of national service positions eligible for approval
for national service educational awards.
``Sec. 124. Types of program assistance.
``Sec. 125. Training and technical assistance.
``Sec. 126. Other special assistance.
``Part II--Application and Approval Process
``Sec. 129. Provision of assistance and approved national service
positions.
``Sec. 129A. Education awards program.
``Sec. 130. Application for assistance and approved national service
positions.
``Sec. 131. National service program assistance requirements.
``Sec. 132. Ineligible service categories.
``Sec. 133. Consideration of applications.
``Part III--National Service Participants
``Sec. 137. Description of participants.
``Sec. 138. Selection of national service participants.
``Sec. 139. Terms of service.
``Sec. 140. Living allowances for national service participants.
``Sec. 141. National service educational awards.
``Subtitle D--National Service Trust and Provision of National Service
Educational Awards
``Sec. 145. Establishment of the National Service Trust.
``Sec. 146. Individuals eligible to receive a national service
educational award from the Trust.
``Sec. 147. Determination of the amount of the national service
educational award.
``Sec. 148. Disbursement of national service educational awards.
``Sec. 149. Use by participants with disabilities.
``Sec. 149A. Service-based scholarships to secondary school students.
``Subtitle E--National Civilian Community Corps
``Sec. 151. Purpose.
``Sec. 152. Establishment of National Civilian Community Corps program.
``Sec. 153. National service program.
``Sec. 154. Summer national service program.
``Sec. 155. National Civilian Community Corps.
``Sec. 156. Training.
``Sec. 157. Service projects.
``Sec. 158. Authorized benefits for Corps members.
``Sec. 159. Administrative provisions.
``Sec. 160. Status of Corps members and Corps personnel under Federal
law.
``Sec. 161. Contract and grant authority.
``Sec. 162. Responsibilities of other departments.
``Sec. 164. Annual evaluation.
``Sec. 166. Definitions.
``Subtitle F--Administrative Provisions
``Sec. 171. Family and medical leave.
``Sec. 172. Reports.
``Sec. 173. Supplementation.
``Sec. 174. Prohibition on use of funds.
``Sec. 175. Nondiscrimination.
``Sec. 176. Notice, hearing, and grievance procedures.
``Sec. 177. Nonduplication and nondisplacement.
``Sec. 178. State Commissions on National and Community Service.
``Sec. 179. Evaluation.
``Sec. 180. Engagement of participants.
``Sec. 181. Contingent extension.
``Sec. 182. Partnerships with schools.
``Sec. 183. Rights of access, examination, and copying.
``Sec. 184. Drug-free workplace requirements.
``Sec. 185. Consolidated application and reporting requirements.
``Sec. 186. Accountability for results.
``Sec. 187. Sustainability.
``Sec. 188. Capacity building.
``Sec. 188A. Expenses of attending meetings.
``Sec. 188B. Grant periods.
``Sec. 188C. Limitation on program grant costs.
``Sec. 188D. Notice requirement.
``Sec. 188E. Audits and reports.
``Subtitle G--Corporation for National and Community Service
``Sec. 191. Corporation for National and Community Service.
``Sec. 192. Board of Directors.
``Sec. 192A. Authorities and duties of the Board of Directors.
``Sec. 193. Chief Executive Officer.
``Sec. 193A. Authorities and duties of the Chief Executive Officer.
``Sec. 194. Officers.
``Sec. 195. Employees, consultants, and other personnel.
``Sec. 196. Administration.
``Sec. 196A. Corporation State offices.
``Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation
``Sec. 198. Additional Corporation activities to support national
service.
``Sec. 198A. Clearinghouses.
``Sec. 198B. Presidential awards for service.
``Sec. 198C. Military installation conversion demonstration programs.
``Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth Service Corps
``Sec. 199. Short title.
``Sec. 199A. General authority.
``Sec. 199B. Limitation on purchase of capital equipment.
``Sec. 199C. State application.
``Sec. 199D. Focus of programs.
``Sec. 199E. Related programs.
``Sec. 199F. Public lands or Indian lands.
``Sec. 199G. Training and education services.
``Sec. 199H. Preference for certain projects.
``Sec. 199I. Age and citizenship criteria for enrollment.
``Sec. 199J. Use of volunteers.
``Sec. 199K. Living allowance.
``Sec. 199L. Joint programs.
``Sec. 199M. Federal and State employee status.
``Subtitle J--America's Promise: The Alliance for Youth
``Sec. 199N. Authority to provide assistance.
``TITLE II--MODIFICATIONS OF EXISTING PROGRAMS
``Subtitle A--Publication
``Sec. 201. Information for students.
``Sec. 202. Exit counseling for borrowers.
``Sec. 203. Department information on deferments and cancellations.
``Sec. 204. Data on deferments and cancellations.
``Subtitle B--Youthbuild Projects
``Sec. 211. Youthbuild projects.
``Subtitle C--Amendments to Student Literacy Corps
``Sec. 221. Amendments to Student Literacy Corps.
``TITLE III--POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION
``Sec. 301. Short title.
``Sec. 302. Purposes.
``Sec. 303. Authority.
``Sec. 304. Grants to the Foundation.
``Sec. 305. Eligibility of the Foundation for grants.
``TITLE IV--PROJECTS HONORING VICTIMS OF TERRORIST ATTACKS
``Sec. 401. Projects.
``TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
``Sec. 501. Authorization of appropriations.
``TITLE VI--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
``Sec. 601. Amtrak waste disposal.
``Sec. 602. Exchange program with countries in transition from
totalitarianism to democracy.''.
SEC. 4002. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF
1973.
Section 1(b) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42
U.S.C. 4950 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents is as follows:
``Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Volunteerism policy.
``TITLE I--NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAM
``Part A--Volunteers in Service to America
``Sec. 101. Statement of purpose.
``Sec. 102. Authority to operate VISTA program.
``Sec. 103. Selection and assignment of volunteers.
``Sec. 104. Terms and periods of service.
``Sec. 105. Support service.
``Sec. 106. Participation of beneficiaries.
``Sec. 107. Participation of younger and older persons.
``Sec. 108. Limitation.
``Sec. 109. Applications for assistance.
``Part B--University Year for VISTA
``Sec. 111. Statement of purpose.
``Sec. 112. Authority to operate University Year for VISTA program.
``Sec. 113. Special conditions.
``Part C--Special Volunteer Programs
``Sec. 121. Statement of purpose.
``Sec. 122. Authority to establish and operate special volunteer and
demonstration programs.
``Sec. 123. Technical and financial assistance.
``TITLE II--NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
``Sec. 200. Statement of purposes.
``Part A--Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
``Sec. 201. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects.
``Part B--Foster Grandparent Program
``Sec. 211. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects.
``Part C--Senior Companion Program
``Sec. 213. Grants and contracts for volunteer service projects.
``Part D--General Provisions
``Sec. 221. Promotion of National Senior Service Corps.
``Sec. 222. Payments.
``Sec. 223. Minority group participation.
``Sec. 224. Use of locally generated contributions in National Senior
Service Corps.
``Sec. 225. Programs of national significance.
``Sec. 226. Adjustments to Federal financial assistance.
``Sec. 227. Multiyear grants or contracts.
``Sec. 228. Participation and income level.
``Sec. 229. Continuity of service.
``Sec. 229A. Training and research.
``Part E--Demonstration Programs
``Sec. 231. Authority of Director.
``Sec. 232. Prohibition.
``TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION
``Sec. 401. Political activities.
``Sec. 402. Special limitations.
``Sec. 403. Labor standards.
``Sec. 404. Joint funding.
``Sec. 405. Prohibition of Federal control.
``Sec. 406. Coordination with other programs.
``Sec. 407. Prohibition.
``Sec. 408. Distribution of benefits between rural and urban areas.
``Sec. 409. Application of Federal law.
``Sec. 410. Nondiscrimination provisions.
``Sec. 411. Eligibility for other benefits.
``Sec. 412. Legal expenses.
``Sec. 413. Definitions.
``Sec. 414. Audit.
``Sec. 415. Reduction of paperwork.
``Sec. 416. Review of project renewals.
``Sec. 417. Protection against improper use.
``Sec. 418. Income verification.
``TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
``Sec. 501. National volunteer antipoverty programs.
``Sec. 502. National Senior Service Corps.
``Sec. 503. Administration and coordination.
``Sec. 504. Availability of appropriations.
``TITLE VI--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS AND REPEALERS
``Sec. 601. Supersedence of Reorganization Plan Number 1 of July 1,
1971.
``Sec. 602. Creditable service for civil service retirement.
``Sec. 603. Repeal of title VIII of the Economic Opportunity Act.
``Sec. 604. Repeal of title VI of the Older Americans Act.''.
TITLE V--EFFECTIVE DATE AND SENSE OF CONGRESS
SEC. 5001. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Unless specifically provided otherwise, the amendments made by this
Act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5002. SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS AND AGREEMENTS.
(a) Service Assignments.--Changes pursuant to this Act in the terms
and conditions of terms of service and other service assignments under
the national service laws (including the amount of the education award)
shall apply only to individuals who enroll or otherwise begin service
assignments not earlier than the date that is 90 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, except when agreed upon by all interested
parties.
(b) Agreements.--Changes pursuant to this Act in the terms and
conditions of grants, contracts, or other agreements under the national
service laws shall apply only to such agreements entered into not
earlier than the date that is 90 days after the date of enactment of
this Act, except when agreed upon by all the parties to such
agreements.
SEC. 5003. SENSE OF CONGRESS.
It is the sense of Congress that the Corporation should, in all of
its communications, distinguish individuals receiving stipends or
allowances from volunteers by--
(1) referring to participants in AmeriCorps under the
National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et
seq.) as ``members'';
(2) referring to participants in the Foster Grandparent
Program as ``Foster Grandparents''; and
(3) referring to participants in the Senior Companion
Program as ``Companions''.
SEC. 5004. RECRUITMENT AND APPLICATION MATERIALS IN LANGUAGES OTHER
THAN ENGLISH.
It is the sense of Congress that the programs established or
authorized by this Act, and those which receive funding under the
National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.) or
the Domestic and Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.)
are encouraged to provide recruitment and application materials in
languages other than English, if applicable, in order to serve
communities of limited English proficiency, and that such programs may
use such funding to provide and distribute such materials.
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