[House Report 110-420]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]



110th Congress                                                   Report
                        HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 1st Session                                                    110-420

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 GENERATIONS INVIGORATING VOLUNTEERISM AND EDUCATION ACT OR THE ``GIVE 
                                 ACT''

                                _______
                                

November 1, 2007.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
              State of the Union and ordered to be printed

                                _______
                                

 Mr. George Miller of California, from the Committee on Education and 
                     Labor, submitted the following

                              R E P O R T

                             together with

                             MINORITY VIEWS

                        [To accompany H.R. 2857]

      [Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

  The Committee on Education and Labor, to whom was referred 
the bill (H.R. 2857) to reauthorize and reform the national 
service laws, having considered the same, report favorably 
thereon with an amendment and recommend that the bill as 
amended do pass.
  The amendment is as follows:
  Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the 
following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  (a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Generations 
Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act'' or the ``GIVE Act''.
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for 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--Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions)

Sec. 1101. Purposes; sense of Congress.
Sec. 1102. Definitions.

        Subtitle B--Amendments to Subtitle B (Service-Learning)

Sec. 1201. School-based allotments.
Sec. 1202. Higher education provisions.
Sec. 1203. Innovative programs and research.

 Subtitle C--Amendments to 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. Conforming repeal relating to 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. Selection of national service participants.
Sec. 1312. Terms of service.
Sec. 1313. Adjustments to living allowance.

   Subtitle D--Amendments to 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 educational awards.
Sec. 1405. Process of approval of national service positions.

   Subtitle E--Amendments to Subtitle E (National Civilian Community 
                                 Corps)

Sec. 1501. Purpose.
Sec. 1502. Program components.
Sec. 1503. Eligible participants.
Sec. 1504. Summer national service program.
Sec. 1505. Team leaders.
Sec. 1506. Training.
Sec. 1507. Consultation with State Commissions.
Sec. 1508. Authorized benefits for Corps members.
Sec. 1509. Permanent cadre.
Sec. 1510. Contract and grant authority.
Sec. 1511. Other departments.
Sec. 1512. Advisory Board.
Sec. 1513. Annual evaluation.
Sec. 1514. Repeal of funding limitation.
Sec. 1515. Definitions.
Sec. 1516. Terminology.

    Subtitle F--Amendments to 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. Partnerships with schools.
Sec. 1609. Rights of access, examination, and copying.
Sec. 1610. Additional administrative provisions.

  Subtitle G--Amendments to Subtitle G (Corporation for National and 
                           Community Service)

Sec. 1701. Terms of office.
Sec. 1702. Board of Directors authorities and duties.
Sec. 1703. Authorities and duties of the Chief Executive Officer.
Sec. 1704. Nonvoting members; personal services contracts.
Sec. 1705. Donated services.
Sec. 1706. Office of Outreach and Recruitment.
Sec. 1707. Study to examine and increase service programs for veterans 
and veterans participation in Service Corps and Community Service and 
to develop pilot program.

                  Subtitle H--Amendments to Subtitle H

Sec. 1801. Technical amendments to subtitle H.
Sec. 1802. Repeals.
Sec. 1803. Innovative and model program support.
Sec. 1804. Clearinghouses.

       Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth Service Corps

Sec. 1811. State application.

             Subtitle J--Training and Technical Assistance

Sec. 1821. Training and technical assistance.

      Subtitle K--Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation)

Sec. 1831. Repeal.

  Subtitle L--Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations)

Sec. 1841. Authorization of appropriations.

   TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973

Sec. 2001. References.

   Subtitle A--Amendments to Title I (National Volunteer Antipoverty 
                               Programs)

Sec. 2101. Purpose.
Sec. 2102. Purpose of the VISTA program.
Sec. 2103. Applications.
Sec. 2104. VISTA programs of national significance.
Sec. 2105. Terms and periods of service.
Sec. 2106. Support Service.
Sec. 2107. Sections repealed.
Sec. 2108. Conforming amendment.
Sec. 2109. Financial assistance.

  Subtitle B--Amendments to Title II (National Senior Volunteer 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. Promotion of National Senior Service Corps.
Sec. 2207. Technical amendments.
Sec. 2208. Programs of national significance.
Sec. 2209. Additional provisions.
Sec. 2210. Authority of Director.

  Subtitle C--Amendments to Title IV (Administration and Coordination)

Sec. 2301. Nondisplacement.
Sec. 2302. Notice and hearing procedures.
Sec. 2303. Definitions.
Sec. 2304. Protection against improper use.

  Subtitle D--Amendments to Title V (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.

                  TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS

Sec. 3101. Inspector General Act of 1978.

          TITLE IV--TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TABLES OF CONTENTS

Sec. 4101. Table of contents for the National and Community Service Act 
of 1990.
Sec. 4102. Table of contents for the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 
1973.

                        TITLE V--EFFECTIVE DATE

Sec. 5101. Effective date.
Sec. 5102. Service assignments and agreements.

   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--Amendments to Subtitle A (General Provisions)

SEC. 1101. PURPOSES; SENSE OF CONGRESS.

  (a) Purposes.--Section 2(b) (42 U.S.C. 12501(b)) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``community throughout'' 
        and inserting ``community and service throughout the varied and 
        diverse communities of'';
          (2) in paragraph (4), by inserting after ``income,'' the 
        following: ``geographic location,'';
          (3) in paragraph (6), by inserting after ``existing'' the 
        following: ``national'';
          (4) in paragraph (7)--
                  (A) by striking ``programs and agencies'' and 
                inserting ``programs, agencies, and communities''; and
                  (B) by striking ``and'' at the end;
          (5) in paragraph (8), by striking the period and inserting a 
        semicolon; and
          (6) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(9) expand and strengthen service-learning programs through 
        year-round opportunities, including during the summer months, 
        to improve the education of children and youth and to maximize 
        the benefits of national and community service, in order to 
        renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the spirit of 
        community to children and youth throughout the United States;
          ``(10) assist in coordinating and strengthening Federal and 
        other citizen service opportunities, including opportunities 
        for participation in emergency and disaster preparedness, 
        relief, and recovery;
          ``(11) increase service opportunities for our Nation's 
        retiring professionals, including such opportunities for those 
        retiring from the science, technical, engineering, and 
        mathematics professions to improve the education of our 
        Nation's youth and keep America competitive in the global 
        knowledge economy, and to further utilize the experience, 
        knowledge, and skills of older Americans;
          ``(12) encourage the continued service of the alumni of the 
        national service programs, including service in times of 
        national need; and
          ``(13) encourage members of the Baby Boom generation to 
        partake in service opportunities.''.
  (b) Sense of Congress.--The Act is amended by inserting after section 
2 the following:

``SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

  ``It is the sense of Congress that the number of participants in the 
AmeriCorps programs, including the Volunteers in Service to America 
(VISTA) and the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), should grow 
to reach 100,000 participants by 2012.''.

SEC. 1102. DEFINITIONS.

  Section 101 (42 U.S.C. 12511) is amended--
          (1) by redesignating--
                  (A) paragraphs (21) through (29) as paragraphs (28) 
                through (36), respectively;
                  (B) paragraphs (9) through (20) as paragraphs (15) 
                through (26), respectively; and
                  (C) paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs (10) and 
                (11), respectively; and
                  (D) paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (5) 
                through (8), respectively;
          (2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:
          ``(3) Approved summer of service position.--The term 
        `approved summer of service position' means a position in a 
        program described under section 111(a)(5) for which the 
        Corporation has approved the provision of a summer of service 
        educational award as one of the benefits to be provided for 
        successful service in the position.
          ``(4) Baby boom generation.--The term `Baby Boom generation' 
        means the generation that consists of individuals born during 
        the period beginning with 1946 and ending with 1964.'';
          (3) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``described in section 122'';
          (4) in paragraph (7) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``church or other'';
          (5) by inserting after paragraph (8) (as so redesignated) the 
        following:
          ``(9) Disadvantaged youth.--The term `disadvantaged youth' 
        includes those youth who are economically disadvantaged and one 
        or more of the following:
                  ``(A) Who are out-of-school youth, including out-of-
                school youth who are unemployed.
                  ``(B) Who are in or aging out of foster care.
                  ``(C) Who have limited English proficiency.
                  ``(D) Who are homeless or who have run away from 
                home.
                  ``(E) Who are at-risk to leave school without a 
                diploma.
                  ``(F) Who are former juvenile offenders or at risk of 
                delinquency.'';
          (6) by inserting after paragraph (11) (as so redesignated) 
        the following:
          ``(12) Grantmaking entity.--The term `grantmaking entity' 
        means a public or private nonprofit organization that--
                  ``(A) has experience with service-learning or with 
                meeting unmet human, educational, environmental, or 
                public safety needs;
                  ``(B) was in existence at least one year before the 
                date on which the organization submitted an application 
                under the national service laws; and
                  ``(C) meets other such criteria as the Chief 
                Executive Officer may establish.
          ``(13) 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)).
          ``(14) 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. 1101a(a)).'';
          (7) in paragraph (19) (as so redesignated), 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'';
          (8) in paragraph (23)(B) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``program in which the participant is enrolled'' and inserting 
        ``organization receiving assistance under the national service 
        laws through which the participant is enrolled in an approved 
        national service position'';
          (9) by inserting after paragraph (26) (as so redesignated) 
        the following:
          ``(27) Qualified organization.--The term `qualified 
        organization' means a public or private nonprofit organization 
        with experience working with school-age youth that meets such 
        criteria as the Chief Executive Officer may establish.''; and
          (10) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(37) Tribally controlled college or university.--The term 
        `tribally controlled college or university' has the meaning 
        given in section 2 of the Tribally Controlled College or 
        University Assistance Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C. 1801).''.

        Subtitle B--Amendments to 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 STUDENTS

``SEC. 111. ASSISTANCE TO STATES, TERRITORIES, AND INDIAN TRIBES.

  ``(a) Allotments to States, Territories, and Indian Tribes.--The 
Corporation, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may make 
allotments to State educational agencies, Territories, and Indian 
tribes to pay for the Federal share of--
          ``(1) planning and building the capacity within the State, 
        Territory, or Indian tribe to implement service-learning 
        programs that are based principally in elementary and secondary 
        schools, including--
                  ``(A) providing training for teachers, supervisors, 
                personnel from community-based agencies (particularly 
                with regard to the recruitment, utilization, and 
                management 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 academic content 
                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) to develop school-based service-
                learning programs in accordance with this part;
                  ``(D) devising appropriate methods for research and 
                evaluation of the educational value of service-learning 
                and the effect of service-learning activities on 
                communities;
                  ``(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; and
                  ``(F) establishing effective outreach and 
                dissemination of information to ensure the broadest 
                possible participation of schools throughout the State, 
                with particular attention to schools identified for 
                school improvement under title I of the Elementary and 
                Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et 
                seq.);
          ``(2) implementing, operating, or expanding school-based 
        service-learning programs, which may include paying for the 
        cost of the recruitment, training, supervision, placement, 
        salaries, and benefits of service-learning coordinators, 
        through distribution of Federal funds by State educational 
        agencies, Territories, and Indian tribes made available under 
        this part 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, education, environmental, or 
                                public safety needs;
                                  ``(II) will make projects available 
                                for participants, who shall be 
                                students; and
                                  ``(III) was in existence at least 1 
                                year before the date on which the 
                                organization submitted an application 
                                under section 113; and
                          ``(ii) may include a private for-profit 
                        business, private elementary or secondary 
                        school, or Indian tribe (except that an Indian 
                        tribe distributing funds to a project under 
                        this paragraph is not eligible to be part of 
                        the partnership operating that project);
          ``(3) planning of school-based service-learning programs, 
        through distribution by State educational agencies, 
        Territories, and Indian tribes of Federal funds made available 
        under this part to local educational agencies and Indian 
        tribes, which planning may include paying for the cost of--
                  ``(A) the salaries and benefits of service-learning 
                coordinators; or
                  ``(B) the recruitment, training, supervision, and 
                placement of service-learning coordinators who may be 
                participants in a program under subtitle C or receive a 
                national service educational award under subtitle D, 
                who may be participants in a project under section 201 
                of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
                U.S.C. 5001), or who may participate in a Youthbuild 
                program under section 173A of the Workforce Investment 
                Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918a),
        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);
          ``(4) implementing, operating, or expanding school-based 
        service-learning programs to utilize adult volunteers in 
        service-learning to improve the education of students, through 
        distribution by State educational agencies, Territories, and 
        Indian tribes of Federal funds made available under this part 
        to--
                  ``(A) local educational agencies;
                  ``(B) Indian tribes (except that an Indian tribe 
                distributing funds under this paragraph is not eligible 
                to be a recipient of those funds);
                  ``(C) public or private nonprofit organizations; or
                  ``(D) partnerships or combinations of local 
                educational agencies and entities described in 
                subparagraph (B) or (C); and
          ``(5) establishing or implementing summer of service programs 
        during the summer months, including the cost of recruitment, 
        training, and placement of service-learning coordinators--
                  ``(A) for youth who will be enrolled in any grade 
                from grade 6 through grade 12 at the end of the summer 
                concerned;
                  ``(B) for community-based service-learning projects 
                that--
                          ``(i) shall--
                                  ``(I) meet unmet human, educational, 
                                environmental (including energy 
                                conservation and stewardship), 
                                emergency and disaster preparedness, 
                                and public service needs; and
                                  ``(II) be intensive, structured, 
                                supervised, and designed to produce 
                                identifiable improvements to the 
                                community; and
                          ``(ii) may include the extension of academic 
                        year service-learning programs into the summer 
                        months;
                  ``(C) through the distribution of Federal funds made 
                available under this part to projects operated by local 
                partnerships that consist of local educational agencies 
                and--
                          ``(i) public or private elementary schools or 
                        secondary schools;
                          ``(ii) institutions of higher education;
                          ``(iii) public or private non-profit 
                        organizations that--
                                  ``(I) have a demonstrated expertise 
                                in providing services to meet unmet 
                                human, educational, environmental, or 
                                public safety needs; and
                                  ``(II) have been in existence for at 
                                least 1 year before the date on which 
                                the organization submitted an 
                                application under section 113;
                          ``(iv) for-profit businesses; or
                          ``(v) a consortia of such entities;
                  ``(D) under which any student who completes 100 hours 
                of service in an approved summer of service position, 
                as certified through a process determined by the 
                Corporation through regulations consistent with section 
                139(f), shall be eligible for a summer of service 
                educational award of not more than $500 (or, at the 
                discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, not more 
                than $1,000 in the case of a participant who is 
                economically disadvantaged) from funds deposited in the 
                National Service Trust and distributed by the 
                Corporation as described in section 148; and
                  ``(E) subject to the limitation that a student may 
                not receive more than 2 summer of service educational 
                awards from funds deposited in the National Service 
                Trust.
  ``(b) Programs To Encourage Civic Engagement in Service Learning.--
          ``(1) In general.--From funds appropriated under section 
        501(a)(1), and without regard to section 112(b), the 
        Corporation shall reserve up to 3 percent for competitive 
        grants to partnerships described in subsection (a)(2) for the 
        development of service-learning programs that promote greater 
        civic engagement among elementary and secondary school 
        students.
          ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
        this subsection, a partnership shall submit an application at 
        such time, in such manner, and containing such information as 
        the Corporation may require.
          ``(3) Activities.--Partnerships receiving grants under this 
        subsection shall use funds to develop service-learning 
        curricula that--
                  ``(A) promote a better understanding of the 
                principles of the Constitution of the United States, 
                the heroes of American history (including military 
                heroes), and the meaning of the Oath of Allegiance;
                  ``(B) promote a better understanding of how the 
                Nation's government functions; and
                  ``(C) promote a better understanding of the 
                importance of service in the Nation's character.
  ``(c) Duties of Service-Learning Coordinator.--A service-learning 
coordinator referred to in paragraph (2), (3), or (5) of subsection (a) 
shall provide services that may include--
          ``(1) providing technical assistance and information to, and 
        facilitating the training of, teachers and assisting in the 
        planning, development, execution, and evaluation of service-
        learning in their classrooms;
          ``(2) assisting local partnerships described in subsection 
        (a) in the planning, development, and execution of service-
        learning projects, including summer of service programs; and
          ``(3) carrying out such other duties as the recipient of 
        assistance under this part may determine to be appropriate.
  ``(d) Related Expenses.--An entity that receives financial assistance 
under this part 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 for 
other reasonable expenses related to the activities.

``SEC. 112. ALLOTMENTS.

  ``(a) Indian Tribes and Territories.--Of the amounts appropriated to 
carry out this part for any fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve 
an amount of not less than 2 percent and 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 Through States.--After reserving the amount under 
subsection (a), the Corporation shall use the remainder of the funds 
appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year as follows:
          ``(1) Allotments.--
                  ``(A) School-age youth.--From 50 percent of such 
                remainder, 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.--From 50 percent of such 
                remainder, 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 title I of the Elementary 
                and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et 
                seq.) or its successor authority bears to such 
                allocations to all States.
          ``(2) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101, for purposes 
        of 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, Territory, or Indian tribe under this section will not be 
required for a fiscal year because the State, Territory, or Indian 
tribe did not submit and receive approval of an application for the 
allotment under section 113, the Corporation shall make the allotment 
for such State, Territory, or Indian tribe available for grants to 
grantmaking entities to carry out service-learning programs as 
described in section 111(a) in such State, Territory, or Indian tribe. 
After grantmaking entities apply for the allotment with an application 
at such time and in such manner as the Corporation requires and receive 
approval, the remainder of such allotment shall be available for 
reallotment to such other States, Territories, or Indian tribes with 
approved applications submitted under section 113 as the Corporation 
may determine to be appropriate.

``SEC. 113. APPLICATIONS.

  ``(a) In General.--To be eligible to receive an allotment under 
section 112 or an allotment of approved summer of service positions 
under section 111(a)(5)(D), a State, acting through the State 
educational agency, Territory, or Indian tribe shall prepare, submit to 
the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application at such time 
and in such manner as the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably 
require.
  ``(b) Contents.--An application for an allotment under this part 
shall include--
          ``(1) a proposal for a 3-year plan promoting service-
        learning, 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 about the applicant's efforts to--
                  ``(A) ensure that students of different ages, races, 
                sexes, ethnic groups, disabilities, and economic 
                backgrounds have opportunities to serve together;
                  ``(B) include any opportunities for students enrolled 
                in schools or other programs of education providing 
                elementary or secondary education to participate in 
                service-learning programs and ensure that such service-
                learning programs include opportunities for such 
                students to serve together;
                  ``(C) involve participants in the design and 
                operation of the program;
                  ``(D) promote service-learning in areas of greatest 
                need, including low-income or rural areas; and
                  ``(E) otherwise integrate service opportunities into 
                the academic program of the participants; and
          ``(3) assurances that the applicant will comply with the 
        nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements of section 177 
        and the grievance procedures required by section 176.
  ``(c) Application to State, Territory, or Indian Tribe To Receive 
Assistance To Carry Out School-Based Service-Learning Programs.--
          ``(1) In general.--Any--
                  ``(A) qualified organization, Indian tribe, 
                Territory, local educational agency, for-profit 
                business, private elementary, middle, or secondary 
                school, or institution of higher education that desires 
                to receive financial assistance under this subpart from 
                a State, Territory, or Indian tribe for an activity 
                described in section 111(a)(1);
                  ``(B) partnership described in section 111(a)(2) that 
                desires to receive such assistance from a State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe or grantmaking entity 
                described in section 111(a)(2);
                  ``(C) entity described in section 111(a)(3) that 
                desires to receive such assistance from a State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe for an activity described in 
                such section;
                  ``(D) partnership described in section 111(a)(4) that 
                desires to receive such assistance from a State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe for an activity described in 
                such section;
                  ``(E) agency or partnership described in section 
                111(a)(5) that desires to receive such assistance, or 
                approved summer of service positions, from a State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe for an activity described in 
                such section to be carried out through a service-
                learning program described in section 111,
        shall prepare, submit to the State educational agency, 
        Territory, grantmaking entity, or Indian tribe, and obtain 
        approval of, an application for the program.
          ``(2) Submission.--Such application shall be submitted at 
        such time and in such manner, and shall contain such 
        information, as the agency, Territory, Indian tribe, or entity 
        may reasonably require.
  ``(d) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of section 
112, if less than $20,000,000 is appropriated for any fiscal year to 
carry out this part, the Corporation shall award grants to States, 
Territories, and Indian tribes from the amount so appropriated, on a 
competitive basis to pay for the Federal share of the activities 
described in section 111.

``SEC. 114. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.

  ``(a) Priority.--In considering competitive applications under this 
part, the Corporation shall give priority to innovation, 
sustainability, capacity building, involvement of disadvantaged youth, 
and quality of programs, as well as other criteria approved by the 
Chief Executive Officer.
  ``(b) Rejection of Applications.--If the Corporation rejects an 
application submitted by a State under section 113 for an allotment, 
the Corporation shall promptly notify the State of the reasons for the 
rejection of the application. The Corporation shall provide the State 
with a reasonable opportunity to revise and resubmit the application 
and shall provide technical assistance, if needed, to the State as part 
of the resubmission process. The Corporation shall promptly reconsider 
such resubmitted application.

``SEC. 115. PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM PRIVATE 
                    SCHOOLS.

  ``(a) In General.--To the extent consistent with the number of 
students in the State, Territory, or Indian tribe or in the school 
district of the local educational agency involved who are enrolled in 
private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools, such State, 
Territory, Indian tribe, or agency shall (after consultation with 
appropriate private school representatives) make provision--
          ``(1) for the inclusion of services and arrangements for the 
        benefit of such students so as to allow for the equitable 
        participation of such students in the programs implemented to 
        carry out the objectives and provide the benefits described in 
        this part; and
          ``(2) for the training of the teachers of such students so as 
        to allow for the equitable participation of such teachers in 
        the programs implemented to carry out the objectives and 
        provide the benefits described in this part.
  ``(b) Waiver.--If a State, Territory, Indian tribe, or local 
educational agency is prohibited by law from providing for the 
participation of students or teachers from private nonprofit schools as 
required by subsection (a), or if the Corporation determines that a 
State, Territory, Indian tribe, or local educational agency 
substantially fails or is unwilling to provide for such participation 
on an equitable basis, the Chief Executive Officer shall waive such 
requirements and shall arrange for the provision of services to such 
students and teachers. Such waivers shall be subject to the 
requirements of sections 9503 and 9504 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7883 and 7884).

``SEC. 116. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

  ``(a) Federal Share.--
          ``(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of carrying 
        out a program for which assistance is provided under this part 
        may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the program.
          ``(2) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the 
        remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a program, 
        each recipient of assistance under this part--
                  ``(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, including private funds or 
                donated services.
  ``(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. 116A. LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FUNDS.

  ``Not more than 6 percent of the amount of assistance received by an 
applicant in a fiscal year may be used to pay, in accordance with such 
standards as the Corporation may issue, for administrative costs, 
incurred by--
          ``(1) the original recipient; or
          ``(2) the entity carrying out the service-learning program 
        supported with the assistance.''.

SEC. 1202. HIGHER EDUCATION PROVISIONS.

  Section 119 (42 U.S.C. 12561) is redesignated as section 117 and 
amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by inserting after ``community service 
        programs'' the following: ``through service-learning'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``combination'' and inserting ``consortia'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' 
                        at the end;
                          (ii) in subparagraph (B), by adding ``and'' 
                        at the end; and
                          (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(C) may coordinate with service-learning curricula 
                being offered in the academic curricula at the 
                institution of higher education or at one or more 
                members of the consortia;'';
          (3) in subsection (b)(3)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
                striking ``teachers at the elementary, secondary, and 
                postsecondary levels'' and inserting ``institutions of 
                higher education and their faculty'';
                  (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``education of 
                the institution; and'' and inserting ``curricula of the 
                institution to strengthen the instructional capacity of 
                service-learning at the elementary and secondary 
                levels;'' ;
                  (C) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph 
                (E); and
                  (D) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the 
                following:
                  ``(B) including service-learning as a key component 
                of the health professionals curricula, including 
                nursing, pre-medicine, medicine, and dentistry 
                curricula of the institution;
                  ``(C) including service-learning as a key component 
                of the criminal justice professionals curricula of the 
                institution;
                  ``(D) including service-learning as a key component 
                of the public policy and public administration 
                curricula of the institution; and'';
          (4) by striking subsections (c), (d), (e), and (g);
          (5) by redesignating subsection (f) as (i); and
          (6) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
  ``(c) Special Consideration.--To the extent practicable, the 
Corporation shall give special consideration to applications submitted 
by predominantly Black institutions, Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and Tribal Colleges and 
Universities.
  ``(d) Federal, State, and Local Contributions.--
          ``(1) Federal share.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of 
                carrying out a program for which a grant is made under 
                this part may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost 
                of the program.
                  ``(B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the 
                remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a 
                program, each recipient of a grant 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, including 
                        private funds or donated services.
          ``(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.
  ``(e) Application for Grant.--
          ``(1) Submission.--To receive a grant or enter into a 
        contract under this part, an applicant shall prepare, submit to 
        the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application at such 
        time, in such manner, and containing such information and 
        assurances as the Corporation may reasonably require. In 
        requesting applications for assistance under this part, the 
        Corporation shall specify such required information and 
        assurances.
          ``(2) Contents.--An application submitted under paragraph (1) 
        shall contain, at a minimum--
                  ``(A) assurances that--
                          ``(i) prior to the placement of a 
                        participant, the applicant will consult with 
                        the appropriate local labor organization, if 
                        any, representing employees in the area who are 
                        engaged in the same or similar work as that 
                        proposed to be carried out by such program, to 
                        prevent the displacement and protect the rights 
                        of such employees; and
                          ``(ii) the applicant will comply with the 
                        nonduplication and nondisplacement provisions 
                        of section 177 and the grievance procedures 
                        required by section 176; and
                  ``(B) such other assurances as the Chief Executive 
                Officer may reasonably require.
  ``(f) Priority.--In making grants and entering into contracts under 
subsection (b), the Corporation shall give priority to applicants or 
institutions that submit applications containing proposals that--
          ``(1) demonstrate the commitment of the institution of higher 
        education, other than by demonstrating the commitment of the 
        students, to supporting the community service projects carried 
        out under the program;
          ``(2) specify the manner in which the institution will 
        promote faculty, administration, and staff participation in the 
        community service projects;
          ``(3) specify 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 and colleges;
          ``(4) describe any partnership that will participate in the 
        community service projects, such as a partnership comprised 
        of--
                  ``(A) the institution;
                  ``(B)(i) a community-based agency;
                  ``(ii) a local government agency; or
                  ``(iii) a non-profit entity that serves or involves 
                school-age youth, older adults, or low-income 
                communities; and
                  ``(C)(i) a student organization;
                  ``(ii) a department of the institution; or
                  ``(iii) a group of faculty comprised of different 
                departments, schools, or colleges at the institution;
          ``(5) demonstrate community involvement in the development of 
        the proposal;
          ``(6) describe research on effective strategies and methods 
        to improve service utilized in the design of the project;
          ``(7) specify that the institution will use such assistance 
        to strengthen the service infrastructure in institutions of 
        higher education; or
          ``(8) with respect to projects involving delivery of 
        services, specify projects that involve leadership development 
        of school aged youth.
  ``(g) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101, as used in this part, 
the term `student' means an individual who is enrolled in an 
institution of higher education on a full- or part-time basis.
  ``(h) Federal Work-Study.--To be eligible for assistance under this 
part, an institution of higher education must demonstrate that it 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 of Federal Work-Study students in community service 
activities, or has received a waiver of those requirements from the 
Secretary of Education.''.

SEC. 1203. INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH.

  Subtitle B of title I (42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq.) is further amended by 
adding after part II the following new part:

     ``PART III--INNOVATIVE SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH

``SEC. 118. INNOVATIVE DEMONSTRATION SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS AND 
                    RESEARCH.

  ``(a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out this 
part for a fiscal year, the Corporation may make grants and fixed 
amount grants under subsection (f) with eligible entities for 
activities described in subsection (c).
  ``(b) Eligible Entities Defined.--For purposes of this part, the term 
`eligible entity' means a State education agency, a State commission, a 
Territory, an Indian tribe, an institution of higher education, a 
public or private nonprofit organization, or a consortia of such 
entities, where a consortia of two or more such entities may also 
include a for-profit organization.
  ``(c) Authorized Activities.--Funds under this part may be used to--
          ``(1) integrate service-learning programs into the science, 
        technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curricula at 
        the elementary, secondary, or post-secondary and post-
        baccalaureate levels in coordination with practicing or retired 
        STEM professionals;
          ``(2) involve students in service-learning programs focusing 
        on energy conservation in their community, including conducting 
        educational outreach on energy conservation and working to 
        improve energy efficiency in low income housing and in public 
        spaces;
          ``(3) involve students in service-learning projects in 
        emergency and disaster preparedness;
          ``(4) involve students in service-learning projects aimed at 
        improving access to and obtaining the benefits from computers 
        and other emerging technologies, including in low income or 
        rural communities, senior centers and communities, schools, 
        libraries, and other public spaces;
          ``(5) involve high school age youth in the mentoring of 
        middle school youth while involving all participants in 
        service-learning to seek to meet unmet human, educational, 
        environmental, public safety, or emergency disaster 
        preparedness needs in their community;
          ``(6) conduct research and evaluations on service-learning, 
        including service-learning in middle schools, and disseminate 
        such research and evaluations widely;
          ``(7) conduct innovative and creative activities as described 
        in section 111(a); and
          ``(8) carry out any other innovative service-learning 
        programs or research that the Corporation considers 
        appropriate.
  ``(d) Priority.--Priority shall be given to programs that--
          ``(1) involve students and community stakeholders in the 
        design and implementation of the service-learning program;
          ``(2) implement service-learning programs in low-income or 
        rural communities; and
          ``(3) utilize adult volunteers, including tapping the 
        resource of retired and retiring adults, in the planning and 
        implementation of the service-learning programs.
  ``(e) Requirements.--
          ``(1) Three-year term.--Each program funded under this part 
        shall be carried out over a period of three years, including 
        one planning year and two additional grant years, with a 1-year 
        extension possible, if the program meets performance measures 
        developed in accordance with section 179(a) and any other 
        criteria determined by the Corporation.
          ``(2) Encouragement.--Each program funded under this part is 
        encouraged to collaborate with other Learn and Serve programs, 
        AmeriCorps, VISTA, and the National Senior Service Corps.
          ``(3) Evaluation.--Upon completion of the program, the 
        Corporation shall conduct an independent evaluation of the 
        program and widely disseminate the results to the service 
        community through multiple channels, including the 
        Corporation's Resource Center or a clearinghouse of effective 
        strategies and recommendations for improvement.
  ``(f) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          ``(1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and subject 
        to the limitations in this subsection, the Corporation may, 
        upon making a determination described in paragraph (2), approve 
        a fixed amount grant that is not subject to the Office of 
        Management and Budget cost principles and related financial 
        recordkeeping requirements.
          ``(2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount grant, 
        the Corporation must determine that--
                  ``(A) the reasonable and necessary costs of carrying 
                out the terms of the grant significantly exceed the 
                amount of assistance provided by the Corporation; or
                  ``(B) based on the nature or design of the grant, any 
                assistance provided by the Corporation can be 
                reasonably presumed to be expended on reasonable and 
                necessary costs.
          ``(3) Matching funds.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of 
                carrying out a program for which a grant is made under 
                this part may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost 
                of the program.
                  ``(B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the 
                remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a 
                program, each recipient of a grant 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, including 
                        private funds or donated services.
  ``(g) Applications.--To be eligible to carry out a program under this 
part, an entity shall prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain 
approval of, an application at such time and in such manner as the 
Chief Executive Officer may reasonably require.''.

 Subtitle C--Amendments to 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 (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
        by inserting after ``subdivisions of States,'' the following: 
        ``Territories,'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in the heading, by striking ``Agreements With 
                Federal Agencies'' and inserting ``Restrictions on 
                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 under 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''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``using such assistance'';
          (3) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking ``to be provided'' 
        and inserting ``to be provided or otherwise approved'';
          (4) in subsection (d)--
                  (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Five'' 
                and inserting ``Six''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``5 percent'' and 
                inserting ``6 percent''; and
          (5) in subsection (e)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``section 140'' and inserting 
                        ``paragraph (2)'';
                          (ii) by striking ``Federal share'' and 
                        inserting ``Corporation share'';
                          (iii) by inserting after ``cost'' the 
                        following: ``, including member living 
                        allowances, employment-related taxes, health 
                        care coverage, and worker's compensation,''
                          (iv) by striking ``may not exceed 75 percent 
                        of such cost.'' and inserting ``may not 
                        exceed--''; and
                          (v) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(A) for the first three years in which the 
                recipient receives such assistance, 76 percent of such 
                cost;
                  ``(B) for the fourth through ninth years in which the 
                recipient receives such assistance, a decreasing share 
                of such cost between 76 percent and 50 percent, as 
                established by the Corporation in regulation; and
                  ``(C) for the tenth year (and each year thereafter) 
                in which the recipient receives such assistance, 50 
                percent of such cost.'';
                  (B) by striking paragraph (3);
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); 
                and
                  (D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
          ``(2) Alternative corporation share for programs in rural or 
        severely economically distressed communities.--Upon approval by 
        the Corporation, the Corporation share of the cost, including 
        member living allowances, employment-related taxes, health care 
        coverage, and worker's compensation, of carrying out a national 
        service program that receives assistance under subsection (a) 
        and that is located in a rural or severely economically 
        distressed community may not exceed--
                  ``(A) for the first six years in which the recipient 
                receives such assistance, 76 percent of such cost;
                  ``(B) for the seventh through ninth years in which 
                the recipient receives such assistance, a decreasing 
                share of such cost between 76 and 65 percent as 
                established by the Corporation in regulation; and
                  ``(C) for the tenth year (and each year thereafter) 
                in which the recipient receives such assistance, 65 
                percent of such cost.'';
                  (E) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), in 
                subparagraph (B), by inserting after ``other Federal 
                sources'' the following: ``including funds authorized 
                under Youthbuild (section 173A of the Workforce 
                Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918a))''; and
                  (F) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(5) Other federal funds.--
                  ``(A) Recipient report.--A recipient of assistance 
                under section 121 shall report to the Corporation the 
                amount and source of any Federal funds used to carry 
                out the program other than those provided by the 
                Corporation.
                  ``(B) Corporation report.--The Corporation shall 
                report to the Congress on an annual basis information 
                regarding each recipient that uses Federal funds other 
                than those provided by the Corporation to carry out the 
                program, including amounts and sources of other Federal 
                funds.''.

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 ``subsection (b)(1)'' and inserting 
                ``subsection (c)(1)'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
                        ``including'' and all that follows through the 
                        semicolon at the end and inserting ``including 
                        projects involving urban renewal, sustaining 
                        natural resources, or improving human 
                        services;'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
                        ``including'' and inserting ``and at least 50 
                        percent of whom are''; and
                          (iii) in subparagraph (C)(i), by inserting 
                        ``, including mentoring'' before the semicolon;
                  (C) in paragraph (6)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; or'' 
                        and inserting a semicolon;
                          (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking the 
                        period and inserting ``; or''; and
                          (iii) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(D) students participating in service-learning 
                programs at an institution of higher education.'';
                  (D) in paragraph (7)(A), by inserting ``, including 
                elementary and secondary education, and other 
                professions such as those in health care, criminal 
                justice, environmental stewardship and conservation, or 
                public safety'' before the semicolon;
                  (E) in paragraph (8)(C), by striking ``nonprofit'';
                  (F) in paragraph (9), by striking ``between the ages 
                of 16 and 24'' and inserting ``between the ages of 16 
                and 25'';
                  (G) in paragraph (10), by striking ``gifted young 
                adults'' and all that follows through the period at the 
                end and inserting ``school-age youth and young adults 
                of all backgrounds, including gifted youth, along with 
                established successful entrepreneurs of all backgrounds 
                and professions from the community in which the program 
                exists to--
                  ``(A) train the participants in utilizing problem-
                solving, entrepreneurship, and communication skills to 
                design solutions to community problems; and
                  ``(B) collaborate with stakeholders in the 
                communities to implement the solutions devised by the 
                participants in subparagraph (A).'';
                  (H) in paragraph (12)(A), by striking ``learning and 
                recreation'' and inserting ``learning, recreation, and 
                mentoring'';
                  (I) in paragraph (13), by striking ``and to combat 
                rural poverty, including'' and inserting ``, including 
                the issues of rural poverty,'';
                  (J) by redesignating paragraph (15) as paragraph 
                (19); and
                  (K) by inserting after paragraph (14) the following:
          ``(15) An E-Corps program that involves participants who 
        provide services in a community by developing and assisting in 
        carrying out technology programs which seek to increase access 
        to technology and the benefits thereof in such community.
          ``(16) A program that engages citizens in public safety, 
        public health, and emergency and disaster preparedness, and may 
        include the recruitment and placing of qualified participants 
        in positions to be trainees as law enforcement officers, 
        firefighters, search and rescue personnel, and emergency 
        medical service workers, and may engage Federal, State, and 
        local stakeholders in collaboration to organize more effective 
        responses to issues of public safety and public health, 
        emergencies, and disasters.
          ``(17) A program, initiative, or partnership that seeks to 
        expand the number of mentors for youths (including by 
        recruiting high-school and college-aged individuals to enter 
        into mentoring relationships), including mentors for 
        disadvantaged youths, either through provision of direct 
        mentoring services through the creative utilization of current 
        and emerging technologies to connect youth with mentors.
          ``(18) A program that has the primary purpose of re-engaging 
        court-involved youth and adults with the goal of reducing 
        recidivism.'';
          (2) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as (c) and (d), 
        respectively;
          (3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following:
  ``(b) Innovative Programs to Meet the Needs of Veterans.--
          ``(1) In general.--From funds appropriated under section 
        501(a)(2), the Corporation shall reserve up to 3 percent for 
        competitive grants to eligible recipients under subsection (a) 
        for the development, either directly or through subgrants to 
        other entities, of innovative initiatives to address the unique 
        needs of veterans.
          ``(2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
        this subsection, an entity described in paragraph (1) shall 
        submit an application at such time, in such manner, and 
        containing such information as the Corporation may require.
          ``(3) Activities.--Entities receiving grants under this 
        subsection shall use funds to develop initiatives that--
                  ``(A) recruit veterans, particularly returning 
                veterans, into service opportunities;
                  ``(B) promote community-based efforts to meet the 
                unique needs of military families while a member of the 
                family is deployed; and
                  ``(C) promote community-based efforts to meet the 
                unique needs of military families when a member of the 
                family returns from a deployment.'';
          (4) in subsection (c) (as so redesignated), in paragraph (4), 
        by inserting after ``out-of-school youths,'' the following: 
        ``disadvantaged youths,'';
          (5) in subsection (d) (as so redesignated), in paragraph 
        (1)(A), by striking ``subsection (b) or (d) of''; and
          (6) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(e) Requirements for Tutors.--
          ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the 
        Corporation shall require that each recipient of assistance 
        under the national service laws that operates a tutoring 
        program involving elementary or secondary school students 
        certifies that individuals serving in approved national service 
        positions as tutors in such program have--
                  ``(A) either--
                          ``(i) obtained their high school diploma; or
                          ``(ii) passed a proficiency test 
                        demonstrating that such individuals have the 
                        skills necessary to achieve program goals; and
                  ``(B) have successfully completed pre- and in-service 
                training for tutors.
          ``(2) Exception.--The requirements in paragraph (1) do not 
        apply to an individual serving in an approved national service 
        position who is enrolled in an elementary or secondary school 
        and is providing tutoring services through a structured, 
        school-managed cross-grade tutoring program.
  ``(f) Requirements for Tutoring Programs.--Each tutoring program that 
receives assistance under the national service laws shall--
          ``(1) offer a curriculum that is high quality, research-
        based, and consistent with the State academic content standards 
        required by section 1111 of the Elementary and Secondary 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311) and the instructional 
        program of the local educational agency; and
          ``(2) offer high quality, research-based pre- and in-service 
        training for tutors.
  ``(g) Citizenship Training.--The Corporation shall establish 
requirements for recipients of assistance under the national service 
laws relating to the promotion of citizenship and civic engagement, 
that are consistent with the principles on which citizenship programs 
administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are based, 
among individuals enrolled in approved national service positions and 
approved summer of service positions.''.

SEC. 1303. TYPES OF POSITIONS.

  Section 123 (42 U.S.C. 12573) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (2)(A) by inserting after ``subdivision of a 
        State,'' the following: ``a Territory,''; and
          (2) in paragraph (5) by inserting ``National'' before 
        ``Civilian Community Corps''.

SEC. 1304. CONFORMING REPEAL RELATING TO TRAINING AND TECHNICAL 
                    ASSISTANCE.

  Section 125 (42 U.S.C. 1257) is repealed.

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 ``$125,000 and 
                $750,000'' and inserting ``$200,000 and $825,000''; and
                  (B) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the 
                following:
          ``(2) Matching requirement.--In making grants 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 
                grant amounts provided by the Corporation, a State 
                shall not be required to provide matching funds.
                  ``(B) Amounts greater than $100,000.--For grant 
                amounts of more than $100,000 and not exceeding 
                $200,000 provided by the Corporation, a State shall 
                provide $1 from non-Federal sources for every $2 
                provided by the Corporation.
                  ``(C) Amounts greater than $200,000.--For grant 
                amounts of more than $200,000 provided by the 
                Corporation, a State shall provide $1 from non-Federal 
                sources for every $1 provided by the Corporation.''; 
                and
          (2) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``to national 
                service programs that receive assistance under section 
                121'' and inserting ``to programs supported under the 
                national service laws''; and
                  (B) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the 
                following:
          ``(3) Amount of assistance.--A challenge grant under this 
        subsection may provide, for an initial 3-year grant period, not 
        more than $1 of assistance under this subsection for each $1 in 
        cash raised from private sources by the program supported under 
        the national service laws in excess of amounts required to be 
        provided by the program to satisfy matching funds requirements. 
        After an initial 3-year grant period, grants under this 
        subsection may provide not more than $1 of assistance for each 
        $2 in cash raised from private sources by the program in excess 
        of amounts required to be provided by the program to satisfy 
        matching funds requirements. The Corporation may permit the use 
        of local or State funds as matching funds if the Corporation 
        determines that such use would be equitable due to a lack of 
        available private funds at the local level. The Corporation 
        shall establish a ceiling on the amount of assistance that may 
        be provided to a national service program 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) 1-Percent Allotment for Certain Territories.--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 upon approval by the 
Corporation of an application submitted under section 130. The amount 
allotted as a grant to each such Territory under this subsection for a 
fiscal year shall be equal to the 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.
  ``(b) Allotment 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 at least 1 percent for 
grants to Indian tribes, to be allotted by the Corporation on a 
competitive basis.
  ``(c) Allotment 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 23 percent for grants to 
nonprofit organizations to operate a program in 2 or more States.
  ``(d) Allotment for State Competitive Grants.--Of the funds allocated 
by the Corporation for provision of assistance under subsection (a) of 
section 121 for a fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve 37.5 
percent for innovative grants to States on a competitive basis.
  ``(e) Allotment to Certain States on Formula Basis.--
          ``(1) Grants.--Of the funds allocated by the Corporation for 
        provision of assistance under subsection (a) of section 121 for 
        a fiscal year, the Corporation shall make a grant to each of 
        the several States, the District of Columbia, and the 
        Commonwealth of Puerto Rico that submits an application under 
        section 130 that is approved by the Corporation.
          ``(2) Allotments.--The amount allotted as a grant to each 
        such State under this subsection for a fiscal year shall be 
        equal to the amount that bears the same ratio to 37.5 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, in compliance with paragraph (3).
          ``(3) Minimum amount.--Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the 
        minimum grant made available to each State approved by the 
        Corporation under paragraph (1) for each fiscal year must be at 
        least $600,000.
  ``(f) Effect of Failure To Apply.--If a State or Territory fails to 
apply for, or fails to give notice to the Corporation of its intent to 
apply for an allotment under this section, or the Corporation does not 
approve the application consistent with section 133, the Corporation 
may use the amount that would have been allotted under this section to 
the State or Territory to--
          ``(1) make grants (and provide approved national service 
        positions in connection with such grants) to other grantmaking 
        entities under section 121 that propose to carry out national 
        service programs in such State or Territory; and
          ``(2) make a reallotment to other States or Territories with 
        approved applications submitted under section 130, to the 
        extent grant-making entities do not apply as described in 
        paragraph (1).
  ``(g) Application Required.--The allotment of assistance and approved 
national service positions to a recipient under this section shall be 
made by the Corporation only pursuant to an application submitted by a 
State or other applicant under section 130.
  ``(h) 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 national service 
educational awards under subtitle D for all eligible participants, the 
Corporation is authorized to make necessary and reasonable adjustments 
to program rules.
  ``(i) Sponsorship of Approved National Service Positions.--
          ``(1) Sponsorship authorized.--The Corporation may enter into 
        agreements with persons or entities who offer to sponsor 
        national service positions for which the person or entity will 
        be responsible for supplying the funds necessary to provide a 
        national service educational award. The distribution of these 
        approved national service positions shall be made pursuant to 
        the agreement, and the creation of these positions shall not be 
        taken into consideration in determining the number of approved 
        national service positions to be available for distribution 
        under this section.
          ``(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.
  ``(j) Reservation of Funds for Special Assistance.--From amounts 
appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriations in section 501(a)(2) and subject to the limitation in 
such section, the Corporation may reserve such amount as the 
Corporation considers to be appropriate for the purpose of making 
assistance available under section 126.
  ``(k) Reservation of Funds To Increase the Participation of 
Individuals With Disabilities.--From amounts appropriated for a fiscal 
year pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 
501(a)(2) and subject to the limitation in such section, the Chief 
Executive Officer shall reserve an amount that is not less than 1 
percent of such amount (except that the amount reserved may not exceed 
$10,000,000), in order to make grants 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 is amended by inserting after 
section 129 (42 U.S.C. 12581) the following:

``SEC. 129A. EDUCATION AWARDS ONLY PROGRAM.

  ``(a) In General.--From amounts appropriated for a fiscal year to 
provide financial assistance under this subtitle and consistent with 
the restriction in subsection (b), the Corporation may, through fixed 
amount grants under subsection (d), provide operational assistance to 
programs that receive approved national service positions but do not 
receive funds under section 121(a).
  ``(b) Limit on Corporation Grant Funds.--Operational support under 
this section may not exceed $600 per individual enrolled in an approved 
national service position and may reach $800 per individual if the 
program supports at least 50 percent disadvantaged youth.
  ``(c) Inapplicable Provisions.--The following provisions shall not 
apply to programs funded under this section:
          ``(1) The limitation on administrative costs under section 
        121(d).
          ``(2) The matching funds requirements under section 121(e).
          ``(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)).
  ``(d) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          ``(1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and subject 
        to the limitations in this subsection, the Corporation may, 
        upon making a determination described in paragraph (2), approve 
        a fixed amount grant that is not subject to the Office of 
        Management and Budget cost principles and related financial 
        recordkeeping requirements.
          ``(2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount grant, 
        the Corporation must determine that--
                  ``(A) the reasonable and necessary costs of carrying 
                out the terms of the grant significantly exceed the 
                amount of assistance provided by the Corporation; or
                  ``(B) based on the nature or design of the grant, any 
                assistance provided by the Corporation can be 
                reasonably presumed to be expended on reasonable and 
                necessary costs.''.

SEC. 1308. STATE SELECTION OF PROGRAMS.

  Section 130 (42 U.S.C. 12582) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by inserting after ``State,'' the following: 
                ``Territory,''; and
                  (B) by striking ``institution of higher education, or 
                Federal agency'' and inserting ``or institution of 
                higher education'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(9) by striking ``section 122(c)'' and 
        inserting ``section 122(d)'';
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``jobs or positions'' and 
                        inserting ``proposed positions''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``, including'' and all that 
                        follows through the period at the end and 
                        inserting a period; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``proposed'' before 
                ``minimum'';
          (4) in subsection (e)(2) by striking ``were selected'' and 
        inserting ``were or will be selected'';
          (5) in subsection (f)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a program 
                applicant'' and inserting ``an applicant''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in the heading, by striking ``Program 
                        applicant'' and inserting ``Applicant'';
                          (ii) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
                        (A), by striking ``program applicant'' and 
                        inserting ``applicant'';
                          (iii) in subparagraph (A)--
                                  (I) by inserting after ``subdivision 
                                of a State,'' the following: 
                                ``Territory,''; and
                                  (II) by striking ``institution of 
                                higher education, or Federal agency'' 
                                and inserting ``or institution of 
                                higher education''; and
                          (iv) in subparagraph (B)--
                                  (I) by inserting after ``subdivision 
                                of a State,'' the following: 
                                ``Territory,''; and
                                  (II) by striking ``institution of 
                                higher education, or Federal agency'' 
                                and inserting ``or institution of 
                                higher education''; and
          (6) 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), by redesignating paragraph (8) as 
        paragraph (9) and inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
          ``(8) The extent to which the program generates the 
        involvement of volunteers.''; and
          (3) in subsection (d)(2)--
                  (A) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (G), and 
                redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as 
                subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively;
                  (B) in subparagraph (A) (as so redesignated), by 
                striking ``section 122(c)'' and inserting ``section 
                122(d)'';
                  (C) in subparagraph (D) (as so redesignated), by 
                adding ``and'' at the end; and
                  (D) in subparagraph (E) (as so redesignated), by 
                striking ``; and'' and inserting a period.

SEC. 1310. DESCRIPTION OF PARTICIPANTS.

  Section 137 (42 U.S.C. 12591) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by striking paragraph (3); and
                  (B) 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) in subsection (c), by striking ``(a)(5)'' and inserting 
        ``(a)(4)''.

SEC. 1311. SELECTION OF NATIONAL SERVICE PARTICIPANTS.

  Section 138 (42 U.S.C. 12592) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``conducted by the State'' 
        and all that follows through ``or other entity'' and inserting 
        ``conducted by the entity''; and
          (2) in subsection (e)(2)(C) by inserting before the semicolon 
        at the end the following: ``, particularly those who were 
        considered at the time of their service disadvantaged youth''.

SEC. 1312. TERMS OF SERVICE.

  Section 139 (42 U.S.C. 12593) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``not less than 9 
        months and'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``during a period of--
        '' and all that follows through the period at the end and 
        inserting ``during a period of not more than 2 years.''; and
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``as 
                demonstrated by the participant'' and inserting ``as 
                determined by the organization responsible for granting 
                a release, if the participant has otherwise performed 
                satisfactorily and has completed at least 15 percent of 
                the original term of service'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2)(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
                  (C) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``to allow 
                return to the program with which the individual was 
                serving in order''.

SEC. 1313. ADJUSTMENTS TO LIVING ALLOWANCE.

  Section 140 (42 U.S.C. 12594) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' 
                and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (3)'';
                  (B) by striking paragraph (2);
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as (2);
                  (D) by inserting after paragraph (2) (as so 
                redesignated) the following:
          ``(3) Federal work-study students.--The living allowance that 
        may be provided to an individual whose term of service includes 
        hours for which the individual receives Federal work study 
        wages shall be reduced by the amount of the individual's 
        Federal work study award.'';
                  (E) in paragraph (4), by striking ``a reduced term of 
                service under section 139(b)(3)'' and inserting ``a 
                term of service that is less than 12 months'';
          (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall include an amount 
        sufficient to cover 85 percent of such taxes'' and all that 
        follows through the period at the end and inserting ``may be 
        used to pay such taxes.'';
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1) by adding ``and'' at the end;
                  (B) by striking paragraph (2); and
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as (2);
          (4) in subsection (d)(1), by striking the second sentence; 
        and
          (5) by striking subsections (g) and (h).

   Subtitle D--Amendments to 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)(B), by striking ``section 
                148(e)'' and inserting ``section 148(f)''; 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 
                they be deposited in the National Service Trust''; and
          (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``for payments of national 
        service educational awards in accordance with section 148.'' 
        and inserting ``for--
          ``(1) payments of summer of service educational awards and 
        national service educational awards in accordance with section 
        148; and
          ``(2) payments of interest in accordance with section 
        148(f).''.

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), by 
                striking ``if the individual'' and inserting ``if the 
                organization responsible for an individual's 
                supervision certifies that the individual'';
                  (B) by striking paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) and 
                inserting the following:
          ``(1) met the applicable eligibility requirements for the 
        position; and
          ``(2)(A) successfully completed the required term of service 
        described in subsection (b) in an 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) served at least 15 percent of the required term of 
        service described in subsection (b); and''; and
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3);
          (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:
  ``(c) Limitation on Receipt of National Service Educational Awards.--
An individual may not receive, in national service educational awards, 
more than an amount equal to the aggregate value of 2 such awards for 
full-time service. The aggregate value of summer of service educational 
awards that an individual receives shall have no effect on the 
aggregate value of national service educational awards the individual 
may receive.'';
          (3) in subsection (d)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1) by inserting after ``national 
                service educational award'' the following: ``or a 
                summer of service educational award''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), 
                        and in subparagraph (A), by inserting after 
                        ``national service educational award'' the 
                        following: ``or a summer of service educational 
                        award'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``or'' 
                        at the end;
                          (iii) in subparagraph (B) by striking the 
                        period at the end and inserting ``; or'';
                          (iv) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(C) in the case of a summer of service educational 
                award, is enrolled at an eligible institution of higher 
                education under section 148(c) or an educational 
                institution described under section 148(a)(4) and 
                failed to expend the full amount of that award during 
                the original 7-year period.''; and
          (4) in subsection (e)(1)--
                  (A) by inserting after ``qualifying under this 
                section'' the following: ``or under section 
                111(a)(5)''; and
                  (B) by inserting after ``to receive a national 
                service educational award'' the following: ``or a 
                summer of service educational award''.

SEC. 1403. DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL 
                    AWARDS.

  Section 147(a) (42 U.S.C. 12603(a)) is amended--
          (1) by striking ``a value, for each of not more than 2 of 
        such terms of service, equal to 90 percent of--'' and inserting 
        ``a value of--'' ; and
          (2) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the 
        following:
          ``(1) $4,825, for fiscal year 2008;
          ``(2) $4,925, for fiscal year 2009;
          ``(3) $5,025, for fiscal year 2010;
          ``(4) $5,125, for fiscal year 2011; and
          ``(5) $5,225, for fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year 
        thereafter.''.

SEC. 1404. DISBURSEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.

  Section 148 (42 U.S.C. 12604) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``cost of 
                attendance'' and inserting ``cost of attendance or 
                other educational expenses'';
                  (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and'';
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6);
                  (D) 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 (38 
        U.S.C. 3451 et seq.);
          ``(5) for a recipient of a summer of service educational 
        award under section 111(a)(5)(D), to pay expenses incurred in 
        enrolling in a college preparatory program in accordance with 
        subsection (e); and''; and
                  (E) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated) by striking 
                ``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection (f)'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(1) by inserting after ``the national 
        service educational award of the individual'' the following: 
        ``, or an eligible individual under section 111(a)(5) who 
        received a summer of service educational award for a project 
        that began after the individual completed grade 10 and desires 
        to apply that summer of service educational award,'';
          (3) in subsection (b)(2) by inserting after ``the national 
        service educational award'' the following: ``or the summer of 
        service educational award, as applicable,'';
          (4) in subsection (b)(5) by inserting after ``the national 
        service educational award'' the following: ``or the summer of 
        service educational award, as applicable'';
          (5) in subsection (b)(7)--
                  (A) 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;
                  (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period and 
                inserting ``; and''; and
                  (C) 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 by--
                          ``(i) an eligible lender, as defined in 
                        section 435 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
                        (20 U.S.C. 1085);
                          ``(ii) the direct student loan program under 
                        part D of title IV of such Act;
                          ``(iii) a State agency; or
                          ``(iv) a lender otherwise determined by the 
                        Corporation to be eligible to receive 
                        disbursements from the National Service 
                        Trust.'';
          (6) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting after ``national 
        service educational award'' the following: ``, or an eligible 
        individual under section 111(a)(5) who desires to apply the 
        individual's summer of service educational award,'';
          (7) in subsection (c)(2)(A), by inserting after ``national 
        service educational award'' the following: ``or summer of 
        service educational award, as applicable,'';
          (8) in subsection (c)(2)(C)(iii), by inserting after 
        ``national service educational awards received under this 
        subtitle'' the following: ``or summer of service educational 
        awards received under section 111(a)(5)'';
          (9) in subsection (c)(3), by inserting after ``national 
        service educational awards'' the following: ``and summer of 
        service educational awards'';
          (10) in subsection (c)(5)--
                  (A) by inserting after ``national service educational 
                award'' the following: ``, or summer of service 
                educational award, as applicable,''; and
                  (B) by inserting after ``additional'' the following: 
                ``summer of service educational awards and 
                additional'';
          (11) in subsection (c)(6), by inserting after ``national 
        service educational award'' the following: ``and summer of 
        service educational award'';
          (12) in subsection (d), by inserting after ``national service 
        educational awards'' the following: ``and summer of service 
        educational awards'';
          (13) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as (f), 
        (g), and (h), respectively;
          (14) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
  ``(e) Use of Summer of Service Educational Award to Pay College 
Preparatory Expenses.--
          ``(1) Application of eligible individuals.--An eligible 
        individual under section 111(a)(5), or the parents or legal 
        guardian of such an individual, who desires to apply the summer 
        of service educational award of the individual to the payment 
        of expenses incurred in enrolling in a college preparatory 
        program shall, on a form prescribed by the Corporation, submit 
        an application to the college preparatory program in which the 
        individual will be enrolled that contains such information as 
        the Corporation may require to verify the individual's 
        eligibility.
          ``(2) Submission of requests for payment by program.--A 
        college preparatory program that receives one or more 
        applications under paragraph (1) shall submit to the 
        Corporation a statement, in a manner prescribed by the 
        Corporation, that--
                  ``(A) identifies each eligible individual filing an 
                application under paragraph (1) for a disbursement of 
                the individual's summer of service educational award 
                under this subsection;
                  ``(B) specifies the amounts for which such eligible 
                individuals are qualified for disbursement; and
                  ``(C) certifies that--
                          ``(i) the college preparatory program is 
                        operated by a for-profit or non-profit 
                        organization with a track record of success in 
                        implementing college preparatory programs that 
                        collaborate with local educational agencies and 
                        adequately prepare secondary school students 
                        for admission to an institution of higher 
                        education without need for remediation;
                          ``(ii) the college preparatory program has 
                        been in existence for at least one year prior 
                        to an eligible individual's submission of the 
                        application under paragraph (1); and
                          ``(iii) individuals using summer of service 
                        educational awards received under section 
                        111(a)(5) to pay the cost of enrolling in the 
                        college preparatory program do not comprise 
                        more than 15 percent of the total number of 
                        individuals enrolled in the program; and
                  ``(D) contains such provisions concerning financial 
                compliance and program quality as the Corporation may 
                require.
          ``(3) Disbursement of payments.--Upon receipt of a statement 
        from a college preparatory program that complies with paragraph 
        (2), the Corporation shall, subject to paragraph (4), disburse 
        the total amount of the summer of service educational awards 
        for which eligible individuals who have submitted applications 
        to that program under paragraph (1) are scheduled to receive. 
        Such disbursement shall be made by check or other means that is 
        payable to the program and requires the endorsement or other 
        certification by the eligible individual.
          ``(4) Multiple disbursements.--The total amount required to 
        be disbursed to a college preparatory program under paragraph 
        (3) for any period of enrollment may be disbursed by the 
        Corporation in two or more installments consistent with 
        appropriate divisions of such period of enrollment.
          ``(5) Refund rules.--The Corporation shall, by regulation, 
        provide for the refund to the Corporation (and the crediting to 
        the summer of service educational award of an eligible 
        individual) of amounts disbursed to programs for the benefit of 
        eligible individuals who withdraw or otherwise fail to complete 
        the period of enrollment for which the assistance was provided. 
        Amounts refunded to the Trust pursuant to this paragraph may be 
        used by the Corporation to fund additional approved summer of 
        service positions under section 111(a)(5).
          ``(6) Maximum award.--The portion of an eligible individual's 
        total available summer of service educational award that may be 
        disbursed under this subsection for any period of enrollment 
        shall not exceed the cost of attendance.'';
          (15) in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``subsection (b)(6)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(7)''; and
          (16) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``Director'' and inserting ``Chief Executive Officer''.

SEC. 1405. PROCESS OF APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SERVICE POSITIONS.

  (a) In General.--Subtitle D of title I (42 U.S.C. 12601 et seq.) is 
further amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 149. PROCESS OF APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SERVICE POSITIONS.

  ``(a) Timing and Recording Requirements.--
          ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subtitles C and D, and any 
        other provision of law, in approving a position as an approved 
        national service position, the Corporation--
                  ``(A) shall approve the position at the time the 
                Corporation--
                          ``(i) enters into an enforceable agreement 
                        with an individual participant to serve in a 
                        program carried out under subtitle E of title I 
                        of this Act or under title I of the Domestic 
                        Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951 
                        et seq.), or a summer of service educational 
                        award; or
                          ``(ii) except as provided in clause (i), 
                        awards a grant to (or enters into a contract or 
                        cooperative agreement with) an entity to carry 
                        out a program for which such a position is 
                        approved under section 123; and
                  ``(B) shall record as an obligation an estimate of 
                the net present value of the national service 
                educational award associated with the position, based 
                on a formula that takes into consideration historical 
                rates of enrollment in such a program, and of earning 
                and using national service educational awards for such 
                a program and remain available.
          ``(2) Formula.--In determining the formula described in 
        paragraph (1)(B), the Corporation shall consult with the 
        Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
          ``(3) Certification report.--The Chief Executive Officer of 
        the Corporation shall annually prepare and submit to Congress a 
        report that contains a certification that the Corporation is in 
        compliance with the requirements of paragraph (1).
          ``(4) Approval.--The requirements of this subsection shall 
        apply to each approved national service position that the 
        Corporation approves--
                  ``(A) during fiscal year 2008; and
                  ``(B) during any subsequent fiscal year.
  ``(b) Reserve Account.--
          ``(1) Establishment and contents.--
                  ``(A) Establishment.--Notwithstanding subtitles C and 
                D, and any other provision of law, within the National 
                Service Trust established under section 145, the 
                Corporation shall establish a reserve account.
                  ``(B) Contents.--To ensure the availability of 
                adequate funds to support the awards of approved 
                national service positions for each fiscal year, the 
                Corporation shall place in the account--
                          ``(i) during fiscal year 2008, a portion of 
                        the funds that were appropriated for fiscal 
                        year 2008 or a previous fiscal year under 
                        section 501(a)(2), were made available to carry 
                        out subtitle C, D, or E of this title, subtitle 
                        A of title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service 
                        Act of 1973, or summer of service under section 
                        111(a)(5), and remain available; and
                          ``(ii) during fiscal year 2009 or a 
                        subsequent fiscal year, a portion of the funds 
                        that were appropriated for that fiscal year 
                        under section 501(a)(2) and were made available 
                        to carry out subtitle C, D, or E of this title, 
                        subtitle A of title I of the Domestic Volunteer 
                        Service Act of 1973, or summer of service under 
                        section 111(a)(5), and remain available.
          ``(2) Obligation.--The Corporation shall not obligate the 
        funds in the reserve account until the Corporation--
                  ``(A) determines that the funds will not be needed 
                for the payment of national service educational awards 
                associated with previously approved national service 
                positions and summer of service educational awards; or
                  ``(B) obligates the funds for the payment of national 
                service educational awards for such previously approved 
                national service positions or summer of service 
                educational awards, as applicable.
  ``(c) Audits.--The accounts of the Corporation relating to the 
appropriated funds for approved national service positions, and the 
records demonstrating the manner in which the Corporation has recorded 
estimates described in subsection (a)(1)(B) as obligations, shall be 
audited annually by independent certified public accountants or 
independent licensed public accountants certified or licensed by a 
regulatory authority of a State or other political subdivision of the 
United States in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. 
A report containing the results of each such independent audit shall be 
included in the annual report required by subsection (a)(3).
  ``(d) Availability of Amounts.--Except as provided in subsection (b), 
all amounts included in the National Service Trust under paragraphs 
(1), (2), and (3) of section 145(a) shall be available for payments of 
national service educational awards or summer of service educational 
awards under section 148.''.
  (b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2 of the Strengthen AmeriCorps 
Program Act (Public Law 108-145; 117 Stat. 844; 42 U.S.C. 12605) is 
repealed.

   Subtitle E--Amendments to 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 and other 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. Such needs to be met under such programs 
include those related to--
          ``(1) natural and other disasters;
          ``(2) infrastructure improvement;
          ``(3) environmental stewardship and conservation;
          ``(4) energy conservation; and
          ``(5) urban and rural development.''.

SEC. 1502. PROGRAM COMPONENTS.

  Section 152 (42 U.S.C. 12612) is amended--
          (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows:

``SEC. 152. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS 
                    PROGRAM.''.

          (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Civilian Community Corps 
        Demonstration Program'' and inserting ``National Civilian 
        Community Corps Program'';
          (3) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) by striking ``Civilian Community Corps 
                Demonstration Program'' and inserting ``National 
                Civilian Community Corps Program''; and
                  (B) by striking ``a Civilian Community Corps'' and 
                inserting ``a National Civilian Community Corps'';
          (4) in the heading of subsection (c), by striking 
        ``Programs'' and inserting ``Components''; and
          (5) in subsection (c), by striking ``program components are 
        residential programs'' and all that follows and inserting 
        ``programs referred to in subsection (b) may include a 
        residential component.''.

SEC. 1503. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.

  Section 153 (42 U.S.C. 12613) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by striking ``Civilian Community Corps 
                Demonstration Program'' and inserting ``National 
                Civilian Community Corps Program''; and
                  (B) by striking ``on Civilian Community Corps'' and 
                inserting ``on National Civilian Community Corps'';
          (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``if the person'' and all 
        that follows through the period at the end and inserting ``if 
        the person will be at least 18 years of age on or before 
        December 31 in the calendar year in which the individual 
        enrolls in the program.'';
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) by striking ``Backrounds'' and inserting 
                ``Backgrounds''; and
                  (B) by adding at the end the following: ``The 
                Director shall ensure that at least 50 percent of the 
                participants in the program are disadvantaged youth by 
                year 2010. The Director shall report to the Committee 
                on Education and Labor in the United States House of 
                Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, 
                Labor, and Pensions in the United States Senate 
                annually on progress towards this goal.''; and
          (4) by striking subsection (e).

SEC. 1504. SUMMER NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM.

  Section 154 (42 U.S.C. 12614) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by striking ``Civilian Community Corps 
                Demonstration Program'' and inserting ``National 
                Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program''; and
                  (B) by striking ``on Civilian Community Corps'' and 
                inserting ``on National Civilian Community Corps'';
          (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall be'' and all that 
        follows through the period at the end and inserting ``shall be 
        from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including 
        youth who are in foster care.''.

SEC. 1505. TEAM LEADERS.

  Section 155 (42 U.S.C. 12615) is amended--
          (1) by amending the section heading to read as follows:

``SEC. 155. NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS.'';

          (2) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by striking ``Civilian Community Corps 
                Demonstration Program'' and inserting ``National 
                Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program''; and
                  (B) by striking ``the Civilian Community Corps 
                shall'' and inserting ``the National Civilian Community 
                Corps shall'';
          (3) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) by amending the subsection heading to read as 
                follows:
  ``(b) Membership in National Civilian Community Corps.--'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``National'' 
                before ``Civilian Community Corps'';
                  (C) in paragraph (3)--
                          (i) by striking ``superintendent'' and 
                        inserting ``campus director''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``camp'' and inserting 
                        ``campus''; and
                  (D) 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 to perform service that includes 
        leading and supervising teams of Corps members. Team leaders 
        shall--
                  ``(A) be selected without regard to the age 
                limitation under section 153(b);
                  ``(B) be members of the National Civilian Community 
                Corps; and
                  ``(C) be provided the rights and benefits applicable 
                to Corps members, except that the limitation on the 
                amount of living allowance shall not exceed 10 percent 
                more than the amount established under section 
                158(b).'';
          (4) in subsection (d)--
                  (A) by amending the subsection heading to read as 
                follows:
  ``(d) Campuses.--'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by amending the paragraph heading to read 
                        as follows:
          ``(1) Units to be assigned to campuses.--'';
                          (ii) by striking ``in camps'' and inserting 
                        ``in campuses'';
                          (iii) by striking ``camp'' and inserting 
                        ``campus''; and
                          (iv) by striking ``in the camps'' and 
                        inserting ``in the campuses'';
                  (C) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
          ``(2) Campus director.--There shall be a campus director for 
        each campus. The campus director is the head of the campus.'';
                  (D) in paragraph (3)--
                          (i) by amending the paragraph heading to read 
                        as follows:
          ``(3) Eligible site for campus.--'';
                          (ii) by striking ``A camp may be located'' 
                        and inserting ``A campus must be cost-effective 
                        and may, upon the completion of a feasibility 
                        study, be located'';
          (5) in subsection (e)--
                  (A) by amending the paragraph heading to read as 
                follows:
  ``(e) Distribution of Units and Campuses.--'';
                  (B) by striking ``camps are distributed'' and 
                inserting ``campuses are cost-effective and are 
                distributed''; and
                  (C) by striking ``rural areas'' and all that follows 
                through the period at the end and inserting ``rural 
                areas such that each Corps unit in a region can be 
                easily deployed for disaster and emergency response to 
                such region.''; and
          (6) in subsection (f)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking by striking 
                        ``superintendent'' and inserting ``campus 
                        director''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``camp'' both places such 
                        term appears and inserting ``campus'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), 
                        by striking ``superintendent of a camp'' and 
                        inserting ``campus director of a campus'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A)--
                                  (I) by striking ``superintendent'' 
                                and inserting ``campus director'';
                                  (II) by striking ``superintendent's'' 
                                and inserting ``campus director's''; 
                                and
                                  (III) by striking ``camp'' each place 
                                such term appears and inserting 
                                ``campus''; and
                          (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
                        ``superintendent'' and inserting ``campus 
                        director''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``camp 
                superintendent'' and inserting ``campus director''.

SEC. 1506. TRAINING.

  Section 156 (42 U.S.C. 12616) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by inserting ``National'' before ``Civilian 
                Community Corps''; and
                  (B) by adding at the end the following: ``The 
                Director shall ensure that to the extent practicable, 
                each member of the Corps is trained in CPR, first aid, 
                and other skills related to disaster preparedness and 
                response.'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting before the period at 
        the end the following: ``, including a focus on energy 
        conservation, environmental stewardship or conservation, 
        infrastructure improvement, urban and rural development, or 
        disaster preparedness needs''; and
          (3) in subsection (c)(2), by adding at the end the following: 
        ``The Corporation may provide such training through grants, 
        contracts, or cooperative agreements with organizations who 
        have established expertise in working with disadvantaged youth 
        in similar programs.''.

SEC. 1507. CONSULTATION WITH STATE COMMISSIONS.

  Section 157 (42 U.S.C. 12617) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                inserting ``National'' before ``Civilian Community 
                Corps'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the 
                semicolon the following: ``with specific emphasis on 
                projects in support of infrastructure improvement, 
                disaster relief and recovery, the environment, energy 
                conservation and urban and rural development''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (2) by striking ``service learning'' 
                and inserting ``service-learning'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``and the 
                Secretary of Housing and Urban Development'' and 
                inserting ``the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
                Development, the Administrator of the Environmental 
                Protection Agency, the Administrator of the Federal 
                Emergency Management Agency, the Secretary of Energy, 
                the Secretary of Transportation, and the Chief of the 
                United States Forest Service'';
                  (B) in paragraph (1)(B)--
                          (i) by inserting ``community-based 
                        organizations and'' before ``representatives of 
                        local communities''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``camp'' both places such 
                        term appears and inserting ``campus'';
                  (C) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``State 
                Commissions,'' before ``and persons involved in other 
                youth service programs.''; and
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by striking ``superintendent'' both 
                        places such term appears and inserting ``campus 
                        director''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``camp'' both places such 
                        term appears and inserting ``campus'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``camp 
                superintendents'' and inserting ``campus directors''.

SEC. 1508. AUTHORIZED BENEFITS FOR CORPS MEMBERS.

  Section 158 (42 U.S.C. 12618) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a) by inserting ``National'' before 
        ``Civilian Community Corps''; and
          (2) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by inserting ``National'' before 
                        ``Civilian Community Corps''; and
                          (ii) by inserting before the colon the 
                        following: ``, as the Director determines 
                        appropriate'';
                  (B) in paragraph (6), by striking ``Clothing'' and 
                inserting ``Uniforms'';
                  (C) in paragraph (7), by striking ``Recreational 
                services and supplies'' and inserting ``Supplies''.

SEC. 1509. PERMANENT CADRE.

  Section 159 (42 U.S.C. 12619) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by 
                striking ``Civilian Community Corps Demonstration 
                Program'' and inserting ``National Civilian Community 
                Corps Program''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) by inserting ``including those'' before 
                        ``recommended''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``National'' before 
                        ``Civilian Community Corps'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``National'' before 
        ``Civilian Community Corps'';
          (3) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by inserting ``National'' 
                before ``Civilian Community Corps''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A)--
                                  (I) by striking ``The Director shall 
                                establish a permanent cadre of'' and 
                                inserting ``The Chief Executive Officer 
                                shall establish a permanent cadre that 
                                includes the Director and other 
                                appointed''; and
                                  (II) by inserting ``National'' before 
                                ``Civilian Community Corps'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``The 
                        Director shall appoint the members'' and 
                        inserting ``The Chief Executive Officer shall 
                        consider the recommendations of the Director in 
                        appointing the other members'';
                          (iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``the 
                        Director'' and inserting ``the Chief Executive 
                        Officer''; and
                          (iv) in subparagraph (E)--
                                  (I) by inserting after ``techniques'' 
                                the following: ``, including techniques 
                                for working with and enhancing the 
                                development of disadvantaged youth,''; 
                                and
                                  (II) by striking ``service learning'' 
                                and inserting ``service-learning''; and
                  (C) in the first sentence of paragraph (3), by 
                striking ``the members'' and inserting ``other 
                members''.

SEC. 1510. CONTRACT AND GRANT AUTHORITY.

  Section 161 (42 U.S.C. 12621) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``perform any program 
        function under this subtitle'' and inserting ``carry out the 
        National Civilian Community Corps program''; and
          (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``National'' before 
        ``Civilian Community Corps''.

SEC. 1511. OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

  Section 162 (42 U.S.C. 12622) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting 
                        ``National'' before ``Civilian Community 
                        Corps'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking 
                        ``the registry established by'' and all that 
                        follows through the semicolon and inserting 
                        ``the registry established by section 1143a of 
                        title 10, United States Code;'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``to be 
                recommended for appointment'' and inserting ``from 
                which individuals may be selected for appointment by 
                the Director''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``National'' 
                before ``Civilian Community Corps''; and
          (2) by striking subsection (b).

SEC. 1512. ADVISORY BOARD.

  Section 163 (42 U.S.C. 12623) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by striking ``Upon the establishment of the 
                Program, there shall also be'' and inserting ``There 
                shall be'';
                  (B) by inserting ``National'' before ``Civilian 
                Community Corps Advisory Board''; and
                  (C) by striking ``to assist'' and all that follows 
                through the period at the end and inserting ``to assist 
                the Corps in responding rapidly and efficiently in 
                times of natural and other disasters. Consistent with 
                the needs outlined in section 151, the Advisory Board 
                members shall help coordinate activities with the Corps 
                as appropriate, including the mobilization of 
                volunteers and coordination of volunteer centers to 
                help local communities recover from the effects of 
                natural and other disasters.'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as 
                paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively;
                  (B) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following:
          ``(8) The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management 
        Agency.
          ``(9) The Secretary of Transportation.
          ``(10) The Chief of the United States Forest Service.
          ``(11) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
        Agency.
          ``(12) The Secretary of Energy.''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (13), as so redesignated, by 
                striking ``industry,'' and inserting ``public and 
                private organizations,''.

SEC. 1513. ANNUAL EVALUATION.

  Section 164 (42 U.S.C. 12624) is amended--
          (1) by inserting ``National'' before ``Civilian Community 
        Corps''; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following: ``Upon completing 
        each such evaluation, the Corporation shall submit to the 
        Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the 
        Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of 
        Representatives a report on the evaluation.''.

SEC. 1514. REPEAL OF FUNDING LIMITATION.

  Section 165 (42 U.S.C. 12625) is repealed.

SEC. 1515. DEFINITIONS.

  Section 166 (42 U.S.C. 12626) is amended--
          (1) by striking paragraphs (2), (3), and (9);
          (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs 
        (5) through (9), respectively;
          (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
          ``(2) Campus director.--The term `campus director', with 
        respect to a Corps campus, means the head of the campus under 
        section 155(d).
          ``(3) Corps.--The term `Corps' means the National Civilian 
        Community Corps required under section 155 as part of the 
        Civilian Community Corps Program.
          ``(4) Corps campus.--The term `Corps campus' means the 
        facility or central location established as the operational 
        headquarters and boarding place for particular Corps units.'';
          (4) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), by striking 
        ``Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program'' and 
        inserting ``National Civilian Community Corps Program'';
          (5) in paragraph (6) (as so redesignated), by inserting 
        ``National'' before ``Civilian Community Corps'';
          (6) in paragraph (8) (as so redesignated), by striking ``The 
        terms'' and all that follows through ``Demonstration Program'' 
        and inserting ``The term `Program' means the National Civilian 
        Community Corps Program''; and
          (7) in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated)--
                  (A) in the heading by striking ``Service learning'' 
                and inserting ``Service-learning''; and
                  (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by 
                striking ``service learning'' and inserting ``service-
                learning''.

SEC. 1516. TERMINOLOGY.

  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''; and

          (2) in section 160(a) (42 U.S.C. 12620(a)) by inserting 
        ``National'' before ``Civilian Community Corps''.

    Subtitle F--Amendments to Subtitle F (Administrative Provisions)

SEC. 1601. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.

  Section 171(a)(1) (42 U.S.C. 12631(a)(1)) is amended by striking 
``with respect to a project'' and inserting ``with respect to a project 
authorized under the national service laws''.

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) Referrals for Federal Assistance.--A program may not receive 
assistance under the national service laws for the sole purpose of 
referring individuals to Federal assistance programs or State 
assistance programs funded in part by the Federal government.''.

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 not to exceed 90 days 
        in total''; 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) in 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 service; 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'';
          (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``employee or 
        position'' and inserting ``employee, position, or volunteer 
        (other than a participant under the national service laws)''; 
        and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(f) Parental Involvement.--
          ``(1) In general.--Programs that receive assistance under the 
        national service laws shall consult with the parents or legal 
        guardians of children in developing and operating programs that 
        include and serve children.
          ``(2) Parental permission.--Programs that receive assistance 
        under the national service laws shall, consistent with State 
        law, before transporting minor children, provide the reason for 
        and obtain written permission of the children's parents.''.

SEC. 1605. STATE COMMISSIONS ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

  Section 178 (42 U.S.C. 12638) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (c)(1), by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(J) A representative of the volunteer sector.'';
          (2) in subsection (c)(3), by striking ``, unless the State 
        permits the representative to serve as a voting member of the 
        State Commission or alternative administrative entity'';
          (3) by striking subsection (e)(1) and inserting the 
        following:
          ``(1) Preparation of a national service plan for the State 
        that--
                  ``(A) 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 companies, organizations, and public 
                agencies using service and volunteerism as a strategy 
                to meet critical community needs, including 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 of the State;
                  ``(D) includes measurable goals and outcomes for the 
                State consistent with those for national service 
                programs as described in section 179(a)(1)(A);
                  ``(E) ensures outreach to diverse community-based 
                agencies that serve underrepresented populations, by--
                          ``(i) using established networks and 
                        registries at the State level, or establishing 
                        such networks and registries; and
                          ``(ii) coordinating with the Corporation's 
                        Office of Outreach and Recruitment;
                  ``(F) provides for effective coordination of funding 
                applications submitted by the State and others within 
                the State under the national service laws;
                  ``(G) is updated annually, reflecting changes in 
                practices and policies that will improve the 
                coordination and effectiveness of Federal, State, and 
                local resources for service and volunteerism within the 
                State; and
                  ``(H) contains such information as the State 
                Commission considers to be appropriate or as the 
                Corporation may require.'';
          (4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as 
        subsections (g) through (k), respectively;
          (5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
  ``(f) Relief From Administrative Requirements.--Upon approval of a 
State plan submitted under subsection (e)(1), the Chief Executive 
Officer may waive, or specify alternatives to, administrative 
requirements (other than 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 a State.'';
          (6) in subsection (j)(1) (as redesignated by this section), 
        by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, consistent 
        with section 174(d).''; and
          (7) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(l) State Plan for Baby Boomer and Older Adult Volunteer and Paid 
Service.--
          ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
        this section, to be eligible to receive a grant or allotment 
        under subtitle B or C or to receive a distribution of approved 
        national service positions under subtitle C, a State must work 
        with appropriate State agencies and private entities to develop 
        a comprehensive State plan for volunteer and paid service by 
        members of the Baby Boom generation and older adults.
          ``(2) Matters included.--The State plan shall include--
                  ``(A) recommendations for public policy initiatives, 
                including how to best tap the population of members the 
                Baby Boom generation and older adults as sources of 
                social capital and as ways to address community needs;
                  ``(B) recommendations to the State unit on aging on--
                          ``(i) a marketing outreach plan to 
                        businesses;
                          ``(ii) outreach to non-profit-organizations;
                          ``(iii) the State's Department of Education; 
                        and
                          ``(iv) other State agencies; and
                  ``(C) recommendations for civic engagement and 
                multigenerational activities, such as--
                          ``(i) early childhood education, family 
                        literacy, and after school programs;
                          ``(ii) respite services for older adults and 
                        caregivers; and
                          ``(iii) transitions for members of the Baby 
                        Boom generation and older adults to purposeful 
                        work in their post career lives.
          ``(3) Knowledge incorporated.--The State plan shall 
        incorporate the current knowledge base regarding--
                  ``(A) the economic impact of older workers' roles in 
                the economy;
                  ``(B) the social impact of older workers' roles in 
                the community; and
                  ``(C) the health and social benefits of active 
                engagement for members of the Baby Boom generation and 
                older adults.
          ``(4) Publication.--The State plan must be made public and be 
        transmitted to the Chief Executive Officer.''.

SEC. 1606. EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

  Section 179 (42 U.S.C. 12639) is amended--
          (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
  ``(a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide, directly or through 
grants or contracts, for the continuing evaluation of programs that 
receive assistance under the national service laws, including 
evaluations that measure the impact of such programs, to determine--
          ``(1) the effectiveness of various programs receiving 
        assistance under the national service laws in achieving stated 
        goals and the costs associated with such, including--
                  ``(A) an evaluation of performance measures, as 
                established by the Corporation in consultation with 
                grantees receiving assistance under the national 
                service laws, which may include--
                          ``(i) number of participants enrolled and 
                        completing terms of service compared to the 
                        stated goals of the program;
                          ``(ii) number of volunteers recruited from 
                        the community in which the program was 
                        implemented;
                          ``(iii) if applicable based on the program 
                        design, the number of individuals receiving or 
                        benefitting from the service conducted;
                          ``(iv) number of disadvantaged and 
                        underrepresented youth participants;
                          ``(v) sustainability of project or program, 
                        including measures to ascertain the level of 
                        community support for the project or program;
                          ``(vi) measures to ascertain the change in 
                        attitude toward civic engagement among the 
                        participants and the beneficiaries of the 
                        service; and
                          ``(vii) other quantitative and qualitative 
                        measures as determined to be appropriate by the 
                        recipient of assistance; and
                  ``(B) review of the implementation plan for reaching 
                such measures described in subparagraph (A); and
          ``(2) the effectiveness of the structure and mechanisms for 
        delivery of services, such as the effective utilization of the 
        participants' time, the management of the participants, and the 
        ease to which recipients were able to receive services to 
        maximize the cost-effectiveness of the program and its impact, 
        for such programs.'';
          (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 through the period at 
                the end 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 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.
  ``(k) Corrective Plans.--
          ``(1) In general.--A grantee that fails to reach the 
        performance measures in subsection (a)(1)(A) as determined by 
        the Corporation, shall reach an agreement with the Corporation 
        on a corrective action plan to achieve the agreed upon 
        performance measures.
          ``(2) Assistance.--
                  ``(A) New program.--For a program that has received 
                assistance for less than 3 years and is failing to 
                achieve the performance measures agreed upon under 
                subsection (a)(1)(A), the Corporation shall--
                          ``(i) provide technical assistance to the 
                        grantee to address targeted performance 
                        problems relating to the performance measures 
                        in subsection (a)(1)(A); and
                          ``(ii) require quarterly reports from the 
                        grantee on the program's progress toward 
                        achieving the performance measures in 
                        subsection (a)(1)(A) to the appropriate State, 
                        Territory, or Indian tribe and the Corporation.
                  ``(B) Established programs.--For a program that has 
                received assistance for 3 years or more and is failing 
                to achieve the performance measures agreed upon under 
                subsection (a)(1)(A), the Corporation shall require 
                quarterly reports from the grantee on the program's 
                progress towards achieving performance measures in 
                subsection (a)(1)(A) to the appropriate State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe and the Corporation.
  ``(l) Failure to Meet Performance Levels.--If, after a period for 
correction as approved by the Corporation, a grantee or subgrantee 
fails to achieve the established levels of performance, the Corporation 
shall--
          ``(1) reduce the annual amount of the grant award 
        attributable to the underperforming grantee or subgrantee by at 
        least 25 percent; or
          ``(2) terminate assistance to the underperforming grantee or 
        subgrantee, consistent with section 176(a).
  ``(m) Reports.--The Corporation shall submit to Congress not later 
than two years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and 
annually thereafter, a report containing information on the number of--
          ``(1) grantees implementing corrective action plans;
          ``(2) grantees for which the Corporation offers technical 
        assistance under subsection (k);
          ``(3) grantees for which the Corporation terminates 
        assistance for a program under subsection (l); and
          ``(4) grantees meeting or exceeding their performance 
        measures in subsection (a).''.

SEC. 1607. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.

  Section 181 (42 U.S.C. 12641) is amended by striking ``Section 414'' 
and inserting ``Section 422''.

SEC. 1608. PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS.

  Section 182(b) (42 U.S.C. 12642(b)) is amended to read as follows:
  ``(b) Annual Report.--On an annual basis, the head of each Federal 
agency and department shall prepare and submit, to Congress and the 
committees of jurisdiction, a report concerning the implementation of 
this section, including an evaluation of the performance goals and 
benchmarks of the partnership programs.''.

SEC. 1609. RIGHTS OF ACCESS, EXAMINATION, AND COPYING.

  Section 183 (42 U.S.C. 12643) is amended--
          (1) in each of subsections (a)(1) and (b)(1) by inserting 
        after ``local government,'' the following: ``Territory,''; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(c) Inspector General.--The Inspector General of the Corporation 
shall have access to, and the right to examine and copy, any books, 
documents, papers, records, and other recorded information in any 
form--
          ``(1) within the possession or control of the Corporation or 
        any State or local government, Territory, Indian tribe, or 
        public or private nonprofit organization receiving assistance 
        directly or indirectly under this Act; and
          ``(2) that relates to the duties of the Inspector General 
        under the Inspector General Act of 1978.''.

SEC. 1610. 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.

  ``(a) In General.--To promote efficiency and eliminate duplicative 
requirements, the Corporation shall consolidate or modify application 
procedures and reporting requirements for programs and activities 
funded under the national service laws.
  ``(b) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Corporation 
shall submit to Congress a report containing information on the actions 
taken to modify the application procedures and reporting requirements 
for programs and activities funded under the national service laws, 
including a description of the consultation procedures with grantees, 
entities that expressed interest in applying for assistance under a 
national service law but did not apply, those entities whose 
application was rejected, and applications whose assistance was 
terminated due to failure to meet performance measures for the year 
covered by the report.

``SEC. 186. SUSTAINABILITY.

  ``(a) Goals.--To ensure that recipients of assistance under the 
national service laws are carrying out sustainable projects or 
programs, the Corporation, after collaboration with State Commissions 
and consultation with recipients of assistance under the national 
service laws, may set sustainability goals supported by policies and 
procedures to--
          ``(1) build the capacity of the projects that receive 
        assistance under the national service laws to meet community 
        needs and to work to lessen the dependence on Federal dollars 
        to do so;
          ``(2) provide technical assistance to assist the recipients 
        of assistance under the national service laws in acquiring non-
        Federal funds for the projects that could replace assistance 
        received under the national service laws; and
          ``(3) implement measures to ascertain whether the projects 
        are generating sufficient community support.
  ``(b) Enforcement.--If a recipient does not meet the sustainability 
goals in subsection (a) for a project, the Corporation may take action 
as described in sections 176 and 179.

``SEC. 187. USE OF RECOVERED FUNDS.

  ``(a) Factors Considered in Approving Repayment.--After the date of 
enactment of this section, whenever the Corporation recovers funds paid 
to a recipient under a grant or cooperative agreement made under the 
national service laws because the recipient made an expenditure of 
funds that was not allowable, or otherwise failed to discharge its 
responsibility to account properly for funds, the Corporation may 
consider those funds to be additional funds available and may arrange 
to repay to the recipient affected by that action an amount not to 
exceed 75 percent of the recovered funds if the Corporation determines 
that--
          ``(1) the practices or procedures of the recipient that 
        resulted in the recovery of funds have been corrected, and that 
        the recipient is in all other respects in compliance with the 
        requirements of the grant or cooperative agreement, if the 
        recipient was notified of any noncompliance with such 
        requirements and given a reasonable period of time to remedy 
        such noncompliance;
          ``(2) the recipient has submitted to the Corporation a plan 
        for the use of those funds consistent with the national service 
        laws and, to the extent possible, for the benefit of the 
        community affected by the recovery of funds; and
          ``(3) the use of those funds in accordance with that plan 
        would serve to achieve the objectives of the grant or 
        cooperative agreement under which the funds were originally 
        paid.
  ``(b) Terms and Conditions of Repayment.--Any payments by the 
Corporation under this section shall be subject to other terms and 
conditions as the Corporation considers necessary to accomplish the 
purposes of the grant or cooperative agreement, including--
          ``(1) the submission of periodic reports on the use of funds 
        provided under this section; and
          ``(2) consultation by the recipient with members of the 
        community that will benefit from the payments.
  ``(c) Availability of Funds.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, the funds made available under this section shall remain available 
for expenditure for a period of time considered reasonable by the 
Corporation, but in no case to exceed more than 3 fiscal years 
following the later of--
          ``(1) the fiscal year in which final agency action regarding 
        the disallowance of funds is taken; or
          ``(2) if such recipient files a petition for judicial review 
        regarding the disallowance of funds, the fiscal year in which 
        final judicial action is taken on such a petition.
  ``(d) Publication in Federal Register.--At least 60 days prior to 
entering into an arrangement under this section, the Corporation shall 
publish in the Federal Register a notice of intent to enter into such 
an arrangement and the terms and conditions under which payments will 
be made. Interested persons shall have an opportunity for at least 30 
days to submit comments to the Corporation regarding the proposed 
arrangement.

``SEC. 188. 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 which 
will contribute to improved conduct, supervision, or management of 
those functions or activities.

``SEC. 189. GRANT PERIODS.

  ``Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corporation has 
authority to make a grant under the national service laws for a period 
of 3 years.

``SEC. 189A. GENERATION OF VOLUNTEERS.

  ``In making decisions on applications for assistance or approved 
national service positions under the national service laws, the 
Corporation shall take into consideration the extent to which the 
applicant's proposal will increase the involvement of volunteers in 
meeting community needs.

``SEC. 189B. 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 in a 
grant to operate a 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 member support costs, staff 
costs, and other costs borne by the grantee or subgrantee to operate a 
program.
  ``(c) Costs Not Subject to Limitation.--The limitation in subsection 
(a) and (e)(1) shall not apply to expenses that are not included in the 
program operating grant award.
  ``(d) Adjustments for Inflation.--The amount specified in subsections 
(a) and (e)(1) shall be adjusted each year after 2008 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 this section, up to a maximum of $18,000, if 
        necessary to meet the compelling needs of a particular program, 
        such as exceptional training needs for a program serving 
        disadvantaged youth, increased costs relating to the 
        participation of individuals with disabilities, and start-up 
        costs associated with a first-time grantee.
          ``(2) Reports.--The Chief Executive Officer shall report to 
        Congress annually on all waivers granted under this section, 
        with an explanation of the compelling needs justifying such 
        waivers.

``SEC. 189C. AUDITS AND REPORTS.

  ``The Corporation shall comply with applicable audit and reporting 
requirements as provided in the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 
(31 U.S.C. 501 et seq.) and the Government Corporation Control Act of 
1945 (31 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.). The Corporation shall report to the 
Congress any failure to comply with the requirements of such audits.''.

  Subtitle G--Amendments to 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 shall 
serve for a term of 5 years.'';
          (2) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(e) Service Until Appointment of Successor.--A voting member of the 
Board whose term has expired may continue to serve for one year beyond 
expiration of the term if no successor is appointed or until the date 
on which a successor has taken office.''.

SEC. 1702. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES.

  Section 192A(g) (42 U.S.C. 12651b(g)) is amended--
          (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
        ``shall--'' and inserting ``shall have responsibility for 
        setting overall policy for the Corporation and shall--'';
          (2) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the semicolon at 
        the end the following: ``, and review the budget proposal in 
        advance of submission to the Office of Management and Budget 
        and to Congress'';
          (3) in paragraph (5)--
                  (A) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``and'' at the 
                end;
                  (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``and'' at the 
                end; and
                  (C) by adding at the end the following:
                  ``(C) review the performance of the Chief Executive 
                Officer annually and forward a report on that review to 
                the President;'';
          (4) in paragraph (9), by inserting ``and'' after 
        ``Corporation;'';
          (5) in paragraph (10), by striking ``program; and'' and 
        inserting ``program under a cost share agreement, as determined 
        by the Corporation, in which the funds advanced or received as 
        reimbursement shall be credited directly to a current 
        appropriation; and''; and
          (6) in paragraph (11), by striking ``September 30, 1995'' and 
        inserting ``January 1, 2011''.

SEC. 1703. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

  Section 193A (42 U.S.C. 12651d) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting after ``a 
                strategic plan'' the following: ``, including a plan 
                for achieving 50 percent full-time approved national 
                service positions by 2010,'';
                  (B) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (11) as 
                paragraphs (8) through (12), respectively;
                  (C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
          ``(7) prepare and submit to the Committee on Education and 
        Labor in the United States House of Representatives and the 
        Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions in the 
        United States Senate, and the Board an annual report on actions 
        taken to achieve the goal of 50 percent full-time approved 
        national service positions as described in paragraph (1), 
        including an assessment of the progress made toward achieving 
        that goal and the actions to be taken in the coming year toward 
        achieving that goal;''; and
                  (D) in paragraph (11) (as so redesignated)--
                          (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), 
                        by striking ``June 30, 1995,'' and inserting 
                        ``June 30 of each even-numbered year,''; and
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking 
                        ``section 122(c)(1)'' and inserting ``section 
                        122(d)(1)''; and
          (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''.

SEC. 1704. NONVOTING MEMBERS; PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS.

  Section 195 (42 U.S.C. 12651f) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (c)--
                  (A) in paragraph (2)(B), by inserting after 
                ``subdivision of a State,'' the following: 
                ``Territory,''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (3)--
                          (i) in the heading, by striking ``Member'' 
                        and inserting ``Non-voting member''; and
                          (ii) by inserting ``non-voting'' before 
                        ``member''; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
  ``(g) Personal Services Contracts.--The Corporation may enter into 
personal services contracts to carry out research, evaluation, and 
public awareness related to the national service laws.''.

SEC. 1705. 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 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 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'' and inserting ``such a person'';
                          (iii) in clause (ii), by striking 
                        ``volunteers'' and inserting ``such a person''; 
                        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).

SEC. 1706. OFFICE OF OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT.

  Subtitle G of title I is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``SEC. 196B. OFFICE OF OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT.

  ``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Corporation an 
office to be known as the Office of Outreach and Recruitment (in this 
section referred to as the `Office'), headed by a Director.
  ``(b) Duties.--The duties of the Office, carried out directly or 
through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall be--
          ``(1) to increase the public awareness of the wide range of 
        service opportunities for citizens of all ages, regardless of 
        socioeconomic status or geographic location, through a variety 
        of methods, including--
                  ``(A) print media;
                  ``(B) the Internet and related emerging technologies;
                  ``(C) television;
                  ``(D) radio;
                  ``(E) presentations at public or private forums;
                  ``(F) other innovative methods of communication; and
                  ``(G) outreach to offices of economic development, 
                State employment security agencies, labor unions and 
                trade associations, local education agencies, agencies 
                and organizations serving veterans and people with 
                disabilities, and other institutions or organizations 
                from which participants for programs receiving 
                assistance from the national service laws can be 
                recruited;
          ``(2) to identify and implement methods of recruitment to 
        increase the diversity of participants in the programs 
        receiving assistance under the national service laws;
          ``(3) to identify and implement recruitment strategies and 
        training programs for bilingual volunteers in the National 
        Senior Service Corps under title II of the Domestic Volunteer 
        Service Act of 1973;
          ``(4) to identify and implement methods of recruitment to 
        increase the diversity of service sponsors of programs desiring 
        to receive assistance under the national service laws;
          ``(5) to collaborate with organizations which have 
        established volunteer recruitment programs, including those on 
        the Internet, to increase the recruitment capacity of the 
        Corporation;
          ``(6) where practicable, to provide application materials in 
        languages other than English for those with limited English 
        proficiency who wish to participate in a national service 
        program;
          ``(7) to coordinate with organizations of former participants 
        of national service programs for service opportunities that may 
        include capacity building, outreach, and recruitment for 
        programs receiving assistance under the national service laws;
          ``(8) to collaborate with the training and technical 
        assistance programs described in subtitle J and in appropriate 
        paragraphs of section 198E(b);
          ``(9) to coordinate the clearinghouses described in section 
        198E; and
          ``(10) to coordinate with entities receiving funds under 
        section 198E(b)(11) in establishing the Reserve Corps for 
        alumni of the national service programs to serve in 
        emergencies, disasters, and other times of national need.
  ``(c) Collaboration.--The duties described in subsection (b) shall be 
carried out in collaboration with the State Commissions.
  ``(d) Authority to Contract With a Business.--The Corporation may, 
through contracts or cooperative agreements, carry out the marketing 
duties described in subsection (b)(1), with priority given to those 
entities who have established expertise in the recruitment of 
disadvantaged youth, members of Indian tribes, and members of the Baby 
Boom generation.
  ``(e) Campaign to Solicit Funds.--The Corporation, through the 
Director of the Office, may conduct a campaign to solicit funds for 
itself to conduct outreach and recruitment campaigns to recruit a 
diverse population of service sponsors of and participants in programs 
and projects receiving assistance under the national service laws.
  ``(f) Reporting.--The Director of the Office shall complete a report 
annually to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors on 
its activities and results.''.

SEC. 1707. STUDY TO EXAMINE AND INCREASE SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS 
                    AND VETERANS PARTICIPATION IN SERVICE CORPS AND 
                    COMMUNITY SERVICE AND TO DEVELOP PILOT PROGRAM.

  (a) Planning Study.--The Corporation for National and Community 
Service shall conduct a study to identify--
          (1) specific areas of need for veterans;
          (2) how existing programs and activities carried out under 
        the national service laws could better serve veterans and 
        veterans service organizations;
          (3) gaps in service to veterans;
          (4) prospects for better coordination of services;
          (5) prospects for better utilization of veterans as resources 
        and volunteers; and
          (6) methods for ensuring the efficient financial organization 
        of services directed towards veterans.
  (b) Consultation.--The study shall be carried out in consultation 
with veterans' service organizations, the Department of Veterans 
Affairs, State veterans agencies, the Department of Defense, and other 
individuals and entities the Corporation considers appropriate.
  (c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of 
this Act, the Corporation shall submit to Congress a report on the 
results of the planning study required by subsection (a), together with 
a plan for implementation of a pilot program using promising strategies 
and approaches for better targeting and serving veterans.
  (d) Pilot Program.--From amounts made available to carry out this 
subsection, the Corporation shall develop and carry out a pilot program 
based on the findings in the report submitted under subsection (c).
  (e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary 
for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012.

                  Subtitle H--Amendments to Subtitle H

SEC. 1801. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO SUBTITLE H.

  (a) Additional Corporation Activities to Support National Service.--
Subtitle H is amended by inserting after the subtitle heading and 
before section 198 the following:

    ``PART I--ADDITIONAL CORPORATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL 
                               SERVICE''.

  (b) Technical Amendments.--Section 198 (42 U.S.C. 12653) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsection (r)'' and 
        inserting ``subsection (g)'';
          (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``national service 
        programs, including service-learning programs, and to support 
        innovative and model programs, including'' and inserting 
        ``service-learning programs and national service programs, 
        including'';
          (3) by striking subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f);
          (4) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (c);
          (5) by striking subsections (h), (i), and (j);
          (6) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (d);
          (7) by striking subsections (l) and (m);
          (8) by redesignating subsections (n) and (o) as subsections 
        (e) and (f), respectively;
          (9) by striking subsections (p) and (q);
          (10) by redesignating subsection (r) as subsection (g); and
          (11) by redesignating subsection (s) as subsection (h).

SEC. 1802. REPEALS.

  The following provisions are repealed:
          (1) Clearinghouses.--Section 198A (42 U.S.C. 12653a).
          (2) Military installation conversion demonstration 
        programs.--Section 198C (42 U.S.C. 12653c).
          (3) Special demonstration project.--Section 198D (42 U.S.C. 
        12653d).

SEC. 1803. INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT.

  Subtitle H is further amended by adding at the end the following:

            ``PART II--INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT

``SEC. 198D. INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT.

  ``(a) Methods of Conducting Activities.--The Corporation may, through 
grants and fixed amount grants under subsection (c), carry out the 
following programs:
          ``(1) Programs for disadvantaged youth.--A program selected 
        from among those listed in 122(a) where no less than 75 percent 
        of the participants are disadvantaged youth.
                  ``(A) Components of programs.--Such programs may 
                include life skills training, employment training, 
                educational counseling, program to complete a high-
                school diploma or GED, counseling, or a mentoring 
                relationship with an adult volunteer.
                  ``(B) Priority.--Priority shall be given to programs 
                that engage retirees to serve as mentors.
          ``(2) Programs focused on learning and thinking skills.--
        Service programs to solve community problems while engaging or 
        developing 21st century learning and thinking skills (critical-
        thinking and problem solving, communication skills, creativity 
        and innovation skills, collaboration skills, contextual 
        learning skills, information and media literacy skills, and 
        information and communications literacy) and life skills 
        (leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal 
        productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-
        direction, and social responsibility) for school-age youth and 
        low income adults. This may be a summer of service program or a 
        year-round service program. Priority shall be given to programs 
        that collaborate with the RSVP program, the AmeriCorps 
        programs, or the Learn and Serve programs.
          ``(3) Programs that engage youth under the age of 17.--
        Programs that engage youth under the age of 17 in service to 
        the community to meet unmet human, educational, environmental, 
        emergency and disaster preparedness, or public safety needs and 
        may be a summer program or a year-round program. Priority shall 
        be given to programs that collaborate with the RSVP Program and 
        the AmeriCorps programs.
          ``(4) Programs that focus on health and wellness.--Service 
        programs that focus on the health and wellness of the members 
        of a low-income or rural community. Priority shall be given to 
        service programs that work to--
                  ``(A) involve the community in service to those who 
                are at-risk to not receive or pursue health care 
                through such activities as health and wellness 
                education, prevention, and care;
                  ``(B) include in the service program employment 
                training, where applicable, for participants in the 
                program and may extend this opportunity to members of 
                the community; and
                  ``(C) collaborate with local institutions of higher 
                education to include, as a portion of the pre-
                professional training of health care professionals 
                including nurses, doctors, physician assistants, 
                dentists, and emergency medical technicians, a service 
                component to meet unmet healthcare and wellness needs 
                in the community in which the service program is being 
                carried out.
          ``(5) Programs that reduce recidivism.--Programs that re-
        engage court-involved youth and adults with the goal of 
        reducing recidivism. Priority shall be given to such programs 
        that create support systems beginning in corrections 
        facilities, and programs that have life skills training, 
        employment training, an education program, including a program 
        to complete a high-school diploma or GED, educational and 
        career counseling, post program placement, and support 
        services, which could begin in corrections facilities. The 
        program may include health and wellness programs, including but 
        not limited to drug and alcohol treatment, mental health 
        counseling, and smoking cessation.
          ``(6) Programs that recruit certain individuals.--
        Demonstration projects for programs that have as one of their 
        primary purposes the recruitment and acceptance of court-
        involved youth and adults as participants, volunteers, or 
        members. Such a program may serve any purpose otherwise 
        permitted under this Act.
          ``(7) Other innovative and model programs.--Any other 
        innovative and model programs that the Corporation considers 
        appropriate.
  ``(b) Requirements.--
          ``(1) Three-year term.--Each program funded under this part 
        shall be carried out over a period of three years, including 
        one planning year and two additional grant years, with a 1-year 
        extension possible, if the program meets performance measures 
        developed in accordance with section 179(a) and any other 
        criteria determined by the Corporation.
          ``(2) Encouragement.--Each program funded under this part is 
        encouraged to collaborate with Learn and Serve, AmeriCorps, 
        VISTA, and the National Senior Service Corps.
          ``(3) Evaluation.--Upon completion of the program, the 
        Corporation shall conduct an independent evaluation of the 
        program and widely disseminate the results to the service 
        community through multiple channels, including the 
        Corporation's Resource Center or a clearinghouse of effective 
        strategies and recommendations for improvement.
  ``(c) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          ``(1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and subject 
        to the limitations in this subsection, the Corporation may, 
        upon making a determination described in paragraph (2), approve 
        a fixed amount grant that is not subject to the Office of 
        Management and Budget cost principles and related financial 
        recordkeeping requirements.
          ``(2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount grant, 
        the Corporation must determine that--
                  ``(A) the reasonable and necessary costs of carrying 
                out the terms of the grant significantly exceed the 
                amount of assistance provided by the Corporation; or
                  ``(B) based on the nature or design of the grant, any 
                assistance provided by the Corporation can be 
                reasonably presumed to be expended on reasonable and 
                necessary costs.
          ``(3) Matching funds.--
                  ``(A) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of 
                carrying out a program for which a grant is made under 
                this part may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost 
                of the program.
                  ``(B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the 
                remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a 
                program, each recipient of a grant 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, including 
                        private funds or donated services.
  ``(d) Applications.--To be eligible to carry out a program under this 
part, an entity shall prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain 
approval of, an application at such time and in such manner as the 
Corporation requires, and in such manner as the Chief Executive Officer 
may reasonably require.''.

SEC. 1804. CLEARINGHOUSES.

  Subtitle H is further amended by adding at the end the following:

          ``PART III--NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE

``SEC. 198E. NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE.

  ``(a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide assistance, either 
by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, to entities with 
expertise in the dissemination of information through clearinghouses to 
establish one or more clearinghouses for the national service laws.
  ``(b) Function of Clearinghouse.--Such a clearinghouse may--
          ``(1) assist entities carrying out State or local service-
        learning and national service programs with needs assessments 
        and planning;
          ``(2) conduct research and evaluations concerning service-
        learning or programs receiving assistance under the national 
        service laws unless the recipient is receiving funds for such 
        purpose under part III of subtitle B and under subtitle H;
          ``(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 programs offered under the 
        national service laws and participants in such programs;
          ``(5) provide and disseminate information and curriculum 
        materials relating to planning and operating service-learning 
        programs and programs offered under the national service laws, 
        to States, Territories, Indian tribes, and local entities 
        eligible to receive financial assistance under the national 
        service laws;
          ``(6) provide and disseminate information regarding methods 
        to make service-learning programs and programs offered under 
        the national service laws accessible to individuals with 
        disabilities;
          ``(7) disseminate applications in languages other than 
        English;
          ``(8)(A) gather and disseminate information on successful 
        service-learning programs and programs offered under the 
        national service laws, components of such successful programs, 
        innovative curricula related to service-learning, and service-
        learning projects; and
          ``(B) coordinate the activities of the Clearinghouse with 
        appropriate entities to avoid duplication of effort;
          ``(9) make recommendations to State and local entities on 
        quality controls to improve the quality of service-learning 
        programs and programs offered under the national service laws;
          ``(10) assist organizations in recruiting, screening, and 
        placing a diverse population of service-learning coordinators 
        and program sponsors;
          ``(11) collaborate with the Office of Outreach and 
        Recruitment on an alumni network for those former participants 
        in an approved national service position, to facilitate 
        communication and collaboration between alumni and to leverage 
        their skills, knowledge, and experiences to improve service 
        across our Nation and also serve in a Reserve Corps, who are 
        ready to serve in times of national need;
          ``(12) disseminate effective strategies for working with 
        disadvantaged youth in national service programs as determined 
        by organizations with an established expertise working with 
        such youth; and
          ``(13) carry out such other activities as the Chief Executive 
        Officer determines to be appropriate.''.

       Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth Service Corps

SEC. 1811. STATE APPLICATION.

  Section 199C(a) (42 U.S.C. 12655b(a)) is amended by inserting after 
``a State'' the following: ``, Territory,''.

             Subtitle J--Training and Technical Assistance

SEC. 1821. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

  Title I is further amended by adding at the end the following new 
subtitle:

            ``Subtitle J--Training and Technical Assistance

``SEC. 199N. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

  ``(a) In General.--The Corporation shall conduct, either directly or 
through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, including through 
State Commissions on National and Community Service, appropriate 
training and technical assistance to--
          ``(1) programs receiving assistance under the national 
        service laws; and
          ``(2) entities (particularly those in rural areas and 
        underserved communities)--
                  ``(A) that desire to carry out or establish national 
                service programs;
                  ``(B) that desire to apply for assistance under the 
                national service laws; or
                  ``(C) that desire to apply for a subgrant under the 
                national service laws.
  ``(b) Activities Included.--Such training and technical assistance 
activities may include--
          ``(1) providing technical assistance to those applying to 
        carry out national service programs or those carrying out 
        national service programs;
          ``(2) promoting leadership development in national service 
        programs;
          ``(3) improving the instructional and programmatic quality of 
        national service programs;
          ``(4) developing the management and budgetary skills of those 
        operating or overseeing national service programs, including to 
        increase the cost effectiveness of the programs under the 
        national service laws;
          ``(5) providing for or improving the training provided to the 
        participants in programs under the national service laws;
          ``(6) facilitating the education of national service programs 
        in risk management procedures, including the training of 
        participants in appropriate risk management practices;
          ``(7) training of those operating or overseeing national 
        service programs in volunteer recruitment, management, and 
        retention to improve the abilities of such individuals to use 
        participants and other volunteers in an effective manner which 
        results in high quality service and the desire of participants 
        or volunteers to continue to serve in other capacities after 
        the program is completed;
          ``(8) training of those operating or overseeing national 
        service programs in program evaluation and performance measures 
        to inform practices to augment the capacity and sustainability 
        of the program;
          ``(9) training of those operating or overseeing national 
        service programs to effectively accommodate people with 
        disabilities to increase the participation of people with 
        disabilities in national service programs;
          ``(10) establishing networks and collaboration among 
        employers, educators, and other key stakeholders in the 
        community to further leverage resources to increase local 
        participation and to coordinate community-wide planning and 
        service;
          ``(11) providing training and technical assistance for the 
        National Senior Service Corps; and
          ``(12) carrying out such other activities as the Chief 
        Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.
  ``(c) Priority.--The Corporation shall give priority to programs 
under the national service laws and those entities wishing to establish 
programs under the national service laws seeking training or technical 
assistance that--
          ``(1) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) high 
        quality programs where the services are needed most;
          ``(2) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) high 
        quality programs where national service programs do not 
        currently exist or where the programs are too limited to meet 
        community needs;
          ``(3) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) high 
        quality programs that focus on and provide service 
        opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas and 
        populations; and
          ``(4) assist programs in developing a service component that 
        combines students, out-of-school youths, and older adults as 
        participants to provide needed community services.''.

      Subtitle K--Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation)

SEC. 1831. REPEAL.

  Title III (42 U.S.C. 12661 et seq.) is repealed.

  Subtitle L--Amendments to Title V (Authorization of Appropriations)

SEC. 1841. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

  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--
                          ``(i) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, of 
                        which $10,000,000 shall be for summer of 
                        service grants and $10,000,000 shall be 
                        deposited in the National Service Trust to 
                        support summer of service educational awards; 
                        and
                          ``(ii) such sums as may be necessary for each 
                        of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
                  ``(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated under 
                subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
                          ``(i) not more than 63.75 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 11.25 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 disburse national service 
                educational awards and scholarships 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, 
                $485,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, and such sums as may 
                be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 
                2012.
                  ``(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated under 
                subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, up to 15 percent 
                shall be made available to provide financial assistance 
                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), the following amounts shall be made 
                available to provide financial assistance under section 
                121 of subtitle C of title I:
                          ``(i) For fiscal year 2008, not more than 
                        $324,000,000.
                          ``(ii) For fiscal year 2009, not more than 
                        $357,000,000.
                          ``(iii) For fiscal year 2010, not more than 
                        $397,000,000.
                          ``(iv) For each of fiscal years 2011 through 
                        2012, such sums as may be necessary.
          ``(3) Subtitle e.--There are authorized to be appropriated to 
        operate the National Civilian Community Corps and provide 
        financial assistance under subtitle E of title I, $25,000,000 
        for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each 
        of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
          ``(4) Administration.--
                  ``(A) In general.--There are authorized to be 
                appropriated for the administration of this Act, 
                including financial assistance under sections 126(a) 
                and 196B, $51,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such 
                sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 
                through 2012.
                  ``(B) Corporation.--Of the amounts appropriated under 
                subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
                          ``(i) up to 69 percent shall be made 
                        available to the Corporation for the 
                        administration of this Act, including to 
                        provide financial assistance under section 
                        196B; and
                          ``(ii) the remainder shall be available to 
                        provide financial assistance under section 
                        126(a).
          ``(5) Training and technical assistance.--Of the amounts 
        appropriated for a fiscal year under subtitles B, C, and H of 
        title I of this Act and under titles I and II of the Domestic 
        Volunteer Service Act of 1973, the Corporation shall reserve up 
        to 2.5 percent to carry out subtitle J of this Act. 
        Notwithstanding subsection (b), amounts so reserved shall be 
        available only for the fiscal year for which they are reserved.
  ``(b) 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--Amendments to Title I (National Volunteer Antipoverty 
                               Programs)

SEC. 2101. PURPOSE.

  Section 2 (42 U.S.C. 4950) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``both young and older 
        citizens'' and inserting ``citizens of all ages and 
        backgrounds''; and
          (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``local agencies'' and all 
        that follows through the period at the end and inserting 
        ``local agencies, expand relationships with, and support for, 
        the efforts of civic, community, and educational organizations, 
        and utilize the energy, innovative spirit, experience, and 
        skills of all Americans.''.

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 through the period at the end and inserting 
        ``local level, to support efforts by local agencies and 
        organizations to achieve long-term sustainability of projects, 
        consistent with section 186 of the National and Community 
        Service Act of 1990, initiated or expanded under the VISTA 
        program activities, and to strengthen local agencies and 
        community organizations to carry out the purpose of this 
        part.''.

SEC. 2103. APPLICATIONS.

  Section 103 (42 U.S.C. 4953) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``the Commonwealth 
                of the Northern Mariana Islands,'' after ``American 
                Samoa,'' ; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) by striking ``handicapped'' and inserting 
                        ``disabled''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``handicaps'' and inserting 
                        ``disabilities'';
                  (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``jobless, the 
                hungry, and low-income'' and inserting ``unemployed, 
                the hungry, and low-income'';
                  (D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``prevention, 
                education,'' and inserting ``through prevention, 
                education, rehabilitation, and treatment,'';
                  (E) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``, mental 
                illness,'' after ``including'';
                  (F) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; and'' and 
                inserting a semicolon;
                  (G) in paragraph (7), by striking the period and 
                inserting a semicolon; and
                  (H) by adding at the end the following new 
                paragraphs:
          ``(8) in the re-entry and re-integration of formerly 
        incarcerated youth and adults into society, including life 
        skills training, employment training, counseling, educational 
        training, and educational counseling;
          ``(9) in developing and carrying out financial literacy, 
        financial planning, budgeting, savings, and reputable credit 
        accessibility programs in low-income communities, including 
        those programs which educate on financing home ownership and 
        higher education;
          ``(10) in initiating and supporting before-school and after-
        school programs servicing children in low-income communities 
        that may engage participants in mentoring relationships, 
        tutoring, life skills, or study skills programs, service-
        learning, physical, nutrition, and health education programs, 
        including programs aimed at fighting childhood obesity, and 
        other activities addressing the needs of the community's 
        children;
          ``(11) in establishing and supporting community economic 
        development initiatives, including micro-enterprises, with a 
        priority on such programs in rural areas and other areas where 
        such programs are needed most;
          ``(12) in assisting veterans and their families through 
        establishing or augmenting programs which assist such persons 
        with access to legal assistance, health care (including mental 
        health), employment counseling or training, education 
        counseling or training, affordable housing, and other support 
        services; and
          ``(13) in addressing the health and wellness of low-income 
        and underserved communities, including programs to increase 
        access to preventive services, insurance, and health care.'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``recruitment and 
                placement procedures'' and inserting ``recruitment and 
                placement procedures that involve sponsoring 
                organizations and'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2)--
                          (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
                        ``central information system that shall, on 
                        request, promptly provide'' and inserting 
                        ``database that provides''; and
                          (ii) in subparagraph (C)--
                                  (I) by striking ``timely and 
                                effective'' and inserting ``timely and 
                                cost-effective''; and
                                  (II) by striking ``the recruitment of 
                                volunteers'' and inserting 
                                ``recruitment and management of 
                                volunteers''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the 
                following: ``The Director shall give priority to--
          ``(A) disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 101 of the 
        National and Community Service Act of 1990) and low-income 
        adults; and
          ``(B) retired adults of any profession, but with an emphasis 
        on those professions whose services and training are most 
        needed in a community, such as the health care professions, 
        teaching, counseling, and engineering and other professions 
        requiring a high level of technical and project management 
        skills, to utilize their experience, including professional 
        skills, in the VISTA program.'';
                  (D) in paragraph (5)(B), by striking ``information 
                system'' and inserting ``database'';
          (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), sponsoring 
                        organizations, and the Office of Outreach and 
                        Recruitment'';
                          (ii) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``the 
                        Internet and related technologies,'' after 
                        ``television,'';
                          (iii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting 
                        ``Internet and related technologies,'' after 
                        ``through the'';
                          (iv) in subparagraph (C), by inserting after 
                        ``senior citizens organizations,'' the 
                        following: ``offices of economic development, 
                        State employment security agencies, employment 
                        offices,'';
                          (v) in subparagraph (F), by striking 
                        ``National and Community Service Trust Act of 
                        1993'' and inserting ``National and Community 
                        Service Act of 1990''; and
                          (vi) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``, on 
                        request,'';
                  (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``this subsection'' 
                and inserting ``this subsection and related public 
                awareness and recruitment activities under the national 
                service laws and through the Office of Outreach and 
                Recruitment''; and
                  (C) in paragraph (4)--
                          (i) by striking ``Beginning'' and all that 
                        follows through ``for the purpose'' and 
                        inserting ``For the purpose''; and
                          (ii) by striking ``1.5 percent'' and 
                        inserting ``2 percent'';
          (4) by amending the second sentence of subsection (d) to read 
        as follows: ``Whenever feasible, such efforts shall be 
        coordinated with an appropriate local workforce investment 
        board established under section 117 of the Workforce Investment 
        Act of 1998.'';
          (5) in subsection (g) by striking ``and has been submitted to 
        the Governor'' and all that follows and inserting a period; and
          (6) 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 186 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990.''.

SEC. 2104. VISTA PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

  Part A of title I is amended by inserting after section 103 (42 
U.S.C. 4953) the following:

``SEC. 103A. VISTA PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

  ``(a) In General.--With not less than one-third of the funds made 
available under subsection (d) in each fiscal year, the Director shall 
make grants for VISTA positions to support programs of national 
significance. Each program for which a grant is received under this 
subsection shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements 
applicable to that program.
  ``(b) Activities Supported.--The Director shall make grants under 
subsection (a) to support one or more of the following programs to 
address problems that concern low-income and rural communities in the 
Nation:
          ``(1) In developing and carrying-out financial literacy, 
        financial planning, budgeting, savings, and reputable credit 
        accessibility programs in low-income communities, including 
        those programs which educate on financing home ownership and 
        higher education.
          ``(2) In initiating and supporting before-school and after-
        school programs in low-income communities that may include such 
        activities as establishing mentoring relationships, physical 
        education, tutoring, instruction in 21st century thinking 
        skills, life skills, and study skills, community service, 
        service-learning, nutrition and health education, and other 
        activities aimed at keeping children, safe, educated, and 
        healthy, which serve the children in such community.
          ``(3) In establishing and supporting community economic 
        development initiatives, including micro-enterprises, with a 
        priority on such programs in rural areas and areas where such 
        programs are needed most.
          ``(4) In assisting veterans and their families through 
        establishing or augmenting programs which assist such persons 
        with access to legal assistance, health care (including mental 
        health), employment counseling or training, education 
        counseling or training, affordable housing, and other support 
        services.
          ``(5) In addressing the health and wellness of low-income and 
        underserved communities across our Nation, including programs 
        to fight childhood obesity through nutrition, physical fitness, 
        and other associated life skills education programs and 
        programs to increase access to preventive services, insurance, 
        and health care.
  ``(c) Requirements.--
          ``(1) Eligibility.--In order to receive a grant under 
        subsection (a), an applicant shall submit an application to the 
        Director at such time and in such manner as the Director 
        requires and receive approval of the application. Such 
        application shall, at a minimum, demonstrate to the Director a 
        level of expertise in carrying out such a program.
          ``(2) Supplement not supplant.--Funds made available under 
        subsection (d) shall be used to supplement and not supplant the 
        number of VISTA volunteers engaged in programs addressing the 
        problem for which such funds are awarded unless such sums are 
        an extension of funds previously provided under this title.
  ``(d) Funding.--
          ``(1) In general.--From the amounts appropriate under section 
        501 for each fiscal year there shall be available to the 
        Director such sums as may be necessary to make grants under 
        subsection (a).
          ``(2) Limitation.--No funds shall be made available to the 
        Director to make grants under subsection (a) unless the amounts 
        appropriated under section 501 available for such fiscal year 
        to carry out part A are sufficient to maintain the number of 
        projects and volunteers funded under part A in the preceding 
        fiscal year.
  ``(e) Information.--The Director shall widely disseminate information 
on grants that may be made under this section, including through the 
Office of Outreach and Recruitment and other volunteer recruitment 
programs being carried out by public or private non-profit 
organizations.''.

SEC. 2105. TERMS AND PERIODS OF SERVICE.

  Section 104(d) (42 U.S.C. 4954(d)) is amended--
          (1) 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, such as 
        termination, proposed by the sponsoring organization. The 
        procedure shall provide for an appeal to the Director of any 
        proposed termination.''; and
          (2) in the third sentence (as amended by this section), by 
        striking ``and the terms and conditions of their service''.

SEC. 2106. SUPPORT SERVICE.

  Section 105(a)(1)(B) (42 U.S.C. 4955(a)(1)(B)) is amended by striking 
``Such stipend'' and all that follows through ``in the case of 
persons'' and inserting ``Such stipend shall be set at a minimum of 
$125 per month and a maximum of $150 per month, subject to the 
availability of funds to accomplish such a maximum. The Director may 
provide a stipend of $250 per month in the case of persons''.

SEC. 2107. SECTIONS REPEALED.

  The following provisions are repealed:
          (1) VISTA literacy corps.--Section 109 (42 U.S.C. 4959).
          (2) University year for vista.--Part B of title I (42 U.S.C. 
        4971 et seq.).
          (3) Literacy challenge grants.--Section 124 (42 U.S.C. 4995).

SEC. 2108. CONFORMING AMENDMENT.

  Section 121 (42 U.S.C. 4991) is amended in the second sentence by 
striking ``situations'' and inserting ``organizations''.

SEC. 2109. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

  Section 123 (42 U.S.C. 4993) is amended--
          (1) in the section heading by striking ``TECHNICAL AND''; and
          (2) by striking ``technical and''.

  Subtitle B--Amendments to Title II (National Senior Volunteer 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, emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and 
        recovery, 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 people 55 years of age or older 
        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 knowledge, experiences, abilities, and skills for the 
        betterment of their communities and themselves;
          ``(4) opportunities for low-income people 55 years of age or 
        older, through the Foster Grandparents Program, to have a 
        positive impact on the lives of children in need;
          ``(5) opportunities for low-income 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 
        people 55 years of age or older to meet unmet needs, including 
        those related to public safety, public health, and emergency 
        and disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery, 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 
                through service'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, and individuals 
                60 years of age or older will be given priority for 
                enrollment,'';
                  (C) in paragraph (3) by inserting ``either prior to 
                or during the volunteer service'' after ``may be 
                necessary''; and--
                  (D) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the 
                following:
          ``(4) the project is being designed and implemented with the 
        advice of experts in the field of service to be delivered as 
        well as with those who have expertise in the recruitment and 
        management of volunteers, particularly those of the Baby Boom 
        generation.'';
          (2) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
  ``(c) The Director shall give priority to projects--
          ``(1) utilizing retired scientists, technicians, engineers, 
        and mathematicians (the STEM professionals) to improve Science, 
        Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education 
        through activities such as assisting teachers in classroom 
        demonstrations or laboratory experiences, running after-school, 
        weekend, or summer programs designed to engage disadvantaged 
        youth (as defined in section 101 of the National and Community 
        Service Act of 1990) or low-income, minority youth in the STEM 
        fields and to improve mastery of the STEM content, providing 
        field trips to businesses, institutions of higher education, 
        museums, and other locations where the STEM professions are 
        practiced or illuminated;
          ``(2) utilizing retired health care professionals to improve 
        the health and wellness of low income or rural communities;
          ``(3) utilizing retired criminal justice professionals for 
        programs designed to prevent disadvantaged youth (as defined in 
        section 101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990) 
        from joining gangs or committing crimes;
          ``(4) utilizing retired military and emergency professionals 
        for programs to improve public safety, emergency and disaster 
        preparedness, relief, and recovery, search and rescue, and 
        homeland security efforts; and
          ``(5) utilizing retired computer science professionals, 
        technicians of related technologies, business professionals, 
        and others with relevant knowledge to increase, for low income 
        individuals and families, access to and obtaining the benefits 
        from computers and other existing and emerging technologies.''; 
        and
          (3) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(e) Competitive Re-Evaluation.--
          ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 412, a grant or 
        contract shall not, after fiscal year 2009, be awarded or 
        renewed under this section unless--
                  ``(A) the program for which the award or renewal is 
                to be made is competitively re-evaluated in comparison 
                to other programs; or
                  ``(B) the program for which the award or renewal is 
                to be made--
                          ``(i) received an award or renewal in a 
                        fiscal year that was both--
                                  ``(I) within the preceding three 
                                fiscal years; and
                                  ``(II) after fiscal year 2009; and
                          ``(ii) was competitively re-evaluated in 
                        connection with that award or renewal in that 
                        fiscal year.
          ``(2) Requirements.--Each competitive re-evaluation required 
        by paragraph (1) shall be carried out through a process that 
        ensures that--
                  ``(A) the resulting grants (or contracts) support no 
                less than the volunteer service years of the previous 
                grant (or contract) cycle in a given service area;
                  ``(B) the resulting grants (or contracts) maintain a 
                similar program distribution; and
                  ``(C) every effort is made to minimalize the 
                disruption of volunteers.
          ``(3) Priority consideration.--The competitive re-evaluation 
        shall include some form of priority consideration for existing 
        grantees in good standing.''.

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 after subparagraph (B) 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); and
                  (C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2);
          (3) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by this section), by 
        striking ``paragraphs (1) and (2)'' and inserting ``paragraph 
        (1)'';
          (4) by adding after paragraph (2) (as redesignated by this 
        section) 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.'';
          (5) in subsection (d), in the second sentence, by striking 
        ``Any stipend'' and all that follows through ``inflation,'' and 
        inserting ``Any stipend or allowance provided under this part 
        shall not exceed 75 percent of the minimum wage under section 6 
        the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206), and the 
        Federal share shall not be less than $2.65 per hour, provided 
        that the Director shall adjust the Federal share once prior to 
        December 31, 2012, to account for inflation,'';
          (6) in subsection (e)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``125'' and 
                inserting ``200''; and
                  (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, as so 
                adjusted'' and all that follows through ``local 
                situations'';
          (7) by striking subsection (f) and inserting:
  ``(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 subsection (d)) 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).
  ``(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).
  ``(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.
  ``(4) The Office of Outreach and Recruitment shall conduct outreach 
to ensure the inclusion of low-income persons in programs and 
activities authorized under this title.''; and
          (8) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
  ``(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 program may accept 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 subsection (g) authorized under 
subsection (d) of section 211, as approved by the Director.''.

SEC. 2206. PROMOTION OF NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS.

  Section 221 (42 U.S.C. 5021) is amended--
          (1) in the section heading, by striking ``volunteer'' and 
        inserting ``service''; and
          (2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ``of all ages and 
        backgrounds living in rural, suburban, and urban localities'' 
        after ``greater participation of volunteers''.

SEC. 2207. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

  (a) Change in Age Eligibility.--Section 223 (42 U.S.C. 5023) is 
amended by striking ``sixty years and older from minority groups'' and 
inserting ``55 years and older from minority and underserved 
populations''.
  (b) Name Change.--Section 224 (42 U.S.C. 5024) is amended in the 
heading by striking ``volunteer'' and inserting ``service''.

SEC. 2208. PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

  Section 225 (42 U.S.C. 5025) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (a)--
                  (A) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
  ``(2) Applicants for grants under paragraph (1) shall determine which 
program under part A, B, or C the program shall be carried out and 
submit an application as required for programs under part A, B, or 
C.''; and
                  (B) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(4) The Director shall ensure that at least 50 percent of the 
grants made under this section are from applicants currently not 
receiving assistance from the Corporation and when possible in 
locations where there are no current programs under part A, B, C in 
existence.'';
          (2) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting before the period 
                at the end the following: ``or Alzheimer's disease, 
                with an intent of allowing those served to age in 
                place'';
                  (B) in paragraph (2), by inserting before the period 
                at the end the following: ``through education, 
                prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation'';
                  (C) in paragraph (3), by inserting before the period 
                at the end the following: ``, including programs that 
                teach parenting skills, life skills, family management 
                skills, assists in obtaining affordable childcare, 
                offers or assists in locating employment training or 
                placement, and other skills and services needed by 
                teenage parents and their families to establish a 
                healthy environment for their children'';
                  (D) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
          ``(4) Programs that establish and support mentoring programs 
        for disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 101 of the 
        National and Community Service Act of 1990), including those 
        mentoring programs that match youth with volunteer mentors 
        leading to apprenticeship programs and employment training.'';
                  (E) in paragraph (5), by inserting before the period 
                at the end the following: ``, including those programs 
                that serve youth and adults with limited English 
                proficiency'';
                  (F) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' and all 
                that follows through the period and insert ``and for 
                individuals and children with disabilities or chronic 
                illnesses living at home.'';
                  (G) in paragraph (7), by striking ``after-school 
                activities'' and all that follows through the period at 
                the end and inserting ``after-school programs serving 
                children in low-income communities that may engage 
                participants in mentoring relationships, tutoring, life 
                skills or study skills programs, service-learning, 
                physical, nutrition, and health education programs, 
                including programs aimed at fighting childhood obesity, 
                and other activities addressing the needs of the 
                community's children, including those of working 
                parents.'';
                  (H) by striking paragraphs (8), (9), (12), (13), 
                (14), (15), (16), and (18);
                  (I) by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as 
                paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively;
                  (J) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so 
                redesignated) the following:
          ``(10) Programs that engage older adults with children and 
        youth to complete service in energy conservation, environmental 
        stewardship, or other environmental needs of a community.
          ``(11) Programs that collaborate with criminal justice 
        professionals and organizations in prevention programs aimed at 
        disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 101 of the National 
        and Community Service Act of 1990) or youth re-entering society 
        after incarceration and their families, which may include 
        mentoring and counseling, which many include employment 
        counseling.'';
                  (K) by redesignating paragraph (17) as paragraph 
                (12); and
                  (L) by adding at the end the following:
          ``(13) Programs that strengthen community efforts in support 
        of homeland security.'';
          (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``shall demonstrate to 
        the Director'' and all that follows through the period at the 
        end and inserting ``shall demonstrate to the Director a level 
        of expertise in carrying out such a program.''; and
          (4) in subsection (e)--
                  (A) by inserting ``widely'' before ``disseminate''; 
                and
                  (B) by striking ``to field personnel'' and all that 
                follows through the period at the end and inserting ``, 
                including through the Office of Outreach and 
                Recruitment and other volunteer recruitment programs 
                being carried out by public or private non-profit 
                organizations.''.

SEC. 2209. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.

  Part D of title II (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.) is amended by adding 
after section 227 the following:

``SEC. 228. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE.

  ``To ensure the continued service of individuals in communities 
served by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program prior to 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. 229. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.

  ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a program 
receiving assistance under this title may accept donations, including 
donations in cash or in kind.
  ``(b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a program receiving 
assistance under this title shall not accept donations from the 
beneficiaries of the program.''.

SEC. 2210. AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR.

  Section 231 (42 U.S.C. 5028) is amended--
          (1) in subsection (b)--
                  (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``activities;'' and 
                inserting ``activities described in section 225(b) and 
                carried out through programs described in parts A, B, 
                and C; and''; and
                  (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting 
                the following:
          ``(2) programs that support older Americans in aging in place 
        while augmenting the capacity of members of a community to 
        serve each other through reciprocal service centers, service 
        credit banking, community economic scripts, barter services, 
        timebanking, and other similar programs.''; and
          (2) by adding at the end the following:
  ``(c) Priority.--For purposes of subsection (b), priority shall be 
given to--
          ``(1) programs with established experience in carrying out 
        such a program and engaging the entire community in service 
        exchange;
          ``(2) programs with the capacity to connect to similar 
        programs throughout a city or region to augment the available 
        services to older Americans and for members of the community to 
        serve each other;
          ``(3) programs seeking to establish in an area where needs of 
        older Americans are left unmet and older Americans are unable 
        to consider aging in place without such service exchange in 
        place; and
          ``(4) programs that integrate participants in or collaborate 
        with service-learning programs, AmeriCorps State and National 
        programs, the VISTA program, the Retired and Senior Volunteer 
        Program, Foster Grandparents program, and the Senior Companion 
        programs, and programs described in section 411 of the Older 
        Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3032).''.

  Subtitle C--Amendments to Title IV (Administration and Coordination)

SEC. 2301. NONDISPLACEMENT.

  Section 404(a) (42 U.S.C. 5044(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. NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURES.

  Section 412(a) (42 U.S.C. 5052(a)) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (2)--
                  (A) by striking ``75'' and inserting ``60''; and
                  (B) by adding ``and'' at the end;
          (2) by striking paragraph (3); and
          (3) by redesignating paragraph (4) as (3).

SEC. 2303. DEFINITIONS.

  Section 421 (42 U.S.C. 5061) is amended--
          (1) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``, the Commonwealth of 
        the Northern Mariana Islands,'' after ``American Samoa,'';
          (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. 2304. 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''.

  Subtitle D--Amendments to Title V (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 
                ``$100,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as 
                may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 
                2012.'';
                  (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) and 
                redesignating paragraphs (3) and (5) as paragraphs (2) 
                and (3); and
                  (C) in paragraph (2) (as redesignated by this 
                section), by striking ``, excluding section 125'' and 
                all that follows and inserting ``such sums as may be 
                necessary for each of fiscal years 2008 through 
                2012.''; 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, $67,500,000 for fiscal 
year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 
2009 through 2012.
  ``(b) Foster Grandparent Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part B of title II, $115,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 
2009 through 2012.
  ``(c) Senior Companion Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part C of title II, $52,000,000 for fiscal 
year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 
2009 through 2012.
  ``(d) Demonstration Programs.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part E of title II, $500,000 for fiscal year 
2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 
through 2012.''.

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 $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be 
necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.''.

                  TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS

SEC. 3101. 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. 4101. 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 for this Act is as 
follows:

``Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Findings and purpose.
``Sec. 3. Sense of Congress.

     ``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--Programs for Elementary and Secondary Students

``Sec. 111. Assistance to States, Territories, and Indian tribes.
``Sec. 112. Allotments.
``Sec. 113. Applications.
``Sec. 114. Consideration of applications.
``Sec. 115. Participation of students and teachers from private 
schools.
``Sec. 116. Federal, State, and local contributions.
``Sec. 116A. Limitations on uses of funds.

 ``Part II--Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service

``Sec. 117. Higher education innovative programs for community service.

     ``Part III--Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research

``Sec. 118. Innovative demonstration service-learning programs and 
research.

              ``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. 126. Other special assistance.

              ``Part II--Application and Approval Process

``Sec. 129. Provision of assistance and approved national service 
positions.
``Sec. 129A. Education awards only research.
``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. Process of approval of national service positions.

            ``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. 163. Advisory board.
``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. Sustainability.
``Sec. 187. Use of recovered funds.
``Sec. 188. Expenses of attending meetings.
``Sec. 189. Grant periods.
``Sec. 189A. Generation of volunteers.
``Sec. 189B. Limitation on program grant costs.
``Sec. 189C. 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.
``Sec. 196B. Office of Outreach and Recruitment.

          ``Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation

``PART I--ADDITIONAL CORPORATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL SERVICE

``Sec. 198. Additional corporation activities to support national 
service.
``Sec. 198B. Presidential awards for service.

            ``PART II--INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT

``Sec. 198D. Innovative and model program support.

          ``PART III--NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE

``Sec. 198E. National service programs clearinghouse.

          ``Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth 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--Training and Technical Assistance

``Sec. 199N. Training and technical 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 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. 4102. 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 for this Act is as 
follows:

``Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
``Sec. 2. Volunteerism policy.

           ``TITLE I--NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS

               ``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. 103A. VISTA programs of national significance.
``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. 110. Applications for assistance.

                  ``Part C--Special Volunteer Programs

``Sec. 121. Statement of purpose.
``Sec. 122. Authority to establish and operate special volunteer and 
demonstration programs.
``Sec. 123. Financial assistance.

               ``TITLE II--NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS

``Sec. 200. Statement of purpose.

             ``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. Continuity of service.
``Sec. 229. Acceptance of donations.

                    ``Part E--Demonstration Programs

``Sec. 231. Authority of Director.

              ``TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

``Sec. 403. Political activities.
``Sec. 404. Special limitations.
``Sec. 406. Labor standards.
``Sec. 408. Joint funding.
``Sec. 409. Prohibition of Federal control.
``Sec. 410. Coordination with other programs.
``Sec. 411. Prohibition.
``Sec. 414. Distribution of benefits between rural and urban areas.
``Sec. 415. Application of Federal law.
``Sec. 416. Evaluation.
``Sec. 417. Nondiscrimination provisions.
``Sec. 418. Eligibility for other benefits.
``Sec. 419. Legal expenses.
``Sec. 421. Definitions.
``Sec. 422. Audit.
``Sec. 423. Reduction of paperwork.
``Sec. 424. Review of project renewals.
``Sec. 425. Protection against improper use.
``Sec. 426. Center for Research and Training.

               ``TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

``Sec. 501. National volunteer antipoverty programs.
``Sec. 502. National Senior Service Corps.
``Sec. 504. Administration and coordination.
``Sec. 505. Availability of appropriations.

           ``TITLE VI--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS AND REPEALERS

``Sec. 601. Supersedence of Reorganization Plan No. 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

SEC. 5101. EFFECTIVE DATE.

  Unless specifically provided otherwise, the amendments made by this 
Act shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 5102. 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 after 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 after 90 
days after the date of enactment of this Act, except when agreed upon 
by the parties to such agreements.

                               I. Purpose

    The purpose of H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating 
Volunteerism and Education Act, or the GIVE Act, is to 
reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

                          II. Committee Action


                             107TH CONGRESS

Subcommittee on Select Education hearings

    On April 11, 2002, the Subcommittee on Select Education 
held a hearing on ``The Corporation for National and Community 
Service,'' to evaluate Administration proposals to reauthorize 
programs under the Corporation for National and Community 
Service. On April 25, 2002, the Subcommittee held a legislative 
hearing titled ``Citizen Service in the 21st Century.'' The 
hearing considered H.R. 3465, the Call to Service Act of 2001 
and other service initiatives and issues related to the 
reauthorization of programs under the Corporation for National 
and Community Service.
    On May 24, 2002, Representatives Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), and 
Tim Roemer (D-IN) introduced H.R. 4854, the Citizens Service 
Act of 2002, a bipartisan bill to reauthorize and reform the 
national service laws through fiscal year 2007. On June 5, 
2002, the Subcommittee on Select Education considered H.R. 4854 
in legislative session and reported it favorably, as amended, 
to the Committee on Education and the Workforce by voice vote. 
On June 12, 2002, the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
considered H.R. 4854 in legislative session and reported it 
favorably, as amended, to the House of Representatives by voice 
vote. The House of Representatives took no further action on 
the measure.

                             110TH CONGRESS

Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities hearings

    On February 27, 2007, the Subcommittee on Healthy Families 
and Communities held a hearing titled, ``Strengthening 
Communities: An Overview of Service and Volunteering in 
America.'' The hearing presented an overview of the Corporation 
for National and Community Service (``the Corporation'') and 
identified areas for improvement. The following witnesses 
testified before the Subcommittee: Mr. David Eisner, CEO, 
Corporation for National and Community Service, Washington, 
D.C.; Mr. Thomas Daigle, AmeriCorps Member, Habitat for 
Humanity of Charlotte (Class of 2004-2006), Falls Church, 
Virginia; Mr. David Edelman, National Civilian Community Corps 
(NCCC) Member (Class of 2005), Merrick, New York; Mr. John 
Gomperts, Executive Director, Experience Corps, Washington, 
D.C.; Mr. George H. Moore, Executive Director, Community 
Progress Council, York, Pennsylvania.
    On April 19, 2007, the Subcommittee held a hearing titled, 
``Renewing the Spirit of National and Community Service.'' The 
hearing examined new avenues and perspectives on service 
including methods to engage volunteers through the media, new 
programs to attract middle school youth to service, programs to 
engage scientists and engineers in service while actively 
involving youth in science and engineering and community 
service, activities to engage alumni of national service 
programs in continued local and national service, and further 
activities to engage volunteers in service across our nation. 
The following witnesses testified at the hearing: Mr. Robert 
Newman, Actor, ``The Guiding Light'', New York, New York; Ms. 
Susan E. Stroud, Executive Director, Innovations in Civic 
Participation (ICP), Washington, D.C.; Mr. Robert Purifico, 
President, Deniation ImagiNation (DI), Glassboro, New Jersey; 
Ms. Marcia Brown, Hands On Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. Paul 
R. Gudonis, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and 
Technology (FIRST), Manchester, New Hampshire.

Introduction of the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Service 
        (the GIVE) Act

    On June 26, 2007, Representative Carolyn McCarthy, along 
with Representatives Todd Russell Plaits (R-PA), George Miller 
(D-CA), Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX), and Doris Matsui (D-CA), 
introduced H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating Volunteerism 
and Service Act, or the GIVE Act, a bill to reauthorize the 
national service laws.

Full Committee markup of H.R. 2857, the GIVE Act

    On June 27, 2007, the Committee on Education and Labor 
considered H.R. 2857 in legislative session, and reported the 
bill favorably, as amended, to the House of Representatives. 
The roll call vote was 44-0, with 2 Members voting present. 
Representative McCarthy offered an amendment in the nature of a 
substitute.
    The amendment in the nature of the substitute contains 
minor technical changes and the following additions to H.R. 
2857:
           Restores eligibility for those participating 
        at an institution of higher education in service-
        learning to earn a national service program education 
        award;
           Allows State Commissions on National and 
        Community Service (State Commissions) to participate in 
        Subtitle B Part III;
           Authorizes additional use of funds under 
        Subtitle B Part III for innovative and creative 
        programs as described in 111(a) and gives the 
        Corporation discretion to fund other creative and 
        innovative programs as deemed appropriate;
           Permits high-school and college-age youth to 
        enter into mentoring relationships under section 
        122(a)(17);
           Authorizes additional use of funds under 
        Subtitle H Part II for the Corporation to fund other 
        innovative programs as deemed appropriate;
           Includes a priority focus in training and 
        technical assistance to those entities in rural areas 
        and underserved communities;
           Clarifies in sections 200(4) and 200(5) of 
        title II that low-income seniors are the service 
        providers in the Foster Grandparent Programs and the 
        Senior Companion Programs and earn a stipend as part of 
        their service; and
           Permits the Foster Grandparents and Senior 
        Companions programs to accept 15% non low-income 
        seniors without payment of a stipend to provide 
        services if the program is unable to recruit enough 
        low-income volunteers.
    The Committee adopted the following amendments:
    1. An Amendment offered by Mr. Price (GA), accepted by 
unanimous consent. The amendment requires the Corporation to 
establish citizenship guidelines for grantees.
    2. An Amendment offered by Mr. Hare (IL), passed by roll 
call vote, 45-0. The amendment establishes education programs 
on civic engagement and provides support to veterans and their 
families to participate in public service activities.
    3. An Amendment offered by Mr. Kildee (MI), adopted by 
voice vote. The amendment requires States to develop a 
comprehensive plan for baby boomer and older adult 
participation in paid service.
    4. An Amendment offered by Mr. Grijalva (AZ), adopted by 
voice vote. The amendment directs the newly created Office of 
Outreach and Recruitment to identify recruitment and training 
strategies for bilingual volunteers into the Senior Service 
Corps programs.
    5. An Amendment offered by Mr. Sarbanes (MD), passed by 
roll call vote, 45-0. The amendment requires the Corporation to 
conduct a study to identify the specific areas of need for 
veterans as participants in and beneficiaries of the service 
programs administered by the Corporation.
    6. An Amendment offered by Mr. Sestak (PA), adopted by 
voice vote. The amendment authorizes Senior Corp programs to 
accept donations.
    7. An Amendment offered by Ms. Shea-Porter (NH), adopted by 
voice vote. The amendment provides the Corporation an 
additional $100,000 per state to increase the minimum amount of 
funding for small states.
    8. An Amendment offered by Mr. Scott (VA) and Mr. Hare 
(IL), passed by roll call vote, 45-0. The amendment requires 
priority consideration for existing grantees in good standing 
in competition to remain in the RSVP program.
    9. An Amendment offered by Mr. Yarmuth (KY), adopted by 
voice vote. The amendment authorizes the Director of the 
Corporation to establish time-banking models throughout the 
low-income and elderly communities.
    10. An Amendment offered by Mr. Scott (VA), accepted by 
unanimous consent. The amendment authorizes an AmeriCorps 
program which has a focus on engaging court-involved youth and 
adults to reduce recidivism.
    11. An Amendment offered by Mr. Scott (VA), accepted by 
unanimous consent. The amendment to Subtitle H, Innovative 
Model Program Support, introduces a program to re-engage court-
involved youth and adults through service, which may include 
health and wellness programs. Priorities for grant applications 
include programs that create support structures for 
incarcerated youth and adults in correctional facilities and 
programs that include life skill training, education, career 
counseling and other supports.
    12. An Amendment offered by Mr. Scott (VA), accepted by 
unanimous consent. This amendment authorizes a program in 
Subtitle H whose focus is on the recruitment and acceptance of 
court-involved youth as participants.

                        III. Summary of the Bill


Purpose

    The purpose of H.R. 2857, the Generations Invigorating 
Volunteerism and Education (the GIVE Act), is to renew the 
spirit of service for our nation through reauthorizing the 
national service laws. The GIVE Act sets a goal for the 
Corporation of recruiting 100,000 volunteers by 2012; increases 
service opportunities for middle school and high school 
students through the Summer of Service program; encourages 
alumni of the national service programs to re-engage in service 
activities through an alumni network and a Reserve Corps; calls 
to duty our nation's scientists, technicians, engineers, and 
mathematicians (the STEM Professionals) to participate in 
service to increase our nation's competitiveness in the global 
knowledge economy and to reduce the digital divide in low-
income and rural communities; emphasizes the critical role of 
service in meeting the national priorities of emergency and 
disaster preparedness; and improves program integrity.

Funding

    The GIVE ACT includes a total appropriation of $1 billion 
to support national service activities. This level represents a 
15% increase above current services. Of the amount authorized, 
$65 million may be used for Learn and Serve America for FY08 
and such sums for the FY09-FY12, including $10 million for 
summer of service grants and $10 million for Summer of Service 
Education Awards; $324 million for AmeriCorps programs for 
FY08, $357 million for FY09, $397 million in FY10, and such 
sums for FY11 and FY12; $25 million for the National Civilian 
Community Corps for FY08 and such sums in FY09-FY12; $51 
million for Program Administration for FY08 and such sums for 
FY09-FY12; 2.5 percent of the amounts appropriated under 
Subtitles B, C, and H of Title I and title II is reserved to 
carry out Training and Technical Assistance under Subtitle J; 
$100 million for AmeriCorps VISTA for FY08 and such sums for 
FY09-FY12; $67.5 million for the Retired and Senior Volunteer 
Program for FY08 and such sums for FY09-FY12; $115 million to 
the Foster Grandparent Program for FY08 and such sums for FY09-
FY12; $52 million to the Senior Companion Program for FY08 and 
such sums for FY09-FY12; $500K for Demonstration programs and 
such sums for FY09-FY12; and $35 million to support the 
administrative needs of programs under the Domestic Volunteer 
Service Act and such sums for FY09-FY12.

Learn and Serve America

            Elementary and secondary programs
    H.R. 2857 continues to provide 63.75 percent of funds 
authorized for Learn and Serve programs in elementary and 
secondary schools. This bill eliminates the competitive grants, 
notwithstanding the 3 percent reserved for competitive grants 
to encourage civic engagement in service-learning. H.R. 2857 
continues to allow eligible entities to apply for a State's 
allotment to carry out programs in the State if the State 
chooses not to apply for its allotment. The formula for 
allotment is based on the population of school age youth and 
the State's allocation of funds under the Title I of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill sets 
the federal share of program funds at 50 percent and raises the 
amount of funds that may be used for administrative purposes 
from 5 to 6 percent.
    H.R. 2857 authorizes a new service-learning program: Summer 
of Service, which offers students in grades 5-12 service 
learning opportunities during the summer months. The Summer of 
Service programs can be an extension of a school-based program 
or operated independently during the summer months. Students 
who complete 100 hours of service during the program earn a 
Summer of Service Educational Award of $500 to be used to pay 
the cost of college preparatory programs or part of the cost of 
college. H.R. 2857 also gives the Director discretion to raise 
the education award to $1000 for a youth who is economically 
disadvantaged. Students may earn two Summer of Service 
Education Awards. The number of Summer of Service Education 
Awards does not count against the student's potential for 
earning the aggregate of two full-time National Service 
Education Awards through the AmeriCorps State and National 
programs or through the VISTA program.
            Higher education
    The GIVE Act continues to provide 25 percent of the funds 
authorized to support higher education service-learning 
programs. The bill expands the allowable use of funds for 
service learning programs in institutions of higher education 
(IHE's) to include programs that incorporate service-learning 
in the curricula of the health professions, criminal justice 
professions, and the public policy and public administration 
professions. Special consideration is given to applications 
received from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, 
Hispanic-serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and 
Universities. Furthermore, to encourage innovation and 
interdepartmental collaboration, H.R. 2857 expands the 
priorities when making grants to include partnerships composed 
of faculty members from different departments, schools, or 
colleges at the IHE.
            Innovative service-learning programs and research
    The GIVE Act restructures the Community-Based Service 
Programs for School-Age Youth into the Innovative Service-
Learning Programs and Research and maintains the 11.25 percent 
of authorized funds for this subpart. H.R. 2857 authorizes the 
Corporation to award traditional grants or fixed amounts grants 
(discussed below) for service-learning projects that are 
focused on STEM education, energy conservation, emergency and 
disaster preparedness, reducing the digital divide, mentoring, 
research and evaluations, including research on middle school 
service learning, and other programs the Corporation deems 
appropriate. The bill gives priority to programs that involve 
students and community stakeholders in the design and 
implementation of the program, programs which implement 
service-learning in low-income or rural communities, and 
programs that utilize adult volunteers, particularly retired or 
retiring adults. The GIVE Act moves the Learn and Serve 
Clearinghouse into Subtitle K, the National Service Program 
Clearinghouse subtitle.
    As stated above, the GIVE Act allows the use of fixed-
amount grants for programs in this part. Fixed amount grants 
are structured such that the Corporation funds a fixed amount 
for operational and member support including the funds for the 
National Service Education Award. The bill gives the 
Corporation the opportunity to add a fourth year of funding if 
the program is meeting agreed upon performance measures and 
other criteria the Corporation requires. The GIVE Act requires 
an independent evaluation of the program upon completion and 
the dissemination of effective strategies and recommendations 
for improvement based on the evaluation.

The National Service Trust

            Limitations on grants to Federal agencies
    H.R. 2857 restricts the Corporation from making grants 
directly to other Federal agencies to operate national service 
programs. However, the GIVE Act does not prohibit interagency 
agreements, cost-sharing agreements, or contracts between 
Federal agencies. As in the Learn and Serve Subtitle, the bill 
increases the allowable percentage of the grant to be used for 
administrative costs from 5 percent to 6 percent. H.R. 2857 
combines the separate matches of 75 percent for program 
operation and 85 percent for member support into one match, 
which begins at 76 percent and over a period of 10 years 
reaches 50 percent. This change is consistent with current 
regulations.

National service trust programs

    The GIVE Act contains minor adjustments to current programs 
to focus activities or expand opportunities for participants. 
Furthermore, H.R. 2857 increases the number of AmeriCorps 
programs that may be offered by the Corporation to include a 
program to reduce the digital divide; a program to engage 
citizens in public health, safety, and emergency preparedness 
which may include recruitment of trainees into associated 
careers and coordination among Federal, State, and local 
responses; programs to engage citizens in mentoring, including 
those that recruit high school and college age youth; programs 
to re-engage court involved youth and adults; and programs 
focused on meeting the needs of veterans and their families. 
Furthermore, the GIVE Act requires that programs with approved 
national service positions and approved summer of service 
positions promote citizenship and civic engagement.
    The bill requires participants who serve as tutors to have 
a high school diploma, pass a proficiency exam, and complete 
provided training for tutors. H.R. 2857 repeals Section 125, 
Training and Technical Assistance, and moves these activities 
into subtitle J, Training and Technical Assistance. H.R. 2857 
increases the grant amount available for State Commissions from 
$200,000 to $825,000. The bill also changes the match 
requirements for State Commissions operating grants as follows: 
for the first $100,000 of grant funds, there is no match 
required; for amounts greater than 100,000 and not exceeding 
$200,000, the match required is $1 for every $2 provided by the 
Corporation; and for amounts greater than $200,000, there is a 
one-to-one match. H.R. 2857 changes the Challenge Grant match 
from a continuous match of I Federal dollar for every $1 raised 
to a match of I Federal dollar for every $2 raised, after the 
third year of the grant.

Formula allocations

    H.R. 2857 changes the percentage of the allocation of funds 
for AmeriCorps programs to 1 percent for Territories, 1 percent 
for Indian Tribes, 23 percent for National Direct program 
grants, 37.5 percent for State Competitive grants, and 37.5 
percent for State Allotments. The bill includes new language to 
allow corporations or individuals to sponsor a national service 
position by supplying the funds for a National Service 
Education Award, with the funds deposited into the National 
Service Trust. The GIVE Act also raises the small state minimum 
from $500,000 to $600,000. Furthermore, the GIVE Act authorizes 
the Education Awards Only Program, which has existed through 
appropriations language since FY04. The Education Awards Only 
Program is a model of a fixed amount grant program. The EAO 
program includes a National Service Education Award and 
operational funds in the amount of $600 per participant or up 
to $800 per participant if the program has 50 percent 
disadvantaged youth as participants.

The National Service Trust

    H.R. 2857 includes provisions for the disbursement of the 
Summer of Service Education Awards, the National Service 
Education Award, and associated waivers and limitations. In 
particular, H.R. 2857 clarifies the terms of service and 
changes the limits on the National Service Education Award to 
equal to the aggregate of 2 full time awards. The aggregate 
value of the Summer of Service Education Awards shall have no 
affect on the aggregate value of the National Service Awards an 
individual may receive. The GIVE Act increases the National 
Service Education Award by $100 each year, beginning in 2008 
($4,825) through 2012 ($5,225). H.R. 2857 incorporates the 
provisions of the Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act to address 
management concerns of the National Service Trust. The 
Corporation must account for each National Service Education 
Award and Summer of Service Education Award through an 
estimated obligation for the National Service Trust. The 
Corporation must also maintain a reserve account to ensure that 
there is appropriate or adequate funding for the awards.

National Civilian Conservation Corps (NCCC)

    H.R. 2857 includes technical amendments to the NCCC. The 
GIVE Act emphasizes the purpose of the NCCC as a residential 
program to be deployed in times of national need including 
emergencies and disasters. In addition, H.R. 2857 requires the 
NCCC to carry out projects and activities when not deployed 
which include infrastructure improvement, environmental 
stewardship and conservation, energy conversation, and urban 
and rural development.
    H.R. 2857 directs the NCCC to increase the percentage of 
disadvantaged youth participants to 50 percent by 2010. H.R. 
2857 authorizes, to the extent practicable, that each NCCC 
participant receives training in CPR, first aid, and other 
skills related to disaster and emergency preparedness. The bill 
also expands the Advisory Board of the NCCC to include the 
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the 
Secretary of Transportation, the Chief of the United States 
Forest Service, the Administrator of the Environmental 
Protection Agency, and the Secretary of Energy to help 
coordinate activities when the Corps is not deployed and to 
coordinate the mobilization and coordination of the NCCC in 
emergency and disaster responses.

Administrative provisions

    H.R. 2857 prohibits a program receiving assistance under 
the national service laws to solely refer individuals to 
Federal or State assistance programs funded by the Federal 
government. The bill also includes provisions to increase 
parent involvement in program development and operation, and 
requires programs to obtain parental permission when 
transporting minors.

State commissions

    The GIVE Act clarifies that State Commissions shall employ 
an open process for developing the national service plan, 
include measurable goals and outcomes in the plan, and ensure 
outreach to diverse communities. Furthermore, the national 
service plan shall include recommendations on how to recruit 
the Baby Boom generation and older adults for service, 
including coordination among appropriate agencies.

Program evaluation

    Recognizing the importance of program evaluation and 
accountability for programs supported by Federal dollars, H.R. 
2857 describes new parameters for program evaluation, including 
performance measures that must be agreed upon by the grantee 
and the Corporation. The bill also includes a structure for 
corrective action plans that distinguishes between programs 
that have received assistance for less than 3 years and 
programs that have received assistance for 3 years or more. It 
further describes the actions that shall take place if programs 
do not meet performance levels after the corrective action plan 
has been attempted and failed.

Consolidated applications

    H.R. 2857 includes a requirement that the Corporation will 
consolidate or modify application procedures to ease the burden 
on applicants and grantees. Additionally, the bill requires the 
Corporation to set sustainability goals supported by policies 
and procedures, such as technical assistance. The GIVE Act 
allows funds authorized under the national service laws to be 
used to attend meetings or conferences that will contribute to 
improved conduct, supervision, or management of the programs 
and their participants. H.R. 2857 sets the length of grants at 
3 years unless otherwise stated, and clarifies limitations on 
the costs per participant for AmeriCorps State and National 
programs.

Corporation for National and Community Service

    The GIVE Act establishes a 5-year term for each appointed 
Board member. Furthermore, a voting member of the Board whose 
term has expired may serve up to 1 year beyond his or her term 
until a successor is appointed. The bill also augments the 
Board's responsibilities to include setting policy for the 
Corporation, reviewing the budget proposal before it is sent to 
the Office of Management and Budget, and annually reviewing the 
work of the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.
            Full-time participants
    H.R. 2857 requires the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to 
establish a plan for increasing the number of full-time 
participants in National Service to 50 percent by 2010. In 
addition, the CEO must obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in 
evaluating applications for programs under Title I of NCSA. The 
GIVE Act includes a provision to allow the Corporation to 
accept the donated services of individuals and organizations.

Office of Outreach and Recruitment

    In addition, the GIVE Act creates a new office: Office of 
Outreach and Recruitment (OOR). The mission of the OOR is to 
increase public awareness of the wide range of service 
opportunities for all citizens; to identify and implement 
methods of recruitment; to increase the diversity of 
participants in the programs and the service sponsors; to 
collaborate with organizations with established volunteer 
recruitment programs; to provide application materials in 
languages other than English where practicable; to coordinate 
with organizations of former participants in national service 
programs; to collaborate with training and technical assistance 
programs; to coordinate with the clearinghouses; and to 
coordinate with those organizations working on a Reserve Corps 
of alumni to serve in times of national need. The Office of 
Outreach and Recruitment can enter into contracts with 
marketing agencies and may conduct a campaign to solicit funds 
for its activities.
            Veterans research and pilot program
    H.R. 2857 requires the Corporation to identify specific 
areas of need for veterans, military personnel, and their 
families in consultation with the Department of Veterans 
Affairs, the Department of Defense, State veteran agencies and 
other organizations. The Corporation shall implement a pilot 
program based on the results of the report.

Investment for quality and innovation

    H.R. 2857 amends the subtitle to establish Innovative and 
Model Program Support, which authorizes new activities to 
support service projects such as projects described in section 
122 of subtitle C that enlist 75 percent disadvantaged youth as 
participants; programs focused on learning and thinking skills 
necessary for success in the global knowledge economy; programs 
that engage youth under the age of 17 but are not the Summer of 
Service programs; programs that reduce the recidivism of court-
involved youth and adults; programs that recruit court-involved 
youth and adults; and programs that focus on health and 
wellness of individuals and communities. H.R. 2857 authorizes 
the use of traditional grants or fixed amount grants for these 
activities. The three year grant may be extended an additional 
year if the program is meeting agreed upon performance measures 
and other criteria the Corporation requires. H.R. 2857 also 
requires an independent evaluation of the programs and 
dissemination of effective strategies and recommendations for 
improvement.
    In addition, H.R. 2857 moves the activities of the national 
service-learning clearinghouse and AmeriCorps clearinghouse 
into Subtitle H.

Training and technical assistance

    H.R. 2857 combines the training and technical assistance 
activities authorized throughout the NCSA and DVSA into a 
single subtitle. The GIVE Act requires the Corporation to 
provide training and technical assistance to entities that 
desire to apply for a grant or subgrant under NCSA and DVSA and 
to programs receiving assistance under these Acts. Training and 
technical assistance includes assistance in applying for 
financial assistance authorized under the acts; promotion of 
leadership; improving quality of programs; developing 
management and budgetary skills; providing or improving the 
training provided to participants; training in volunteer 
recruitment, management, and retention; training in evaluation 
and performance measures; training in accommodating 
participants with disabilities and establishing networks to 
better leverage resources and to coordinate community wide 
planning and service; and to provide training and technical 
assistance to the National Senior Service Corps. The bill gives 
priority to entities wishing to carry out high quality programs 
where they currently do not exist, or programs in underserved 
rural and urban areas, as well as those programs which have 
students, out-of-school youths, and older adults as 
participants.

Title II: Domestic Volunteer Service Act

            Volunteers in Service to America Act
    H.R. 2857 adds new program assignments for VISTA 
participants, including assignments in the re-entry and re-
integration of formerly incarcerated youth and adults; in 
financial literacy and financial planning; in before-school and 
after-school programs serving children in low-income 
communities; in establishing community economic development 
activities; in assisting veterans and their families; and in 
addressing the health and wellness of low-income communities. 
The bill places priority on recruitment of disadvantaged youth 
and retired adults (including those whose careers would be of 
use to low-income communities). In addition, H.R. 2857 permits 
for an organization to pay all or a portion of the costs to 
support a VISTA position. H.R. 2857 also creates programs of 
national significance for the VISTA program, similar to the 
programs of national significance authorized in section 221 of 
the Domestic Volunteer Service Act. When funds are appropriated 
over the amount necessary to run programs already funded 
through VISTA, one-third of the new funds shall be directed to 
programs of national significance, which mirror the new VISTA 
program assignment opportunities listed above. Furthermore, 
H.R. 2857 raises the stipend for a VISTA participant to a 
minimum of $125 per month with a maximum of $150 per month 
subject to the availability of funds. The stipend may be 
increased to $250 for participants who provided service for at 
least I year and have been designated as volunteer leaders. 
H.R. 2857 repeals the VISTA University Year, the VISTA Literacy 
Corps, and the Literacy Challenge Grants. Since the last 
reauthorization, VISTA University Year has not received any 
funding and the VISTA Literacy Corps only received funding in 
FY94 and FY95. The Literacy Challenge Grants last received 
funding in 2000, and the grants were not nationally competed.

National Senior Service Corps

            Retired Senior Volunteer Program
    H.R. 2857 provides that projects carried out under this 
part must be designed and implemented with the advice of 
experts in the field of the service to be delivered and with 
those who have expertise in the recruitment and management of 
volunteers, particularly those of the Baby Boom generation. H.R 
2857 gives a priority to projects which utilize retired STEM 
professionals, retired health care professionals, retired 
military and emergency professionals, and retired computer 
science professionals. The bill also requires all grants to 
recompete after 2009 and grants may be renewed for three years 
before they are subject to the next competition. The bill 
further requires that any grant awarded under recompetition 
must continue to support the same number of volunteer service 
years, offer a similar program distribution, and minimize 
disruption of volunteers.
            Foster Grandparent Programs
    H.R. 2857 lowers the age of participation for the Foster 
Grandparent Program to 55 years of age. H.R. 2857 authorizes 
that services may be continued by a Foster Grandparent if it is 
in the best interest of the child after the age of 21. H.R. 
2857 also includes a provision that if a Foster Grandparent is 
suspended or discontinued then all parties involved shall agree 
upon the replacement of the Foster Grandparent.
    H.R. 2857 sets the minimum stipend for a Foster Grandparent 
at $2.65, which shall not exceed 75 percent of minimum wage. 
The bill adjusts the income limitation to 200 percent of 
poverty for participation in this program. H.R. 2857 allows 
grantees to have 15 percent of the participants not meet the 
low-income eligibility requirement if the program can show that 
it is unable to effectively recruit and place low-income 
volunteers. Furthermore, an individual who is not a low-income 
person may not become a volunteer under this part if it would 
prevent a low-income person from participating in the program. 
Over-income volunteers are not eligible to receive a stipend. 
The Director may provide a stipend or allowance that is 10 
percent more than the amount earned to volunteer leaders who 
take on coordination and training roles.
            Senior Companions Program
    H.R. 2857 mirrors the provisions relating to age 
eligibility, stipend level, and income eligibility of the 
Foster Grandparents Program in the Senior Companions Program. 
Similarly, the bill allows grantees to have 15 percent of the 
participants who do not meet the low-income eligibility 
requirement if the program can show that it is unable to 
effectively recruit and place low-income volunteers and 
individual who is not a low-income person may not become a 
volunteer under this part if it would prevent a low-income 
person from participating in the program. Over-income 
volunteers are not eligible to receive a stipend. The Director 
may provide a stipend or allowance that is 10 percent more than 
the amount earned to volunteer leaders who take on coordination 
and training roles.
            Programs of National Significance for the NSSC
    The GIVE Act maintains the Programs of National 
Significance (PNS), with the change that applicants from part 
A, B, or C may apply to offer any programs listed and apply 
under the guidelines specific to the program they wish to carry 
out. H.R. 2857 updates and reorganizes programs of national 
significance to include programs that engage older adults with 
children and youth in energy conservation, environmental 
stewardship, or other environmental needs of the community and 
programs that collaborate with criminal justice professionals 
and organizations in prevention programs aimed at disadvantaged 
youth or those youth re-entering society after incarceration 
and their families The bill requires that 50 percent of the 
applicants of grants under this section are not currently 
receiving funding from the Corporation and, when possible, in 
locations where there are not current National Senior Service 
Corps programs.
            Donations
    H.R. 2857 includes a provision to allow the National Senior 
Service Programs to accept cash or in-kind donations.

                          IV. Committee Views


Overview

    Volunteerism and community service has been a part of 
American culture since our nation first began. The tragic 
events of 9/11 and hurricanes Katrina and Rita inspired many 
Americans to answer the call of service and support the country 
in its time of need. Volunteering and service bring community 
members together to address local concerns or to address 
national challenges on a local level. According to the report 
Volunteering in America: 2007 State Trends and Rankings in 
Civic Life (2007) by the Corporation for National and Community 
Service, ``[i]n 2006, 61.2 million adults volunteered 
throughout the United States, representing 26.7 percent of the 
population, a decline from 64.5 million volunteers in 2005.'' 
An additional 5.3 million people informally volunteered their 
services in 2006 without an organized infrastructure by simply 
helping a neighbor or joining with a few friends to do 
something for the benefit of the community.
    H.R. 2857, the GIVE Act, reflects the Committee's interest 
in renewing the spirit of service in the United States by 
engaging individuals, organizations, and communities in 
activities that help to meet unmet national needs and solve 
local challenges. Under previous leadership, the Committee 
performed oversight of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service that focused primarily on the financial and 
accounting practices of the Corporation. This term the 
Committee turns its focus to the next generation of service: 
increasing the number of AmeriCorps volunteers to 100,000 by 
2012; increasing the numbers of participants engaged in full-
time service; recruiting disadvantaged youth and the Baby Boom 
generation into service for their communities and the nation; 
and fostering the spirit of service and civic engagements in 
young people at an early age through programs such as the 
Summer of Service.
    The Committee also recognizes that community and national 
service can contribute to the nation's competitiveness in the 
global knowledge economy. H.R. 2857 calls to duty America's 
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics professionals 
(the STEM fields) to engage in service. In promoting new ways 
to engage in service, the GIVE Act continues the role of 
national service alumni by establishing an alumni Reserve Corps 
that can be called forward in times of national need. Through 
the GIVE Act, the Committee also seeks to remove barriers for 
the many organizations that work with volunteers in carrying 
out service activities. These organizations will play a 
critical role in introducing service to a new generation and 
re-engaging individuals and communities in service to the 
country.

Learn and Serve America

            School-based programs
    Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that 
integrates meaningful community service with instruction and 
reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic 
responsibility, and strengthen communities. Service-learning 
provides structured time for students to reflect on their 
service by thinking, discussing and/or writing about their 
service experience. The Committee recognizes that when service-
learning is integrated into the academic curricula, students 
apply the substance of what they are learning, using their 
skills and knowledge to solve real-life community challenges 
through service. When students appreciate the relevance of 
their learning, their motivation increases and results in 
increased levels of engagement in school. In addition, they are 
more likely to successfully master the content of their 
studies. Research confirms that students are more likely to 
learn academic content when it is relevant to their lives. 
Service-learning empowers students by connecting their service 
with concrete results in their community. The benefits of 
service-learning include students gaining a sense of pride and 
ownership in their service and their community. According to 
the Corporation for Community and National Service, one of the 
primary ways that schools provide opportunities for students to 
become active in their communities is through school-based 
service. In the report by the Corporation titled Youth Helping 
America, only 38 percent of the youth surveyed reported current 
or past participation in school-based service-learning and of 
those, 64 percent were enrolled in one class that included 
school-based service-learning. The report also found that high 
school students are 37 percent more likely than middle school 
students to participate in school-based service-learning.
    Given these results, the Committee modified the Learn and 
Serve program to give greater emphasis to school-based service-
learning. H.R. 2857 also authorizes a new program to encourage 
and enhance service by young people. Specifically, the Summer 
of Service program introduces middle and high school students 
to service-learning throughout the summer. The Summer of 
Service program may be an extension of an academic year 
service-learning program or initiated during the summer months. 
Under the program, students who complete 100 hours of service 
are eligible to receive a $500 Summer of Service Education 
Award, which will be held in the National Service Trust. A 
middle or high school student who receives a Summer of Service 
Education Award can use the award not only for the cost of 
attending college but more importantly for the cost of 
attending an established college preparatory program. H.R. 2857 
also gives the Director the discretion to increase the $500 
award to $1000 for economically disadvantaged recipients. The 
Committee expects that the receipt of an enhanced award will 
inspire some students to believe that college is possible and 
attainable, and encourage them to take actions necessary to 
start on the path to a college education. Students may earn two 
Summer of Service Education Awards, which do not count against 
the aggregate amount of a National Service Education Award, if 
the student is also eligible to receive such an award at a 
future date. It is the Committee's intent that a student who 
participates in a Summer of Service program should be eligible 
to receive all the benefits of AmeriCorps participation, 
including the full amount of two National Service Education 
Awards, if such student is eligible for AmeriCorps 
participation.
    During Committee consideration, Mr. Hare offered an 
amendment reserving up to 3 percent of the funds appropriated 
for Learn and Serve for competitive grants to encourage civic 
engagement among elementary and secondary students. The 
amendment includes developing service-learning curricula that 
promotes a better understanding of the Constitution of the 
United States, how our government functions, American History, 
the meaning of the Oath of Allegiance, and the importance of 
service to our Nation's character. H.R 2857 includes this 
amendment, as the Committee recognizes the importance of 
improving the understanding of our government and its 
foundations, which may result in increased civic engagement 
among the nation's citizens.
            Higher education
    According to the Center for Information and Research on 
Civic Learning and Engagement:

          Volunteering is the single activity that draws the 
        greatest number of youth participants [18-25 year 
        olds]. In 2006, 42 percent of current students said 
        that they had volunteered in the last 12 months, while 
        45 percent of college graduates, 24 percent of young 
        people with college experience but not currently 
        enrolled, and 24 percent of non-college youth said that 
        they had volunteered in the last 12 months.

    According to the Corporation, the number of college student 
volunteers in 2005 was 3.3 million. The Corporation continues 
to work to expand the number of educational institutions that 
are building strong community connections to further service 
within their student body. The Committee recognizes that 
colleges and universities and the students who attend them are 
critical to renewing the spirit of service in America.
    The GIVE Act adds new uses of funds for programs carried 
out in institutions of higher education (IHE) which enable an 
IHE, or a consortia thereof, to integrate service-learning into 
the curriculum and encourage collaboration across disciplines 
at one or more of the IHEs. In addition, the GIVE Act enables 
the strengthening of leadership and instructional capacity for 
service-learning in the pre-service components of health care 
professions (including nursing, pre-medicine, medicine and 
dentistry), criminal justice professions (including law 
enforcement and the judicial system), those professions that 
interact with the criminal justice system (including social 
work and counseling), and public policy and public 
administration professions. The Committee expects that as 
service-learning is integrated into the pre-service curricula 
of these programs, the leadership, knowledge, and skills of the 
graduates of the programs will increase, the programs will be 
more effective in training professionals, the faculty of the 
programs will continue to engage students in service-learning 
and participate themselves, and the community in which the 
programs are implemented will further benefit from the service-
learning programs. The Committee recognizes that some of these 
curricula already contain a pre-service clinical component, but 
it is the intent of the Committee in including such professions 
in this section to encourage a coordinated effort that 
integrates service-learning into the clinical or pre-service 
curricula of these professions. Ideally, over time the faculty 
and students would expand service-learning to other disciplines 
not mentioned here. The GIVE Act provides special consideration 
to Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, which 
tend to apply less often for service grants, to encourage the 
increased participation of minorities in community and national 
service.
            Innovative service-learning and research programs
    The Committee recognizes that there is an opportunity for 
service-learning to play a significant role in educating a new 
generation of youth who can contribute to America's ability to 
compete in the global knowledge economy. America's greatest 
hope for maintaining this country's global competitiveness 
resides within classrooms across the nation.
    H.R. 2857 replaces the Community-Based programs in current 
law with Innovative Service-Learning and Research programs. The 
Committee believes that Learn and Serve America should have a 
substantial focus on service-learning. The Committee emphasizes 
that this does not lessen the opportunity for community-based 
and non-profit organizations to apply or participate in the 
Innovative Service-Learning and Research grant programs (or in 
school-based service learning) authorized in this section. The 
authorized activities in this section are focused on areas of 
service that lend themselves to community-wide innovations such 
as using the relevance of science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics to devise and implement solutions to community 
challenges. These activities can reveal to students the 
relevance of studying such subjects and can advance their 
curiosity and desire to understand the application of such 
knowledge to daily life.
    Innovative Service-Learning and Research program grants may 
be awarded for energy conservation, emergency and disaster 
preparedness, programs aimed at improving access to and 
receiving the benefits from technology, and programs designed 
to enlist high school youth in mentoring middle school 
students. The Committee encourages grantees of this program to 
be innovative and creative in addressing service-learning and 
the needs of schools and their communities.

Subtitle C: National Service Trust Program

            Federal agencies
    H.R. 2857 prohibits the Corporation from making grants to 
other Federal agencies to operate national service programs, 
which is consistent with appropriations language. However, the 
Committee does not seek to inhibit collaboration and 
cooperation between the Corporation and other Federal agencies 
in fostering national and community service. Accordingly, the 
Committee encourages the Corporation to enter into interagency 
agreements, cost sharing agreements, and where appropriate, 
contracts for activities and programs that foster volunteerism 
and service.
            Administrative funds
    According to Voices for National Service, the National 
Service-Learning Partnership, the National Association of 
Community Health Centers, Experience Corps, and other 
stakeholders, grantees are challenged by the 5 percent limit on 
administrative uses of funds. H.R. 2857 raises the amount of 
the grant permitted to be used for administration costs to 6 
percent, for such uses as paying the electric bill or rent.
            Matching requirements
    H.R. 2857 restructures the matching requirements for 
grantees. Under current law, an AmeriCorps program has separate 
matching requirements for the federal share of the operating 
costs of the program and the federal share of the member 
support costs, including member living allowances, employment-
related taxes, health care coverage, and workers compensation. 
In 2004, the Corporation entered into a Rulemaking process that 
resulted in the issuance of regulations in 2005 which combined 
the two requirements into one. To ease the burden of change for 
existing programs, the regulations provided that the combined 
requirements be phased in over ten years. H.R. 2857 adopts 
these regulations. In addition, H.R. 2857 includes an 
accommodation for programs in rural or severely economically 
distressed communities, which may have challenges meeting this 
matching requirement.
            Modernizing AmeriCorps state and national programs
    As part of the Committee's effort to renew the spirit of 
service and engage more youth in service, H.R. 2857 modernizes 
the AmeriCorps State and National Programs. The bill includes a 
goal that 50 percent of the participants of a youth 
conservation corps or youth service corps (either in year round 
or summer programs) consist of disadvantaged youth (as defined 
in the bill). The youth conservation corps or youth service 
corps provide participants with highly structured, crew-based 
work experience, life skills education, career guidance and 
counseling, employment training, and support services. The 
program also develops citizenship values and skills through 
service. The CorpsNetwork, representing the nation's 113 
Service and Conservation Corps, provided the results of a study 
to the Committee which indicate that disadvantaged youth who 
join a service Corps experience significant gains in employment 
and earning. The study also revealed that arrest rates dropped 
by one-third for all Corpsmembers, and out-of-wedlock 
pregnancies dropped among female Corpsmembers. The Committee 
concludes that programs such as those run by the CorpsNetwork 
highlight the challenges and necessity of helping our nation's 
disadvantaged youth. The value of these programs are further 
evidenced by statements by Corpsmembers, including ``I've 
realized that I am talented, that I can make a good living and 
support my family and I've also come to realize the value of 
serving others . . .'' and ``The Corps changed my life. I now 
have options. I have a GED and a scholarship and am getting 
started with my new drug-free life.''
            E-Corps
    H.R. 2857 includes new programs to further encourage 
innovation and creativity in AmeriCorps while addressing the 
needs of our communities. The E-Corps program will involve 
participants in implementing technology programs within a 
community to increase the access to, and receipt of, the 
benefits of current and emerging technologies. The global 
knowledge economy requires that each participant be versed and 
skilled in technology. National service has a role to play in 
keeping America competitive in the global knowledge economy. 
Young people who have access to technology are faster and more 
adept at utilizing and crafting new applications of technology 
than are their counterparts and older generations who lack 
similar access. This program will harness the knowledge, 
creativity, and vision of the nation's technologically adept 
youth and direct their energies to expanding the access to 
technology, as well as expand opportunities for others to 
participate in such activities.
            Emergency and disaster preparedness
    H.R. 2857 supports the role of service in addressing 
emergency and disaster preparedness. In response to the events 
of 9/11, the tragedies of the hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and 
other threats such as avian influenza and pandemic flu, H.R. 
2857 authorizes assistance to programs that engage citizens in 
public safety, public health, and emergency and disaster 
preparedness. While at one time the nation stood ready with 
pantries full of food and water, candles, a battery powered 
radio, and other supplies to get through long nights of bad 
weather or other threats, this country needs a more 
collaborative, community-based focus on preparedness for any 
number of emergency or disaster scenarios, including those that 
threaten public health. This program includes a component of 
recruiting qualified participants to be trainees as emergency 
responders, including law enforcement officers and 
firefighters. In addition, this program may engage Federal, 
State, and local stakeholders to collaborate to achieve a more 
effective response to issues of public safety, public health, 
emergencies, and disasters.
            Mentoring
    Research shows that when implemented well, mentoring has 
lasting positive effects on youth. Youth who participate in 
mentoring relationships experience positive academic returns, 
including better attendance, increased opportunities for 
college, improved attitudes toward school, and positive social 
attitudes and relationships. According to the National 
Mentoring Partnership, there are 17.6 million young people in 
our country who want or need a mentor in their life. H.R. 2857 
includes a program with a focus on encouraging high school and 
college age youth to be mentors. This program encourages direct 
mentoring, but also seeks the creative utilization of current 
and emerging technologies to connect youth with mentors. Given 
the large number of potential mentors in the Baby Boom 
generation, the Committee seeks to encourage the program to 
recruit as many members of the Baby Boom generation as possible 
to meet the mentoring needs of the nation's youth.
            Court-involved youth and adults
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Scott 
introduced an amendment that creates a new program to re-engage 
court-involved youth and adults in service activities with the 
goal of reducing recidivism. Research shows that community-
based service, in concert with educational support, counseling, 
and other services, reduces recidivism.
            Veterans and their families
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Hare 
introduced an amendment that reserves 3 percent of funds for 
grants to fund programs meeting the unique needs of veterans. 
The funds may be used, for example, to recruit veterans into 
service opportunities, or to promote community-based efforts to 
meet the unique needs of military families while the military 
member is deployed as well as when the military member returns.
            Citizenship training
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Price 
proposed that the Corporation shall establish requirements 
relating to the promotion of citizenship and civic engagement 
consistent with the principles of citizenship programs 
administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Service 
for participants in approved national service and summer of 
service positions. The Committee concurs and H.R. 2857 includes 
a provision on citizenship training.
            State commissions
    In recognition of the work of the State Commissions on 
Community and National Service, and the expected larger role to 
be assumed by State Commissions in coordinating, developing, 
and executing national service programs throughout their 
respective states, H.R. 2857 includes an increase in the grant 
amount allocated to State Commissions.
            Formula allocations
    The GIVE Act also changes the percentages of funds 
allocated for AmeriCorps State and National programs to more 
accurately reflect how funds are currently allocated through 
appropriations. Indian Tribes and Territories continue to 
receive 1 percent each; however, for Indian tribes, H.R. 2857 
converts the program from a formula to a competitive grant. The 
current formula allotment is based on population, which has 
resulted in few tribes applying for their allotment and smaller 
tribes not applying at all. The new competitive grant allows 
the Corporation to give larger grants and serve more Indian 
tribes, including smaller tribes. The Committee expects the new 
Office of Outreach and Recruitment, described below, to play a 
role in informing Indian tribes of this new opportunity and to 
coordinate training and technical assistance programs to aid 
Indian tribes in competing for and carrying out national 
service programs to improve their communities.
    The bill also changes the formula for national direct 
programs, that is, organizations that offer programs in two or 
more States. The Appropriations Committee has capped the 
appropriation to national direct programs at $54.45 million in 
FY06 and FY07. H.R. 2857 reflects this action and provides a 
slight increase in the percentage allocated for national direct 
programs, given that national programs are also able to apply 
for funds through both the State Competitive and State Formula 
allotments. The Committee changes this allocation in order to 
provide States with greater resources to focus on local 
impacts. The Committee recognizes that national programs play a 
critical role in implementing national service programs and 
engaging citizens to participate. The Committee encourages 
their continued effort working with communities and State 
Commissions to leverage resources, engage more volunteers, and 
increase the reach of national service to include more low-
income and rural areas across our nation. H.R. 2857 sets the 
percentage of allocations for the State Competitive grants and 
for the State Formula to 37.5 percent. During Committee 
consideration of H.R. 2857, the Committee adopted an amendment 
by Mrs. Shea-Porter that raises the small state minimum from 
$500,000 to $600,000.
    The Committee encourages State Commissions to conduct a 
service needs assessment for each State and strategically work 
to engage underserved areas, including rural and low income 
areas, in national service. Ideally, the national direct 
providers would engage each State in which they operate and 
work to facilitate programs in these underserved areas as well. 
It will take an organized effort by all stakeholders to further 
the spirit of service across our nation.
            Education Award Only Program
    The Committee endorses the Education Award Only (EAO) 
program first established in FY97 appropriations for the 
Corporation. EAO programs allow for more efficient and cost-
effective program operation. The EAO Program grantees provide 
the member costs of the program and the Corporation provides a 
portion of the administrative costs per participant and funds 
for the National Service Education Award. It is the Committee's 
intent that the newly created Office of Outreach and 
Recruitment provide information about this program. The 
Committee encourages the Corporation to employ the EAO model in 
a manner that does not disrupt current programs. The Committee 
does not intend for the EAO program model to replace the 
traditional AmeriCorps program, but allow for innovation at the 
local level.

Subtitle D: The National Service Trust

    H.R. 2857 addresses concern from participants in and 
providers of national service programs about the National 
Service Education Award. Under current law, a participant is 
limited to two terms, regardless of the length of the term or 
the level of participation (i.e., full time or part-time 
participation). This limitation has prevented national service 
part-time participants from earning the entire amount of two 
National Service Education Awards. Since the Corporation 
supports programs that have part-time participants, the 
Committee authorizes that participants have the opportunity to 
earn the aggregate value of two national service awards for 
full-time service.
    H.R. 2857 also provides for the Trust to administer the 
Summer of Service Education Award. In recognition of the 
increasing cost of tuition and the Committee's desire to 
increase access to higher education for all youth, especially 
disadvantaged youth and underserved populations, the Committee 
includes an increase in the National Service Education Award of 
$100 per year over a five year period, reaching $5,225 in year 
2012.
            Strengthen AmeriCorps Act
    H.R. 2857 integrates the Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act 
(P.L. 108-145), which was enacted in response to the 
mismanagement of the National Service Trust and ``the ensuing 
challenges faced by the Corporation. By incorporating the 
Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act, H.R. 2857 revises the manner 
in which the Corporation approves and records obligations 
relating to approved national service positions. H.R. 2857 
requires the Corporation to record as an obligation an estimate 
of the net present value of the National Service Educational 
Award associated with each position. Furthermore, the 
Corporation must establish a reserve account within the 
National Service Trust and take necessary steps to ensure the 
availability of adequate funds to support the awards of 
approved positions for each fiscal year.

Subtitle E: National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC)

            Program activities and participants
    The National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is the only 
national service program operated solely by the Corporation. 
The NCCC is a residential program with multiple campuses across 
the United States with a focus on rapid response to emergencies 
and disasters within the region near the campus. In the case of 
natural disasters such as the hurricanes in the Gulf region, 
NCCC members are deployable to those regions in times of 
national need. When not deployed, NCCC members take on service 
activities similar to those in other AmeriCorps programs. 
H.R.2857 adds a new focus on infrastructure improvement, 
environmental stewardship and conservation, energy 
conservation, and urban and rural development. The Committee 
believes that when the corps is not deployed for emergencies or 
disasters, the crew based NCCC program can play an important 
role in addressing these national needs.
    H.R. 2857 includes a provision that requires NCCC to set a 
goal of 50 percent participation by disadvantaged youth (as 
defined in the bill) in the program by 2010. Programs such as 
the NCCC provide youth with opportunities to learn marketable 
skills for employment, to further their education, and to gain 
self-confidence and increased empowerment in a structured, safe 
environment. The Committee acknowledges that the NCCC programs 
will need assistance in recruiting disadvantaged youth to 
participate and expects the new Office of Outreach and 
Recruitment and State Commissions to assist the NCCC in the 
recruitment of disadvantaged youth. Furthermore, it is not 
expected that every campus will be able to recruit a large 
percentage of disadvantaged youth from neighboring communities 
and other States. However, given the fact that the NCCC is a 
residential program, this should not negatively affect the 
program, but rather expand the diversity of the pool of 
participants and enrich the service experience for each NCCC 
member.
            NCCC Advisory Board
    H.R. 2857 increases the NCCC Advisory Board membership to 
include those Federal agencies who are stakeholders in projects 
being implemented by the NCCC participants who are not deployed 
for disasters and emergencies. In addition, the Committee 
expects the Advisory Board to coordinate the rapid and 
efficient response of the NCCC in times of emergencies and 
disasters in conjunction with other response organizations in 
order to assist in the coordination of recovery efforts.

Subtitle F: Administrative provisions

            Parental involvement
    H.R. 2857 requires that parents be involved in the 
development and operation of national service programs which 
serve children. The Committee recognizes that having parents 
involved is more likely to engage the community as a whole. 
Furthermore, H.R. 2857 requires parental permission when 
transporting minors.
            State commissions on national and community service
    The GIVE Act clarifies the role of State Commissions on 
Community and National Service. H.R. 2857 requires that the 
state plan for national service be developed through an open 
process (including regional forums and hearings), which 
provides for maximum participation and input from companies, 
organizations, and public agencies using service and 
volunteerism as a strategy in meeting critical community needs. 
The intent is to create an environment where all stakeholders 
in a state or a region can together determine the service and 
volunteer needs in a State or region, and collaborate to 
leverage resources, and knowledge. The State Commissions should 
utilize this process to gather information from the entire 
State to formulate a State service plan with implementation 
steps. Although not required by H.R. 2857, the Committee 
believes that the forums and hearings can serve as a mechanism 
for developing the national service plan for the State and can 
serve as a community service needs assessment tool. The State 
Commission can use this information to direct funds and 
organizations (such as National Direct programs) to locations 
in the State where the need is great and service opportunities 
are lacking. In addition, H.R. 2857 requires that the State 
Service Plan include measurable goals and outcomes, in part to 
help States determine if they are meeting their most pressing 
needs through service and volunteerism.
    An amendment offered by Mr. Kildee and incorporated into 
H.R. 2857 provides that States develop a comprehensive plan for 
Baby Boomer and older adult volunteer and paid service. These 
state plans must include recommendations for public policy 
initiatives, for example, how to best tap older adults as 
sources of social capital, and ways to address community needs. 
In addition, it is expected that the State will utilize working 
networks or establish networks in the State and across the 
nation to connect volunteers to opportunities in the State. The 
Committee expects the new Office of Outreach and Recruitment to 
collaborate with State Commissions to help improve their 
recruitment plans, including those plans directed at older 
Americans and members of the Baby Boom generation. Furthermore, 
the plan must be updated annually to ensure active engagement 
of the State Commission with regard to changing policies and 
procedures that will improve the coordination and effectiveness 
of the Federal, State, and local resources for service and 
volunteerism in the State. The Corporation may permit waivers 
to administrative requirements that States find impede the 
coordination and effectiveness of resources directed towards 
service and volunteerism.
            Evaluation and performance measures
    H.R. 2857 reflects the Committee's interest in 
strengthening accountability for programs receiving federal 
funds authorized under this bill. H.R 2857 clarifies that the 
Corporation will establish performance measures in consultation 
with the grantees that receive assistance. Consultation with 
the grantees is critical to the integrity of accountability and 
accommodates the unique outcomes of grantees funded under this 
Act. The performance measures may include the number of 
volunteers recruited from the community in which the program is 
being implemented and the number of disadvantaged and 
underrepresented youth participants. To maximize the impact and 
cost-effectiveness of the program, H.R. 2857 also expects 
programs to evaluate the effectiveness of the structure and 
mechanisms for delivery of services, the management of the 
participants, and the ease with which recipients receive 
service.
            Corrective action plans
    H.R. 2857 provides a structure for corrective action for a 
grantee that fails to reach the performance measures agreed 
upon by the Corporation and the grantee. H.R. 2857 requires 
that when a new grantee (for programs which have received 
assistance for less than three years) fails to reach the agreed 
upon performance measures, the Corporation must provide 
technical assistance to the grantee to address the targeted 
performance problems. In addition, the bill requires quarterly 
reports on the program's progress towards achieving the agreed 
upon performance measures to both the Corporation and the 
appropriate State (or the State Commission), Territory or 
Indian tribe. For established programs, the Corporation is not 
required to provide technical assistance (although it is not 
prohibited from doing so either). The bill allows the 
Corporation to recover one-quarter of the grant if the grantee 
does not reach performance measures after the corrective 
action. A portion of the funds can be returned to the grantee 
if the grantee corrects the challenges that led to the seizure 
of funds and continues to run a performing program.
            Inspector general
    H.R. 2857 extends a new authority to the Inspector General 
to carry out oversight of grantees and Corporation programs and 
operations, similar to that provided to the Comptroller General 
and the Chief Financial Officer.
            Consolidated application
    H.R. 2857 requires the Corporation to consolidate or modify 
the application or reporting requirements for programs under 
the national service laws. The Committee realizes that this is 
a critical requirement for the Corporation in this 
reauthorization. According to the grantees and the Corporation, 
the lengthy and onerous application process deters entities 
from applying for grants and consistently challenges those 
applicants who do apply. The Corporation has also requested the 
authority to create a consolidated application and the 
Committee is in full support of such measures. The Committee 
encourages the Corporation to work with current grantees and 
those that did not apply to determine the effective sections as 
well as aspects of the application which need improvement, with 
the intention of easing the application process for both the 
grantee and the Corporation. The Committee is of the opinion 
that such endeavors will ultimately lead to a richer, more 
diverse applicant pool seeking to meet the needs of our 
nation's communities through service and volunteerism.
            Sustainability
    The Committee applauds the work of current national service 
grantees and therefore wishes to ensure that programs being 
carried out under the national service laws are sustainable. 
H.R. 2857 establishes that the Corporation shall, in 
consultation with grantees and State Commissions, set 
sustainability goals to be supported by policies and 
procedures. The sustainability goals shall build the capacity 
of programs to service the community while working to establish 
non-Federal funding streams to support the project beyond the 
life of the grant. H.R. 2857 requires the Corporation to 
provide technical assistance in finding non-Federal funding 
sources and to implement measures to ascertain whether a 
project is generating sufficient community support. The 
Committee believes that with community support comes non-
Federal dollars, thus furthering sustainability.
    By focusing and reaching sustainability for current 
national service programs, new grantees and new service 
projects can emerge in high need areas across our nation. H.R. 
2857 furthers this goal by directing the Corporation to take 
into consideration, in the approval process for applications, 
the ability of a grantee to generate volunteers.
            Use of grant funds for appropriate travel costs
    The Committee recognizes the strength of forming a 
community of grantees and that attending conferences and 
meetings on national service can foster such a community.
    The service infrastructure of our country extends beyond 
the programs and infrastructure of the Corporation, and 
grantees should have access to such professional and 
programmatic development. Previously, grantees could not use 
their funds to attend meetings or conferences around national 
service. H.R. 2857 now allows grantees to attend meetings and 
conferences on service.
            Limits on the cost of programs
    H.R. 2857 sets the limit on the amount of funds approved to 
support individual participants in an approved national service 
position to $16,000. The bill includes a waiver of up to 
$18,000 to meet the compelling needs of a particular program, 
such as the training needs for a program serving disadvantaged 
youth, increased costs relating to the participation of 
individuals with disabilities, and the startup costs associated 
with a first time grantee. This waiver reflects the Committee's 
expectation that the new Office of Outreach and Recruitment 
will reach a diverse population of providers and participants, 
some of whom may require more support and services. Even with 
this waiver, the Committee expects that all grantees will 
continue to run cost-effective and sustainable programs.

Subtitle G: Corporation for National and Community Service

            Board of directors
    The Committee recognizes the role of the Board of Directors 
for the Corporation and augments the role of the Board with 
respect to the workings of the Corporation. H.R. 2857 
authorizes the Board to participate in the review of the budget 
proposal before it is sent to the Office of Management and 
Budget and in the performance appraisal of the Chief Executive 
Officer (CEO). H.R. 2857 sets the term of a Board Member at 5 
years, which can be extended one year for voting members when 
no successor has been appointed. The Board of Directors is a 
fertile resource for the Corporation and the skills, 
experience, and expertise of the Board should be fully utilized 
in the management of the Corporation. The Committee believes 
that as the grantees are asked to run cost-effective, high 
quality programs of national service, that the Corporation be 
held to similar standards and expectations.
            Full-time participants
    In recognizing the goal of the Corporation to maintain 
75,000 AmeriCorps volunteers, which the Corporation has met, 
the Committee has chosen to set a goal for the Corporation of 
reaching 100,000 volunteers by 2012. Furthermore, the Committee 
intends to increase the 204.2 million total hours of national 
service by setting a goal that the Corporation reach 50 percent 
full time national service participants by 2010. The Committee 
has placed the responsibility of seeing that the Corporation 
achieves this goal with the Chief Executive Officer. H.R. 2857 
requires an annual report to the U.S. House of Representatives 
Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, 
Education, Labor, and Pensions in the U.S. Senate so that the 
Committees of jurisdiction can remain informed of the 
Corporation's status on achieving this goal.
            Peer review
    Peer review is an established, effective method for 
evaluating the merits of an application for a program or 
project. H.R. 2857 requires the CEO to obtain the opinions of 
peer reviewers in evaluating the applications to the 
Corporation for assistance under this title. The Committee 
expects that the implementation of peer review in the approval 
process for applications at the Corporation will further ensure 
the impartiality in the grant-making process.
            Personal service contracts
    H.R. 2857 authorizes the Corporation to enter into personal 
service contracts to carry out research, evaluation, and public 
awareness activities.
            Donations to the corporation
    The Committee recognizes that there are various service 
organizations, academic institutions, and other entities and 
individuals with the expertise to contribute to the improvement 
or structure of national service. Currently, the Corporation 
may accept donations of property or money, and some volunteer 
service. Under H.R. 2857, the Committee extends this authority 
to include the volunteer services of an individual or an 
organization.
            Office of Outreach and Recruitment
    The Corporation is challenged by a lack of community and 
individual awareness of the Corporation and its programs. The 
Committee applauds the extensive web pages crafted by the 
Corporation and the 1-800 number established to provide 
information on VISTA. However, the Committee believes that more 
could and should be done to recruit and retain volunteers in 
national service programs. Although the CEO is responsible for 
a large portion of the outreach and recruitment, the Committee 
finds this to be inadequate.
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Members noted 
that the large number of applicants for grants require a 
similarly large number of participants to engage in these 
programs. In fact, some existing programs struggle with 
recruiting and retaining volunteers. To address these needs, 
H.R. 2857 establishes the Office of Outreach and Recruitment 
(OOR) within the Corporation. The duties of the OOR include--
          Increasing public awareness of the wide range 
        of service opportunities for all citizens;
          Identifying and implementing methods of 
        recruitment to increase the diversity of participants 
        in the programs and the service sponsors;
          Collaborating with organizations with 
        established volunteer recruitment programs;
          Providing application materials in languages 
        other than English where practicable;
          Coordinating with organizations of former 
        participants in national service programs;
          Collaborating with training and technical 
        assistance programs;
          Coordinating with the clearinghouses for 
        AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve; and
          Coordinating with organizations working to 
        establish a Reserve Corps of alumni to serve in times 
        of national need.
    Furthermore, the Office of Outreach and Recruitment can 
enter into contracts with marketing agencies and may conduct 
campaigns to solicit funds for its activities.
            The OOR: Public awareness campaign
    The Committee expects the OOR to devise and implement a 
public awareness strategy to increase the knowledge of citizens 
on the wide range of service opportunities for people of all 
ages, socioeconomic status, and geographic location. H.R. 2857 
provides that the OOR utilize the print media, the Internet and 
related emerging technologies, television, radio, public or 
private forums, and other innovative methods of communication 
to energize citizens to participate in service in their 
communities across the nation. Rather than create a marketing 
department in the Corporation, H.R. 2857 authorizes the OOR to 
enter into business contracts to carry out the marketing duties 
associated with the outreach and recruitment efforts of the 
office. The OOR is encouraged to enter into contracts with 
those entities that have established expertise in the 
recruitment of disadvantaged youth, members of Indian tribes, 
and members of the Baby Boom generation. In addition, the 
Committee envisions that with the new authority to receive 
donated services from individuals, that the OOR may also seek 
donated services from marketing professionals or organizations 
to fulfill its outreach duties.
            The OOR: Outreach
    Furthermore, the Committee expects the OOR to conduct 
outreach to offices of economic development, State employment 
security agencies, labor unions and trade associations, local 
educational agencies, agencies and organizations serving 
veterans and their families and people with disabilities, 
senior citizen centers and organizations and other agencies or 
institutions from which participants for programs receiving 
assistance under the national service laws. The Committee 
expects the OOR to innovatively and creatively increase the 
spectrum of its outreach work. For example, the OOR could 
coordinate with groups such as the Next Chapter organization to 
institute offices where seniors, including the Baby Boom 
generation, could learn not only of national service 
opportunities but also other service opportunities throughout 
the community, networked with other organizations seeking 
volunteers and other organizations offering service to seniors.
            The OOR: Collaboration with the state commissions on 
                    recruitment plans
    The Committee expects that the OOR will collaborate and 
coordinate with the State Commissions on outreach and 
recruitment issues, including assisting in the development of a 
volunteer recruitment plan to better meet the service needs of 
communities across the State. Furthermore, the OOR should 
identify and implement innovative methods of recruitment to 
increase the diversity of the participants and service 
providers. When practicable, the Committee expects that OOR to 
provide application materials in languages other than English, 
again furthering the number and diversity of the participants 
in national service.
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Grijalva 
offered an amendment to require the OOR to identify and 
implement recruitment strategies and training programs for 
bilingual volunteers for the National Senior Service Corps 
(NSSC). The Committee accepted the amendment, recognizing the 
need of bilingual volunteers for older Americans who are served 
through the programs of the NSSC.
            The OOR: Alumni network
    The Committee also expects the OOR to collaborate and 
coordinate with organizations of alumni of national service. 
The national service alumni are a resource to assist in 
outreach, capacity building, and recruitment. In addition, 
alumni may serve as a resource for organizations wishing to 
apply for assistance under the national service laws.
            The OOR: Alumni Reserve Corps
    H.R. 2857 provides that the OOR may work with organizations 
that are receiving assistance or wish to receive assistance to 
establish a Reserve Corps (RC). The Reserve Corps would include 
alumni from national service programs and would serve in times 
of emergencies, disasters, and other times of national need. 
The Committee envisions the RC to serve local, regional, and 
national needs. To establish the RC, the Committee expects the 
OOR to collaborate with already existing alumni organizations 
and to utilize and improve upon the current network of service 
providers and volunteer recruiters to ensure that as many 
alumni are engaged in the Reserve Corps as possible. 
Furthermore, the OOR may determine if training requirements are 
necessary for particular deployments, and may keep the RC 
members updated on what training might be needed. The Committee 
recognizes that not all alumni will be able to easily deploy at 
times due to employment and family commitments, but the 
Committee wishes to harness and revitalize the commitment to 
service that alumni of national service programs exhibit.
            The OOR: Campaign to solicit funds
    The Committee recognizes the challenge of operating an 
office devoted to outreach and recruitment. H.R. 2857 
authorizes the Corporation to conduct a campaign to raise funds 
to further the work of the OOR.
            Veterans research and pilot project
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Sarbanes 
introduced an amendment to require a study by the Corporation, 
in consultation with the Department of Veteran's Affairs, State 
veteran agencies, the Department of Defense, and other 
organizations serving veterans, that would identify the 
specific areas of need for veterans; how existing programs and 
activities carried out under the national service laws could 
better serve veterans; gaps in service to veterans; prospects 
for better coordination of services; prospects for better 
utilization of veterans as resources and volunteers; and 
prospects for more efficient financial organization of services 
directed to veterans. The amendment requires the Corporation to 
implement a pilot program based on the report's findings.

Subtitle H: Investment for quality and innovation

            Innovative and model program support
    H.R. 2857 creates a new part of Subtitle H titled, 
``Innovative and Model Program Support,'' which authorizes 
grants to encourage the innovative and creative work of the 
AmeriCorps State and National Programs. The Committee intends 
to challenge both the Corporation and the applicants to craft 
the cutting-edge programs that will engage citizens from all 
walks of life in service activities. Although there are 
specific programs identified in the bill, the Committee 
encourages the Corporation to fund innovative, creative, and 
more challenging programs. To further promote the innovation 
encouraged by this section, H.R. 2857 includes the option of 
funding these programs through traditional grants or fixed 
amount grants. In addition, a fourth year of funding may be 
authorized based on criteria determined by the Corporation, 
including whether the program met its performance measures. 
This extension will provide unsteady or inexperienced programs 
additional time to develop into successful, sustainable 
programs, and to meet other outcomes that the Corporation 
determines to be appropriate. If fixed-amount grants are 
determined to ease administrative burdens for grantees while 
maintaining high quality, innovative programs offered in this 
part and in the Innovation Service-Learning programs in 
subtitle B, the Committee encourages the Corporation to examine 
the potential of using fixed-amount grants in other programs 
offered under the national service laws.
    Innovative Model Programs in this part include programs 
where no less than 75 percent of the participants are 
disadvantaged youth and whose program type can be any of the 
programs offered in section 122(a) of this title; programs that 
incorporate learning and thinking skills determined necessary 
for success in the 21st century global knowledge economy; 
programs that engage youth under the age of 17 in service; and 
other innovative and creative programs. H.R. 2857 also 
encourages collaboration with other programs under the national 
service laws.
    During Committee consideration of the GIVE Act, Mr. Scott 
offered an amendment to establish a program to re-engage court 
involved youth and adults to reduce recidivism. The amendment 
gives priority to programs that begin in the correctional 
facility, including those offering life skills and employment 
training, and education programs, along with programs that 
continue after incarceration, including those focusing on 
health and wellness issues and career counseling. Mr. Scott 
also offered an amendment focused on the recruitment of court-
involved youth and adults as participants or volunteers, also 
with the intent of reducing recidivism. The Committee 
recognizes the positive impact that service can have on an 
individual, both as a provider and recipient, and accepted both 
of Mr. Scott's amendments.
            National service clearinghouses
    H.R. 2857 merges the service-learning and AmeriCorps 
clearinghouses into a single part, the National Service 
Programs Clearinghouse. The Committee does not expect other 
existing clearinghouses to merge also, but there is an 
expectation that grantees receiving assistance under the 
national service laws and those in the Corporation responsible 
for the AmeriCorps clearinghouse to collaborate with the OOR to 
extend the reach and expectations of the clearinghouses and to 
reach alumni for the Reserve Corps and other activities.

Subtitle J: Training and technical assistance

    For transparency and ease of implementation, H.R. 2857 
collects sections throughout both National and Community 
Service Act of 1990 (NCSA), and Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
of 1973 (DVSA), on training and technical assistance and 
establishes a single subtitle on training and technical 
assistance. It is expected that the Corporation will provide 
training and technical assistance for those programs receiving 
or applying for assistance under the national service laws. 
Training and technical assistance is expected (but not limited 
to) the following areas:
           Application assistance;
           Leadership development;
           Management and budgetary skills;
           Providing or improving the training of 
        participants;
           Risk management procedures;
           Recruitment, management, and retention of 
        volunteers;
           Program evaluation and performance measures;
           Accommodation for participants with 
        disabilities; and
           Establishing networks and collaboration 
        among stakeholders to further leverage community 
        resources.
    H.R. 2857 gives priority for technical assistance to 
applicants or existing programs that intend to implement 
programs in areas where they are needed most, where national 
service programs currently do not exist, or in underserved 
rural and urban areas. Priority is also provided for applicants 
or programs with an intergenerational focus.

Subtitle K: Points of Light Foundation

    H.R. 2857 repeals the Points of Light Foundation. The 
Committee determined it was appropriate to remove legislative 
earmarks from the national service laws. The repeal is 
consistent with appropriations in both the Senate and the 
House.

Title II: The Domestic Volunteer Service Act (DVSA)

            Subtitle A: The Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
    The Domestic Volunteer Service Act has a central purpose of 
establishing and supporting anti-poverty programs for our 
nation. DVSA authorizes the Volunteers in Service to America 
(VISTA) program, the equivalent to the Peace Corps in America, 
whose focus is to help the poor, the disadvantaged, the 
vulnerable, and the elderly in America. The VISTA participant 
is expected to live in the same conditions as those they serve 
and to remain available to the community on a 24 hour basis, as 
are Peace Corps volunteers. The VISTA participant's role is to 
build the capacity in the community for improvement and 
service, and leverage resources so that when the VISTA 
participant leaves the community, the infrastructure, 
knowledge, and continued service remains in the community. The 
VISTA participant may receive a National Service Education 
Award, or he or she may opt for a $1220 stipend.
            New VISTA program assignments
    H.R. 2857 increases the number of program assignment 
opportunities for a VISTA participant. For example, under the 
bill a VISTA participant is eligible for assignments to assist 
a community or program in the re-entry or re-integration of 
formerly incarcerated youth and adults into society; to develop 
and implement financial literacy and budgetary programs; to 
initiate and support before and after-school programs serving 
children in low-income communities; to establish and support 
community economic development initiatives; to assist veterans 
and their families with legal assistance, health care, 
employment counseling or training, education counseling or 
training, and other support services; and to address generally 
the health and wellness of a community. Each of these 
assignments addresses unmet needs in low-income communities and 
fall within the intent of the VISTA program to create the 
capacity of a community to battle poverty and empower its 
citizens for change in the United States.
            Recruitment priorities
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Scott 
emphasized that court-involved youth and adults, including 
previously incarcerated individuals, should be eligible to 
serve as VISTA participants. Mr. Scott noted that participation 
in VISTA has the potential to help ease the transition of these 
individuals into their communities and to reduce their rate of 
recidivism. The GIVE Act has no prohibitions on who can serve 
in an approved national service position. The Committee agrees 
that national service can be an effective vehicle for reducing 
recidivism, and that court-involved individuals should be 
actively recruited for participation in the program.
    H.R. 2857 gives priority to the recruitment of retired 
adults, particularly those who had careers as health care 
professionals, engineers, managers or technicians. This 
priority reflects the Committee's intent to harness the vast 
knowledge, experience, and expertise of retirees. The Committee 
recognizes the substantial contributions of the VISTA program 
to our nation's communities and seeks to include the Baby Boom 
generation as they retire.
            Public or non-profit vista support
    The Committee recognizes that some organizations or 
companies are unable to sponsor a VISTA participant within 
their institution, but may seek ways to support the work of a 
VISTA participant financially. Accordingly, H.R. 2857 
authorizes public or nonprofit organizations to pay all or a 
portion of the costs of the support services for VISTA 
participants.
            VISTA programs of national significance
    H.R. 2857 includes ``programs of national significance'' 
(PNS), similar to that found in the National Senior Service 
Corps, in VISTA. PNS are implemented when the amounts 
appropriated for VISTA exceed the amount sufficient to maintain 
the number of projects and volunteers funded in the preceding 
fiscal year. Of the funds that exceed the costs of the previous 
fiscal year, one third is allocated for the support of VISTA 
programs of national significance, which are reflected in the 
new programs listed previously. The PNS VISTA participants 
cannot supplant other VISTA participants.
            VISTA stipend
    The Committees supports the commitment of the VISTA 
participants to live among and at the economic level of those 
receiving services, but also recognizes that the low stipend 
inhibits some participation in the VISTA program. Therefore, 
H.R. 2857 raises the stipend of a VISTA participant to a 
minimum of $125/month, and a maximum of $150/month (if 
sufficient funds are appropriated).

Subtitle B: The National Senior Service Corps (NSSC)

    The National Senior Service Corps programs have engaged 
seniors in meeting the needs of their communities for over four 
decades. The NSSC is composed of three programs: the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), the Foster Grandparents 
Program (FG), and the Senior Companions Program (SC). H.R. 2857 
sets the minimum age for participation in all programs in the 
National Senior Service Corps at 55 years. The Committee 
recognizes that even at such a young age, our older Americans 
wish to be of service to our nation.
    Since 1965, the FG participants have provided support and 
service to children and youth with exceptional needs in a 
variety of settings, including schools, hospitals, drug 
treatment centers, correctional institutions, and Head Start 
and child care centers. FG participants serve from 15-20 hours 
per week providing one-on-one service to children and youth. In 
addition, FG participants who meet the low-income eligibility 
requirements may receive a stipend of $2.65 per hour for their 
service.
    Since 1971, the RSVP program has provided a wide variety of 
opportunities for older Americans to meet the needs identified 
in their communities. RSVP offers the most flexibility among 
the NSSC programs. Volunteers choose where, when, and how often 
they will serve. Depending on the program, RSVP participants 
may choose time commitments from a few hours a week up to forty 
hours per week.
    Since 1974, SC participants offer aging, frail, or 
homebound individuals with daily living tasks, enabling the 
recipients to age with dignity and independence. SC 
participants also provide companionship and may assist a social 
service case manager. SC participants serve 15 to 40 hours per 
week and may receive a stipend of $2.65 per hour for their 
service if they meet the low income eligibility requirements.
            Retired Senior Volunteer Program
    Research shows that, in particular, the Baby Boom 
generation is looking for a new style of volunteer or service 
activity. H.R. 2857 encourages programs to integrate this new 
perspective into their planning, application, and 
implementation processes. For the Retired Senior Volunteer 
Programs, H.R. 2857 includes a requirement that programs be 
designed and implemented with the advice of experts in the 
field of service being offered, as well as with those who have 
expertise in the recruitment and management of volunteers. To 
be competitive in the global knowledge economy, the Committee 
recognizes that this nation needs a healthy, scientifically and 
technologically literate society. Accordingly, H.R. 2857 aims 
to tap into the talents of the retiring members of the Sputnik 
generation. Priority in grant evaluation is given to projects 
that utilize retired STEM professionals, retired health care 
professionals, retired military and emergency professionals, 
and retired computer science professionals to serve our nation 
through the multiple opportunities in RSVP and through the 
national service laws.

Recompetition

    H.R. 2857 establishes a new process for competitions within 
RSVP. After 2009, the Corporation shall hold a competition to 
award new grants for RSVP projects. Current grantees remain 
eligible to compete for program funds. If a grant is awarded, 
the project may be renewed for an additional three year grant 
period. After the second grant period the grant must be 
recompeted. Any grant recompetition within RSVP must continue 
to support the same number of volunteer years and similar 
program distribution. In addition, it is the Committee's 
intention that the recompetition program minimize any 
disruption to volunteers. The Committee recognizes the 
exceptional work of RSVP grantees, but notes that there are few 
opportunities to motivate program improvement or remove poorly 
performing grantees or to encourage and invigorate innovation 
and evolution among high performing programs. Competition, in 
concert with the new performance measures and evaluations, is 
expected to improve or terminate underperforming programs. For 
highly effective and highly performing programs, competition is 
expected to drive the innovation and creativity of programs to 
new levels. While H.R. 2857 includes an amendment offered by 
Mr. Scott and Mr. Hare to give priority in any competition to 
those grantees that are in good standing, it remains the intent 
of the Committee to require all grantees to recompete after 
2009.
            Foster grandparents and senior companions
    H.R. 2857 modifies the eligibility requirement for the 
Foster Grandparents and Senior Companion programs by raising 
the income level for participants to be eligible for an hourly 
stipend from 125 percent of poverty to 200 percent of poverty. 
The GIVE Act also sets the minimum for such stipend at $2.65/
hour. According to Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion 
service providers, it can be challenging for a program to 
recruit enough low-income volunteers to fill the number of 
available volunteer positions. H.R. 2857 allows up to 15 
percent of volunteers to have incomes above the income 
eligibility threshold, as long as the program can demonstrate 
that it was unable to recruit enough low-income volunteers. 
Participants allowed under this provision are not eligible for 
a stipend. Programs shall not engage non-low-income volunteers 
when there are still low-income individuals to be recruited.
            National Senior Service Corps programs of national 
                    significance
    H.R 2857 changes the programs of national significance 
(PNS). Under current law, each National Senior Corps program 
may only apply for particular programs of national 
significance. H.R. 2857 permits RSVP, FG, and SC to apply for 
any of the programs of national significance. This change will 
further the innovation and creative application of outcomes to 
program models. Furthermore, the Committee requires that the 
Director of the Corporation ensure that at least 50 percent of 
the PNS applications are from new program sponsors (that is, an 
organization not currently receiving assistance from the 
Corporation), in order to open the applicant pool and encourage 
National Senior Service Programs in new locations. Included in 
the PNS are programs that collaborate with criminal justice 
professionals and organizations in prevention programs aimed at 
disadvantaged youth or youth re-entering society after 
incarceration. These programs may include mentoring, 
counseling, and employment counseling. This opportunity in 
particular is aimed at serving the youth in our communities who 
are most at-risk for entering into gangs or other lifestyles 
that result in destroyed lives and an economic drain on 
society. Research shows that prevention saves the nation money 
in the long term, and that investing in youth early is a wise 
investment in our nation's future.
            Donations to National Senior Service Corps programs
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Sestak 
offered an amendment to allow programs under this title to 
accept donations, including donations in cash or in kind. The 
Committee adopted Mr. Sestak's amendment and clarified that 
programs cannot accept donations from their beneficiaries. Many 
citizens who experience or learn of the programs of the 
National Senior Service Corps wish to financially support the 
programs and cannot because current law, prohibits these 
programs from accepting donations.
            Demonstration programs
    During Committee consideration of H.R. 2857, Mr. Yarmuth 
offered an amendment to establish a demonstration program that 
supports older Americans while enhancing the capacity of 
community members to serve each other through reciprocal 
service centers, service credit banking, community economic 
scripts, barter services, timebanking, and other similar 
programs. The program is based on an exchange of services, 
under which both parties are compensated with reciprocal 
amounts of volunteer service, and no money changes hands. Such 
services are a promising and mutually beneficial system that 
lends legitimacy and compensation to the everyday work that 
goes financially unpaid. The Committee recognizes that many 
Americans provide unpaid services to friends and neighbors and 
that this generosity produces lasting relationships which 
strengthens communities. To encourage the development of such a 
system of service reciprocity in communities, H.R. 2857 
includes the demonstration program.
            Conclusion
    The Committee believes that national service can help our 
nation meet local and national challenges and the GIVE Act is 
the start of a new direction for national service. The 
Corporation for National and Community Service, providers, and 
participants together play a central role in meeting our 
nation's unmet critical needs. The reauthorization of then 
National Community Service Act and the Domestic Volunteer 
Service Act through the GIVE Act are a priority for the 
Committee and reflect its intent to renew the spirit of service 
in our nation in a manner that engages new volunteers and 
inspires innovation in service.

                               REFERENCES

    Corporation for Community and National Service (2007). 
Volunteering and Service in America: 2007 State Trends and 
Rankings in Civic Life.
    Corporation for Community and National Service (2005). 
Youth Helping America: Building Active Citizen: the Role of 
Social Institutions in Teen Volunteering.
    Corps Network (2005). The Corps Network. Factsheet.
    Lopez, M.H. & Elrod, B.A. (2006). College Attendance and 
Civic Engagement Among 18-25 Year Olds. The Center for 
Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

                     V. Section-by-Section Analysis


   TITLE I--AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990

Subtitle A--Amendments to Subtitle A (general provisions)

            Section 1101. Purposes; Sense of Congress
    Amends section 2(b) of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12501 (b)). Sets forth the purpose of this bill 
and includes a Sense of Congress that the number of AmeriCorps 
participants should grow to reach 100,000 members by 2012.
            Section 1102. Definitions
    Amends section 101 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12511). Modifies and adds to the definitions 
under this section, including definitions for ``approved summer 
of service positions'', the ``baby boom generation'', 
``disadvantaged youth'', ``grant making entities'', ``Hispanic-
Serving Institutions'', ``Historically Black College or 
University'' and ``Tribally Controlled College or University''.

Subtitle B--Amendments to Subtitle B (service-learning)

            Section 1201. School-based allotments
    Amends Part I of subtitle B of title 1 (42 U.S.C. 12521 et 
seq.). Authorizes allotments to States, Territories, and Indian 
Tribes to implement service learning programs based principally 
in elementary and secondary schools, including providing 
training for teachers, developing service learning curricula, 
forming local partnerships and establishing or implementing 
summer of service programs. Reserves 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. Authorizes the remainder of funds 
appropriated to carry out this part to States based on the 
percentage of school-age youth and allocations under the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Clarifies the 
federal share of the cost of carrying out programs under this 
part can not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the 
program. This section also requires that no more than 6 percent 
of the amount of assistance received by an applicant be used 
for administrative costs. Further this section reserves up to 3 
percent for competitive grants to service-learning partnerships 
that promote greater civic engagement among elementary and 
secondary students.
            Section 1202. Higher education provisions
    Amends Section 119 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12561). Expands the authority of higher-
education service-learning programs. Includes language on 
higher-education service-learning programs as a key component 
of the health professionals curricula, the criminal justice 
professionals curricula and the public policy and public 
administration curricula. Clarifies the federal share of the 
cost of carrying out programs under this part cannot exceed 50 
percent of the total cost of the program. Provides special 
consideration to applications submitted by historically Black 
Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions and 
Tribal Colleges and Universities.
            Section 1203. Innovative programs and research
    Amends Subtitle B of Title 1 (42 U.S.C. 12521 et seq.). 
Authorizes new service-learning programs focused on innovation 
including energy-conservation, emergency and disaster 
preparedness and science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics (STEM) curricula and research on service-learning 
in middle schools. Allows the Corporation to award fixed amount 
grants based on a three year term.

Subtitle C--Amendments to Subtitle C (National Service Trust Program)

            Section 1301. Prohibition on grants to Federal agencies; 
                    limits on corporation costs
    Amends Section 121 of the National Community Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 12571). Eliminates grants to federal agencies. 
Increases the cap on administrative expenses from five to six 
percent. Also, creates one match requirement for member support 
and operating expenses, requiring grantees to match twenty-four 
percent of federal funds for the first three years and 
gradually increases the match requirement to fifty percent in 
year ten. This section also includes an alternative match 
schedule for programs in rural or severely economically 
distressed communities.
            Section 1302. E-Corps and technical amendments to types of 
                    programs
    Amends Section 122 of the National Community Service Act 
(42 U.S.C 12572). This Section includes new service areas to 
address the digital divide, public safety, health, emergency 
preparedness, and re-engage court-involved youth and adults 
with the goal of reducing recidivism. It authorizes a new E-
Corps program focused on increasing access to technology and 
reserves up to 3 percent for competitive grants to eligible 
recipients for the development of innovative initiatives to 
address the unique needs of veterans. This section also 
requires the Corporation to establish requirements for service 
participants related to the promotion of citizenship and civic 
engagement, consistent with the principles on which citizenship 
programs administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration 
Services are based. Further, this section amends the 
requirements for tutoring programs and clarifies the tutoring 
requirements for AmeriCorps members.
            Section 1303. Types of positions
    Amends Section 123 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12573). Allows the Corporation to approve a 
program carried out by a Territory and the National Civilian 
Community Corps as an approved national service position that 
includes the education award.
            Section 1304. Conforming repeal related to training and 
                    technical assistance
    Repeals section 125 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12575).
            Section 1305. Assistance to state commissions; challenge 
                    grants
    Amends section 126 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12576). Increases support for State Commissions, 
allowing the Corporation to make a grant in an amount between 
$200,000 and $800,000 to establish or operate a State 
Commission. Requires States to provide matching funds for 
amounts greater than $100,000 and $200,000.
            Section 1306. Allocation of assistance to states and other 
                    eligible entities
    Amends Section 129 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12581). Designates the purposes and percentages 
for funding to States. Directs one percent allotment for 
Territories and reserves at least one percent for grants to 
Indian Tribes. Reserves 23 percent to National Grants and 37.5 
percent for innovative grants to States on a competitive basis. 
Also, designates 37.5 percent of funds to States on a formula 
basis. Allows the Corporation to re-allot funds to other States 
or Territories to the extent grant-making entities fail to 
apply. Further, this section adds language requiring the 
minimum grant made available to each State be at least 
$600,000.
            Section 1307. Additional authority
    Amends Part II of Subtitle C after Section 129 of the 
National Community Service Act (42 U.S.C. 12581) by adding new 
language authorizing Education Award Only fixed amount grants 
of no more than $600 per member and up to $800 per member for 
programs serving at least fifty-percent disadvantaged youth.
            Section 1308. State selection of programs
    Amends Section 130 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12582) to clarify the application requirements 
for approved national service positions.
            Section 1309. Consideration of applications
    Amends Section 133 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12585) to clarify the application criteria the 
Corporation shall use when considering applications.
            Section 1310. Description of participants
    Amends Section 137 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12591) to clarify the eligibility requirements 
for participants.
            Section 1311. Selection of national service participants
    Amends Section 138 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12592). Adds new language requiring the 
Corporation to place special emphasis on disadvantaged youth 
when selecting individuals to receive leadership training under 
this subsection.
            Section 1312. Terms of service
    Amends Section 139 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12593). Clarifies the requirements for full and 
part-time service in an approved national service position.
            Section 1313. Adjustments to living allowance
    Amends Section 140 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12594). Adds language to clarify the terms of 
the living allowance for Federal work study students and 
includes other technical modifications.

Subtitle D--Amendments to Subtitle D (National Service Trust and 
        provision of National Service Educational Awards)

            Section 1401. Availability of funds in the National Service 
                    Trust
    Amends Section 145 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12601). Includes language for payments of 
national service educational awards including summer of service 
educational awards and payments of interest.
            Section 1402. Individuals eligible to receive a national 
                    service educational award from the Trust
    Amends Section 146 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12602). Clarifies the eligibility requirements 
for an educational award and the terms of service. Allows an 
individual to receive an educational award for an amount equal 
to two terms of full-term service.
            Section 1403. Determination of the amount of national 
                    service educational awards
    Amends Section 147(a) of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12603(a)). Increases the value of the Education 
Award from the current level of $4,725 to $5,225 over a five 
year period.
            Section 1404. Disbursement of educational awards
    Amends Section 148 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12604). Adds language on the use of the 
educational award to pay the cost of attendance or other 
educational expenses including college preparatory programs for 
Summer of Service participants.
            Section 1405. Process of approval of national service 
                    positions
    Amends Subtitle D of Title 1 (42 U.S.C. 12601 et seq). Adds 
language describing the timing and recording requirements for 
approving national service positions and recording obligations 
for the education award into the National Service Trust.

Subtitle E--Amendments to Subtitle E (National Civilian Community 
        Corps)

            Section 1501. Purpose
    Amends Section 151 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12611). Sets forth the purpose of this Subtitle.
            Section 1502. Program components
    Amends Section 152 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12612). Establishes the National Civilian 
Community Corps program, striking all references to it as a 
demonstration program.
            Section 1503. Eligible participants
    Amends Section 153 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12613). Adds language requiring the Director to 
ensure that at least fifty percent of the participants in the 
program are disadvantaged youth. Also, includes technical 
modifications to this subsection.
            Section 1504. Summer national service program
    Amends Section 154 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12614). Adds language requiring participants in 
the summer program be from economically and ethnically diverse 
backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care.
            Section 1505. Team leaders
    Amends Section 155 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12615). Adds language clarifying the selection 
process for Team Leaders and Campus Directors. Also clarifies 
the eligibility requirements for campuses.
            Section 1506. Training
    Amends Section 156 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12616). Adds language on the type of training 
provided to members with a new emphasis on disaster 
preparedness and response. Allows the Corporation to provide 
training through grants, contracts or cooperative agreements 
with organizations who have established expertise in working 
with disadvantaged youth.
            Section 1507. Consultation with state commissions
    Amends Section 157 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12617). Adds language directing consultation 
with State Commissions with an emphasis on projects in support 
of infrastructure improvement, disaster relief and recovery, 
the environment and energy conservation.
            Section 1508. Authorized benefits for Corps members
    Amends Section 158 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12618). Modifies the authorized benefits for 
Corps members.
            Section 1509. Permanent cadre
    Amends Section 159 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12619). Clarifies the establishment of a 
permanent cadre of supervisors and training instructors. Adds 
language requiring that the permanent cadre receive training in 
youth development techniques including working with 
disadvantaged youth.
            Section 1510. Contract and grant authority
    Amends Section 161 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12621). Includes technical modifications to this 
section.
            Section 1511. Other departments
    Amends Section 162 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12622). Includes technical modifications to this 
section. Also, modifies the language pertaining to the list of 
recommended personnel from which individuals may be selected 
for appointment to the permanent cadre by the Director.
            Section 1512. Advisory board
    Amends Section 163 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12623). Adds language on activities of the 
Advisory Board. Adds the Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency, the Secretary of Transportation, the Chief 
of the United States Forest Service and the Secretary of Energy 
as Advisory Board members.
            Section 1513. Annual evaluation
    Amends Section 164 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12624). Requires an annual evaluation be 
submitted to the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 
Committee of the Senate and the Committee on Education and 
Labor of the House of Representatives.
            Section 1514. Repeal of funding limitation
    Repeals Section 165 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12625).
            Section 1515. Definitions
    Amends Section 166 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12626). Modifies and adds to the definitions 
under this Subtitle, including definitions of ``campus 
director'', ``corps'', and ``corps campus''.
            Section 1516. Terminology
    Amends Subtitle E of Title I (42 U.S.C. 12611). Modifies 
the heading as the ``National Civilian Community Corps''.

Subtitle F--Amendments to Subtitle F (Administrative provisions)

            Section 1601. Family and medical leave
    Amends Section 171 (a) of the National and Community 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 12631 (a) (1)). Includes a technical 
modification to this section regarding projects authorized 
under the national service laws.
            Section 1602. Additional prohibitions on use offunds
    Amends Section 174 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12634). Adds language prohibiting the use of 
funds for programs that refer individuals to Federal assistance 
programs or State assistance programs funded in part by the 
Federal government.
            Section 1603. Notice, hearing, and grievance procedures
    Amends Section 176 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12636). Clarifies the terms and conditions of 
this title for notice, hearing and grievance procedures.
            Section 1604. Resolution of displacement complaints
    Amends Section 177 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12637). Adds language requiring programs to 
obtain permission from parents when transporting minor 
children.
            Section 1605. State commissions on national and community 
                    service
    Amends Section 178 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12638). Adds language describing the terms and 
requirements for developing a State Commission plan, including 
the criteria for goals and outcomes. Also, requires States to 
develop a comprehensive State plan for volunteer and paid 
service by members of the Baby Boom generation and older 
adults.
            Section 1606. Evaluation and accountability
    Amends Section 179 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12639). Modifies and adds language on program 
evaluations, including the evaluation of performance measures 
and effectiveness of delivery of services. Outlines the 
requirements for implementing corrective action plans.
            Section 1607. Technical amendment
    Amends Section 181 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12641). Includes a technical modification to 
this section.
            Section 1608. Partnerships with schools
    Amends Section 182 (b) of the National and Community 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 12642 (b)). Requires an annual report be 
submitted concerning the implementation of this section, 
including an evaluation of the programs performance goals and 
benchmarks.
            Section 1609. Rights of access, examination, and copying
    Amends Section 183 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12643). Includes a technical modification to 
this section.
            Section 1610. Additional administrative provisions
    Amends Subtitle F of Title I (42 U.S.C. 12631 et seq.). 
Includes language on the reporting requirements to Congress for 
programs and activities funded under the national service laws.

Subtitle G--Amendments to Subtitle G (Corporation for National and 
        Community Service)

            Section 1701. Terms of office
    Amends Section 192 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12651a). Outlines the terms of service for board 
members, including allowing board members to serve for one 
additional year while the Senate confirms a successor.
            Section 1702. Board of directors authorities and duties
    Amends Section 192A (g) of the National and Community 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 1265 lb (g)). Modifies board activities 
and defines the board's relationship to the Corporation's 
management. Requires the board to review the budget proposal in 
advance of submission to the Office of Management and Budget 
and to review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer 
annually.
            Section 1703. Peer reviewers
    Amends Section 193A of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12651d). This section augments the CEO's duties 
to include annual reports on actions taken to achieve the goal 
of reaching 50 percent full-time national service positions and 
requires the CEO to obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in 
evaluating applications to the Corporation.
            Section 1704. Nonvoting members; personal services 
                    contracts
    Amends Section 195 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 12651f) Includes technical modifications to this 
section and adds language allowing the Corporation to enter 
into personal services contracts to carry out research, 
evaluation, and public awareness related to the national 
service laws.
            Section 1705. Donated services
    Amends Section 196(a) of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 2651 g(a)). This section includes language 
allowing the Corporation to accept the donation of services 
from individuals or organizations.
            Section 1706. National Office of Outreach and Recruitment
    Amends Subtitle G of Title I to create a new office of 
Outreach and Recruitment. Describes the duties of the Office 
and allows the Office to solicit private sector funds to 
support its goals and activities. Adds language requiring the 
implementation of recruitment strategies and training programs 
for bilingual volunteers in the National Senior Service Corps 
under Title II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act.
            Section 1707. Planning study
    Amends Subtitle G of Title I. Requires the Corporation to 
conduct a study to examine service programs for veterans and 
identify how existing programs and activities carried out under 
the national service laws could better serve veterans and 
veterans' service organizations. Also requires the Corporation 
to develop a pilot program based on the findings of the study. 
Authorizes such sums as may be necessary to carry out this 
subsection.

Subtitle H--Amendments to Subtitle H

            Section 1801. Technical amendments to subtitle H
    Redesignates several subsections to Subtitle H.
            Section 1802. Repeals
    Repeals the Clearinghouse (section 198A), Military 
Installation Conversion Demonstration Programs (section 198C), 
and Special Demonstration Project (section 198D).
            Section 1803. Innovative and model program support
    Restructures innovation and demonstration programs across 
the National and Community Service Act. Allows the Corporation 
to award fixed amount grants to carry out programs that re-
engage court-involved youth and adults with the goal of 
reducing recidivism and recruits them as participants, 
volunteers, or members; programs focused on disadvantaged 
youth; learning and thinking skills; health and wellness, and 
programs that engage youth under the age of seventeen. Requires 
independent evaluations of such programs.
            Section 1804. Clearinghouses
    Modifies and adds to the functions of the Clearinghouse. 
Adds language to ensure collaboration with the National Office 
of Outreach and Recruitment on the establishment of an alumni 
network for former participants.

Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth Service Corps

            Section 1811. State application
    Includes a technical modification to this section.

Subtitle J--Training and technical assistance

            Section 1821. Training and technical assistance
    Amends Section 199N of the National and Community Service 
Act. Creates a new Training and Technical Assistance Subtitle 
outlining the types of activities and assistance available to 
programs under the national service laws. Reserves up to one 
percent from amounts appropriated for a fiscal year to carry 
out this Subtitle.

Subtitle K--Repeal of Title III (Points of Light Foundation)

            Section 1831. Repeal
    Repeals Title III (42 U.S.C. 12661 et seq.) of the National 
and Community Service Act.

Subtitle L--Amendments to Title V (authorization of appropriations)

            Section 1841. Authorization of appropriations
    Amends Section 501 of the National and Community Service 
Act (42 U.S.C 12681). Authorizes $65 million for Learn and 
Serve America, including $10 million for summer of service 
grants and $10 million for Summer of Service Education Awards, 
and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 
2012. Authorizes a total of $485 million for Subtitles C, D, H 
and audits and evaluations and such sums as may be necessary 
for FY 2009 through 2012, of which up to 15 percent shall be 
available for disaster and challenge grants. Authorizes $25 
million for Subtitle E (National Civilian Community Corps) and 
such sums as may be necessary for FY 2009 through 2012. 
Authorizes $51 million for Program Administration and such sums 
as may be necessary for FY 2009 through 2012. This level 
includes sixty-nine percent for Administration and thirty-one 
percent for State Commissions. This section also reserves 2.5 
percent of the amounts appropriated under Subtitles B, C, and H 
of Title I to carry out Training and Technical Assistance under 
Subtitle J.

   TITLE II--AMENDMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973

            Section 2001. References
    This section references amendments and repeals under the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973.

Subtitle A--Amendments to Title I (National Volunteer Anti-poverty 
        programs)

            Section 2101. Purpose
    Amends Section 2 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 4950). Adds language on long-term sustainability of 
projects and focuses on engaging civic, community, and 
educational organizations.
            Section 2102. Purpose of VISTA program
    Amends Section 101 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 4951). Adds language to support the efforts of local 
agencies and organizations in achieving the long-term 
sustainability of projects under this part. Expands the 
authority of the AmeriCorps VISTA program to meet the pressing 
needs of low-income communities through innovation.
            Section 2103. Applications
    Amends Section 103 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 4953). Adds language to expand the assignment of 
volunteers in projects and programs that focus on financial 
literacy, after-school programs, prisoner re-entry, veterans, 
childhood obesity and micro-enterprises. Places priority on the 
recruitment of disadvantaged youth, low-income adults and 
retired professionals.
            Section 2104. VISTA programs of national significance
    Amends Part A of Title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 4953). Expands programs of national significance 
to address program that concern low-income and rural 
communities. Requires that one-third of VISTA funds be used for 
grants to support programs of national significance if 
appropriations exceed the authorized level.
            Section 2105. Terms and periods of service
    Amends Section 104(d) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 4954(d). Clarifies the terms and conditions of a 
VISTA members service, adverse action or termination proposed 
by the sponsoring organization.
            Section 2106. Support Service
    Amends Section 105(a)(1)(B) of the Domestic Volunteer 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 4955(a)(1)(B)). Sets the minimum stipend 
for a VISTA volunteer at $125 per month and a maximum of $150 
per month, subject to the availability of funds. Provides the 
Director with the discretion to provide a stipend of $250 per 
month in special circumstances.
            Section 2107. Sections repealed
    This section repeals VISTA Literacy Corps (42 U.S.C. 4949), 
VISTA Challenge Grants (42 U.S.C. 4995), and University Year 
for VISTA (42 U.S.C. 4971).
            Section 2108. Conforming amendment
    Includes a technical modification to Section 121 of the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act (42. U.S.C. 4991).
            Section 2109. Financial assistance
    Includes a technical modification to Section 123 of the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act (42 U.S.C. 4993).

Subtitle B--Amendments to Title II (National Senior Volunteer Corps)

            Section 2201. Change in name
    Amends Title II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act (42 
U.S.C. 5000 et seq.). Changes the name of this title to the 
``National Senior Service Corps.''
            Section 2202. Purpose
    Amends Section 200 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5000) to establish new priorities for the National 
Senior Service Corps.
            Section 2203. Grants and contracts for volunteer service 
                    projects
    Amends Section 201 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5001). Establishes new program priorities in the 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Adds language on 
competition and provides priority consideration for existing 
grantees in good standing. Expands technical assistance to 
assist RSVP grantees and the Corporation in implementing 
competition.
            Section 2204. Foster Grandparent Program grants
    Amends Section 211 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5011). Lowers the minimum age from sixty to fifty-
five years old. Extends the relationship between a foster 
grandparent and his/her assigned child to continue after the 
child reaches the age of 21. Includes language that increases 
the stipend from $2.65 to $3.65 over five years. This section 
also defines low-income as 200 percent of poverty for 
participants receiving a stipend in the Foster Grandparents 
program. It also includes language to allow the Director to 
provide a 10 percent stipend increase to volunteer leaders who 
assume more responsibility.
            Section 2205. Senior Companion Program grants
    Amends Section 213 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5013). Lowers the minimum age from sixty to fifty-
five years old. Allows Senior Companions to receive a stipend 
consistent with the amount authorized under the Foster 
Grandparents program.
            Section 2206. Promotion of National Senior Service Corps
    Amends Section 221 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5021). Encourages greater participation of 
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds living in rural, 
suburban, and urban localities.
            Section 2207. Technical amendments
    Amends Section 223 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5023). Includes language to lower the age of 
participation from sixty years to fifty-five years of age. 
Additionally, this section amends the eligibility requirements 
to include minority and underserved populations.
            Section 2208. Programs of national significance
    Amends Section 225 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5025). Adds language that promotes the establishment 
of programs that support mentoring programs for disadvantaged 
youth, teach parenting skills, assist parents in obtaining 
childcare, assists teenage parents with locating employment 
training or placements, as well as after-school programs that 
serve children in low-income communities.
            Section 2209. Additional provisions
    Amends Part D of Title 11 of the Domestic Volunteer Service 
Act (42 U.S.C. 5000 et seq.) This section includes language to 
assist the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Foster Grandparent 
programs, and Senior Companion programs to ensure continuity of 
service for communities. Adds language to allow a program 
receiving assistance under this Title to accept donations, 
including donations in cash or in kind. Prohibits programs from 
accepting donations from beneficiaries of the program.
            Section 2210. Authority of Director
    Amends Section 231 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5028). Authorizes the Director to place priority on 
programs with established experience in engaging the entire 
community in service exchange; programs with the capacity to 
connect to similar programs throughout a city or region to 
augment the available services to older Americans; programs 
seeking to establish in an area where the needs of older 
Americans are left unmet, and programs that integrate 
participants or collaborate with service-learning programs, 
AmeriCorps State and National programs, the VISTA program, the 
Retired Volunteer Service Program, Foster Grandparents program, 
and the Senior Companion program, and programs described in 
section 411 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 
3032).

Subtitle C--Amendments to Title IV (administration and coordination)

            Section 2301. Nondisplacement
    Amends Section 404(a) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(40 U.S.C. 5044(a)) to ensure volunteers are not displaced.
            Section 2302. Notice and hearing procedures
    Amends Section 412(a) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(40 U.S.C. 5052(a)). Eliminates the requirement for an informal 
hearing and reduces the denial of refunding notice period from 
seventy-five days to sixty days.
            Section 2303. Definitions
    Amends Section 421 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5061). Modifies and adds to the definitions under 
this section, including the Commonwealth of the Northern 
Mariana Islands.
            Section 2304. Protection against improper use
    Includes a technical modification to Section 425 of the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act (42 U.S.C. 5065).

Subtitle D--Amendments to Title V (authorization of appropriations)

            Section 2401. Authorization of appropriations for VISTA and 
                    other purposes
    Amends Section 501 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5081). Authorizes $100 million for fiscal year 2008 
and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 
2012.
    Section 2402. Authorization of appropriations for National 
Senior Service Corps.
    Amends Section 502 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5082). Authorizes $67,500,000 to the Retired and 
Senior Volunteer Program for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as 
may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. Authorizes 
$115,000,000 to the Foster Grandparent Program for fiscal year 
2008 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 
through 2012. Authorizes $52,000,000 to the Senior Companion 
Program for fiscal year 2008 and such sums are may be necessary 
for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. Authorizes $500,000 for 
Demonstration programs for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
            Section 2403. Administration and coordination
    Amends Section 504 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 5084). Authorizes $35,000,000 to support the 
administrative needs of the programs under the Domestic 
Volunteer Service Act.

                  TITLE III--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS

            Section 3101. Inspector General Act
    Includes a technical modification to Section 8E (a)(l) of 
the Inspector General Act (5 U.S.C. App.).

          TITLE IV--TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO TABLES OF CONTENTS

            Section 4101. Table of contents for the National and 
                    Community Service Act of 1990
    Amends Section 1(b) of the National and Community Service 
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12501 note). Modifies and adds to the 
table of contents for the Act.
            Section 4102. Table of contents for the Domestic Volunteer 
                    Service Act of 1973
    Amends Section 1(b) of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 note). Modifies and adds to the table 
of contents for the Act.

                        TITLE V--EFFECTIVE DATE

            Section 5101. Effective date
    Authorizes the amendments made by the Act to take effect 
upon enactment of the Act.
            Section 5102. Service assignments and agreements
    Adds language to ensure that terms and conditions outlined 
in the amendments of the Act apply only to individuals who 
enroll or begin service assignments after 90 days after the 
date of enactment of the Act.

                     VI. Explanation of Amendments

    The Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute, as amended, is 
explained in the body of this report.

           VII. Application of Law to the Legislative Branch

    Section 102(b)(3) of Public Law 104-1, the Congressional 
Accountability Act, requires a description of the application 
of this bill to the legislative branch. H.R. 2857 reauthorizes 
and reforms the national service laws. The bill does not 
prevent legislative branch employees' coverage under this 
legislation.

                    VIII. Unfunded Mandate Statement

    Section 423 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment 
Control Act (as amended by Section 101(a)(2) of the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act, P.L. 104-4) requires a statement of 
whether the provisions of the reported bill include unfunded 
mandates. H.R. 2857 contains no intergovernmental or private-
sector mandates as defined by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act 
(UMRA).

                         IX. Earmark Statement

    H.R. 2857 does not contain any congressional earmarks, 
limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined in 
clauses 9(d), 9(e) or 9(f) of rule XXI of the House of 
Representatives.

                              X. Rollcall



    XI. Statement of Oversight Findings and Recommendations of the 
                               Committee

    In compliance with clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII and clause 
2(b)(1) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives, 
the Committee's oversight findings and recommendations are 
reflected in the body of this report.

            XII. New Budget Authority and CBO Cost Estimate

    With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule 
XIII of the House of Representatives and section 308(a) of the 
Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and with respect to 
requirements of 3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the House of 
Representatives and section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act 
of 1974, the Committee has received the following estimate for 
H.R. 2857 from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office:

                                     U.S. Congress,
                               Congressional Budget Office,
                                    Washington, DC, August 3, 2007.
Hon. George Miller, 
Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor,
House of Representatives, Washington, DC.
    Dear Mr. Chairman: The Congressional Budget Office has 
prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H.R. 2857, the 
Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act.
    If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be 
pleased to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Christina 
Hawley Anthony.
            Sincerely,
                                           Peter R. Orszag,
                                                          Director.
    Enclosure.

H.R. 2857--Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

    Summary: H.R. 2857 would amend and reauthorize programs 
established under the National and Community Service Act of 
1990 and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973. The bill 
would authorize appropriations of about $1 billion for fiscal 
year 2008. CBO estimates that authorizations under H.R. 2857 
would total $6.2 billion over the 2008-2012 period for grants 
and other activities, including education awards for 
participants in national service activities. Assuming 
appropriation of the authorized and estimated amounts, CBO 
estimates that enactment of the bill would result in additional 
outlays of $277 million in 2008 and $4.1 billion over the 2008-
2012 period. Enacting the bill would not affect direct spending 
or revenues.
    H.R. 2857 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector 
mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) 
and would impose no costs on state, local, or tribal 
governments.
    Estimated cost to the Federal Government: The estimated 
budgetary impact of H.R. 2857 is shown in the following table. 
The costs of this legislation fall within budget function 500 
(education, employment, training, and social services).

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                                                               By fiscal year, in millions of dollars--
                                                     -----------------------------------------------------------
                                                        2007      2008      2009      2010      2011      2012
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                                        SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION

Spending Under Current Law:
    National and Community Service and Domestic
     Volunteer Service Acts:
        Budget Authority............................       880         0         0         0         0         0
        Estimated Outlays...........................       853       607       278       149        77        51
Proposed Changes:
    National and Community Service Act:
        Service Learning:
            Estimated Authorization Level...........         0        65        66        67        69        70
            Estimated Outlays.......................         0         8        34        57        67        69
        National Service Trust Programs:
            Estimated Authorization Level...........         0       485       638       709       774       828
            Estimated Outlays.......................         0        42       216       393       537       632
        National Civilian Community Corps:
            Estimated Authorization Level...........         0        25        25        26        26        27
            Estimated Outlays.......................         0        15        20        26        26        27
        Administration:
            Estimated Authorization Level...........         0        51        53        55        56        59
            Estimated Outlays.......................         0        41        50        54        56        58
        Veterans Demonstration Program:
            Estimated Authorization Level...........         0         5         5         5         5         5
            Estimated Outlays.......................         0         1         2         4         5         5
            Total, National and Community Service
             Act:
                Estimated Authorization Level.......         0       631       787       862       931       989
                Estimated Outlays...................         0       106       322       534       691       790
    Domestic Volunteer Service Act:
        Estimated Authorization Level...............         0       375       382       390       398       407
        Estimated Outlays...........................         0       171       343       375       386       394
            Total Proposed Changes:
                Estimated Authorization Level.......         0     1,006     1,169     1,252     1,329     1,396
                Estimated Outlays...................         0       277       664       909     1,077     1,184
Spending Under H.R. 2857:
    Estimated Authorization Level...................       880     1,006     1,169     1,252     1,329     1,396
    Estimated Outlays...............................       853       884       942     1,058     1,154    1,235
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Notes.--The 2007 level is the amount appropriated for the National and Community Service and Domestic Volunteer
  Service programs. Components may not sum to totals because of rounding.

    Basis of estimate: The bill would amend and reauthorize 
programs established under the National and Community Service 
Act of 1990 (NCSA) and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 
1973 (DVSA). H.R. 2857 would authorize discretionary 
appropriations totaling $1 billion in 2008 and an estimated 
$6.2 billion over the 2008-2012 period for administrative 
activities, grants to states and other entities, and education 
awards to certain participants in national service programs. 
For the most part, the bill would authorize specific amounts 
for 2008 and ``such sums as may be necessary'' for subsequent 
years through 2012. In most cases, CBO estimated the 
authorizations for the 2009-2012 period by adjusting the 2008 
authorization for inflation.
    Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, CBO 
estimates that enacting the bill would increase outlays by $277 
million in 2008 and by $4.1 billion from 2008 to 2012. For this 
estimate, CBO assumes the bill will be enacted by October 1, 
2008, and that outlays would follow historical spending 
patterns of those programs.

National and Community Service Act of 1990

    H.R. 2857 would amend and reauthorize programs originally 
authorized under the National and Community Service Act of 
1990. Authorization for programs under the NCSA expired after 
fiscal year 1996 but were extended through 1997 under the 
General Education Provisions Act (GEPA), which provided an 
automatic one-year extension in their authorization. However, 
appropriations for those programs have been made in the 
intervening years. The bill would authorize appropriations of 
$631 million for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be 
necessary through fiscal year 2012. (Because the programs 
authorized under the NCSA would still be covered by GEPA, their 
authorization would be automatically extended through fiscal 
year 2013.) CBO estimates that authorizations under the NCSA 
would total $4.2 billion over the 2008-2012 period. Assuming 
spending follows historical patterns, outlays would rise by 
$106 million in 2008 and by $2.4 billion from 2008 to 2012. 
Another $2.8 billion from the bill's authorization would be 
spent after 2012.
    Service-learning. Grants for service-learning activities-
efforts to combine service activities with academic curricula-
were funded at $37 million for fiscal year 2007. H.R. 2857 
would authorize appropriations of $65 million for fiscal year 
2008 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 
through 2012. CBO estimates that authorizations for service-
learning activities would total $337 million over the 2008-2012 
period. Outlays of those amounts would total an estimated $8 
million in fiscal year 2008 and $235 million from 2008 through 
2012.
    The authorizations under H.R. 2857 include $20 million 
annually for grants and education awards for ``summer of 
service'' positions, wherein school-aged participants can earn 
up to two awards of $500 for satisfactory completion of service 
in approved positions. Also, 2.5 percent of appropriated funds 
($1.6 million in 2008) would be reserved for training and 
technical assistance under a new subtitle J of the NCSA. Of the 
remaining $43.4 million, 63.75 percent (about $28 million in 
2008) would go to grants for programs aimed at elementary and 
secondary students. A further 25 percent (or roughly $11 
million in 2008) would fund the national service programs for 
those in higher education. The remaining 11.25 percent (about 
$5 million in 2008) would go to new grants for innovative 
service-learning programs and research. Those grants would be 
aimed at integrating service-learning activities into science, 
technology, engineering and mathematics curricula, and 
involving students in energy conservation, emergency and 
disaster preparedness, improving access to technology, and 
mentoring middle school students.
    National Service Trust programs and education awards. H.R. 
2857 would authorize appropriations of $485 million for fiscal 
year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 
2009 through 2012 for programs authorized under subtitles C, D, 
and H of the NCSA. Funding for those subtitles totaled $414 
million for fiscal year 2007. Programs authorized under those 
subtitles include grants to states and other entities to 
operate Americorps programs, education awards earned by 
Americorps participants (including participants in the National 
Civilian Conservation Corps and Volunteers in Service to 
America programs), and additional activities that support 
national service. The bill also includes a ``sense of the 
Congress'' that participation in all Americorps programs should 
increase to 100,000 people (participation in 2006 was about 
76,000 people).
    The bill would reserve portions of the amount appropriated 
under this section for certain activities. Up to 15 percent of 
the annual appropriation could be used for quality and 
innovation activities under subtitle H, as well as for grants 
for disaster assistance and challenge grants. Competitive 
grants to provide veterans' services and to recruit veterans 
into service positions would receive 3 percent of each year's 
appropriation. As with funding for service-learning activities, 
2.5 percent would be reserved for training and technical 
assistance under subtitle J. Finally, no less than one percent 
of the amount appropriated for these programs would be used to 
increase participation of individuals with disabilities in 
national service activities.
    CBO estimates that the $485 million authorization for 2008 
would be insufficient to provide for all the set-asides, 
Americorps participation, and education awards. CBO consulted 
with the Corporation for National Service regarding costs per 
participant enrolled in the Americorps program and the amounts 
that would need to be obligated for their education awards. 
After accounting for the amounts required for those programs 
and the set-asides for veterans, training and technical 
assistance, and individuals with disabilities, CBO estimates 
that there would be no funds available in 2008 for the ``up to 
15 percent'' that could be used for quality and innovation 
activities and disaster and challenge grants. CBO estimated the 
authorization level for the following years by assuming that 
the 15 percent set-aside would be fully funded (along with the 
other set-asides and increases in Americorps participation). 
Thus, the authorization level estimated for 2009, the first 
year of ``such sums'' authorization, would be a significant 
increase from the 2008 figure.
    The bill would limit authorizations for Americorps to $324 
million in 2008, $357 million in 2009, and $397 million in 
2010. Assuming participation in its programs would rise to 
100,000 by 2012, CBO estimates that funding would rise to $432 
million in 2011 and $460 million in 2012. CBO estimates that 
authorizations for the National Service Trust programs and 
education awards-including funding for the increase in 
participation and the reserved amounts-would reach $638 million 
in 2009, $709 million in 2010, $774 million in 2011, and $828 
million in 2012. Authorizations over the 2008-2012 period would 
total $3.4 billion. Assuming spending would follow historical 
patterns for those activities, outlays would increase by $42 
million in 2008 and by $1.8 billion from 2008 to 2012.
    National Civilian Community Corps. The bill would make 
permanent the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), which 
was originally authorized as a demonstration program. Funding 
for fiscal year 2007 totaled $27 million. Under H.R. 2857, the 
NCCC would be authorized at $25 million for fiscal year 2008 
and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 
2012. Assuming appropriation of the authorized amounts, outlays 
under this section would total $15 million in fiscal year 2008 
and $114 million over the 2008-2012 period.
    Administration. H.R. 2857 would authorize funding for 
administrative costs of $51 million for fiscal year 2008 and 
such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2009 through 
2012. The bulk of that funding--69 percent--would be for 
federal administrative costs, with the remainder reserved for 
financial assistance to state commissions. Outlays for 
administrative activities would total $41 million in fiscal 
year 2008 and $258 million from 2008 through 2012, CBO 
estimates.
    Veterans Demonstration Program. The bill would require the 
Corporation for National and Community Service to identify ways 
in which national service programs can address the needs of 
veterans, and to develop and carry out a pilot program based on 
those findings. H.R. 2857 would authorize such sums as may be 
necessary for fiscal years 2008-2012 for that purpose. Based on 
funding provided for other pilot programs, CBO estimates 
authorizations for that program would total $5 million in 2008 
and $26 million from 2008 through 2012.

Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973

    H.R. 2857 also would amend and reauthorize programs under 
the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, including 
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) and volunteer programs 
aimed at engaging senior citizens in service activities. Most 
of the programs would be authorized at levels stated in the 
bill for 2008, and at ``such sums as may be necessary'' for 
fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
    The 2008 amounts that are specified in the bill are:
           Volunteers in Service to America: $100 
        million;
           Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: $67.5 
        million;
           Foster Grandparent Program: $115 million;
           Senior Companion Program: $52 million;
           Demonstrations: $0.5 million;
           Administration: $35 million.
    One other program, Special Volunteer Programs, would be 
authorized at such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 
2008 through 2012. CBO estimated funding for that program based 
on its most recent appropriation of $5 million (which was in 
fiscal year 2005).
    Overall, CBO estimates that the bill would authorize 
appropriations of $375 million for fiscal year 2008 and nearly 
$2.0 billion over the 2008-2012 period. Additional outlays 
resulting from such appropriations would total an estimated 
$171 million in 2008 and $1.7 billion from 2008 to 2012.
    Intergovernmental and private-sector impact: H.R. 2857 
contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as 
defined in UMRA. The bill would authorize grants to state, 
local, and tribal governments to support national service 
programs including AmeriCorps, VISTA, and the National Senior 
Service Corps. CBO estimates that state, local, and tribal 
governments could receive grants totaling about $3 billion over 
the next five years. Any costs to those governments would be 
incurred voluntarily as a condition of receiving federal 
assistance.
    Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: Christina Hawley 
Anthony; Impact on State, Local, and Tribal Governments: 
Melissa Merrell; Impact on the Private Sector: Nabeel Alsalam.
    Estimate approved by: Jeffrey M. Holland, Chief, 
Projections Unit, Budget Analysis Division.

      XIII. Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives

    In accordance with clause 3(c) of rule XIII of the House of 
Representatives, the goal of H.R. 2857 is to renew and promote 
the spirit of service by reauthorizing the national service 
laws. The Committee expects the Corporation for National 
Service to comply with H.R. 2857 and implement the changes to 
the law in accordance with these stated goals.

                XIV. Constitutional Authority Statement

    Under clause 3(d)(I) of rule XIII of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee must include a statement citing 
the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to 
enact the law proposed by H.R. 2857. The Committee believes 
that the amendments made by this bill are within Congress' 
authority under Article I, section 8, clause I of the U.S. 
Constitution.

                         XV. Committee Estimate

    Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives 
requires an estimate and a comparison of the costs that would 
be incurred in carrying out H.R. 2857. However, clause 
3(d)(3)(B) of that rule provides that this requirement does not 
apply when the Committee has included in its report a timely 
submitted cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of 
the Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the 
Congressional Budget Act.

       XVI. Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported

  In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by 
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law 
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new 
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is 
proposed is shown in roman):

               NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACT OF 1990

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  (a) * * *
  [(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.
[Sec. 102. Authority to make State grants.

 [Subtitle B--School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning Programs

                     [Part I--Serve-America Programs

              [SUBPART A--SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS

[Sec. 111. Authority to assist States and Indian tribes.
[Sec. 111A. Authority to assist local applicants in nonparticipating 
          States.
[Sec. 111B. Authority to assist public or private nonprofit 
          organizations.
[Sec. 112. Grants and allotments.
[Sec. 113. State or tribal applications.
[Sec. 114. Local applications.
[Sec. 115. Consideration of applications.
[Sec. 115A. Participation of students and teachers from private schools.
[Sec. 116. Federal, State, and local contributions.
[Sec. 116A. Limitations on uses of funds.
[Sec. 116B. Definitions.

     [SUBPART B--COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH

[Sec. 117. Definitions.
[Sec. 117A. General authority.
[Sec. 117B. State applications.
[Sec. 117C. Local applications.
[Sec. 117D. Consideration of applications.
[Sec. 117E. Federal, State, and local contributions.
[Sec. 117F. Limitations on uses of funds.

                         [SUBPART C--CLEARINGHOUSE

[Sec. 118. Service-learning clearinghouse.

  [Part II--Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service

[Sec. 119. Higher education innovative programs for community service.

               [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 by competitive and other means.
[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.

                  [Subtitle E--Civilian Community Corps

[Sec. 151. Purpose.
[Sec. 152. Establishment of Civilian Community Corps Demonstration 
          Program.
[Sec. 153. National service program.
[Sec. 154. Summer national service program.
[Sec. 155. 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. 163. Advisory board.
[Sec. 164. Annual evaluation.
[Sec. 165. Funding limitation.
[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.

       [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.
[Sec. 198D. Special demonstration project.

           [Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth 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.

              [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. Findings and 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.]
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is 
as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title and table of contents.
Sec. 2. Findings and purpose.
Sec. 3. Sense of Congress.

       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--Programs for Elementary and Secondary Students

Sec. 111. Assistance to States, Territories, and Indian tribes.
Sec. 112. Allotments.
Sec. 113. Applications.
Sec. 114. Consideration of applications.
Sec. 115. Participation of students and teachers from private schools.
Sec. 116. Federal, State, and local contributions.
Sec. 116A. Limitations on uses of funds.

   Part II--Higher Education Innovative Programs for Community Service

Sec. 117. Higher education innovative programs for community service.

       Part III--Innovative Service-Learning Programs and Research

Sec. 118. Innovative demonstration service-learning programs and 
          research.

               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. 126. Other special assistance.

                Part II--Application and Approval Process

Sec. 129. Provision of assistance and approved national service 
          positions.
Sec. 129A. Education awards only research.
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. Process of approval of national service positions.

              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. 163. Advisory board.
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. Sustainability.
Sec. 187. Use of recovered funds.
Sec. 188. Expenses of attending meetings.
Sec. 189. Grant periods.
Sec. 189A. Generation of volunteers.
Sec. 189B. Limitation on program grant costs.
Sec. 189C. 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.
Sec. 196B. Office of Outreach and Recruitment.

            Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation

  PART I--ADDITIONAL CORPORATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL SERVICE

Sec. 198. Additional corporation activities to support national service.
Sec. 198B. Presidential awards for service.

              PART II--INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT

Sec. 198D. Innovative and model program support.

            PART III--NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE

Sec. 198E. National service programs clearinghouse.

            Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth 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--Training and Technical Assistance

Sec. 199N. Training and technical 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 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. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

  (a) * * *
  (b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this Act to--
          (1) meet the unmet human, educational, environmental, 
        and public safety needs of the United States, without 
        displacing existing workers;
          (2) renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the 
        spirit of [community throughout] community and service 
        throughout the varied and diverse communities of the 
        United States;

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          (4) encourage citizens of the United States, 
        regardless of age, income, geographic location, or 
        disability, to engage in full-time or part-time 
        national service;

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          (6) expand and strengthen existing national service 
        programs with demonstrated experience in providing 
        structured service opportunities with visible benefits 
        to the participants and community;
          (7) build on the existing organizational service 
        infrastructure of Federal, State, and local [programs 
        and agencies] programs, agencies, and communities to 
        expand full-time and part-time service opportunities 
        for all citizens; [and]
          (8) provide tangible benefits to the communities in 
        which national service is performed[.];
          (9) expand and strengthen service-learning programs 
        through year-round opportunities, including during the 
        summer months, to improve the education of children and 
        youth and to maximize the benefits of national and 
        community service, in order to renew the ethic of civic 
        responsibility and the spirit of community to children 
        and youth throughout the United States;
          (10) assist in coordinating and strengthening Federal 
        and other citizen service opportunities, including 
        opportunities for participation in emergency and 
        disaster preparedness, relief, and recovery;
          (11) increase service opportunities for our Nation's 
        retiring professionals, including such opportunities 
        for those retiring from the science, technical, 
        engineering, and mathematics professions to improve the 
        education of our Nation's youth and keep America 
        competitive in the global knowledge economy, and to 
        further utilize the experience, knowledge, and skills 
        of older Americans;
          (12) encourage the continued service of the alumni of 
        the national service programs, including service in 
        times of national need; and
          (13) encourage members of the Baby Boom generation to 
        partake in service opportunities.

SEC. 3. SENSE OF CONGRESS.

  It is the sense of Congress that the number of participants 
in the AmeriCorps programs, including the Volunteers in Service 
to America (VISTA) and the National Civilian Community Corps 
(NCCC), should grow to reach 100,000 participants by 2012.

      TITLE I--NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM

                     Subtitle A--General Provisions

SEC. 101. DEFINITIONS.

  
   For purposes of this title:
          (1) * * *

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          (3) Approved summer of service position.--The term 
        ``approved summer of service position'' means a 
        position in a program described under section 111(a)(5) 
        for which the Corporation has approved the provision of 
        a summer of service educational award as one of the 
        benefits to be provided for successful service in the 
        position.
          (4) Baby boom generation.--The term ``Baby Boom 
        generation'' means the generation that consists of 
        individuals born during the period beginning with 1946 
        and ending with 1964.
          [(3)] (5) Carry out.--The term ``carry out'', when 
        used in connection with a national service program 
        [described in section 122], means the planning, 
        establishment, operation, expansion, or replication of 
        the program.
          [(4)] (6) Chief executive officer.--The term ``Chief 
        Executive Officer'', except when used to refer to the 
        chief executive officer of a State, means the Chief 
        Executive Officer of the Corporation appointed under 
        section 193.
          [(5)] (7) Community-based agency.--The term 
        ``community-based agency'' means a private nonprofit 
        organization (including a [church or other] religious 
        entity) that--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(6)] (8) Corporation.--The term ``Corporation'' 
        means the Corporation for National and Community 
        Service established under section 191.
          (9) Disadvantaged youth.--The term ``disadvantaged 
        youth'' includes those youth who are economically 
        disadvantaged and one or more of the following:
                  (A) Who are out-of-school youth, including 
                out-of-school youth who are unemployed.
                  (B) Who are in or aging out of foster care.
                  (C) Who have limited English proficiency.
                  (D) Who are homeless or who have run away 
                from home.
                  (E) Who are at-risk to leave school without a 
                diploma.
                  (F) Who are former juvenile offenders or at 
                risk of delinquency.
          [(7)] (10) Economically disadvantaged.--The term 
        ``economically disadvantaged'' means, with respect to 
        an individual, an individual who is determined by the 
        Chief Executive Officer to be low-income according to 
        the latest available data from the Department of 
        Commerce.
          [(8)] (11) Elementary school.--The term ``elementary 
        school'' has the same meaning given such term in 
        section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
        Act of 1965.
          (12) Grantmaking entity.--The term ``grantmaking 
        entity'' means a public or private nonprofit 
        organization that--
                  (A) has experience with service-learning or 
                with meeting unmet human, educational, 
                environmental, or public safety needs;
                  (B) was in existence at least one year before 
                the date on which the organization submitted an 
                application under the national service laws; 
                and
                  (C) meets other such criteria as the Chief 
                Executive Officer may establish.
          (13) 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)).
          (14) 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. 1101a(a)).
          [(9)] (15) Indian.--The term ``Indian'' means a 
        person who is a member of an Indian tribe, or is a 
        ``Native'', as defined in section 3(b) of the Alaska 
        Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1602(b)).
          [(10)] (16) Indian lands.--The term ``Indian lands'' 
        means any real property owned by an Indian tribe, any 
        real property held in trust by the United States for an 
        Indian or Indian tribe, and any real property held by 
        an Indian or Indian tribe that is subject to 
        restrictions on alienation imposed by the United 
        States.
          [(11)] (17) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian tribe'' 
        means--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(12)] (18) Individual with a disability.--Except as 
        provided in section 175(a), the term ``individual with 
        a disability'' has the meaning given the term in 
        section 7(20)(B) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
          [(13)] (19) Institution of higher education.--The 
        term ``institution of higher education'' has the same 
        meaning given such term in [section 101(a) of the 
        Higher Education Act of 1965] sections 101(a) and 
        102(a)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
          [(14)] (20) Local educational agency.--The term 
        ``local educational agency'' has the same meaning given 
        such term in section 9101 of the Elementary and 
        Secondary Education Act of 1965.
          [(15)] (21) National service laws.--The term 
        ``national service laws'' means this Act and the 
        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 
        et seq.).
          [(16)] (22) Out-of-school youth.--The term ``out-of-
        school youth'' means an individual who--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(17)] (23) Participant.--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) Rule.--A participant shall not be 
                considered to be an employee of the [program in 
                which the participant is enrolled] organization 
                receiving assistance under the national service 
                laws through which the participant is enrolled 
                in an approved national service position.
          [(18)] (24) Partnership program.--The term 
        ``partnership program'' means a program through which 
        an adult volunteer, a public or private nonprofit 
        organization, an institution of higher education, or a 
        business assists a local educational agency.
          [(19)] (25) Program.--The term ``program'', unless 
        the context otherwise requires, and except when used as 
        part of the term ``academic program'', means a program 
        described in section 111(a) (other than a program 
        referred to in paragraph (3)(B) of such section), 
        117A(a), 119(b)(1), or 122(a), or in paragraph (1) or 
        (2) of section 152(b), or an activity that could be 
        funded under section 198, 198C, or 198D.
          [(20)] (26) Project.--The term ``project'' means an 
        activity, carried out through a program that receives 
        assistance under this title, that results in a specific 
        identifiable service or improvement that otherwise 
        would not be done with existing funds, and that does 
        not duplicate the routine services or functions of the 
        employer to whom participants are assigned.
          (27) Qualified organization.--The term ``qualified 
        organization'' means a public or private nonprofit 
        organization with experience working with school-age 
        youth that meets such criteria as the Chief Executive 
        Officer may establish.
          [(21)] (28) School-age youth.--The term ``school-age 
        youth'' means--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(22)] (29) Secondary school.--The term ``secondary 
        school'' has the same meaning given such term in 
        section 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
        Act of 1965.
          [(23)] (30) Service-learning.--The term ``service-
        learning'' means a method--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(24)] (31) Service-learning coordinator.--The term 
        ``service-learning coordinator'' means an individual 
        who provides services as described in subsection (a)(3) 
        or (b) of section 111.
          [(25)] (32) Service sponsor.--The term ``service 
        sponsor'' means an organization, or other entity, that 
        has been selected to provide a placement for a 
        participant.
          [(26)] (33) State.--The term ``State'' means each of 
        the several States, the District of Columbia, the 
        Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin 
        Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of 
        the Northern Mariana Islands. The term also includes 
        Palau, until such time as the Compact of Free 
        Association is ratified.
          [(27)] (34) State commission.--The term ``State 
        Commission'' means a State Commission on National and 
        Community Service maintained by a State pursuant to 
        section 178. Except when used in section 178, the term 
        includes an alternative administrative entity for a 
        State approved by the Corporation under such section to 
        act in lieu of a State Commission.
          [(28)] (35) State educational agency.--The term 
        ``State educational agency'' has the same meaning given 
        such term in section 9101 of the Elementary and 
        Secondary Education Act of 1965.
          [(29)] (36) Student.--The term ``student'' means an 
        individual who is enrolled in an elementary or 
        secondary school or institution of higher education on 
        a full- or part-time basis.
          (37) Tribally controlled college or university.--The 
        term ``tribally controlled college or university'' has 
        the meaning given in section 2 of the Tribally 
        Controlled College or University Assistance Act of 1978 
        (25 U.S.C. 1801).

 Subtitle B--School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning Programs

                    [PART I--SERVE-AMERICA PROGRAMS

             [Subpart A--School-Based Programs for Students

[SEC. 111. AUTHORITY TO ASSIST STATES AND INDIAN TRIBES.

  [(a) Use of Funds.--The Corporation, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Education, may make grants under section 
112(b)(1), and allotments under subsections (a) and (b)(2) of 
section 112, to States (through State educational agencies), 
and to Indian tribes, to pay for the Federal share of--
          [(1) planning and building the capacity of the States 
        or Indian tribes (which may be accomplished through 
        grants or contracts with qualified organizations) to 
        implement school-based service-learning programs, 
        including--
                  [(A) providing 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 to 
                be integrated into academic programs, including 
                the age-appropriate learning component 
                described in section 114(d)(2);
                  [(C) forming local partnerships described in 
                paragraph (2) or (4) 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, training, 
        supervision, placement, salaries, and benefits of 
        service-learning coordinators, through State 
        distribution of Federal funds made available under this 
        subpart to projects operated by local partnerships 
        among--
                  [(A) local educational agencies; and
                  [(B) one 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;
                                  [(II) was in existence at 
                                least 1 year before the date on 
                                which the organization 
                                submitted an application under 
                                section 114; and
                                  [(III) will make projects 
                                available for participants, who 
                                shall be students; and
                          [(ii) may include a private for-
                        profit business or private elementary 
                        or secondary school;
          [(3) planning of school-based service-learning 
        programs, through State distribution 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, training, supervision, 
                and placement of service-learning coordinators 
                who are participants in a program under 
                subtitle C or 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); 
        and
          [(4) implementing, operating, or expanding school-
        based service-learning programs involving adult 
        volunteers to utilize service-learning to improve the 
        education of students, through State distribution of 
        Federal funds made available under this part to local 
        partnerships among--
                  [(A) local educational agencies; and
                  [(B) one or more--
                          [(i) public or private nonprofit 
                        organizations;
                          [(ii) other educational agencies; or
                          [(iii) private for-profit businesses,
        that coordinate and operate projects for participants, 
        who shall be students.
  [(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 local educational 
agency by--
          [(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 local 
        educational agency may determine to be appropriate.
  [(c) Related Expenses.--A partnership, local educational 
agency, or other qualified organization that receives 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 for other 
reasonable expenses related to the activities.

[SEC. 111A. AUTHORITY TO ASSIST LOCAL APPLICANTS IN NONPARTICIPATING 
                    STATES.

  [In any fiscal year in which a State does not submit an 
application under section 113, for an allotment under 
subsection (a) or (b)(2) of section 112, that meets the 
requirements of section 113 and such other requirements as the 
Chief Executive Officer may determine to be appropriate, the 
Corporation may use the allotment of that State to make direct 
grants to pay for the Federal share of the cost of--
          [(1) carrying out the activities described in 
        paragraph (2) or (4) of section 111(a), to a local 
        partnership described in such paragraph; or
          [(2) carrying out the activities described in 
        paragraph (3) of such section, to an agency described 
        in such paragraph,
that is located in the State.

[SEC. 111B. AUTHORITY TO ASSIST PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NONPROFIT 
                    ORGANIZATIONS.

  [(a) In General.--The Corporation may make grants under 
section 112(b)(1) to public or private nonprofit organizations 
that--
          [(1) have experience with service-learning;
          [(2) were in existence at least 1 year before the 
        date on which the organization submitted an application 
        under section 114(a); and
          [(3) meet such other criteria as the Chief Executive 
        Officer may establish.
  [(b) Use of Funds.--Such organizations may use grants made 
under subsection (a) to make grants to partnerships described 
in paragraph (2) or (4) of section 111(a) to implement, 
operate, or expand school-based service-learning programs as 
described in such section and provide technical assistance and 
training to appropriate persons.

[SEC. 112. GRANTS AND ALLOTMENTS.

  [(a) Indian Tribes and Territories.--Of the amounts 
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. The Corporation may also make payments 
from such amount to Palau, in accordance with its needs, until 
such time as the Compact of Free Association with Palau is 
ratified.
  [(b) Grants and Allotments Through States.--The Corporation 
shall use the remainder of the funds appropriated to carry out 
this subpart for any fiscal year as follows:
          [(1) Grants.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), 
        from 25 percent of such remainder, the Corporation may 
        make grants, on a competitive basis, to--
                  [(A) States and Indian tribes; or
                  [(B) as described in section 111B, to 
                grantmaking entities.
          [(2) Allotments.--
                  (A) School-age youth.--Except as provided in 
                paragraph (3), from 37.5 percent of such 
                remainder, the Corporation shall allot to each 
                State an amount that bears the same ratio to 
                37.5 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.--Except as 
                provided in paragraph (3), from 37.5 percent of 
                such remainder, the Corporation shall allot to 
                each State an amount that bears the same ratio 
                to 37.5 percent of such remainder as the 
                allocation to the State for the previous fiscal 
                year under title I of the Elementary and 
                Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2711 
                et seq.) or its successor authority bears to 
                such allocations to all States.
          [(3) Minimum amount.--No State shall receive, under 
        paragraph (2), an allotment that is less than the 
        allotment such State received for fiscal year 1993 
        under section 112(b) of this Act, as in effect on the 
        day before the date of enactment of this part. If the 
        amount of funds made available in a fiscal year to 
        carry out paragraph (2) is insufficient to make such 
        allotments, the Corporation shall make available sums 
        from the 25 percent described in paragraph (1) for such 
        fiscal year to make such allotments.
          [(4) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101(26), 
        for purposes of 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 does 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, after 
making any grants under section 111A to a partnership or agency 
described in such section, make any remainder of such allotment 
available for reallotment to such other States, and Indian 
tribes, with approved applications submitted under section 113, 
as the Corporation may determine to be appropriate.
  [(d) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), if 
less than $20,000,000 is appropriated for any fiscal year to 
carry out this subpart, the Corporation shall award grants to 
States and Indian tribes, from the amount so appropriated, on a 
competitive basis to pay for the Federal share of the 
activities described in section 111.

[SEC. 113. STATE OR TRIBAL APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) Submission.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
section 112(b)(1), an allotment under subsection (a) or (b)(2) 
of section 112, a reallotment under section 112(c), or a grant 
under section 112(d), a State, acting through the State 
educational agency, or an Indian tribe, shall prepare, submit 
to the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application at 
such time and in such manner as the Chief Executive Officer may 
reasonably require.
  [(b) Contents.--An application that is submitted under 
subsection (a) with respect to service-learning programs 
described in section 111 shall include--
          [(1) a 3-year strategic plan, or a revision of a 
        previously approved 3-year strategic plan, for 
        promoting service-learning through the programs, which 
        plan shall contain such information as the Chief 
        Executive Officer may reasonably require, including 
        information demonstrating that the programs will be 
        carried out in a manner consistent with the approved 
        strategic plan;
          [(2) assurances that--
                  [(A) the applicant will keep such records and 
                provide such information to the Corporation 
                with respect to the programs as may be required 
                for fiscal audits and program evaluation; and
                  [(B) the applicant will comply with the 
                nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements 
                of section 177 and the grievance procedure 
                requirements of section 176(f); and
          [(3) such additional information as the Chief 
        Executive Officer may reasonably require.

[SEC. 114. LOCAL APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) Application to Corporation To Make Grants for School-
Based Service-Learning Programs.--
          [(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
        in accordance with section 111B(a) to make grants 
        relating to school-based service-learning programs 
        described in section 111(a), a grantmaking entity shall 
        prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain approval 
        of, an application.
          [(2) Submission.--Such application shall be submitted 
        at such time and in such manner, and shall contain such 
        information, as the Chief Executive Officer may 
        reasonably require. Such application shall include a 
        proposal to assist such programs in more than 1 State.
  [(b) Direct Application to Corporation To Carry Out School-
Based Service-Learning Programs in Nonparticipating States.--To 
be eligible to receive a grant from the Corporation in the 
circumstances described in section 111A to carry out an 
activity as described in such section, a partnership or agency 
described in such section shall prepare, submit to the 
Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application. Such 
application shall be submitted at such time and in such manner, 
and shall contain such information, as the Chief Executive 
Officer may reasonably require.
  [(c) Application to State or Indian Tribe To Receive 
Assistance To Carry Out School-Based Service-Learning 
Programs.--
          [(1) In general.--Any--
                  [(A) qualified organization that desires to 
                receive financial assistance under this subpart 
                from a State or Indian tribe for an activity 
                described in section 111(a)(1);
                  [(B) partnership described in section 
                111(a)(2) that desires to receive such 
                assistance from a State, Indian tribe, or 
                grantmaking entity for an activity described in 
                section 111(a)(2);
                  [(C) agency described in section 111(a)(3) 
                that desires to receive such assistance from a 
                State or Indian tribe for an activity described 
                in such section; or
                  [(D) partnership described in section 
                111(a)(4) that desires to receive such 
                assistance from a State or Indian tribe for an 
                activity described in such section,
        to be carried out through a service-learning program 
        described in section 111, shall prepare, submit to the 
        State educational agency, Indian tribe, or grantmaking 
        entity, and obtain approval of, an application for the 
        program.
          [(2) Submission.--Such application shall be submitted 
        at such time and in such manner, and shall contain such 
        information, as the agency, tribe, or entity may 
        reasonably require.
  [(d) Regulations.--The Corporation shall by regulation 
establish standards for the information and assurances required 
to be contained in an application submitted under subsection 
(a) or (b) with respect to a service-learning program described 
in section 111, including, at a minimum, assurances that--
          [(1) prior to the placement of a participant, the 
        entity carrying out the program will consult with the 
        appropriate local labor organization, if any, 
        representing employees in the area who are engaged in 
        the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried 
        out by such program, to prevent the displacement and 
        protect the rights of such employees;
          [(2) the entity carrying out the program will develop 
        an age-appropriate learning component for participants 
        in the program that shall include a chance for 
        participants to analyze and apply their service 
        experiences; and
          [(3) the entity carrying out the program will comply 
        with the nonduplication and nondisplacement 
        requirements of section 177 and the grievance procedure 
        requirements of section 176(f).
  [(e) Limitation on Same Project in Multiple Applications.--No 
applicant shall submit an application under section 113 or this 
section, and the Corporation shall reject an application that 
is submitted under section 113 or this section, if the 
application describes a project proposed to be conducted using 
assistance requested by the applicant and the project is 
already described in another application pending before the 
Corporation.

[SEC. 115. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) Criteria for Applications.--In approving applications 
for financial assistance under subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) 
of section 112, the Corporation shall consider such criteria 
with respect to sustainability, replicability, innovation, and 
quality of programs under this subpart as the Chief Executive 
Officer may by regulation specify. In providing assistance 
under this subpart, a State educational agency, Indian tribe, 
or grantmaking entity shall consider such criteria.
  [(b) Priority for Local Applications.--In providing 
assistance under this subpart, a State educational agency or 
Indian tribe, or the Corporation if section 111A or 111B 
applies, shall give priority to entities that submit 
applications under section 114 with respect to service-learning 
programs described in section 111 that--
          [(1) involve participants in the design and operation 
        of the program;
          [(2) are in the greatest need of assistance, such as 
        programs targeting low-income areas;
          [(3) involve--
                  [(A) students from public elementary or 
                secondary schools, and students from private 
                elementary or secondary schools, serving 
                together; or
                  [(B) students of different ages, races, 
                sexes, ethnic groups, disabilities, or economic 
                backgrounds, serving together; or
          [(4) are integrated into the academic program of the 
        participants.
  [(c) Rejection of Applications.--If the Corporation rejects 
an application submitted by a State under section 113 for an 
allotment under section 112(b)(2), the Corporation shall 
promptly notify the State of the reasons for the rejection of 
the application. The Corporation shall provide the State with a 
reasonable opportunity to revise and resubmit the application 
and shall provide technical assistance, if needed, to the State 
as part of the resubmission process. The Corporation shall 
promptly reconsider such resubmitted application.

[SEC. 115A. PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM PRIVATE 
                    SCHOOLS.

  [(a) In General.--To the extent consistent with the number of 
students in the State or Indian tribe or in the school district 
of the local educational agency involved who are enrolled in 
private nonprofit elementary and secondary schools, such State, 
Indian tribe, or agency shall (after consultation with 
appropriate private school representatives) make provision--
          [(1) for the inclusion of services and arrangements 
        for the benefit of such students so as to allow for the 
        equitable participation of such students in the 
        programs implemented to carry out the objectives and 
        provide the benefits described in this subpart; and
          [(2) for the training of the teachers of such 
        students so as to allow for the equitable participation 
        of such teachers in the programs implemented to carry 
        out the objectives and provide the benefits described 
        in this subpart.
  [(b) Waiver.--If a State, Indian tribe, or local educational 
agency is prohibited by law from providing for the 
participation of students or teachers from private nonprofit 
schools as required by subsection (a), or if the Corporation 
determines that a State, Indian tribe, or local educational 
agency substantially fails or is unwilling to provide for such 
participation on an equitable basis, the Chief Executive 
Officer shall waive such requirements and shall arrange for the 
provision of services to such students and teachers. Such 
waivers shall be subject to consultation, withholding, notice, 
and judicial review requirements in accordance with paragraphs 
(3) and (4) of section 1017(b) of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 2727(b)), as in effect on the 
day preceding the date of enactment of the Improving America's 
Schools Act of 1994.

[SEC. 116. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

  [(a) Share.--
          [(1) In general.--The Federal share attributable to 
        this subpart of the cost of carrying out a program for 
        which a grant or allotment is made under this subpart 
        may not exceed--
                  [(A) 90 percent of the total cost of the 
                program for the first year for which the 
                program receives assistance under this subpart;
                  [(B) 80 percent of the total cost of the 
                program for the second year for which the 
                program receives assistance under this subpart;
                  [(C) 70 percent of the total cost of the 
                program for the third year for which the 
                program receives assistance under this subpart; 
                and
                  [(D) 50 percent of the total cost of the 
                program for the fourth year, and for any 
                subsequent year, for which the program receives 
                assistance under this subpart.
          [(2) Calculation.--In providing for the remaining 
        share of the cost of carrying out such a program, each 
        recipient of assistance 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, local sources, or Federal sources 
                (other than funds made available under the 
                national service laws).
  [(b) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the 
requirements of subsection (a) in whole or in part with respect 
to any such program in 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. 116A. LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FUNDS.

  [(a) Administrative Costs.--
          [(1) Limitation.--Not more than 5 percent of the 
        amount of assistance provided to a State educational 
        agency, Indian tribe, or grantmaking entity that is the 
        original recipient of a grant or allotment under 
        subsection (a), (b), (c), or (d) of section 112 for a 
        fiscal year may be used to pay for administrative costs 
        incurred by--
                  [(A) the original recipient; or
                  [(B) the entity carrying out the service-
                learning programs supported with the 
                assistance.
          [(2) Rules on use.--The Chief Executive Officer may 
        by rule prescribe the manner and extent to which--
                  [(A) such assistance may be used to cover 
                administrative costs; and
                  [(B) that portion of the assistance available 
                to cover administrative costs should be 
                distributed between--
                          [(i) the original recipient; and
                          [(ii) the entity carrying out the 
                        service-learning programs supported 
                        with the assistance.
  [(b) Capacity-Building Activities.--
          [(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph 
        (2), not less than 10 percent and not more than 15 
        percent of the amount of assistance provided to a State 
        educational agency or Indian tribe that is the original 
        recipient of a grant or allotment under subsection (a), 
        (b), (c), or (d) of section 112 for a fiscal year may 
        be used to build capacity through training, technical 
        assistance, curriculum development, and coordination 
        activities, described in section 111(a)(1).
          [(2) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive 
        the requirements of paragraph (1) in order to permit an 
        agency or a tribe to use not less than 10 percent and 
        not more than 20 percent of such amount to build 
        capacity as provided in paragraph (1). To be eligible 
        to receive such a waiver such an agency or tribe shall 
        submit an application to the Chief Executive Officer at 
        such time, in such manner, and containing such 
        information as the Chief Executive Officer may require.
  [(c) Local Uses of Funds.--Funds made available under this 
subpart may not be used to pay any stipend, allowance, or other 
financial support to any student who is a participant under 
this subtitle, except reimbursement for transportation, meals, 
and other reasonable out-of-pocket expenses directly related to 
participation in a program assisted under this subpart.

[SEC. 116B. DEFINITIONS.

  [ As used in this subpart:
          [(1) Grantmaking entity.--The term ``grantmaking 
        entity'' means an organization described in section 
        111B(a).
          [(2) School-based.--The term ``school-based'' means 
        based in an elementary school or a secondary school.
          [(3) Student.--Notwithstanding section 101(29), the 
        term ``student'' means an individual who is enrolled in 
        an elementary or secondary school on a full- or part-
        time basis.

   [Subpart B--Community-Based Service Programs for School-Age Youth

[SEC. 117. DEFINITIONS.

  [ As used in this subpart:
          [(1) Community-based service program.--The term 
        ``community-based service program'' means a program 
        described in section 117A(b)(1)(A).
          [(2) Grantmaking entity.--The term ``grantmaking 
        entity'' means a qualified organization that--
                  [(A) submits an application under section 
                117C(a) to make grants to qualified 
                organizations;
                  [(B) was in existence at least 1 year before 
                the date on which the organization submitted 
                the application; and
                  [(C) meets such other criteria as the Chief 
                Executive Officer shall establish.
          [(3) Qualified organization.--The term ``qualified 
        organization'' means a public or private nonprofit 
        organization with experience working with school-age 
        youth that meets such criteria as the Chief Executive 
        Officer may establish.

[SEC. 117A. GENERAL AUTHORITY.

  [(a) Grants.--From the funds appropriated to carry out this 
subpart for a fiscal year, the Corporation may make grants to 
State Commissions, grantmaking entities, and qualified 
organizations to pay for the Federal share of the 
implementation, operation, expansion, or replication of 
community-based service programs.
  [(b) Use of Funds.--
          [(1) State commissions and grantmaking entities.--A 
        State Commission or grantmaking entity may use a grant 
        made under subsection (a)--
                  [(A) to make a grant to a qualified 
                organization to implement, operate, expand, or 
                replicate a community-based service program 
                that provides for meaningful human, 
                educational, environmental, or public safety 
                service by participants, who shall be school-
                age youth; or
                  [(B) to provide training and technical 
                assistance to such an organization.
          [(2) Qualified organizations.--A qualified 
        organization, other than a grantmaking entity, may use 
        a grant made under subsection (a) to implement, 
        operate, expand, or replicate a program described in 
        paragraph (1)(A).

[SEC. 117B. STATE APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) In General.--To be eligible to receive a grant under 
section 117A(a), a State Commission shall prepare, submit to 
the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application.
  [(b) Submission.--Such application shall be submitted to the 
Corporation at such time and in such manner, and shall contain 
such information, as the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably 
require.
  [(c) Contents.--Such an application shall include, at a 
minimum, a State plan that contains the information and 
assurances described in section 117C(d) with respect to each 
community-based service program proposed to be carried out 
through funding distributed by the State Commission under this 
subpart.

[SEC. 117C. LOCAL APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) Application to Corporation To Make Grants for Community-
Based Service Programs.--To be eligible to receive a grant from 
the Corporation under section 117A(a) to make grants under 
section 117A(b)(1), a grantmaking entity shall prepare, submit 
to the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application that 
proposes a community-based service program to be carried out 
through grants made to qualified organizations. Such 
application shall be submitted at such time and in such manner, 
and shall contain such information, as the Chief Executive 
Officer may reasonably require.
  [(b) Direct Application to Corporation To Carry Out 
Community-Based Service Programs.--To be eligible to receive a 
grant from the Corporation under section 117A(a) to implement, 
operate, expand, or replicate a community service program, a 
qualified organization shall prepare, submit to the 
Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application that 
proposes a community-based service program to be carried out at 
multiple sites, or that proposes an innovative community-based 
service program. Such application shall be submitted at such 
time and in such manner, and shall contain such information, as 
the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably require.
  [(c) Application to State Commission or Grantmaking Entity To 
Receive Grants To Carry Out Community-Based Service Programs.--
To be eligible to receive a grant from a State Commission or 
grantmaking entity under section 117A(b)(1), a qualified 
organization shall prepare, submit to the Commission or entity, 
and obtain approval of, an application. Such application shall 
be submitted at such time and in such manner, and shall contain 
such information, as the Commission or entity may reasonably 
require.
  [(d) Regulations.--The Corporation shall by regulation 
establish standards for the information and assurances required 
to be contained in an application submitted under subsection 
(a) or (b) with respect to a community-based service program, 
including, at a minimum--
          [(1) an assurance that the entity carrying out the 
        program proposed by the applicant will comply with the 
        nonduplication and nondisplacement provisions of 
        section 177 and the grievance procedure requirements of 
        section 176(f);
          [(2) an assurance that the entity carrying out the 
        program will, prior to placing a participant in the 
        program, consult with the appropriate local labor 
        organization, if any, representing employees in the 
        area in which the program will be carried out that are 
        engaged in the same or similar work as the work 
        proposed to be carried out by the program, to prevent 
        the displacement of such employees; and
          [(3) in the case of an application submitted by a 
        grantmaking entity, information demonstrating that the 
        entity will make grants for a program to--
                  [(A) carry out activities described in 
                section 117A(b)(1) in two or more States, under 
                circumstances in which the activities carried 
                out under such program can be carried out more 
                efficiently through one program than through 
                two or more programs; and
                  [(B) carry out the same activities, such as 
                training activities or activities related to 
                exchanging information on service experiences, 
                through each of the projects assisted through 
                the program.
  [(e) Limitation on Same Project in Multiple Applications.--No 
applicant shall submit an application under section 117B or 
this section, and the Corporation shall reject an application 
that is submitted under section 117B or this section, if the 
application describes a project proposed to be conducted using 
assistance requested by the applicant and the project is 
already described in another application pending before the 
Corporation.

[SEC. 117D. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.

  [(a) Application of Criteria.--The Corporation shall apply 
the criteria described in subsection (b) in determining whether 
to approve an application submitted under section 117B or under 
subsection (a) or (b) of section 117C and to provide assistance 
under section 117A to the applicant on the basis of the 
application.
  [(b) Assistance Criteria.--In evaluating such an application 
with respect to a program under this subpart, the Corporation 
shall consider the criteria established for national service 
programs under section 133(c).
  [(c) Application to Subgrants.--A State Commission or 
grantmaking entity shall apply the criteria described in 
subsection (b) in determining whether to approve an application 
under section 117C(c) and to make a grant under section 
117A(b)(1) to the applicant on the basis of the application.

[SEC. 117E. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

  [(a) Federal Share.--
          [(1) In general.--The Federal share attributable to 
        this subpart of the cost of carrying out a program for 
        which a grant is made under this subpart may not exceed 
        the percentage specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), 
        or (D) of section 116(a)(1), as appropriate.
          [(2) Calculation.--Each recipient of assistance under 
        this subpart shall comply with section 116(a)(2).
  [(b) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive the 
requirements of subsection (a), in whole or in part, as 
provided in section 116(b).

[SEC. 117F. LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FUNDS.

  [(a) Administrative Costs.--Not more than 5 percent of the 
amount of assistance provided to a State Commission, 
grantmaking entity, or qualified organization that is the 
original recipient of a grant under section 117A(a) 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 community-based 
        service 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 should be distributed 
        between--
                  [(A) the original recipient; and
                  [(B) the entity carrying out the community-
                based service programs supported with the 
                assistance.

                       [Subpart C--Clearinghouse

[SEC. 118. SERVICE-LEARNING CLEARINGHOUSE.

  [(a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide financial 
assistance, from funds appropriated 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 
        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.]

        PART I--PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS.

SEC. 111. ASSISTANCE TO STATES, TERRITORIES, AND INDIAN TRIBES.

  (a) Allotments to States, Territories, and Indian Tribes.--
The Corporation, in consultation with the Secretary of 
Education, may make allotments to State educational agencies, 
Territories, and Indian tribes to pay for the Federal share 
of--
          (1) planning and building the capacity within the 
        State, Territory, or Indian tribe to implement service-
        learning programs that are based principally in 
        elementary and secondary schools, including--
                  (A) providing training for teachers, 
                supervisors, personnel from community-based 
                agencies (particularly with regard to the 
                recruitment, utilization, and management 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 academic content 
                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) to develop school-based 
                service-learning programs in accordance with 
                this part;
                  (D) devising appropriate methods for research 
                and evaluation of the educational value of 
                service-learning and the effect of service-
                learning activities on communities;
                  (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; and
                  (F) establishing effective outreach and 
                dissemination of information to ensure the 
                broadest possible participation of schools 
                throughout the State, with particular attention 
                to schools identified for school improvement 
                under title I of the Elementary and Secondary 
                Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);
          (2) implementing, operating, or expanding school-
        based service-learning programs, which may include 
        paying for the cost of the recruitment, training, 
        supervision, placement, salaries, and benefits of 
        service-learning coordinators, through distribution of 
        Federal funds by State educational agencies, 
        Territories, and Indian tribes made available under 
        this part 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, 
                                education, environmental, or 
                                public safety needs;
                                  (II) will make projects 
                                available for participants, who 
                                shall be students; and
                                  (III) was in existence at 
                                least 1 year before the date on 
                                which the organization 
                                submitted an application under 
                                section 113; and
                          (ii) may include a private for-profit 
                        business, private elementary or 
                        secondary school, or Indian tribe 
                        (except that an Indian tribe 
                        distributing funds to a project under 
                        this paragraph is not eligible to be 
                        part of the partnership operating that 
                        project);
          (3) planning of school-based service-learning 
        programs, through distribution by State educational 
        agencies, Territories, and Indian tribes of Federal 
        funds made available under this part to local 
        educational agencies and Indian tribes, which planning 
        may include paying for the cost of--
                  (A) the salaries and benefits of service-
                learning coordinators; or
                  (B) the recruitment, training, supervision, 
                and placement of service-learning coordinators 
                who may be participants in a program under 
                subtitle C or receive a national service 
                educational award under subtitle D, who may be 
                participants in a project under section 201 of 
                the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
                U.S.C. 5001), or who may participate in a 
                Youthbuild program under section 173A of the 
                Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 
                2918a),
        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);
          (4) implementing, operating, or expanding school-
        based service-learning programs to utilize adult 
        volunteers in service-learning to improve the education 
        of students, through distribution by State educational 
        agencies, Territories, and Indian tribes of Federal 
        funds made available under this part to--
                  (A) local educational agencies;
                  (B) Indian tribes (except that an Indian 
                tribe distributing funds under this paragraph 
                is not eligible to be a recipient of those 
                funds);
                  (C) public or private nonprofit 
                organizations; or
                  (D) partnerships or combinations of local 
                educational agencies and entities described in 
                subparagraph (B) or (C); and
          (5) establishing or implementing summer of service 
        programs during the summer months, including the cost 
        of recruitment, training, and placement of service-
        learning coordinators--
                  (A) for youth who will be enrolled in any 
                grade from grade 6 through grade 12 at the end 
                of the summer concerned;
                  (B) for community-based service-learning 
                projects that--
                          (i) shall--
                                  (I) meet unmet human, 
                                educational, environmental 
                                (including energy conservation 
                                and stewardship), emergency and 
                                disaster preparedness, and 
                                public service needs; and
                                  (II) be intensive, 
                                structured, supervised, and 
                                designed to produce 
                                identifiable improvements to 
                                the community; and
                          (ii) may include the extension of 
                        academic year service-learning programs 
                        into the summer months;
                  (C) through the distribution of Federal funds 
                made available under this part to projects 
                operated by local partnerships that consist of 
                local educational agencies and--
                          (i) public or private elementary 
                        schools or secondary schools;
                          (ii) institutions of higher 
                        education;
                          (iii) public or private non-profit 
                        organizations that--
                                  (I) have a demonstrated 
                                expertise in providing services 
                                to meet unmet human, 
                                educational, environmental, or 
                                public safety needs; and
                                  (II) have been in existence 
                                for at least 1 year before the 
                                date on which the organization 
                                submitted an application under 
                                section 113;
                          (iv) for-profit businesses; or
                          (v) a consortia of such entities;
                  (D) under which any student who completes 100 
                hours of service in an approved summer of 
                service position, as certified through a 
                process determined by the Corporation through 
                regulations consistent with section 139(f), 
                shall be eligible for a summer of service 
                educational award of not more than $500 (or, at 
                the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer, 
                not more than $1,000 in the case of a 
                participant who is economically disadvantaged) 
                from funds deposited in the National Service 
                Trust and distributed by the Corporation as 
                described in section 148; and
                  (E) subject to the limitation that a student 
                may not receive more than 2 summer of service 
                educational awards from funds deposited in the 
                National Service Trust.
  (b) Programs to Encourage Civic Engagement in Service 
Learning.--
          (1) In general.--From funds appropriated under 
        section 501(a)(1), and without regard to section 
        112(b), the Corporation shall reserve up to 3 percent 
        for competitive grants to partnerships described in 
        subsection (a)(2) for the development of service-
        learning programs that promote greater civic engagement 
        among elementary and secondary school students.
          (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
        under this subsection, a partnership shall submit an 
        application at such time, in such manner, and 
        containing such information as the Corporation may 
        require.
          (3) Activities.--Partnerships receiving grants under 
        this subsection shall use funds to develop service-
        learning curricula that--
                  (A) promote a better understanding of the 
                principles of the Constitution of the United 
                States, the heroes of American history 
                (including military heroes), and the meaning of 
                the Oath of Allegiance;
                  (B) promote a better understanding of how the 
                Nation's government functions; and
                  (C) promote a better understanding of the 
                importance of service in the Nation's 
                character.
  (c) Duties of Service-Learning Coordinator.--A service-
learning coordinator referred to in paragraph (2), (3), or (5) 
of subsection (a) shall provide services that may include--
          (1) providing technical assistance and information 
        to, and facilitating the training of, teachers and 
        assisting in the planning, development, execution, and 
        evaluation of service-learning in their classrooms;
          (2) assisting local partnerships described in 
        subsection (a) in the planning, development, and 
        execution of service-learning projects, including 
        summer of service programs; and
          (3) carrying out such other duties as the recipient 
        of assistance under this part may determine to be 
        appropriate.
  (d) Related Expenses.--An entity that receives financial 
assistance under this part 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 for other reasonable expenses 
related to the activities.

SEC. 112. ALLOTMENTS.

  (a) Indian Tribes and Territories.--Of the amounts 
appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal year, the 
Corporation shall reserve an amount of not less than 2 percent 
and 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 Through States.--After reserving the amount 
under subsection (a), the Corporation shall use the remainder 
of the funds appropriated to carry out this part for any fiscal 
year as follows:
          (1) Allotments.--
                  (A) School-age youth.--From 50 percent of 
                such remainder, 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.--From 50 percent of such 
                remainder, 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 
                title I of the Elementary and Secondary 
                Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) 
                or its successor authority bears to such 
                allocations to all States.
          (2) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101, for 
        purposes of 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, Territory, or Indian tribe under this 
section will not be required for a fiscal year because the 
State, Territory, or Indian tribe did not submit and receive 
approval of an application for the allotment under section 113, 
the Corporation shall make the allotment for such State, 
Territory, or Indian tribe available for grants to grantmaking 
entities to carry out service-learning programs as described in 
section 111(a) in such State, Territory, or Indian tribe. After 
grantmaking entities apply for the allotment with an 
application at such time and in such manner as the Corporation 
requires and receive approval, the remainder of such allotment 
shall be available for reallotment to such other States, 
Territories, or Indian tribes with approved applications 
submitted under section 113 as the Corporation may determine to 
be appropriate.

SEC. 113. APPLICATIONS.

  (a) In General.--To be eligible to receive an allotment under 
section 112 or an allotment of approved summer of service 
positions under section 111(a)(5)(D), a State, acting through 
the State educational agency, Territory, or Indian tribe shall 
prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an 
application at such time and in such manner as the Chief 
Executive Officer may reasonably require.
  (b) Contents.--An application for an allotment under this 
part shall include--
          (1) a proposal for a 3-year plan promoting service-
        learning, 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 about the applicant's efforts to--
                  (A) ensure that students of different ages, 
                races, sexes, ethnic groups, disabilities, and 
                economic backgrounds have opportunities to 
                serve together;
                  (B) include any opportunities for students 
                enrolled in schools or other programs of 
                education providing elementary or secondary 
                education to participate in service-learning 
                programs and ensure that such service-learning 
                programs include opportunities for such 
                students to serve together;
                  (C) involve participants in the design and 
                operation of the program;
                  (D) promote service-learning in areas of 
                greatest need, including low-income or rural 
                areas; and
                  (E) otherwise integrate service opportunities 
                into the academic program of the participants; 
                and
          (3) assurances that the applicant will comply with 
        the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements of 
        section 177 and the grievance procedures required by 
        section 176.
  (c) Application to State, Territory, or Indian Tribe to 
Receive Assistance to Carry Out School-Based Service-Learning 
Programs.--
          (1) In general.--Any--
                  (A) qualified organization, Indian tribe, 
                Territory, local educational agency, for-profit 
                business, private elementary, middle, or 
                secondary school, or institution of higher 
                education that desires to receive financial 
                assistance under this subpart from a State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe for an activity 
                described in section 111(a)(1);
                  (B) partnership described in section 
                111(a)(2) that desires to receive such 
                assistance from a State, Territory, or Indian 
                tribe or grantmaking entity described in 
                section 111(a)(2);
                  (C) entity described in section 111(a)(3) 
                that desires to receive such assistance from a 
                State, Territory, or Indian tribe for an 
                activity described in such section;
                  (D) partnership described in section 
                111(a)(4) that desires to receive such 
                assistance from a State, Territory, or Indian 
                tribe for an activity described in such 
                section;
                  (E) agency or partnership described in 
                section 111(a)(5) that desires to receive such 
                assistance, or approved summer of service 
                positions, from a State, Territory, or Indian 
                tribe for an activity described in such section 
                to be carried out through a service-learning 
                program described in section 111,
        shall prepare, submit to the State educational agency, 
        Territory, grantmaking entity, or Indian tribe, and 
        obtain approval of, an application for the program.
          (2) Submission.--Such application shall be submitted 
        at such time and in such manner, and shall contain such 
        information, as the agency, Territory, Indian tribe, or 
        entity may reasonably require.
  (d) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of 
section 112, if less than $20,000,000 is appropriated for any 
fiscal year to carry out this part, the Corporation shall award 
grants to States, Territories, and Indian tribes from the 
amount so appropriated, on a competitive basis to pay for the 
Federal share of the activities described in section 111.

SEC. 114. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.

  (a) Priority.--In considering competitive applications under 
this part, the Corporation shall give priority to innovation, 
sustainability, capacity building, involvement of disadvantaged 
youth, and quality of programs, as well as other criteria 
approved by the Chief Executive Officer.
  (b) Rejection of Applications.--If the Corporation rejects an 
application submitted by a State under section 113 for an 
allotment, the Corporation shall promptly notify the State of 
the reasons for the rejection of the application. The 
Corporation shall provide the State with a reasonable 
opportunity to revise and resubmit the application and shall 
provide technical assistance, if needed, to the State as part 
of the resubmission process. The Corporation shall promptly 
reconsider such resubmitted application.

SEC. 115. PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

  (a) In General.--To the extent consistent with the number of 
students in the State, Territory, or Indian tribe or in the 
school district of the local educational agency involved who 
are enrolled in private nonprofit elementary and secondary 
schools, such State, Territory, Indian tribe, or agency shall 
(after consultation with appropriate private school 
representatives) make provision--
          (1) for the inclusion of services and arrangements 
        for the benefit of such students so as to allow for the 
        equitable participation of such students in the 
        programs implemented to carry out the objectives and 
        provide the benefits described in this part; and
          (2) for the training of the teachers of such students 
        so as to allow for the equitable participation of such 
        teachers in the programs implemented to carry out the 
        objectives and provide the benefits described in this 
        part.
  (b) Waiver.--If a State, Territory, Indian tribe, or local 
educational agency is prohibited by law from providing for the 
participation of students or teachers from private nonprofit 
schools as required by subsection (a), or if the Corporation 
determines that a State, Territory, Indian tribe, or local 
educational agency substantially fails or is unwilling to 
provide for such participation on an equitable basis, the Chief 
Executive Officer shall waive such requirements and shall 
arrange for the provision of services to such students and 
teachers. Such waivers shall be subject to the requirements of 
sections 9503 and 9504 of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7883 and 7884).

SEC. 116. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS.

  (a) Federal Share.--
          (1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of 
        carrying out a program for which assistance is provided 
        under this part may not exceed 50 percent of the total 
        cost of the program.
          (2) Non-federal contribution.--In providing for the 
        remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a 
        program, each recipient of assistance under this part--
                  (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, including private 
                funds or donated services.
  (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. 116A. LIMITATIONS ON USES OF FUNDS.

  Not more than 6 percent of the amount of assistance received 
by an applicant in a fiscal year may be used to pay, in 
accordance with such standards as the Corporation may issue, 
for administrative costs, incurred by--
          (1) the original recipient; or
          (2) the entity carrying out the service-learning 
        program supported with the assistance.

  PART II--HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

SEC. [119] 117. HIGHER EDUCATION INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY 
                    SERVICE.

  (a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this part to expand 
participation in community service by supporting innovative 
community service programs through service-learning carried out 
through institutions of higher education, acting as civic 
institutions to meet the human, educational, environmental, or 
public safety needs of neighboring communities.
  (b) General Authority.--The Corporation, in consultation with 
the Secretary of Education, is authorized to make grants to, 
and enter into contracts with, institutions of higher education 
(including a [combination] consortia of such institutions), and 
partnerships comprised of such institutions and of other public 
or private nonprofit organizations, to pay for the Federal 
share of the cost of--
          (1) enabling such an institution or partnership to 
        create or expand an organized community service program 
        that--
                  (A) engenders a sense of social 
                responsibility and commitment to the community 
                in which the institution is located; [and]
                  (B) provides projects for participants, who 
                shall be students, faculty, administration, or 
                staff of the institution, or residents of the 
                community; and
                  (C) may coordinate with service-learning 
                curricula being offered in the academic 
                curricula at the institution of higher 
                education or at one or more members of the 
                consortia;

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          (3) strengthening the leadership and instructional 
        capacity of [teachers at the elementary, secondary, and 
        postsecondary levels] institutions of higher education 
        and their faculty, with respect to service-learning, 
        by--
                  (A) including service-learning as a key 
                component of the preservice teacher [education 
                of the institution; and] curricula of the 
                institution to strengthen the instructional 
                capacity of service-learning at the elementary 
                and secondary levels;
                  (B) including service-learning as a key 
                component of the health professionals 
                curricula, including nursing, pre-medicine, 
                medicine, and dentistry curricula of the 
                institution;
                  (C) including service-learning as a key 
                component of the criminal justice professionals 
                curricula of the institution;
                  (D) including service-learning as a key 
                component of the public policy and public 
                administration curricula of the institution; 
                and
                  [(B)] (E) encouraging the faculty of the 
                institution to use service-learning methods 
                throughout their curriculum;

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  [(c) Federal Share.--
          [(1) Share.--
                  [(A) In general.--The Federal share of the 
                cost of carrying out a community service 
                project for which a grant or contract is 
                awarded under this part may not exceed 50 
                percent.
                  [(B) Calculation.--Each recipient of 
                assistance under this part shall comply with 
                section 116(a)(2).
          [(2) Waiver.--The Chief Executive Officer may waive 
        the requirements of paragraph (1), in whole or in part, 
        as provided in section 116(b).
  [(d) Application for Grant.--
          [(1) Submission.--To receive a grant or enter into a 
        contract under this part, an institution or partnership 
        described in subsection (b) shall prepare, submit to 
        the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application 
        at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
        information and assurances as the Corporation may 
        reasonably require. In requesting applications for 
        assistance under this part, the Corporation shall 
        specify such required information and assurances.
          [(2) Contents.--An application submitted under 
        paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum--
                  [(A) assurances that--
                          [(i) prior to the placement of a 
                        participant, the applicant will consult 
                        with the appropriate local labor 
                        organization, if any, representing 
                        employees in the area who are engaged 
                        in the same or similar work as that 
                        proposed to be carried out by such 
                        program, to prevent the displacement 
                        and protect the rights of such 
                        employees; and
                          [(ii) the applicant will comply with 
                        the nonduplication and nondisplacement 
                        provisions of section 177 and grievance 
                        procedure requirements of section 
                        176(f); and
                  [(B) such other assurances as the Chief 
                Executive Officer may reasonably require.
  [(e) Priority.--
          [(1) In general.--In making grants and entering into 
        contracts under subsection (b), the Corporation shall 
        give priority to applicants that submit applications 
        containing proposals that--
                  [(A) demonstrate the commitment of the 
                institution of higher education, other than by 
                demonstrating the commitment of the students, 
                to supporting the community service projects 
                carried out under the program;
                  [(B) specify the manner in which the 
                institution will promote faculty, 
                administration, and staff participation in the 
                community service projects;
                  [(C) specify 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) describe 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) demonstrate community involvement in the 
                development of the proposal;
                  [(F) specify that the institution will use 
                such assistance to strengthen the service 
                infrastructure in institutions of higher 
                education; or
                  [(G) with respect to projects involving 
                delivery of service, specify projects that 
                involve leadership development of school-age 
                youth.
          [(2) Determination.--In giving priority to applicants 
        under paragraph (1), the Corporation shall give 
        increased priority to such an applicant for each 
        characteristic described in subparagraphs (A) through 
        (G) of paragraph (1) that is reflected in the 
        application submitted by the applicant.]
  (c) Special Consideration.--To the extent practicable, the 
Corporation shall give special consideration to applications 
submitted by predominantly Black institutions, Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, 
and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
  (d) Federal, State, and Local Contributions.--
          (1) Federal share.--
                  (A) In general.--The Federal share of the 
                cost of carrying out a program for which a 
                grant is made under this part may not exceed 50 
                percent of the total cost of the program.
                  (B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing 
                for the remaining share of the cost of carrying 
                out such a program, each recipient of a grant 
                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, 
                        including private funds or donated 
                        services.
          (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.
  (e) Application for Grant.--
          (1) Submission.--To receive a grant or enter into a 
        contract under this part, an applicant shall prepare, 
        submit to the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an 
        application at such time, in such manner, and 
        containing such information and assurances as the 
        Corporation may reasonably require. In requesting 
        applications for assistance under this part, the 
        Corporation shall specify such required information and 
        assurances.
          (2) Contents.--An application submitted under 
        paragraph (1) shall contain, at a minimum--
                  (A) assurances that--
                          (i) prior to the placement of a 
                        participant, the applicant will consult 
                        with the appropriate local labor 
                        organization, if any, representing 
                        employees in the area who are engaged 
                        in the same or similar work as that 
                        proposed to be carried out by such 
                        program, to prevent the displacement 
                        and protect the rights of such 
                        employees; and
                          (ii) the applicant will comply with 
                        the nonduplication and nondisplacement 
                        provisions of section 177 and the 
                        grievance procedures required by 
                        section 176; and
                  (B) such other assurances as the Chief 
                Executive Officer may reasonably require.
  (f) Priority.--In making grants and entering into contracts 
under subsection (b), the Corporation shall give priority to 
applicants or institutions that submit applications containing 
proposals that--
          (1) demonstrate the commitment of the institution of 
        higher education, other than by demonstrating the 
        commitment of the students, to supporting the community 
        service projects carried out under the program;
          (2) specify the manner in which the institution will 
        promote faculty, administration, and staff 
        participation in the community service projects;
          (3) specify 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 and 
        colleges;
          (4) describe any partnership that will participate in 
        the community service projects, such as a partnership 
        comprised of--
                  (A) the institution;
                  (B)(i) a community-based agency;
                  (ii) a local government agency; or
                  (iii) a non-profit entity that serves or 
                involves school-age youth, older adults, or 
                low-income communities; and
                  (C)(i) a student organization;
                  (ii) a department of the institution; or
                  (iii) a group of faculty comprised of 
                different departments, schools, or colleges at 
                the institution;
          (5) demonstrate community involvement in the 
        development of the proposal;
          (6) describe research on effective strategies and 
        methods to improve service utilized in the design of 
        the project;
          (7) specify that the institution will use such 
        assistance to strengthen the service infrastructure in 
        institutions of higher education; or
          (8) with respect to projects involving delivery of 
        services, specify projects that involve leadership 
        development of school aged youth.
  (g) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101, as used in this 
part, the term ``student'' means an individual who is enrolled 
in an institution of higher education on a full- or part-time 
basis.
  (h) Federal Work-Study.--To be eligible for assistance under 
this part, an institution of higher education must demonstrate 
that it 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 of Federal Work-
Study students in community service activities, or has received 
a waiver of those requirements from the Secretary of Education.
  [(f)] (i) National Service Educational Award.--A participant 
in a program funded under this part shall be eligible for the 
national service educational award described in subtitle D, if 
the participant served in an approved national service 
position.
  [(g) Definition.--Notwithstanding section 101(29), as used in 
this part, the term ``student'' means an individual who is 
enrolled in an institution of higher education on a full- or 
part-time basis.]

      PART III--INNOVATIVE SERVICE--LEARNING PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH

SEC. 118. INNOVATIVE DEMONSTRATION SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAMS AND 
                    RESEARCH.

  (a) In General.--From the amounts appropriated to carry out 
this part for a fiscal year, the Corporation may make grants 
and fixed amount grants under subsection (f) with eligible 
entities for activities described in subsection (c).
  (b) Eligible Entities Defined.--For purposes of this part, 
the term ``eligible entity'' means a State education agency, a 
State commission, a Territory, an Indian tribe, an institution 
of higher education, a public or private nonprofit 
organization, or a consortia of such entities, where a 
consortia of two or more such entities may also include a for-
profit organization.
  (c) Authorized Activities.--Funds under this part may be used 
to--
          (1) integrate service-learning programs into the 
        science, technology, engineering, and mathematics 
        (STEM) curricula at the elementary, secondary, or post-
        secondary and post-baccalaureate levels in coordination 
        with practicing or retired STEM professionals;
          (2) involve students in service-learning programs 
        focusing on energy conservation in their community, 
        including conducting educational outreach on energy 
        conservation and working to improve energy efficiency 
        in low income housing and in public spaces;
          (3) involve students in service-learning projects in 
        emergency and disaster preparedness;
          (4) involve students in service-learning projects 
        aimed at improving access to and obtaining the benefits 
        from computers and other emerging technologies, 
        including in low income or rural communities, senior 
        centers and communities, schools, libraries, and other 
        public spaces;
          (5) involve high school age youth in the mentoring of 
        middle school youth while involving all participants in 
        service-learning to seek to meet unmet human, 
        educational, environmental, public safety, or emergency 
        disaster preparedness needs in their community;
          (6) conduct research and evaluations on service-
        learning, including service-learning in middle schools, 
        and disseminate such research and evaluations widely;
          (7) conduct innovative and creative activities as 
        described in section 111(a); and
          (8) carry out any other innovative service-learning 
        programs or research that the Corporation considers 
        appropriate.
  (d) Priority.--Priority shall be given to programs that--
          (1) involve students and community stakeholders in 
        the design and implementation of the service-learning 
        program;
          (2) implement service-learning programs in low-income 
        or rural communities; and
          (3) utilize adult volunteers, including tapping the 
        resource of retired and retiring adults, in the 
        planning and implementation of the service-learning 
        programs.
  (e) Requirements.--
          (1) Three-year term.--Each program funded under this 
        part shall be carried out over a period of three years, 
        including one planning year and two additional grant 
        years, with a 1-year extension possible, if the program 
        meets performance measures developed in accordance with 
        section 179(a) and any other criteria determined by the 
        Corporation.
          (2) Encouragement.--Each program funded under this 
        part is encouraged to collaborate with other Learn and 
        Serve programs, AmeriCorps, VISTA, and the National 
        Senior Service Corps.
          (3) Evaluation.--Upon completion of the program, the 
        Corporation shall conduct an independent evaluation of 
        the program and widely disseminate the results to the 
        service community through multiple channels, including 
        the Corporation's Resource Center or a clearinghouse of 
        effective strategies and recommendations for 
        improvement.
  (f) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          (1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and 
        subject to the limitations in this subsection, the 
        Corporation may, upon making a determination described 
        in paragraph (2), approve a fixed amount grant that is 
        not subject to the Office of Management and Budget cost 
        principles and related financial recordkeeping 
        requirements.
          (2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount 
        grant, the Corporation must determine that--
                  (A) the reasonable and necessary costs of 
                carrying out the terms of the grant 
                significantly exceed the amount of assistance 
                provided by the Corporation; or
                  (B) based on the nature or design of the 
                grant, any assistance provided by the 
                Corporation can be reasonably presumed to be 
                expended on reasonable and necessary costs.
          (3) Matching funds.--
                  (A) In general.--The Federal share of the 
                cost of carrying out a program for which a 
                grant is made under this part may not exceed 50 
                percent of the total cost of the program.
                  (B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing 
                for the remaining share of the cost of carrying 
                out such a program, each recipient of a grant 
                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, 
                        including private funds or donated 
                        services.
  (g) Applications.--To be eligible to carry out a program 
under this part, an entity shall prepare, submit to the 
Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application at such 
time and in such manner as the Chief Executive Officer may 
reasonably require.

               Subtitle C--National Service Trust Program

                 PART I--INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL SERVICE

SEC. 121. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND APPROVED NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    POSITIONS.

  (a) Provision of Assistance.--Subject to the availability of 
appropriations for this purpose, the Corporation for National 
and Community Service may make grants to States, subdivisions 
of States, Territories, Indian tribes, public or private 
nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education 
for the purpose of assisting the recipients of the grants--
          (1) to carry out full- or part-time national service 
        programs, including summer programs, described in 
        section 122(a); and
          (2) to make grants in support of other national 
        service programs described in section 122(a) that are 
        carried out by other entities.
  (b) [Agreements With Federal Agencies] Restrictions on 
Agreements With Federal Agencies.--
          (1) Agreements authorized.--The Corporation may enter 
        into a contract or cooperative agreement with another 
        Federal agency to support a national service program 
        carried out [by the agency. The support provided by the 
        Corporation pursuant to the contract or cooperative 
        agreement may include the transfer to the Federal 
        agency of funds available to the Corporation under this 
        subtitle.] by the agency, including programs under the 
        Public Lands Corps and Urban Youth Corps as described 
        in section 122(a)(2).
          [(2) Matching funds requirements.--A Federal agency 
        receiving assistance under this subsection shall not be 
        required to satisfy the matching funds requirements 
        specified in subsection (e). However, the 
        supplementation requirements specified in section 173 
        shall apply with respect to the Federal national 
        service programs supported with such assistance.]
          (2) Prohibition on grants.--The Corporation may not 
        provide a grant under this section to a Federal agency.
          (3) Consultation with state commissions.--A Federal 
        agency [receiving assistance under this subsection] 
        operating a national service program shall consult with 
        the State Commissions for those States in which 
        projects will be conducted [using such assistance] in 
        order to ensure that the projects do not duplicate 
        projects conducted by State or local national service 
        programs.

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  (c) Provision of Approved National Service Positions.--As 
part of the provision of assistance under subsections (a) and 
(b), the Corporation shall--
          (1) * * *
          (2) deposit in the National Service Trust established 
        in section 145(a) an amount equal to the product of--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) the total number of approved national 
                service positions [to be provided] to be 
                provided or otherwise approved.
  (d) [Five] Six Percent Limitation on Administrative Costs.--
          (1) Limitation.--Not more than [5 percent] 6 percent 
        of the amount of assistance provided to the original 
        recipient of a grant or transfer of assistance under 
        subsection (a) or (b) for a fiscal year may be used to 
        pay for administrative costs incurred by--
                  (A) * * *

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  (e) Matching Funds Requirements.--
          (1) Requirements.--Except as provided in [section 
        140] paragraph (2), the [Federal share] Corporation 
        share of the cost, including member living allowances, 
        employment-related taxes, health care coverage, and 
        worker's compensation, of carrying out a national 
        service program that receives the assistance under 
        subsection (a), whether the assistance is provided 
        directly or as a subgrant from the original recipient 
        of the assistance, [may not exceed 75 percent of such 
        cost.] may not exceed--
                  (A) for the first three years in which the 
                recipient receives such assistance, 76 percent 
                of such cost;
                  (B) for the fourth through ninth years in 
                which the recipient receives such assistance, a 
                decreasing share of such cost between 76 
                percent and 50 percent, as established by the 
                Corporation in regulation; and
                  (C) for the tenth year (and each year 
                thereafter) in which the recipient receives 
                such assistance, 50 percent of such cost.
          (2) Alternative corporation share for programs in 
        rural or severely economically distressed 
        communities.--Upon approval by the Corporation, the 
        Corporation share of the cost, including member living 
        allowances, employment-related taxes, health care 
        coverage, and worker's compensation, of carrying out a 
        national service program that receives assistance under 
        subsection (a) and that is located in a rural or 
        severely economically distressed community may not 
        exceed--
                  (A) for the first six years in which the 
                recipient receives such assistance, 76 percent 
                of such cost;
                  (B) for the seventh through ninth years in 
                which the recipient receives such assistance, a 
                decreasing share of such cost between 76 and 65 
                percent as established by the Corporation in 
                regulation; and
                  (C) for the tenth year (and each year 
                thereafter) in which the recipient receives 
                such assistance, 65 percent of such cost.
          [(2)] (3) Calculation.--In providing for the 
        remaining share of the cost of carrying out a national 
        service program, the program--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) may provide for such share through State 
                sources, local sources, or other Federal 
                sources including funds authorized under 
                Youthbuild (section 173A of the Workforce 
                Investment Act of 1998 (29 U.S.C. 2918a)) 
                (other than the use of funds made available 
                under the national service laws).
          [(3) Cost of health care.--In providing a payment in 
        cash under paragraph (2)(A) as part of providing for 
        the remaining share of the cost of carrying out a 
        national service program, the program may count not 
        more than 85 percent of the cost of providing a health 
        care policy described in section 140(d)(2) toward such 
        share.]

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          (5) Other federal funds.--
                  (A) Recipient report.--A recipient of 
                assistance under section 121 shall report to 
                the Corporation the amount and source of any 
                Federal funds used to carry out the program 
                other than those provided by the Corporation.
                  (B) Corporation report.--The Corporation 
                shall report to the Congress on an annual basis 
                information regarding each recipient that uses 
                Federal funds other than those provided by the 
                Corporation to carry out the program, including 
                amounts and sources of other Federal funds.

SEC. 122. TYPES OF NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS ELIGIBLE FOR PROGRAM 
                    ASSISTANCE.

  (a) Eligible National Service Programs.--The recipient of a 
grant under section 121(a) and each Federal agency receiving 
assistance under section 121(b) shall use the assistance, 
directly or through subgrants to other entities, to carry out 
full- or part-time national service programs, including summer 
programs, that address unmet human, educational, environmental, 
or public safety needs. Subject to [subsection (b)(1)] 
subsection (c)(1), these national service programs may include 
the following types of national service programs:
          (1) * * *
          (2) A full-time, year-round youth corps program or 
        full-time summer youth corps program, such as a 
        conservation corps or youth service corps (including 
        youth corps programs under subtitle I, the Public Lands 
        Corps established under the Public Lands Corps Act of 
        1993, the Urban Youth Corps established under section 
        106 of the National and Community Service Trust Act of 
        1993, and other conservation corps or youth service 
        corps that performs service on Federal or other public 
        lands or on Indian lands or Hawaiian home lands), 
        that--
                  (A) undertakes meaningful service projects 
                with visible public benefits, [including 
                natural resource, urban renovation, or human 
                services projects;] including projects 
                involving urban renewal, sustaining natural 
                resources, or improving human services;
                  (B) includes as participants youths and young 
                adults between the ages of 16 and 25, 
                inclusive, [including] and at least 50 percent 
                of whom are out-of-school youths and other 
                disadvantaged youths (such as youths with 
                limited basic skills, youths in foster care who 
                are becoming too old for foster care, youths of 
                limited-English proficiency, homeless youths, 
                and youths who are individuals with 
                disabilities) who are between those ages; and
                  (C) provides those participants who are 
                youths and young adults with--
                          (i) crew-based, highly structured, 
                        and adult-supervised work experience, 
                        life skills, education, career guidance 
                        and counseling, employment training, 
                        and support services, including 
                        mentoring; and

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          (6) A campus-based program that is designed to 
        provide substantial service in a community during the 
        school term and during summer or other vacation periods 
        through the use of--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) teams composed of such students[; or];
                  (C) teams composed of a combination of such 
                students and community residents[.]; or
                  (D) students participating in service-
                learning programs at an institution of higher 
                education.
          (7) A preprofessional training program in which 
        students enrolled in an institution of higher 
        education--
                  (A) receive training in specified fields, 
                which may include classes containing service-
                learning, including elementary and secondary 
                education, and other professions such as those 
                in health care, criminal justice, environmental 
                stewardship and conservation, or public safety;

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          (8) A professional corps program that recruits and 
        places qualified participants in positions--
                  (A) * * *

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                  (C) that are sponsored by public or private 
                [nonprofit] employers who agree to pay 100 
                percent of the salaries and benefits (other 
                than any national service educational award 
                under subtitle D) of the participants.
          (9) A program in which economically disadvantaged 
        individuals who are [between the ages of 16 and 24] 
        between the ages of 16 and 25 years of age, inclusive, 
        are provided with opportunities to perform service 
        that, while enabling such individuals to obtain the 
        education and employment skills necessary to achieve 
        economic self-sufficiency, will help their communities 
        meet--
                  (A) the housing needs of low-income families 
                and the homeless; and
                  (B) the need for community facilities in low-
                income areas.
          (10) A national service entrepreneur program that 
        identifies, recruits, and trains [gifted young adults 
        of all backgrounds and assists them in designing 
        solutions to community problems.] school-age youth and 
        young adults of all backgrounds, including gifted 
        youth, along with established successful entrepreneurs 
        of all backgrounds and professions from the community 
        in which the program exists to--
                  (A) train the participants in utilizing 
                problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and 
                communication skills to design solutions to 
                community problems; and
                  (B) collaborate with stakeholders in the 
                communities to implement the solutions devised 
                by the participants in subparagraph (A).

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          (12) A program that is administered by a combination 
        of nonprofit organizations located in a low-income 
        area, provides a broad range of services to residents 
        of such area, is governed by a board composed in 
        significant part of low-income individuals, and is 
        intended to provide opportunities for individuals or 
        teams of individuals to engage in community projects in 
        such area that meet unaddressed community and 
        individual needs, including projects that would--
                  (A) meet the needs of low-income children and 
                youth aged 18 and younger, such as providing 
                after-school ``safe-places'', including 
                schools, with opportunities for [learning and 
                recreation] learning, recreation, and 
                mentoring; or

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          (13) A community service program designed to meet the 
        needs of rural communities, using teams or individual 
        placements to address the development needs of rural 
        communities [and to combat rural poverty, including], 
        including the issues of rural poverty, health care, 
        education, and job training.

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          (15) An E-Corps program that involves participants 
        who provide services in a community by developing and 
        assisting in carrying out technology programs which 
        seek to increase access to technology and the benefits 
        thereof in such community.
          (16) A program that engages citizens in public 
        safety, public health, and emergency and disaster 
        preparedness, and may include the recruitment and 
        placing of qualified participants in positions to be 
        trainees as law enforcement officers, firefighters, 
        search and rescue personnel, and emergency medical 
        service workers, and may engage Federal, State, and 
        local stakeholders in collaboration to organize more 
        effective responses to issues of public safety and 
        public health, emergencies, and disasters.
          (17) A program, initiative, or partnership that seeks 
        to expand the number of mentors for youths (including 
        by recruiting high-school and college-aged individuals 
        to enter into mentoring relationships), including 
        mentors for disadvantaged youths, either through 
        provision of direct mentoring services through the 
        creative utilization of current and emerging 
        technologies to connect youth with mentors.
          (18) A program that has the primary purpose of re-
        engaging court-involved youth and adults with the goal 
        of reducing recidivism.
          [(15)] (19) Such other national service programs 
        addressing unmet human, educational, environmental, or 
        public safety needs as the Corporation may designate.
  (b) Innovative Programs to Meet the Needs of Veterans.--
          (1) In general.--From funds appropriated under 
        section 501(a)(2), the Corporation shall reserve up to 
        3 percent for competitive grants to eligible recipients 
        under subsection (a) for the development, either 
        directly or through subgrants to other entities, of 
        innovative initiatives to address the unique needs of 
        veterans.
          (2) Application.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
        under this subsection, an entity described in paragraph 
        (1) shall submit an application at such time, in such 
        manner, and containing such information as the 
        Corporation may require.
          (3) Activities.--Entities receiving grants under this 
        subsection shall use funds to develop initiatives 
        that--
                  (A) recruit veterans, particularly returning 
                veterans, into service opportunities;
                  (B) promote community-based efforts to meet 
                the unique needs of military families while a 
                member of the family is deployed; and
                  (C) promote community-based efforts to meet 
                the unique needs of military families when a 
                member of the family returns from a deployment.
  [(b)] (c) Qualification Criteria To Determine Eligibility.--
          (1) * * *

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          (4) Encouragement of intergenerational components of 
        programs.--The Corporation shall encourage national 
        service programs eligible to receive assistance or 
        approved national service positions under this subtitle 
        to establish, if consistent with the purposes of the 
        program, an intergenerational component of the program 
        that combines students, out-of-school youths, 
        disadvantaged youths, and older adults as participants 
        to provide services to address unmet human, 
        educational, environmental, or public safety needs.
  [(c)] (d) National Service Priorities.--
          (1) Establishment.--
                  (A) By corporation.--In order to concentrate 
                national efforts on meeting certain unmet 
                human, educational, environmental, or public 
                safety needs and to achieve the other purposes 
                of this Act, the Corporation shall establish, 
                and after reviewing the strategic plan approved 
                under section 192A(g)(1), periodically alter 
                priorities as appropriate regarding the types 
                of national service programs to be assisted 
                under [subsection (b) or (d) of ] section 129 
                and the purposes for which such assistance may 
                be used.

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  (e) Requirements for Tutors.--
          (1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
        the Corporation shall require that each recipient of 
        assistance under the national service laws that 
        operates a tutoring program involving elementary or 
        secondary school students certifies that individuals 
        serving in approved national service positions as 
        tutors in such program have--
                  (A) either--
                          (i) obtained their high school 
                        diploma; or
                          (ii) passed a proficiency test 
                        demonstrating that such individuals 
                        have the skills necessary to achieve 
                        program goals; and
                  (B) have successfully completed pre- and in-
                service training for tutors.
          (2) Exception.--The requirements in paragraph (1) do 
        not apply to an individual serving in an approved 
        national service position who is enrolled in an 
        elementary or secondary school and is providing 
        tutoring services through a structured, school-managed 
        cross-grade tutoring program.
  (f) Requirements for Tutoring Programs.--Each tutoring 
program that receives assistance under the national service 
laws shall--
          (1) offer a curriculum that is high quality, 
        research-based, and consistent with the State academic 
        content standards required by section 1111 of the 
        Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
        U.S.C. 6311) and the instructional program of the local 
        educational agency; and
          (2) offer high quality, research-based pre- and in-
        service training for tutors.
  (g) Citizenship Training.--The Corporation shall establish 
requirements for recipients of assistance under the national 
service laws relating to the promotion of citizenship and civic 
engagement, that are consistent with the principles on which 
citizenship programs administered by U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services are based, among individuals enrolled in 
approved national service positions and approved summer of 
service positions.

SEC. 123. TYPES OF NATIONAL SERVICE POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR APPROVAL FOR 
                    NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.

  The Corporation may approve of any of the following service 
positions as an approved national service position that 
includes the national service educational award described in 
subtitle D as one of the benefits to be provided for successful 
service in the position:
          (1) * * *
          (2) A position for a participant in a program that--
                  (A) is carried out by a State, a subdivision 
                of a State, a Territory, an Indian tribe, a 
                public or private nonprofit organization, an 
                institution of higher education, or a Federal 
                agency; and

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          (5) A position for a participant in the National 
        Civilian Community Corps under subtitle E.

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[SEC. 125. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

  [(a) Training Programs.--The Corporation may conduct, 
directly or by grant or contract, appropriate training programs 
regarding national service in order to--
          [(1) improve the ability of national service programs 
        assisted under section 121 to meet human, educational, 
        environmental, or public safety needs in communities--
                  [(A) where services are needed most; and
                  [(B) where programs do not exist, or are too 
                limited to meet community needs, as of the date 
                on which the Corporation makes the grant or 
                enters into the contract;
          [(2) promote leadership development in such programs;
          [(3) improve the instructional and programmatic 
        quality of such programs to build an ethic of civic 
        responsibility;
          [(4) develop the management and budgetary skills of 
        program operators;
          [(5) provide for or improve the training provided to 
        the participants in such programs; and
          [(6) encourage national service programs to adhere to 
        risk management procedures, including the training of 
        participants in appropriate risk management practices.
  [(b) Technical Assistance.--To the extent appropriate and 
necessary, the Corporation shall make technical assistance 
available to States, Indian tribes, labor organizations, 
organizations operated by young adults, organizations serving 
economically disadvantaged individuals, and other entities 
described in section 121 that desire--
          [(1) to develop national service programs; or
          [(2) to apply for assistance under such section or 
        under a grant program conducted using assistance 
        provided under such section.]

SEC. 126. OTHER SPECIAL ASSISTANCE.

  (a) Support for State Commissions.--
          (1) Grants authorized.--From amounts appropriated for 
        a fiscal year pursuant to the authorization of 
        appropriation in section 501(a)(4), the Corporation may 
        make a grant in an amount between [$125,000 and 
        $750,000] $200,000 and $825,000 to a State to assist 
        the State to establish or operate the State Commission 
        on National and Community Service required to be 
        established by the State under section 178.
          [(2) Limitation on amount of grants.--Notwithstanding 
        the amounts specified in paragraph (1), the amount of a 
        grant that may be provided to a State Commission under 
        this subsection, together with other Federal funds 
        available to establish or operate the State Commission, 
        may not exceed--
                  [(A) 85 percent of the total cost to 
                establish or operate the State Commission for 
                the first year for which the State Commission 
                receives assistance under this subsection; and
                  [(B) such smaller percentage of such cost as 
                the Corporation may establish for the second, 
                third, and fourth years of such assistance in 
                order to ensure that the Federal share does not 
                exceed 50 percent of such costs for the fifth 
                year, and any subsequent year, for which the 
                State Commission receives assistance under this 
                subsection.]
          (2) Matching requirement.--In making grants 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 grant amounts provided by the Corporation, a 
                State shall not be required to provide matching 
                funds.
                  (B) Amounts greater than $100,000.--For grant 
                amounts of more than $100,000 and not exceeding 
                $200,000 provided by the Corporation, a State 
                shall provide $1 from non-Federal sources for 
                every $2 provided by the Corporation.
                  (C) Amounts greater than $200,000.--For grant 
                amounts of more than $200,000 provided by the 
                Corporation, a State shall provide $1 from non-
                Federal sources for every $1 provided by the 
                Corporation.

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  (c) Challenge Grants for National Service Programs.--
          (1) Assistance authorized.--The Corporation may make 
        challenge grants under this subsection [to national 
        service programs that receive assistance under section 
        121] to programs supported under the national service 
        laws.

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          [(3) Amount of assistance.--A challenge grant under 
        this subsection may provide not more than $1 of 
        assistance under this subsection for each $1 in cash 
        raised by the national service program from private 
        sources in excess of amounts required to be provided by 
        the program to satisfy matching funds requirements 
        under section 121(e). The Corporation shall establish a 
        ceiling on the amount of assistance that may be 
        provided to a national service program under this 
        subsection.]
          (3) Amount of assistance.--A challenge grant under 
        this subsection may provide, for an initial 3-year 
        grant period, not more than $1 of assistance under this 
        subsection for each $1 in cash raised from private 
        sources by the program supported under the national 
        service laws in excess of amounts required to be 
        provided by the program to satisfy matching funds 
        requirements. After an initial 3-year grant period, 
        grants under this subsection may provide not more than 
        $1 of assistance for each $2 in cash raised from 
        private sources by the program in excess of amounts 
        required to be provided by the program to satisfy 
        matching funds requirements. The Corporation may permit 
        the use of local or State funds as matching funds if 
        the Corporation determines that such use would be 
        equitable due to a lack of available private funds at 
        the local level. The Corporation shall establish a 
        ceiling on the amount of assistance that may be 
        provided to a national service program under this 
        subsection.

               PART II--APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS

[SEC. 129. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE AND APPROVED NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    POSITIONS BY COMPETITIVE AND OTHER MEANS.

  [(a) Allotments of Assistance and Approved Positions to 
States and Indian Tribes.--
          [(1) 33\1/3\ Percent allotment of assistance to 
        certain states.--Of the funds allocated by the 
        Corporation for provision of assistance under 
        subsections (a) and (b) of section 121 for a fiscal 
        year, the Corporation shall make a grant under section 
        121(a) (and a corresponding allotment of approved 
        national service positions) to each of the several 
        States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth 
        of Puerto Rico that has an application approved by the 
        Corporation under section 133. The amount allotted as a 
        grant to each such State under this paragraph for a 
        fiscal year shall be equal to the amount that bears the 
        same ratio to 33\1/3\ 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.
          [(2) One percent allotment for certain territories 
        and possessions.--Of the funds allocated by the 
        Corporation for provision of assistance under 
        subsections (a) and (b) of section 121 for a fiscal 
        year, the Corporation shall reserve 1 percent of the 
        allocated funds for grants under section 121(a) to the 
        United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and 
        the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands upon 
        approval of an application by the Corporation under 
        section 133. Palau shall also be eligible for a grant 
        under this paragraph from the allotment until such time 
        as the Compact of Free Association with Palau is 
        ratified. The amount allotted as a grant to each such 
        territory or possession under this paragraph for a 
        fiscal year shall be equal to the amount that bears the 
        same ratio to 1 percent of the allocated funds for that 
        fiscal year as the population of the territory or 
        possession bears to the total population of such 
        territories and possessions.
          [(3) One percent allotment for indian tribes.--Of the 
        funds allocated by the Corporation for provision of 
        assistance under subsections (a) and (b) of section 121 
        for a fiscal year, the Corporation shall reserve 1 
        percent of the allocated funds for grants under section 
        121(a) to Indian tribes, to be allotted by the 
        Corporation on a competitive basis in accordance with 
        their respective needs.
          [(4) Effect of failure to apply.--If a State or 
        Indian tribe fails to apply for, or fails to give 
        notice to the Corporation of its intent to apply for, 
        an allotment under this subsection, the Corporation 
        shall use the amount that would have been allotted 
        under this subsection to the State or Indian tribe--
                  [(A) to make grants (and provide approved 
                national service positions in connection with 
                such grants) to other eligible entities under 
                section 121 that propose to carry out national 
                service programs in the State or on behalf of 
                the Indian tribe; and
                  [(B) after making grants under subparagraph 
                (A), to make a reallotment to other States and 
                Indian tribes with approved applications under 
                section 130.
  [(b) Reservation of Approved Positions.--The Corporation 
shall ensure that each individual selected during a fiscal year 
for assignment as a VISTA volunteer under title I of the 
Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951 et seq.) 
or as a participant in the Civilian Community Corps 
Demonstration Program under subtitle E shall receive the 
national service educational award described in subtitle D if 
the individual satisfies the eligibility requirements for the 
award. Funds for approved national service positions required 
by this paragraph for a fiscal year shall be deducted from the 
total funding for approved national service positions to be 
available for distribution under subsections (a) and (d) for 
that fiscal year.
  [(c) Reservation for Special Assistance.--From amounts 
appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to the authorization of 
appropriation in section 501(a)(2), and subject to the 
limitation 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. The Corporation may not reserve more than $10,000,000 for 
a fiscal year for disaster service under subsection (b) of 
section 126 or challenge grants under subsection (c) of such 
section.
  [(d) Competitive Distribution of Remaining Funds.--
          [(1) State competition.--Of the funds allocated by 
        the Corporation for provision of assistance under 
        subsections (a) and (b) of section 121 for a fiscal 
        year, the Corporation shall use not less than 33\1/3\ 
        percent of the allocated funds to make grants to States 
        on a competitive basis under section 121(a).
          [(2) Federal agencies and other applicants.--The 
        Corporation shall distribute on a competitive basis to 
        subdivisions of States, Indian tribes, public or 
        private nonprofit organizations (including labor 
        organizations), institutions of higher education, and 
        Federal agencies the remainder of the funds allocated 
        by the Corporation for provision of assistance under 
        section 121 for a fiscal year, after operation of 
        paragraph (1) and subsections (a) and (c).
          [(3) Limitation on distribution to federal 
        agencies.--The Corporation may not provide more than 
        \1/3\ of the funds available for competitive 
        distribution under paragraph (2) for a fiscal year to 
        Federal agencies under section 121(b).
          [(4) Priority limitations.--The Corporation may limit 
        the categories of eligible applicants for assistance 
        under paragraph (2) consistent with the priorities 
        established by the Corporation under section 133(d)(2).
          [(5) Reservation of funds for supplemental and 
        outreach grants.--
                  [(A) Reservation.--From amounts appropriated 
                for a fiscal year pursuant to the authorization 
                of appropriation in section 501(a)(2), and 
                subject to the limitation in such section, the 
                Chief Executive Officer shall reserve an amount 
                that is not less than 1 percent of such amounts 
                (except that the amount reserved may not exceed 
                $5,000,000), in order to make supplemental 
                grants as provided in subparagraph (B) and 
                outreach grants as provided in subparagraph 
                (C). The amount reserved pursuant to this 
                paragraph shall be available until expended.
                  [(B) Grants to assist entities in placing 
                applicants who are individuals with a 
                disability.--
                          [(i) In general.--The Chief Executive 
                        Officer shall make grants from a 
                        portion of the funds reserved under 
                        subparagraph (A) to entities that--
                                  [(I) receive a grant to carry 
                                out a national service program 
                                under paragraph (1) or (2);
                                  [(II) demonstrate that the 
                                entity has received a 
                                substantial number of 
                                applications for placement in 
                                the national service program of 
                                persons who are individuals 
                                with a disability and who 
                                require a reasonable 
                                accommodation (as defined in 
                                section 101(9) of the Americans 
                                with Disabilities Act of 1990 
                                (42 U.S.C. 12111(9))), or 
                                auxiliary aids and services (as 
                                defined in section 3(1) of such 
                                Act (42 U.S.C. 12102(1))), in 
                                order to perform national 
                                service; and
                                  [(III) demonstrate that 
                                additional funding would assist 
                                the national service program in 
                                placing a substantial number of 
                                such individuals with a 
                                disability as participants in 
                                projects carried out through 
                                the program.
                          [(ii) Requirements.--Funds made 
                        available through such a supplemental 
                        grant under clause (i) shall be made 
                        available for the same purposes, and 
                        subject to the same requirements, as 
                        funds made available through a grant 
                        made under paragraph (1) or (2).
                  [(C) Grants for outreach to individuals with 
                a disability.--
                          [(i) In general.--From the portion of 
                        the funds reserved under subparagraph 
                        (A) that is not used to make grants 
                        under subparagraph (B), the Chief 
                        Executive Officer shall make grants to 
                        public or private nonprofit 
                        organizations to pay for the Federal 
                        share described in section 121(e) of--
                                  [(I) providing information 
                                about the programs specified in 
                                section 193A(d)(10) to such 
                                individuals with a disability 
                                who desire to perform national 
                                service; and
                                  [(II) enabling the 
                                individuals to participate in 
                                activities carried out through 
                                such programs, which may 
                                include assisting the placement 
                                of the individuals in approved 
                                national service positions.
                          [(ii) Application.--To be eligible to 
                        receive a grant under this 
                        subparagraph, an organization described 
                        in clause (i) shall submit an 
                        application to the Chief Executive 
                        Officer at such time, in such manner, 
                        and containing such information as the 
                        Chief Executive Officer may require.
  [(e) Application Required.--The allotment of assistance and 
approved national service positions to a State or Indian tribe 
under subsection (a), and the competitive distribution of 
assistance under subsection (d), shall be made by the 
Corporation only pursuant to an application submitted by a 
State or other applicant under section 130 and approved by the 
Corporation under section 133.
  [(f) 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 national service 
educational awards under subtitle D for all eligible 
participants, the Corporation is authorized to make necessary 
and reasonable adjustments to program rules.
  [(g) Sponsorship of Approved National Service Positions.--
          [(1) Sponsorship authorized.--The Corporation may 
        enter into agreements with persons or entities who 
        offer to sponsor national service positions for which 
        the person or entity will be responsible for supplying 
        the funds necessary to provide a national service 
        educational award. The distribution of these approved 
        national service positions shall be made pursuant to 
        the agreement, and the creation of these positions 
        shall not be taken into consideration in determining 
        the number of approved national service positions to be 
        available for distribution under this section.
          [(2) Deposit of contribution.--Funds provided 
        pursuant to an agreement under paragraph (1) and any 
        other funds contributed to the Corporation to support 
        the activities of the Corporation under the national 
        service laws shall be deposited in the National Service 
        Trust established in section 145 until such time as the 
        funds are needed.]

SEC. 129. PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE AND APPROVED NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    POSITIONS.

  (a) 1-percent Allotment for Certain Territories.--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 upon approval by the Corporation of an 
application submitted under section 130. The amount allotted as 
a grant to each such Territory under this subsection for a 
fiscal year shall be equal to the 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.
  (b) Allotment 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 at 
least 1 percent for grants to Indian tribes, to be allotted by 
the Corporation on a competitive basis.
  (c) Allotment 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 23 
percent for grants to nonprofit organizations to operate a 
program in 2 or more States.
  (d) Allotment for State Competitive Grants.--Of the funds 
allocated by the Corporation for provision of assistance under 
subsection (a) of section 121 for a fiscal year, the 
Corporation shall reserve 37.5 percent for innovative grants to 
States on a competitive basis.
  (e) Allotment to Certain States on Formula Basis.--
          (1) Grants.--Of the funds allocated by the 
        Corporation for provision of assistance under 
        subsection (a) of section 121 for a fiscal year, the 
        Corporation shall make a grant to each of the several 
        States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth 
        of Puerto Rico that submits an application under 
        section 130 that is approved by the Corporation.
          (2) Allotments.--The amount allotted as a grant to 
        each such State under this subsection for a fiscal year 
        shall be equal to the amount that bears the same ratio 
        to 37.5 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, in 
        compliance with paragraph (3).
          (3) Minimum amount.--Notwithstanding paragraph (2), 
        the minimum grant made available to each State approved 
        by the Corporation under paragraph (1) for each fiscal 
        year must be at least $600,000.
  (f) Effect of Failure To Apply.--If a State or Territory 
fails to apply for, or fails to give notice to the Corporation 
of its intent to apply for an allotment under this section, or 
the Corporation does not approve the application consistent 
with section 133, the Corporation may use the amount that would 
have been allotted under this section to the State or Territory 
to--
          (1) make grants (and provide approved national 
        service positions in connection with such grants) to 
        other grantmaking entities under section 121 that 
        propose to carry out national service programs in such 
        State or Territory; and
          (2) make a reallotment to other States or Territories 
        with approved applications submitted under section 130, 
        to the extent grant-making entities do not apply as 
        described in paragraph (1).
  (g) Application Required.--The allotment of assistance and 
approved national service positions to a recipient under this 
section shall be made by the Corporation only pursuant to an 
application submitted by a State or other applicant under 
section 130.
  (h) 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 national service 
educational awards under subtitle D for all eligible 
participants, the Corporation is authorized to make necessary 
and reasonable adjustments to program rules.
  (i) Sponsorship of Approved National Service Positions.--
          (1) Sponsorship authorized.--The Corporation may 
        enter into agreements with persons or entities who 
        offer to sponsor national service positions for which 
        the person or entity will be responsible for supplying 
        the funds necessary to provide a national service 
        educational award. The distribution of these approved 
        national service positions shall be made pursuant to 
        the agreement, and the creation of these positions 
        shall not be taken into consideration in determining 
        the number of approved national service positions to be 
        available for distribution under this section.
          (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.
  (j) Reservation of Funds for Special Assistance.--From 
amounts appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to the 
authorization of appropriations in section 501(a)(2) and 
subject to the limitation in such section, the Corporation may 
reserve such amount as the Corporation considers to be 
appropriate for the purpose of making assistance available 
under section 126.
  (k) Reservation of Funds To Increase the Participation of 
Individuals With Disabilities.--From amounts appropriated for a 
fiscal year pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in 
section 501(a)(2) and subject to the limitation in such 
section, the Chief Executive Officer shall reserve an amount 
that is not less than 1 percent of such amount (except that the 
amount reserved may not exceed $10,000,000), in order to make 
grants 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. 129A. EDUCATION AWARDS ONLY PROGRAM.

  (a) In General.--From amounts appropriated for a fiscal year 
to provide financial assistance under this subtitle and 
consistent with the restriction in subsection (b), the 
Corporation may, through fixed amount grants under subsection 
(d), provide operational assistance to programs that receive 
approved national service positions but do not receive funds 
under section 121(a).
  (b) Limit on Corporation Grant Funds.--Operational support 
under this section may not exceed $600 per individual enrolled 
in an approved national service position and may reach $800 per 
individual if the program supports at least 50 percent 
disadvantaged youth.
  (c) Inapplicable Provisions.--The following provisions shall 
not apply to programs funded under this section:
          (1) The limitation on administrative costs under 
        section 121(d).
          (2) The matching funds requirements under section 
        121(e).
          (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)).
  (d) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          (1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and 
        subject to the limitations in this subsection, the 
        Corporation may, upon making a determination described 
        in paragraph (2), approve a fixed amount grant that is 
        not subject to the Office of Management and Budget cost 
        principles and related financial recordkeeping 
        requirements.
          (2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount 
        grant, the Corporation must determine that--
                  (A) the reasonable and necessary costs of 
                carrying out the terms of the grant 
                significantly exceed the amount of assistance 
                provided by the Corporation; or
                  (B) based on the nature or design of the 
                grant, any assistance provided by the 
                Corporation can be reasonably presumed to be 
                expended on reasonable and necessary costs.

SEC. 130. APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE AND APPROVED NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    POSITIONS.

  (a) Time, Manner, and Content of Application.--To be eligible 
to receive assistance under section 121 or approved national 
service positions for participants who serve in the national 
service programs to be carried out using the assistance, a 
State, Territory, subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, public 
or private nonprofit organization, [institution of higher 
education, or Federal agency] or institution of higher 
education shall prepare and submit to the Corporation an 
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as the Corporation may reasonably require.
  (b) Types of Permissible Application Information.--In order 
to have adequate information upon which to consider an 
application under section 133, the Corporation may require the 
following information to be provided in an application 
submitted under subsection (a):
          (1) * * *

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          (9) A description of the manner and extent to which 
        the national service programs referred to in paragraphs 
        (1) and (2) conform to the national service priorities 
        established by the Corporation under [section 122(c)] 
        section 122(d).

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  (c) Required Application Information.--An application 
submitted under subsection (a) shall contain the following 
information:
          (1) A description of the [jobs or positions] proposed 
        positions into which participants will be placed using 
        the assistance provided under section 121[, including 
        descriptions of specific tasks to be performed by such 
        participants.].
          (2) A description of the proposed minimum 
        qualifications that individuals shall meet to become 
        participants in such programs.

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  (e) Special Rule for State Applicants.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Competitive selection.--The application of a 
        State shall contain an assurance that all assistance 
        provided under section 121(a) to the State will be used 
        to support national service programs that [were 
        selected] were or will be selected by the State on a 
        competitive basis. In making such competitive 
        selections, the State shall seek to ensure the 
        equitable allocation within the State of assistance and 
        approved national service positions provided under this 
        subtitle to the State taking into consideration such 
        factors as the location of the programs applying to the 
        State, population density, and economic distress.

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  (f) Special Rule for Certain Applicants.--
          (1) Written concurrence.--In the case of [a program 
        applicant] an applicant that proposes to also serve as 
        the service sponsor, the application shall include the 
        written concurrence of any local labor organization 
        representing employees of the service sponsor who are 
        engaged in the same or substantially similar work as 
        that proposed to be carried out.
          (2) [Program applicant] Applicant defined.--For 
        purposes of this subsection, the term ``[program 
        applicant] applicant'' means--
                  (A) a State, subdivision of a State, 
                Territory, Indian tribe, public or private 
                nonprofit organization, [institution of higher 
                education, or Federal agency] or institution of 
                higher education submitting an application 
                under this section; or
                  (B) an entity applying for assistance or 
                approved national service positions through a 
                grant program conducted using assistance 
                provided to a State, subdivision of a State, 
                Territory, Indian tribe, public or private 
                nonprofit organization, [institution of higher 
                education, or Federal agency] or institution of 
                higher education under section 121.
  (g) Limitation on Same Project in Multiple Applications.--The 
Corporation shall reject an application submitted under this 
section if a project proposed to be conducted using assistance 
requested by the applicant is already described in another 
application pending before the Corporation[.] or is already 
receiving financial assistance from the Corporation.

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SEC. 133. CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS.

  (a) * * *
  (b) Application to Subgrants.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Contents.--The application of the State or other 
        entity under section 130 shall contain--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) a description of the [jobs or] positions 
                into which participants will be placed using 
                such assistance, including descriptions of 
                specific tasks to be performed by such 
                participants; and

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  (c) Assistance Criteria.--The criteria required to be applied 
in evaluating applications submitted under section 130 are as 
follows:
          (1) * * *

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          (8) The extent to which the program generates the 
        involvement of volunteers.
          [(8)] (9) Such other criteria as the Corporation 
        considers to be appropriate.
  (d) Other Considerations.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Priorities.--The Corporation may designate, under 
        such criteria as may be established by the Corporation, 
        certain national service programs or types of national 
        service programs described in section 122(a) for 
        priority consideration in the competitive distribution 
        of funds under section 129(d)(2). In designating 
        national service programs to receive priority, the 
        Corporation may include--
                  [(A) national service programs carried out by 
                another Federal agency;]
                  [(B)] (A) national service programs that 
                conform to the national service priorities in 
                effect under [section 122(c)] section 122(d);
                  [(C)] (B) innovative national service 
                programs;
                  [(D)] (C) national service programs that are 
                well established in one or more States at the 
                time of the application and are proposed to be 
                expanded to additional States using assistance 
                provided under section 121;
                  [(E)] (D) grant programs in support of other 
                national service programs if the grant programs 
                are to be conducted by nonprofit organizations 
                with a demonstrated and extensive expertise in 
                the provision of services to meet human, 
                educational, environmental, or public safety 
                needs; and
                  [(F)] (E) professional corps programs 
                described in section 122(a)(8)[; and].
                  [(G) programs that--
                          [(i) received funding under subtitle 
                        D of this Act, as in effect on the day 
                        before the date of enactment of this 
                        subtitle;
                          [(ii) the Corporation determines to 
                        meet the requirements of sections 142 
                        (other than subsection (g)), 143, and 
                        148 through 150 of this Act, as in 
                        effect on such day, in addition to the 
                        requirements of this subtitle; and
                          [(iii) include an evaluation 
                        component.]

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                PART III--NATIONAL SERVICE PARTICIPANTS

SEC. 137. DESCRIPTION OF PARTICIPANTS.

  (a) In General.--For purposes of this subtitle, an individual 
shall be considered to be a participant in a national service 
program carried out using assistance provided under section 121 
if the individual--
          (1) * * *

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          [(3) will serve in the program for a term of service 
        specified in section 139 to be performed before, 
        during, or after attendance at an institution of higher 
        education;]
          [(4)] (3) is 17 years of age or older at the time the 
        individual begins the term of service;
          [(5)] (4) has received a high school diploma or its 
        equivalent, agrees to obtain a high school diploma or 
        its equivalent (unless this requirement is waived based 
        on an individual education assessment conducted by the 
        program) and the individual did not drop out of an 
        elementary or secondary school to enroll in the 
        program, or is enrolled in an institution of higher 
        education on an ability to benefit basis and is 
        considered eligible for funds under section 484 of the 
        Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091); and
          [(6)] (5) is a citizen or national of the United 
        States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United 
        States.
  (b) Special Rules for Certain Youth Programs.--An individual 
shall be considered to be a participant in a youth corps 
program described in section 122(a)(2) or a program described 
in section 122(a)(9) that is carried out with assistance 
provided under section 121(a) if the individual--
          (1) satisfies the requirements specified in 
        subsection (a), except [paragraph (4)] paragraph (3) of 
        such subsection; and
          (2) is [between the ages of 16 and 25] a 16-year-old 
        out of school youth or an individual between the ages 
        of 17 and 25, inclusive, at the time the individual 
        begins the term of service.
  (c) Waiver.--The Corporation may waive the requirements of 
subsection [(a)(5)] (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 equivalent.

SEC. 138. SELECTION OF NATIONAL SERVICE PARTICIPANTS.

  (a) Selection Process.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c) 
and section 131(f), the actual recruitment and selection of an 
individual to serve in a national service program receiving 
assistance under section 121 or to fill an approved national 
service position shall be [conducted by the State, subdivision 
of a State, Indian tribe, public or private nonprofit 
organization, institution of higher education, Federal agency, 
or other entity] conducted by the entity to which the 
assistance and approved national service positions are 
provided.

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  (e) National Leadership Pool.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Emphasis on certain individuals.--In selecting 
        individuals to receive leadership training under this 
        subsection, the Corporation shall make special efforts 
        to select individuals who have served--
                  (A) * * *

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                  (C) as participants in national service 
                programs receiving assistance under section 
                121, particularly those who were considered at 
                the time of their service disadvantaged youth;

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SEC. 139. TERMS OF SERVICE.

  (a) * * *
  (b) Term of Service.--
          (1) Full-time service.--An individual performing 
        full-time national service in an approved national 
        service position shall agree to participate in the 
        program sponsoring the position for not less than 1,700 
        hours during a period of [not less than 9 months and] 
        not more than 1 year.
          (2) Part-time service.--Except as provided in 
        paragraph (3), an individual performing part-time 
        national service in an approved national service 
        position shall agree to participate in the program 
        sponsoring the position for not less than 900 hours 
        [during a period of--
                  [(A) not more than 2 years; or
                  [(B) not more than 3 years if the individual 
                is enrolled in an institute of higher education 
                while preforming all or a portion of the 
                service.] during a period of not more than 2 
                years.

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  (c) Release From Completing Term of Service.--
          (1) Release authorized.--A recipient of assistance 
        under section 121 or a program sponsoring an approved 
        national service position may release a participant 
        from completing a term of service in the position--
                  (A) for compelling personal circumstances [as 
                demonstrated by the participant] as determined 
                by the organization responsible for granting a 
                release, if the participant has otherwise 
                performed satisfactorily and has completed at 
                least 15 percent of the original term of 
                service; or

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          (2) Effect of release for compelling circumstances.--
        If a participant eligible for release under paragraph 
        (1)(A) is serving in an approved national service 
        position, the recipient of assistance under section 121 
        or a program sponsoring an approved national service 
        position may elect--
                  (A) to grant such release and [provide to the 
                participant that portion of the national 
                service educational award] certify the 
                participant's eligibility for that portion of 
                the national service educational award 
                corresponding to the portion of the term of 
                service actually completed, as provided in 
                section 147(c); or
                  (B) to permit the participant to temporarily 
                suspend performance of the term of service for 
                a period of up to 2 years (and such additional 
                period as the Corporation may allow for 
                extenuating circumstances) and, upon completion 
                of such period, [to allow return to the program 
                with which the individual was serving in order] 
                to complete the remainder of the term of 
                service and obtain the entire national service 
                educational award.

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SEC. 140. LIVING ALLOWANCES FOR NATIONAL SERVICE PARTICIPANTS.

  (a) Provision of Living Allowance.--
          (1) Living allowance required.--Subject to [paragraph 
        (3)] paragraphs (2) and (3), a national service program 
        carried out using assistance provided under section 121 
        shall provide to each participant who participates on a 
        full-time basis in the program a living allowance in an 
        amount equal to or greater than the average annual 
        subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers 
        under section 105 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act 
        of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4955).
          [(2) Limitation on federal share.--The amount of the 
        annual living allowance provided under paragraph (1) 
        that may be paid using assistance provided under 
        section 121 and using any other Federal funds shall not 
        exceed 85 percent of the total average annual provided 
        to VISTA volunteers under section 105 of the Domestic 
        Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4955).]
          [(3)] (2) Maximum living allowance.--Except as 
        provided in subsection (c), the total amount of an 
        annual living allowance that may be provided to a 
        participant in a national service program shall not 
        exceed 200 percent of the average annual subsistence 
        allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under section 
        105 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
        U.S.C. 4955).
          (3) Federal work-study students.--The living 
        allowance that may be provided to an individual whose 
        term of service includes hours for which the individual 
        receives Federal work study wages shall be reduced by 
        the amount of the individual's Federal work study 
        award.
          (4) Proration of living allowance.--The amount 
        provided as a living allowance under this subsection 
        shall be prorated in the case of a participant who is 
        authorized to serve [a reduced term of service under 
        section 139(b)(3)] a term of service that is less than 
        12 months.

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  (b) Coverage of Certain Employment-Related Taxes.--To the 
extent a national service program that receives assistance 
under section 121 is subject, with respect to the participants 
in the program, to the taxes imposed on an employer under 
sections 3111 and 3301 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 
U.S.C. 3111, 3301) and taxes imposed on an employer under a 
workmen's compensation act, the assistance provided to the 
program under section 121 [shall include an amount sufficient 
to cover 85 percent of such taxes based upon the lesser of--
          [(1) the total average annual subsistence allowance 
        provided to VISTA volunteers under section 105 of the 
        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 
        4955); and
          [(2) the annual living allowance established by the 
        program.] may be used to pay such taxes.
  (c) Exception From Maximum Living Allowance for Certain 
Assistance.--A professional corps program described in section 
122(a)(8) that desires to provide a living allowance in excess 
of the maximum allowance authorized in subsection (a)(3) may 
still apply for such assistance, except that--
          (1) any assistance provided to the applicant under 
        section 121 may not be used to pay for any portion of 
        the allowance; and
          [(2) the applicant shall apply for such assistance 
        only by submitting an application to the Corporation 
        for assistance on a competitive basis; and]
          [(3)] (2) the national service program shall be 
        operated directly by the applicant and shall meet 
        urgent, unmet human, educational, environmental, or 
        public safety needs, as determined by the Corporation.
  (d) Health Insurance.--
          (1) In general.--A State or other recipient of 
        assistance under section 121 shall provide a basic 
        health care policy for each full-time participant in a 
        national service program carried out or supported using 
        the assistance, if the participant is not otherwise 
        covered by a health care policy. [Not more than 85 
        percent of the cost of a premium shall be provided by 
        the Corporation, with the remaining cost paid by the 
        entity receiving assistance under section 121.] The 
        Corporation shall establish minimum standards that all 
        plans must meet in order to qualify for payment under 
        this part, any circumstances in which an alternative 
        health care policy may be substituted for the basic 
        health care policy, and mechanisms to prohibit 
        participants from dropping existing coverage.

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  [(g) Waiver of Limitation on Federal Share.--The Corporation 
may waive in whole or in part the limitation on the Federal 
share specified in this section with respect to a particular 
national service program in 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.
  [(h) Limitation on Number of Terms of Service for Federally 
Subsidized Living Allowance.--No national service program may 
use assistance provided under section 121, or any other Federal 
funds, to provide a living allowance under subsection (a), a 
health care policy under subsection (d), or child care or a 
child care allowance under subsection (e), to an individual for 
a third, or subsequent, term of service described in section 
139(b) by the individual in a national service program carried 
out under this subtitle.]

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 Subtitle D--National Service Trust and Provision of National Service 
                           Educational Awards

SEC. 145. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST.

  (a) Establishment.--There is established in the Treasury of 
the United States an account to be known as the National 
Service Trust. The Trust shall consist of--
          (1) from the amounts appropriated to the Corporation 
        and made available to carry out this subtitle pursuant 
        to section 501(a)(2), such amounts as the Corporation 
        may designate to be available for the payment of--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) interest expenses pursuant to [section 
                148(e)] section 148(f);
          (2) any amounts received by the Corporation as gifts, 
        bequests, devises, or otherwise [pursuant to section 
        196(a)(2)] pursuant to section 196(a)(2), if the terms 
        of such donations direct that they be deposited in the 
        National Service Trust; and

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  (c) Expenditures From Trust.--Amounts in the Trust shall be 
available, to the extent provided for in advance by 
appropriation, [for payments of national service educational 
awards in accordance with section 148.] for--
          (1) payments of summer of service educational awards 
        and national service educational awards in accordance 
        with section 148; and
          (2) payments of interest in accordance with section 
        148(f).

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SEC. 146. INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    EDUCATIONAL AWARD FROM THE TRUST.

  (a) Eligible Individuals.--An individual shall receive a 
national service educational award from the National Service 
Trust [if the individual] if the organization responsible for 
an individual's supervision certifies that the individual--
          [(1) successfully completes the required term of 
        service described in subsection (b) in an approved 
        national service position;
          [(2) was 17 years of age or older at the time the 
        individual began serving in the approved national 
        service position or was an out-of-school youth serving 
        in an approved national service position with a youth 
        corps program described in section 122(a)(2) or a 
        program described in section 122(a)(9);
          [(3) at the time the individual uses the national 
        service educational award--
                  [(A) has received a high school diploma, or 
                the equivalent of such diploma;
                  [(B) is enrolled at an institution of higher 
                education on the basis of meeting the standard 
                described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection 
                (a) of section 484 of the Higher Education Act 
                of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091) and meets the 
                requirements of subsection (a) of such section; 
                or
                  [(C) has received a waiver described in 
                section 137(c); and]
          (1) met the applicable eligibility requirements for 
        the position; and
          (2)(A) successfully completed the required term of 
        service described in subsection (b) in an 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) served at least 15 percent of the required term 
        of service described in subsection (b); and
          [(4)] (3) is a citizen or national of the United 
        States or lawful permanent resident alien of the United 
        States.

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  [(c) Limitation on Number of Terms of Service for Awards.--
Although an individual may serve more than 2 terms of service 
described in subsection (b) in an approved national service 
position, the individual shall receive a national service 
educational award from the National Service Trust only on the 
basis of the first and second of such terms of service.]
  (c) Limitation on Receipt of National Service Educational 
Awards.--An individual may not receive, in national service 
educational awards, more than an amount equal to the aggregate 
value of 2 such awards for full-time service. The aggregate 
value of summer of service educational awards that an 
individual receives shall have no effect on the aggregate value 
of national service educational awards the individual may 
receive.
  (d) Time for Use of Educational Award.--
          (1) Seven-year requirement.--An individual eligible 
        to receive a national service educational award or a 
        summer of service educational award under this section 
        may not use such award after the end of the 7-year 
        period beginning on the date the individual completes 
        the term of service in an approved national service 
        position that is the basis of the award.
          (2) Exception.--The Corporation may extend the period 
        within which an individual may use a national service 
        educational award or a summer of service educational 
        award if the Corporation determines that the 
        individual--
                  (A) was unavoidably prevented from using the 
                national service educational award or a summer 
                of service educational award during the 
                original 7-year period; [or]
                  (B) performed another term of service in an 
                approved national service position during that 
                period[.]; or
                  (C) in the case of a summer of service 
                educational award, is enrolled at an eligible 
                institution of higher education under section 
                148(c) or an educational institution described 
                under section 148(a)(4) and failed to expend 
                the full amount of that award during the 
                original 7-year period.
  (e) Suspension of Eligibility for Drug-Related Offenses.--
          (1) In general.--An individual who, after qualifying 
        under this section or under section 111(a)(5) as an 
        eligible individual, has been convicted under any 
        Federal or State law of the possession or sale of a 
        controlled substance shall not be eligible to receive a 
        national service educational award or a summer of 
        service educational award during the period beginning 
        on the date of such conviction and ending after the 
        interval specified in the following table:

 If convicted of:                   ....................................
The possession of a controlled      Ineligibility period is:
 substance:
 1st conviction...................   1 year
 2nd conviction...................   2 years
 3rd conviction...................   indefinite
The sale of a controlled            ....................................
 substance:
 1st conviction...................   2 years
 2nd conviction...................   indefinite


                                    

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SEC. 147. DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE 
                    EDUCATIONAL AWARD.

  (a) Amount for Full-Time National Service.--Except as 
provided in subsection (c), an individual described in section 
146(a) who successfully completes a required term of full-time 
national service in an approved national service position shall 
receive a national service educational award having [a value, 
for each of not more than 2 of such terms of service, equal to 
90 percent of] a value of--
          [(1) one-half of an amount equal to the aggregate 
        basic educational assistance allowance provided in 
        section 3015(b)(1) of title 38, United States Code (as 
        in effect on July 28, 1993), for the period referred to 
        in section 3013(a)(1) of such title (as in effect on 
        July 28, 1993), for a member of the Armed Forces who is 
        entitled to such an allowance under section 3011 of 
        such title and whose initial obligated period of active 
        duty is 2 years; less
          [(2) one-half of the aggregate basic contribution 
        required to be made by the member in section 3011(b) of 
        such title (as in effect on July 28, 1993).]
          (1) $4,825, for fiscal year 2008;
          (2) $4,925, for fiscal year 2009;
          (3) $5,025, for fiscal year 2010;
          (4) $5,125, for fiscal year 2011; and
          (5) $5,225, for fiscal year 2012 and each fiscal year 
        thereafter.

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SEC. 148. DISBURSEMENT OF NATIONAL SERVICE EDUCATIONAL AWARDS.

  (a) In General.--Amounts in the Trust shall be available--
          (1) * * *
          (2) to pay all or part of the [cost of attendance] 
        cost of attendance or other educational expenses at an 
        institution of higher education in accordance with 
        subsection (c);
          (3) to pay expenses incurred in participating in an 
        approved school-to-work program in accordance with 
        subsection (d); [and]
          (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 (38 U.S.C. 3451 et seq.);
          (5) for a recipient of a summer of service 
        educational award under section 111(a)(5)(D), to pay 
        expenses incurred in enrolling in a college preparatory 
        program in accordance with subsection (e); and
          [(4)] (6) to pay interest expenses in accordance with 
        regulations prescribed pursuant to [subsection (e)] 
        subsection (f).
  (b) Use of Educational Award To Repay Outstanding Student 
Loans.--
          (1) Application by eligible individuals.--An eligible 
        individual under section 146 who desires to apply the 
        national service educational award of the individual, 
        or an eligible individual under section 111(a)(5) who 
        received a summer of service educational award for a 
        project that began after the individual completed grade 
        10 and desires to apply that summer of service 
        educational award, to the repayment of qualified 
        student loans shall submit, in a manner prescribed by 
        the Corporation, an application to the Corporation 
        that--
                  (A) * * *

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          (2) Disbursement of repayments.--Upon receipt of an 
        application from an eligible individual of an 
        application that complies with paragraph (1), the 
        Corporation shall, as promptly as practicable 
        consistent with paragraph (5), disburse the amount of 
        the national service educational award or the summer of 
        service educational award, as applicable, that the 
        eligible individual has earned. Such disbursement shall 
        be made by check or other means that is payable to the 
        holder of the loan and requires the endorsement or 
        other certification by the eligible individual.

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          (5) Notification of individual.--The Corporation upon 
        disbursing the national service educational award or 
        the summer of service educational award, as applicable, 
        shall notify the individual of the amount paid for each 
        outstanding loan and the date of payment.

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          (7) Definition of qualified student loans.--As used 
        in this subsection, the term ``qualified student 
        loans'' means--
                  (A) any loan made, insured, or guaranteed 
                pursuant to title IV of the Higher Education 
                Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.)[, other 
                than a loan to a parent of a student pursuant 
                to section 428B of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1078-2); 
                and];
                  (B) any loan made pursuant to title VII or 
                VIII of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC 
                292a et seq)[.]; and
                  (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 by--
                          (i) an eligible lender, as defined in 
                        section 435 of the Higher Education Act 
                        of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1085);
                          (ii) the direct student loan program 
                        under part D of title IV of such Act;
                          (iii) a State agency; or
                          (iv) a lender otherwise determined by 
                        the Corporation to be eligible to 
                        receive disbursements from the National 
                        Service Trust.

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  (c) Use of Educational Awards To Pay Current Educational 
Expenses.--
          (1) Application by eligible individual.--An eligible 
        individual under section 146 who desires to apply the 
        individual's national service educational award, or an 
        eligible individual under section 111(a)(5) who desires 
        to apply the individual's summer of service educational 
        award, to the payment of current full-time or part-time 
        educational expenses shall, on a form prescribed by the 
        Corporation, submit an application to the institution 
        of higher education in which the student will be 
        enrolled that contains such information as the 
        Corporation may require to verify the individual's 
        eligibility.
          (2) Submission of requests for payment by 
        institutions.--An institution of higher education that 
        receives one or more applications that comply with 
        paragraph (1) shall submit to the Corporation a 
        statement, in a manner prescribed by the Corporation, 
        that--
                  (A) identifies each eligible individual 
                filing an application under paragraph (1) for a 
                disbursement of the individual's national 
                service educational award or summer of service 
                educational award, as applicable, under this 
                subsection;

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                  (C) certifies that--
                          (i) * * *

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                          (iii) individuals using national 
                        service educational awards received 
                        under this subtitle or summer of 
                        service educational awards received 
                        under section 111(a)(5) to pay for 
                        educational costs do not comprise more 
                        than 15 percent of the total student 
                        population of the institution; and

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          (3) Disbursement of payments.--Upon receipt of a 
        statement from an institution of higher education that 
        complies with paragraph (2), the Corporation shall, 
        subject to paragraph (4), disburse the total amount of 
        the national service educational awards and summer of 
        service educational awards for which eligible 
        individuals who have submitted applications to that 
        institution under paragraph (1) are scheduled to 
        receive. Such disbursement shall be made by check or 
        other means that is payable to the institution and 
        requires the endorsement or other certification by the 
        eligible individual.

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          (5) Refund rules.--The Corporation shall, by 
        regulation, provide for the refund to the Corporation 
        (and the crediting to the national service educational 
        award, or summer of service educational award, as 
        applicable, of an eligible individual) of amounts 
        disbursed to institutions for the benefit of eligible 
        individuals who withdraw or otherwise fail to complete 
        the period of enrollment for which the assistance was 
        provided. Such regulations shall be consistent with the 
        fair and equitable refund policies required of 
        institutions pursuant to section 484B of the Higher 
        Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1091b). Amounts 
        refunded to the Trust pursuant to this paragraph may be 
        used by the Corporation to fund additional summer of 
        service educational awards and additional approved 
        national service positions under subtitle C.
          (6) Maximum award.--The portion of an eligible 
        individual's total available national service 
        educational award and summer of service educational 
        award that may be disbursed under this subsection for 
        any period of enrollment shall not exceed the 
        difference between--
                  (A) * * *

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  (d) Use of Educational Award To Participate in Approved 
School-to-Work Programs.--The Corporation shall by regulation 
provide for the payment of national service educational awards 
and summer of service educational awards to permit eligible 
individuals to participate in school-to-work programs approved 
by the Secretaries of Labor and Education.
  (e) Use of Summer of Service Educational Award to Pay College 
Preparatory Expenses.--
          (1) Application of eligible individuals.--An eligible 
        individual under section 111(a)(5), or the parents or 
        legal guardian of such an individual, who desires to 
        apply the summer of service educational award of the 
        individual to the payment of expenses incurred in 
        enrolling in a college preparatory program shall, on a 
        form prescribed by the Corporation, submit an 
        application to the college preparatory program in which 
        the individual will be enrolled that contains such 
        information as the Corporation may require to verify 
        the individual's eligibility.
          (2) Submission of requests for payment by program.--A 
        college preparatory program that receives one or more 
        applications under paragraph (1) shall submit to the 
        Corporation a statement, in a manner prescribed by the 
        Corporation, that--
                  (A) identifies each eligible individual 
                filing an application under paragraph (1) for a 
                disbursement of the individual's summer of 
                service educational award under this 
                subsection;
                  (B) specifies the amounts for which such 
                eligible individuals are qualified for 
                disbursement; and
                  (C) certifies that--
                          (i) the college preparatory program 
                        is operated by a for-profit or non-
                        profit organization with a track record 
                        of success in implementing college 
                        preparatory programs that collaborate 
                        with local educational agencies and 
                        adequately prepare secondary school 
                        students for admission to an 
                        institution of higher education without 
                        need for remediation;
                          (ii) the college preparatory program 
                        has been in existence for at least one 
                        year prior to an eligible individual's 
                        submission of the application under 
                        paragraph (1); and
                          (iii) individuals using summer of 
                        service educational awards received 
                        under section 111(a)(5) to pay the cost 
                        of enrolling in the college preparatory 
                        program do not comprise more than 15 
                        percent of the total number of 
                        individuals enrolled in the program; 
                        and
                  (D) contains such provisions concerning 
                financial compliance and program quality as the 
                Corporation may require.
          (3) Disbursement of payments.--Upon receipt of a 
        statement from a college preparatory program that 
        complies with paragraph (2), the Corporation shall, 
        subject to paragraph (4), disburse the total amount of 
        the summer of service educational awards for which 
        eligible individuals who have submitted applications to 
        that program under paragraph (1) are scheduled to 
        receive. Such disbursement shall be made by check or 
        other means that is payable to the program and requires 
        the endorsement or other certification by the eligible 
        individual.
          (4) Multiple disbursements.--The total amount 
        required to be disbursed to a college preparatory 
        program under paragraph (3) for any period of 
        enrollment may be disbursed by the Corporation in two 
        or more installments consistent with appropriate 
        divisions of such period of enrollment.
          (5) Refund rules.--The Corporation shall, by 
        regulation, provide for the refund to the Corporation 
        (and the crediting to the summer of service educational 
        award of an eligible individual) of amounts disbursed 
        to programs for the benefit of eligible individuals who 
        withdraw or otherwise fail to complete the period of 
        enrollment for which the assistance was provided. 
        Amounts refunded to the Trust pursuant to this 
        paragraph may be used by the Corporation to fund 
        additional approved summer of service positions under 
        section 111(a)(5).
          (6) Maximum award.--The portion of an eligible 
        individual's total available summer of service 
        educational award that may be disbursed under this 
        subsection for any period of enrollment shall not 
        exceed the cost of attendance.
  [(e)] (f) Interest Payments During Forbearance on Loan 
Repayment.--The Corporation shall provide by regulation for the 
payment on behalf of an eligible individual of interest that 
accrues during a period for which such individual has obtained 
forbearance in the repayment of a qualified student loan (as 
defined in [subsection (b)(6)] subsection (b)(7)), if the 
eligible individual successfully completes the individual's 
required term of service (as determined under section 146(b)). 
Such regulations shall be prescribed after consultation with 
the Secretary of Education.
  [(f)] (g) Exception.--With the approval of the [Director] 
Chief Executive Officer, an approved national service program 
funded under section 121, may offer participants the option of 
waiving their right to receive a national service educational 
award in order to receive an alternative post-service benefit 
funded by the program entirely with non-Federal funds.
  [(g)] (h) Definition of Institution of Higher Education.--
Notwithstanding section 101 of this Act, for purposes of this 
section the term ``institution of higher education'' has the 
meaning provided by section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965.

SEC. 149. PROCESS OF APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SERVICE POSITIONS.

  (a) Timing and Recording Requirements.--
          (1) In general.--Notwithstanding subtitles C and D, 
        and any other provision of law, in approving a position 
        as an approved national service position, the 
        Corporation--
                  (A) shall approve the position at the time 
                the Corporation--
                          (i) enters into an enforceable 
                        agreement with an individual 
                        participant to serve in a program 
                        carried out under subtitle E of title I 
                        of this Act or under title I of the 
                        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 
                        (42 U.S.C. 4951 et seq.), or a summer 
                        of service educational award; or
                          (ii) except as provided in clause 
                        (i), awards a grant to (or enters into 
                        a contract or cooperative agreement 
                        with) an entity to carry out a program 
                        for which such a position is approved 
                        under section 123; and
                  (B) shall record as an obligation an estimate 
                of the net present value of the national 
                service educational award associated with the 
                position, based on a formula that takes into 
                consideration historical rates of enrollment in 
                such a program, and of earning and using 
                national service educational awards for such a 
                program and remain available.
          (2) Formula.--In determining the formula described in 
        paragraph (1)(B), the Corporation shall consult with 
        the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
          (3) Certification report.--The Chief Executive 
        Officer of the Corporation shall annually prepare and 
        submit to Congress a report that contains a 
        certification that the Corporation is in compliance 
        with the requirements of paragraph (1).
          (4) Approval.--The requirements of this subsection 
        shall apply to each approved national service position 
        that the Corporation approves--
                  (A) during fiscal year 2008; and
                  (B) during any subsequent fiscal year.
  (b) Reserve Account.--
          (1) Establishment and contents.--
                  (A) Establishment.--Notwithstanding subtitles 
                C and D, and any other provision of law, within 
                the National Service Trust established under 
                section 145, the Corporation shall establish a 
                reserve account.
                  (B) Contents.--To ensure the availability of 
                adequate funds to support the awards of 
                approved national service positions for each 
                fiscal year, the Corporation shall place in the 
                account--
                          (i) during fiscal year 2008, a 
                        portion of the funds that were 
                        appropriated for fiscal year 2008 or a 
                        previous fiscal year under section 
                        501(a)(2), were made available to carry 
                        out subtitle C, D, or E of this title, 
                        subtitle A of title I of the Domestic 
                        Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or 
                        summer of service under section 
                        111(a)(5), and remain available; and
                          (ii) during fiscal year 2009 or a 
                        subsequent fiscal year, a portion of 
                        the funds that were appropriated for 
                        that fiscal year under section 
                        501(a)(2) and were made available to 
                        carry out subtitle C, D, or E of this 
                        title, subtitle A of title I of the 
                        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 
                        or summer of service under section 
                        111(a)(5), and remain available.
          (2) Obligation.--The Corporation shall not obligate 
        the funds in the reserve account until the 
        Corporation--
                  (A) determines that the funds will not be 
                needed for the payment of national service 
                educational awards associated with previously 
                approved national service positions and summer 
                of service educational awards; or
                  (B) obligates the funds for the payment of 
                national service educational awards for such 
                previously approved national service positions 
                or summer of service educational awards, as 
                applicable.
  (c) Audits.--The accounts of the Corporation relating to the 
appropriated funds for approved national service positions, and 
the records demonstrating the manner in which the Corporation 
has recorded estimates described in subsection (a)(1)(B) as 
obligations, shall be audited annually by independent certified 
public accountants or independent licensed public accountants 
certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or 
other political subdivision of the United States in accordance 
with generally accepted auditing standards. A report containing 
the results of each such independent audit shall be included in 
the annual report required by subsection (a)(3).
  (d) Availability of Amounts.--Except as provided in 
subsection (b), all amounts included in the National Service 
Trust under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 145(a) 
shall be available for payments of national service educational 
awards or summer of service educational awards under section 
148.

                 [Subtitle E--Civilian Community Corps]

[SEC. 151. PURPOSE.

  [It is the purpose of this subtitle to authorize the 
establishment of a Civilian Community Corps to provide a basis 
for determining--
          [(1) whether residential service programs 
        administered by the Federal Government can 
        significantly increase the support for national service 
        and community service by the people of the United 
        States;
          [(2) whether such programs can expand the 
        opportunities for willing young men and women to 
        perform meaningful, direct, and consequential acts of 
        community service in a manner that will enhance their 
        own skills while contributing to their understanding of 
        civic responsibility in the United States;
          [(3) whether retired members and former members of 
        the Armed Forces of the United States, members and 
        former members of the Armed Forces discharged or 
        released from active duty in connection with reduced 
        Department of Defense spending, members and former 
        members of the Armed Forces discharged or transferred 
        from the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve in 
        connection with reduced Department of Defense spending, 
        and other members of the Armed Forces not on active 
        duty and not actively participating in a reserve 
        component of the Armed Forces can provide guidance and 
        training under such programs that contribute 
        meaningfully to the encouragement of national and 
        community service; and
          [(4) whether domestic national service programs can 
        serve as a substitute for the traditional option of 
        military service in the Armed Forces of the United 
        States which, in times of reductions in the size of the 
        Armed Forces, is a diminishing national service 
        opportunity for young Americans.]

             Subtitle E--National Civilian Community Corps

SEC. 151. PURPOSE.

  It is the purpose of this subtitle to authorize the operation 
of, and support for, residential and other 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. Such needs to 
be met under such programs include those related to--
          (1) natural and other disasters;
          (2) infrastructure improvement;
          (3) environmental stewardship and conservation;
          (4) energy conservation; and
          (5) urban and rural development.

[SEC. 152. ESTABLISHMENT OF CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS DEMONSTRATION 
                    PROGRAM.]

SEC. 152. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS PROGRAM.

  (a) In General.--The Corporation may establish the [Civilian 
Community Corps Demonstration Program] National Civilian 
Community Corps Program to carry out the purpose of this 
subtitle.
  (b) Program Components.--Under the [Civilian Community Corps 
Demonstration Program] National Civilian Community Corps 
Program authorized by subsection (a), the members of [a 
Civilian Community Corps] a National Civilian Community Corps 
shall receive training and perform service in at least one of 
the following two program components:
          (1) * * *

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  (c) Residential [Programs] Components.--Both [program 
components are residential programs. The members of the Corps 
in each program shall reside with other members of the Corps in 
Corps housing during the periods of the members' agreed 
service.] programs referred to in subsection (b) may include a 
residential component.

SEC. 153. NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM.

  (a) In General.--Under the national service program component 
of the [Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program] 
National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized by section 
152(a), eligible young people shall work in teams [on Civilian 
Community Corps] on National Civilian Community Corps projects.
  (b) Eligible Participants.--A person shall be eligible for 
selection for the national service program [if the person--
          [(1) is at least 16 and not more than 24 years of 
        age; and
          [(2) is a high school graduate or has not received a 
        high school diploma or its equivalent.] if the person 
        will be at least 18 years of age on or before December 
        31 in the calendar year in which the individual enrolls 
        in the program.
  (c) Diverse [Backrounds] Backgrounds of Participants.--In 
selecting persons for the national service program, the 
Director shall endeavor to ensure that participants are from 
economically, geographically, and ethnically diverse 
backgrounds. The Director shall ensure that at least 50 percent 
of the participants in the program are disadvantaged youth by 
year 2010. The Director shall report to the Committee on 
Education and Labor in the United States House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, 
and Pensions in the United States Senate annually on progress 
towards this goal.

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  [(e) Period of Participation.--Persons desiring to 
participate in the national service program shall enter into an 
agreement with the Director to participate in the Corps for a 
period of not less than nine months and not more than one year, 
as specified by the Director, and may renew the agreement for 
not more than one additional such period.]

SEC. 154. SUMMER NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM.

  (a) In General.--Under the summer national service program of 
the [Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program] National 
Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program authorized by 
section 152(a), a diverse group of youth aged 14 through 18 
years who are from urban or rural areas shall work in teams [on 
Civilian Community Corps] on National Civilian Community Corps 
projects.
  (b) Necessary Participants.--To the extent practicable, at 
least 50 percent of the participants in the summer national 
service program [shall be economically disadvantaged youths.] 
shall be from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, 
including youth who are in foster care.

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[SEC. 155. CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS.]

SEC. 155. NATIONAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS.

  (a) Director.--Upon the establishment of the [Civilian 
Community Corps Demonstration Program] National Civilian 
Community Corps Demonstration Program, [the Civilian Community 
Corps shall] the National Civilian Community Corps shall be 
under the direction of the Director appointed pursuant to 
section 159(c)(1).
  (b) [Membership in Civilian Community Corps] Membership in 
National Civilian Community Corps.--
          (1) Participants to be members.--Persons selected to 
        participate in the national service program or the 
        summer national service program components of the 
        Program shall become members of the National Civilian 
        Community Corps.

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          (3) Application for membership.--To be selected to 
        become a Corps member an individual shall submit an 
        application to the Director or to any other office as 
        the Director may designate, at such time, in such 
        manner, and containing such information as the Director 
        shall require. At a minimum, the application shall 
        contain information about the work experience of the 
        applicant and sufficient information to enable the 
        Director, or the [superintendent] campus director of 
        the appropriate [camp] campus, to determine whether 
        selection of the applicant for membership in the Corps 
        is appropriate.
          (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 to perform service 
        that includes leading and supervising teams of Corps 
        members. Team leaders shall--
                  (A) be selected without regard to the age 
                limitation under section 153(b);
                  (B) be members of the National Civilian 
                Community Corps; and
                  (C) be provided the rights and benefits 
                applicable to Corps members, except that the 
                limitation on the amount of living allowance 
                shall not exceed 10 percent more than the 
                amount established under section 158(b).

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  (d) [Camps] Campuses.--
          [(1) Units to be assigned to camps.--]
          (1) Units to be assigned to campuses.--The units of 
        the Corps shall be grouped together as appropriate [in 
        camps] in campuses for operational, support, and 
        boarding purposes. The Corps [camp] campus for a unit 
        shall be in a facility or central location established 
        as the operational headquarters and boarding place for 
        the unit. Corps members may be housed [in the camps] in 
        the campuses.
          [(2) Camp superintendent.--There shall be a 
        superintendent for each camp. The superintendent is the 
        head of the camp.]
          (2) Campus director.--There shall be a campus 
        director for each campus. The campus director is the 
        head of the campus.
          [(3) Eligible site for camp.--A camp may be located]
          (3) Eligible site for campus.-- A campus must be 
        cost-effective and may, upon the completion of a 
        feasibility study, be located in a facility referred to 
        in section 162(a)(3).
  [(e) Distribution of Units and Camps]
  (e) Distribution of Units and Campuses.--The Director shall 
ensure that the Corps units and [camps are distributed] 
campuses are cost-effective and are distributed in urban areas 
and [rural areas in various regions throughout the United 
States.] rural areas such that each Corps unit in a region can 
be easily deployed for disaster and emergency response to such 
region.
  (f) Standards of Conduct.--
          (1) In general.--The [superintendent] campus director 
        of each [camp] campus shall establish and enforce 
        standards of conduct to promote proper moral and 
        disciplinary conditions in the [camp] campus.
          (2) Sanctions.--Under procedures prescribed by the 
        Director, the [superintendent of a camp] campus 
        director of a campus may--
                  (A) transfer a member of the Corps in that 
                [camp] campus to another unit or [camp] campus 
                if the [superintendent] campus director 
                determines that the retention of the member in 
                the member's unit or in the [superintendent's 
                camp] campus director's campus will jeopardize 
                the enforcement of the standards or diminish 
                the opportunities of other Corps members in 
                that unit or [camp] campus, as the case may be; 
                or
                  (B) dismiss a member of the Corps from the 
                Corps if the [superintendent] campus director 
                determines that retention of the member in the 
                Corps will jeopardize the enforcement of the 
                standards or diminish the opportunities of 
                other Corps members.
          (3) Appeals.--Under procedures prescribed by the 
        Director, a member of the Corps may appeal to the 
        Director a determination of a [camp superintendent] 
        campus director to transfer or dismiss the member. The 
        Director shall provide for expeditious disposition of 
        appeals under this paragraph.

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SEC. 156. TRAINING.

  (a) Common Curriculum.--Each member of the National Civilian 
Community Corps shall be provided with between three and six 
weeks of training that includes a comprehensive service-
learning curriculum designed to promote team building, 
discipline, leadership, work, training, citizenship, and 
physical conditioning. The Director shall ensure that to the 
extent practicable, each member of the Corps is trained in CPR, 
first aid, and other skills related to disaster preparedness 
and response.
  (b) Advanced Service Training.--
          (1) National service program.--Members of the Corps 
        participating in the national service program shall 
        receive advanced training in basic, project-specific 
        skills that the members will use in performing their 
        community service projects, including a focus on energy 
        conservation, environmental stewardship or 
        conservation, infrastructure improvement, urban and 
        rural development, or disaster preparedness needs.

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  (c) Training Personnel.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Coordination with other entities.--Members of the 
        cadre may provide the advanced service training 
        referred to in subsection (b)(1) in coordination with 
        vocational or technical schools, other employment and 
        training providers, existing youth service programs, or 
        other qualified individuals. The Corporation may 
        provide such training through grants, contracts, or 
        cooperative agreements with organizations who have 
        established expertise in working with disadvantaged 
        youth in similar programs.

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SEC. 157. SERVICE PROJECTS.

  (a) Project Requirements.--The service projects carried out 
by the National Civilian Community Corps shall--
          (1) meet an identifiable public need with specific 
        emphasis on projects in support of infrastructure 
        improvement, disaster relief and recovery, the 
        environment, energy conservation and urban and rural 
        development;
          (2) emphasize the performance of community service 
        activities that provide meaningful community benefits 
        and opportunities for [service learning] service-
        learning and skills development;

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  (b) Project Proposals.--
          (1) Development of proposals.--
                  (A) Specific executive departments.--Upon the 
                establishment of the Program, the Secretary of 
                Agriculture, the Secretary of the Interior, 
                [and the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
                Development] the Secretary of Housing and Urban 
                Development, the Administrator of the 
                Environmental Protection Agency, the 
                Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
                Management Agency, the Secretary of Energy, the 
                Secretary of Transportation, and the Chief of 
                the United States Forest Service shall develop 
                proposals for Corps projects pursuant to 
                guidance which the Director shall prescribe.
                  (B) Other sources.--Other public and private 
                organizations and agencies, including 
                community-based organizations and 
                representatives of local communities in the 
                vicinity of a Corps [camp] campus, may develop 
                proposals for projects for a Corps [camp] 
                campus. Corps members shall also be encouraged 
                to identify projects for the Corps.
          (2) Consultation requirements.--The process for 
        developing project proposals under paragraph (1) shall 
        include consultation with the Corporation, 
        representatives of local communities, State 
        Commissions, and persons involved in other youth 
        service programs.
  (c) Project Selection, Organization, and Performance.--
          (1) Selection.--The [superintendent] campus director 
        of a Corps [camp] campus shall select the projects to 
        be performed by the members of the Corps assigned to 
        the units in that [camp] campus. The [superintendent] 
        campus director shall select projects from among the 
        projects proposed or identified pursuant to subsection 
        (b).
          (2) Innovative local arrangements for project 
        performance.--The Director shall encourage [camp 
        superintendents] campus directors to negotiate with 
        representatives of local communities, to the extent 
        practicable, innovative arrangements for the 
        performance of projects. The arrangements may provide 
        for cost-sharing and the provision by the communities 
        of in-kind support and other support.

SEC. 158. AUTHORIZED BENEFITS FOR CORPS MEMBERS.

  (a) In General.--The Director shall provide for members of 
the National Civilian Community Corps to receive benefits 
authorized by this section.

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  (c) Other Authorized Benefits.--While receiving training or 
engaging in service projects as members of the National 
Civilian Community Corps, members may be provided the following 
benefits, as the Director determines appropriate:
          (1) * * *

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          (6) [Clothing] Uniforms.
          (7) [Recreational services and supplies] Supplies.

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SEC. 159. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.

  (a) Supervision.--The Chief Executive Officer shall monitor 
and supervise the administration of the [Civilian Community 
Corps Demonstration Program] National Civilian Community Corps 
Program authorized to be established under section 152. In 
carrying out this section, the Chief Executive Officer shall--
          (1) approve such guidelines, including those 
        recommended by the Board, for the design, selection of 
        members, and operation of the National Civilian 
        Community Corps as the Chief Executive Officer 
        considers appropriate;

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  (b) Monitoring and Coordination.--The Chief Executive Officer 
shall--
          (1) monitor the overall operation of the National 
        Civilian Community Corps;

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  (c) Staff.--
          (1) Director.--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) Duties.--The Director shall--
                          (i) design, develop, and administer 
                        the National Civilian Community Corps 
                        programs;

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          (2) Permanent cadre.--
                  (A) Establishment.--[The Director shall 
                establish a permanent cadre of] The Chief 
                Executive Officer shall establish a permanent 
                cadre that includes the Director and other 
                appointed supervisors and training instructors 
                for National Civilian Community Corps programs.
                  (B) Appointment.--[The Director shall appoint 
                the members] The Chief Executive Officer shall 
                consider the recommendations of the Director in 
                appointing the other members of the permanent 
                cadre.
                  (C) Employment considerations.--In appointing 
                individuals to cadre positions, [the Director] 
                the Chief Executive Officer shall--
                          (i) * * *

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                  (E) Training.--The Director shall provide to 
                members of the permanent cadre appropriate 
                training in youth development techniques, 
                including techniques for working with and 
                enhancing the development of disadvantaged 
                youth, and the principles of [service learning] 
                service-learning. All members of the permanent 
                cadre shall be required to participate in the 
                training.
          (3) Inapplicability of certain civil service laws.--
        The Director, [the members] other members of the 
        permanent cadre, and the other staff personnel shall be 
        appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5, 
        United States Code, governing appointments in the 
        competitive service. The rates of pay of such persons 
        may be established without regard to the provisions of 
        chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such 
        title. In the case of a member of the permanent cadre 
        who was recommended for appointment in accordance with 
        section 162(a)(2)(A) and is entitled to retired or 
        retainer pay, section 5532 of title 5, United States 
        Code, shall not apply to reduce the member's retired or 
        retainer pay by reason of the member being paid as a 
        member of the cadre.

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SEC. 160. STATUS OF CORPS MEMBERS AND CORPS PERSONNEL UNDER FEDERAL 
                    LAW.

  (a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in this 
section, members of the National Civilian Community Corps shall 
not, by reason of their status as such members, be considered 
Federal employees or be subject to the provisions of law 
relating to Federal employment.

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SEC. 161. CONTRACT AND GRANT AUTHORITY.

  (a) Programs.--The Director may, by contract or grant, 
provide for any public or private organization to [perform any 
program function under this subtitle] carry out the National 
Civilian Community Corps program.
  (b) Equipment and Facilities.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Other property.--The Director may enter into 
        contracts or agreements for the use of other equipment 
        or facilities to the extent practicable to train and 
        house members of the National Civilian Community Corps 
        and leaders of Corps units.

SEC. 162. RESPONSIBILITIES OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS.

  (a) Secretary of Defense.--
          (1) Liaison office.--
                  (A) Establishment.--Upon the establishment of 
                the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall 
                establish an office to provide for liaison 
                between the Secretary and the National Civilian 
                Community Corps.
                  (B) Duties.--The office shall--
                          (i) in order to assist in the 
                        recruitment of personnel for 
                        appointment in the permanent cadre, 
                        make available to the Director 
                        information in [the registry 
                        established by section 4462 of the 
                        National Defense Authorization Act for 
                        Fiscal Year 1993;] the registry 
                        established by section 1143a of title 
                        10, United States Code; and

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          (2) Corps cadre.--
                  (A) List of recommended personnel.--Upon the 
                establishment of the Program, the Secretary of 
                Defense, in consultation with the liaison 
                office established under paragraph (1) shall 
                develop a list of individuals [to be 
                recommended for appointment] from which 
                individuals may be selected for appointment by 
                the Director in the permanent cadre of Corps 
                personnel. Such personnel shall be selected 
                from among 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.

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          (3) Facilities.--Upon the establishment of the 
        Program, the Secretary of Defense shall identify 
        military installations and other facilities of the 
        Department of Defense and, in consultation with the 
        adjutant generals of the State National Guards, 
        National Guard facilities that may be used, in whole or 
        in part, by the National Civilian Community Corps for 
        training or housing Corps members. The Secretary of 
        Defense shall carry out this paragraph in consultation 
        with the liaison office established under paragraph 
        (1).

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  [(b) Secretary of Labor.--Upon the establishment of the 
Program, the Secretary of Labor shall identify and assist in 
establishing a system for the recruitment of persons to serve 
as members of the Civilian Community Corps. In carrying out 
this subsection, the Secretary of Labor may utilize the 
Employment Service Agency or the Office of Job Training.]

SEC. 163. ADVISORY BOARD.

  (a) Establishment and Purpose.--[Upon the establishment of 
the Program, there shall also be] There shall be established a 
National Civilian Community Corps Advisory Board to advise the 
Director concerning the administration of this subtitle and [to 
assist in the development and administration of the Corps.] to 
assist the Corps in responding rapidly and efficiently in times 
of natural and other disasters. Consistent with the needs 
outlined in section 151, the Advisory Board members shall help 
coordinate activities with the Corps as appropriate, including 
the mobilization of volunteers and coordination of volunteer 
centers to help local communities recover from the effects of 
natural and other disasters.
  (b) Membership.--The Advisory Board shall be composed of the 
following members:
          (1) * * *

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          (8) The Administrator of the Federal Emergency 
        Management Agency.
          (9) The Secretary of Transportation.
          (10) The Chief of the United States Forest Service.
          (11) The Administrator of the Environmental 
        Protection Agency.
          (12) The Secretary of Energy.
          [(8)] (13) Individuals appointed by the Director from 
        among persons who are broadly representative of 
        educational institutions, voluntary organizations, 
        [industry,] public and private organizations, youth, 
        and labor unions.
          [(9)] (14) The Chief Executive Officer.

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SEC. 164. ANNUAL EVALUATION.

  Pursuant to the provisions for evaluations conducted under 
section 179, and in particular subsection (g) of such section, 
the Corporation shall conduct an annual evaluation of the 
National Civilian Community Corps programs authorized under 
this subtitle. Upon completing each such evaluation, the 
Corporation shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on 
Education and Labor of the House of Representatives a report on 
the evaluation.

[SEC. 165. FUNDING LIMITATION.

  [The Corporation, in consultation with the Director, shall 
ensure that no amounts appropriated under section 501 are 
utilized to carry out this subtitle.]

SEC. 166. DEFINITIONS.

  In this subtitle:
          (1) * * *
          [(2) Corps.--The terms ``Civilian Community Corps'' 
        and ``Corps'' mean the Civilian Community Corps 
        required under section 155 as part of the Civilian 
        Community Corps Demonstration Program.
          [(3) Corps camp.--The term ``Corps camp'' means the 
        facility or central location established as the 
        operational headquarters and boarding place for 
        particular Corps units.]
          (2) Campus director.--The term ``campus director'', 
        with respect to a Corps campus, means the head of the 
        campus under section 155(d).
          (3) Corps.--The term ``Corps'' means the National 
        Civilian Community Corps required under section 155 as 
        part of the Civilian Community Corps Program.
          (4) Corps campus.--The term ``Corps campus'' means 
        the facility or central location established as the 
        operational headquarters and boarding place for 
        particular Corps units.
          [(4)] (5) Corps members.--The term ``Corps members'' 
        means persons receiving training and participating in 
        projects under the [Civilian Community Corps 
        Demonstration Program] National Civilian Community 
        Corps Program.
          [(5)] (6) Director.--The term ``Director'' means the 
        Director of the National Civilian Community Corps.
          [(6)] (7) Institution of higher education.--The term 
        ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning 
        given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education 
        Act of 1965.
          [(7)] (8) Program.--[The terms ``Civilian Community 
        Corps Demonstration Program'' and ``Program'' mean the 
        Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program] The 
        term ``Program'' means the National Civilian Community 
        Corps Program established pursuant to section 152.
          [(8) Service learning] (9) Service-learning.--The 
        term ``[service learning] service-learning'', with 
        respect to Corps members, means a method--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(9) Superintendent.--The term ``superintendent'', 
        with respect to a Corps camp, means the head of the 
        camp under section 155(d).]

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                 Subtitle F--Administrative Provisions

SEC. 171. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE.

  (a) Participants in Private, State, and Local Projects.--For 
purposes of title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 
(29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.), if--
          (1) a participant has provided service for the period 
        required by section 101(2)(A)(i) (29 U.S.C. 
        2611(2)(A)(i)), and has met the hours of service 
        requirement of section 101(2)(A)(ii), of such Act [with 
        respect to a project] with respect to a project 
        authorized under the national service laws; and

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SEC. 174. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS.

  (a) * * *

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  (d) Referrals for Federal Assistance.--A program may not 
receive assistance under the national service laws for the sole 
purpose of referring individuals to Federal assistance programs 
or State assistance programs funded in part by the Federal 
government.

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SEC. 176. NOTICE, HEARING, AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.

  (a) In General.--
          (1) Suspension of payments.--The Corporation may in 
        accordance with the provisions of [this title] the 
        national service laws, suspend or terminate payments 
        under a contract or grant providing assistance under 
        [this title] the national service laws, or revoke the 
        designation of positions, related to the grant or 
        contract, as approved national service positions, 
        whenever the Corporation determines there is a material 
        failure to comply with [this title] the national 
        service laws or the applicable terms and conditions of 
        any such grant or contract issued pursuant to [this 
        title] the national service laws.
          (2) Procedures to ensure assistance.--The Corporation 
        shall prescribe procedures to ensure that--
                  (A) assistance provided under [this title] 
                the national service laws shall not be 
                suspended for failure to comply with the 
                applicable terms and conditions of [this title] 
                the national service laws except, in emergency 
                situations, a suspension may be granted for [30 
                days] 1 or more periods of 30 days not to 
                exceed 90 days in total; and
                  (B) assistance provided under [this title] 
                the national service laws shall not be 
                terminated or revoked for failure to comply 
                with applicable terms and conditions of [this 
                title] the national service laws unless the 
                recipient of such assistance has been afforded 
                reasonable notice and opportunity for a full 
                and fair hearing.
  (b) Hearings.--Hearings or other meetings that may be 
necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section shall be 
held at locations convenient to the recipient of assistance 
under [this title] the national service laws.

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  (d) State Legislation.--Nothing in [this title] the national 
service laws shall be construed to preclude the enactment of 
State legislation providing for the implementation, consistent 
with [this title] the national service laws, of the programs 
administered under [this title] the national service laws.
  (e) Construction.--Nothing in [this title] the national 
service laws shall be construed to link performance of service 
with receipt of Federal student financial assistance, other 
than assistance provided pursuant to this Act.
  (f) Grievance Procedure.--
          (1) In general.--[A State or local applicant] An 
        entity that receives assistance under [this title] the 
        national service laws shall establish and maintain a 
        procedure for the filing and adjudication of grievances 
        from participants, labor organizations, and other 
        interested individuals concerning projects that receive 
        assistance under [this title] the national service 
        laws, including grievances regarding proposed 
        placements of such participants in such projects.

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          (5) Proposed placement.--If a grievance is filed 
        regarding a proposed placement of a participant in a 
        project that receives assistance under [this title] the 
        national service laws, such placement shall not be made 
        unless the placement is consistent with the resolution 
        of the grievance pursuant to this subsection.
          (6) Remedies.--Remedies for a grievance filed under 
        this subsection include--
                  (A) suspension of payments for assistance 
                under [this title] the national service laws;
                  (B) termination of such payments;
                  (C) prohibition of the placement described in 
                paragraph (5); [and]
                  (D) in 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 service; and
                  [(D)] (E) in a case in which the grievance 
                involves a violation of subsection (a) or (b) 
                of section 177 and the employer of the 
                displaced employee is the recipient of 
                assistance under [this title] the national 
                service laws--
                          (i) * * *

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SEC. 177. NONDUPLICATION AND NONDISPLACEMENT.

  (a) Nonduplication.--
          (1) In general.--Assistance provided [under this 
        title] under the national service laws shall be used 
        only for a program that does not duplicate, and is in 
        addition to, an activity otherwise available in the 
        locality of such program.
          (2) Private nonprofit entity.--Assistance made 
        available [under this title] under the national service 
        laws shall not be provided to a private nonprofit 
        entity to conduct activities that are the same or 
        substantially equivalent to activities provided by a 
        State or local government agency that such entity 
        resides in, unless the requirements of subsection (b) 
        are met.
  (b) Nondisplacement.--
          (1) In general.--An employer shall not displace an 
        [employee or position] employee, position, or volunteer 
        (other than a participant under the national service 
        laws), including partial displacement such as reduction 
        in hours, wages, or employment benefits, as a result of 
        the use by such employer of a participant in a program 
        receiving assistance [under this title] under the 
        national service laws.
          (2) Service opportunities.--A service opportunity 
        shall not be created [under this title] under the 
        national service laws that will infringe in any manner 
        on the promotional opportunity of an employed 
        individual.
          (3) Limitation on services.--
                  (A) Duplication of services.--A participant 
                in a program receiving assistance [under this 
                title] under the national service laws shall 
                not perform any services or duties or engage in 
                activities that would otherwise be performed by 
                an employee as part of the assigned duties of 
                such employee.
                  (B) Supplantation of hiring.--A participant 
                in any program receiving assistance [under this 
                title] under the national service laws shall 
                not perform any services or duties, or engage 
                in activities, that--
                          (i)  * * *

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                  (C) Duties formerly performed by another 
                employee.--A participant in any program 
                receiving assistance [under this title] under 
                the national service laws shall not perform 
                services or duties that have been performed by 
                or were assigned to any--
                          (i) * * *

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  (f) Parental Involvement.--
          (1) In general.--Programs that receive assistance 
        under the national service laws shall consult with the 
        parents or legal guardians of children in developing 
        and operating programs that include and serve children.
          (2) Parental permission.--Programs that receive 
        assistance under the national service laws shall, 
        consistent with State law, before transporting minor 
        children, provide the reason for and obtain written 
        permission of the children's parents.

SEC. 178. STATE COMMISSIONS ON NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

  (a) * * *

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  (c) Composition and Membership.--
          (1) Required members.--The State Commission for a 
        State shall include as voting members at least one of 
        each of the following individuals:
                  (A) * * *

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                  (J) A representative of the volunteer sector.

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          (3) Corporation representative.--The representative 
        of the Corporation designated under section 195(c) for 
        a State shall be an ex officio nonvoting member of the 
        State Commission or alternative administrative entity 
        for that State[, unless the State permits the 
        representative to serve as a voting member of the State 
        Commission or alternative administrative entity].

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  (e) Duties of a State Commission.--The State Commission or 
alternative administrative entity for a State shall be 
responsible for the following duties:
          [(1) Preparation of a national service plan for the 
        State that--
                  [(A) 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 national 
                service programs within the State and other 
                interested members of the public;
                  [(B) covers a 3-year period;
                  [(C) is updated annually;
                  [(D) ensures outreach to diverse community-
                based agencies that serve underrepresented 
                populations, by--
                          [(i) using established networks, and 
                        registries, at the State level; or
                          [(ii) establishing such networks and 
                        registries; and
                  [(E) contains such information as the State 
                Commission considers to be appropriate or as 
                the Corporation may require.]
          (1) Preparation of a national service plan for the 
        State that--
                  (A) 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 companies, 
                organizations, and public agencies using 
                service and volunteerism as a strategy to meet 
                critical community needs, including 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 of the State;
                  (D) includes measurable goals and outcomes 
                for the State consistent with those for 
                national service programs as described in 
                section 179(a)(1)(A);
                  (E) ensures outreach to diverse community-
                based agencies that serve underrepresented 
                populations, by--
                          (i) using established networks and 
                        registries at the State level, or 
                        establishing such networks and 
                        registries; and
                          (ii) coordinating with the 
                        Corporation's Office of Outreach and 
                        Recruitment;
                  (F) provides for effective coordination of 
                funding applications submitted by the State and 
                others within the State under the national 
                service laws;
                  (G) is updated annually, reflecting changes 
                in practices and policies that will improve the 
                coordination and effectiveness of Federal, 
                State, and local resources for service and 
                volunteerism within the State; and
                  (H) contains such information as the State 
                Commission considers to be appropriate or as 
                the Corporation may require.

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  (f) Relief From Administrative Requirements.--Upon approval 
of a State plan submitted under subsection (e)(1), the Chief 
Executive Officer may waive, or specify alternatives to, 
administrative requirements (other than 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 a State.
  [(f)] (g) Activity Ineligible for Assistance.--A State 
Commission or alternative administrative entity may not 
directly carry out any national service program that receives 
assistance under section 121.
  [(g)] (h) Delegation.--Subject to such requirements as the 
Corporation may prescribe, a State Commission may delegate 
nonpolicymaking duties to a State agency or public or private 
nonprofit organization.
  [(h)] (i) Approval of State Commission or Alternative.--
          (1) * * *

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  [(i)] (j) Coordination.--
          (1) Coordination with other state agencies.--The 
        State Commission or alternative administrative entity 
        for a State shall coordinate the activities of the 
        Commission or entity under this Act with the activities 
        of other State agencies that administer Federal 
        financial assistance programs under the Community 
        Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9901 et seq.) or 
        other appropriate Federal financial assistance 
        programs[.], consistent with section 174(d).

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  [(j)] (k) Liability.--
          (1) * * *

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  (l) State Plan for Baby Boomer and Older Adult Volunteer and 
Paid Service.--
          (1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision 
        of this section, to be eligible to receive a grant or 
        allotment under subtitle B or C or to receive a 
        distribution of approved national service positions 
        under subtitle C, a State must work with appropriate 
        State agencies and private entities to develop a 
        comprehensive State plan for volunteer and paid service 
        by members of the Baby Boom generation and older 
        adults.
          (2) Matters included.--The State plan shall include--
                  (A) recommendations for public policy 
                initiatives, including how to best tap the 
                population of members the Baby Boom generation 
                and older adults as sources of social capital 
                and as ways to address community needs;
                  (B) recommendations to the State unit on 
                aging on--
                          (i) a marketing outreach plan to 
                        businesses;
                          (ii) outreach to non-profit-
                        organizations;
                          (iii) the State's Department of 
                        Education; and
                          (iv) other State agencies; and
                  (C) recommendations for civic engagement and 
                multigenerational activities, such as--
                          (i) early childhood education, family 
                        literacy, and after school programs;
                          (ii) respite services for older 
                        adults and caregivers; and
                          (iii) transitions for members of the 
                        Baby Boom generation and older adults 
                        to purposeful work in their post career 
                        lives.
          (3) Knowledge incorporated.--The State plan shall 
        incorporate the current knowledge base regarding--
                  (A) the economic impact of older workers' 
                roles in the economy;
                  (B) the social impact of older workers' roles 
                in the community; and
                  (C) the health and social benefits of active 
                engagement for members of the Baby Boom 
                generation and older adults.
          (4) Publication.--The State plan must be made public 
        and be transmitted to the Chief Executive Officer.

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SEC. 179. EVALUATION.

  [(a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide, through 
grants or contracts, for the continuing evaluation of programs 
that receive assistance under the national service laws, 
including evaluations that measure the impact of such programs, 
to determine--
          [(1) the effectiveness of various program models in 
        achieving stated goals and the costs associated with 
        such;
          [(2) with respect to the programs authorized under 
        subtitle C, the impact of such programs, in each State 
        in which a program is conducted, on the ability of--
                  [(A) the VISTA and National Senior Volunteer 
                Corps programs (established under the Domestic 
                Volunteer Services Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 
                et seq.));
                  [(B) each regular component of the Armed 
                Forces (as defined in section 101(a)(4) of 
                title 10, United States Code);
                  [(C) each of the reserve components of the 
                Armed Forces (as described in section 10101 of 
                title 10, United States Code); and
                  [(D) the Peace Corps (as established by the 
                Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.));
        to recruit individuals residing in such State to serve 
        in such program; and
          [(3) the structure and mechanisms for delivery of 
        services for such programs.]
  (a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide, directly or 
through grants or contracts, for the continuing evaluation of 
programs that receive assistance under the national service 
laws, including evaluations that measure the impact of such 
programs, to determine--
          (1) the effectiveness of various programs receiving 
        assistance under the national service laws in achieving 
        stated goals and the costs associated with such, 
        including--
                  (A) an evaluation of performance measures, as 
                established by the Corporation in consultation 
                with grantees receiving assistance under the 
                national service laws, which may include--
                          (i) number of participants enrolled 
                        and completing terms of service 
                        compared to the stated goals of the 
                        program;
                          (ii) number of volunteers recruited 
                        from the community in which the program 
                        was implemented;
                          (iii) if applicable based on the 
                        program design, the number of 
                        individuals receiving or benefitting 
                        from the service conducted;
                          (iv) number of disadvantaged and 
                        underrepresented youth participants;
                          (v) sustainability of project or 
                        program, including measures to 
                        ascertain the level of community 
                        support for the project or program;
                          (vi) measures to ascertain the change 
                        in attitude toward civic engagement 
                        among the participants and the 
                        beneficiaries of the service; and
                          (vii) other quantitative and 
                        qualitative measures as determined to 
                        be appropriate by the recipient of 
                        assistance; and
                  (B) review of the implementation plan for 
                reaching such measures described in 
                subparagraph (A); and
          (2) the effectiveness of the structure and mechanisms 
        for delivery of services, such as the effective 
        utilization of the participants' time, the management 
        of the participants, and the ease to which recipients 
        were able to receive services to maximize the cost-
        effectiveness of the program and its impact, for such 
        programs.

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  (g) Program Objectives.--The Corporation shall ensure that 
programs that receive assistance under subtitle C are evaluated 
to determine their effectiveness in--
          (1) * * *

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          (3) encouraging each participant to engage in public 
        and community service after completion of the program 
        based on career choices and service in other service 
        programs such as the Volunteers in Service to America 
        Program and [National Senior Volunteer Corps] National 
        Senior Service Corps programs established under the 
        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 
        et seq.), the Peace Corps (as established by the Peace 
        Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.)), the military, and 
        part-time volunteer service;

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          (9) attracting a greater number of citizens [to 
        public service, including service in the active and 
        reserve components of the Armed Forces, the National 
        Guard, the Peace Corps (as established by the Peace 
        Corps Act (22 U.S.C. 2501 et seq.)), and the VISTA and 
        National Senior Volunteer Corps programs established 
        under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
        U.S.C. 4950 et seq.).] to engage in service that 
        benefits the community.

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  (j) Reserved Program Funds for Accountability.--In addition 
to amounts appropriated 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.
  (k) Corrective Plans.--
          (1) In general.--A grantee that fails to reach the 
        performance measures in subsection (a)(1)(A) as 
        determined by the Corporation, shall reach an agreement 
        with the Corporation on a corrective action plan to 
        achieve the agreed upon performance measures.
          (2) Assistance.--
                  (A) New program.--For a program that has 
                received assistance for less than 3 years and 
                is failing to achieve the performance measures 
                agreed upon under subsection (a)(1)(A), the 
                Corporation shall--
                          (i) provide technical assistance to 
                        the grantee to address targeted 
                        performance problems relating to the 
                        performance measures in subsection 
                        (a)(1)(A); and
                          (ii) require quarterly reports from 
                        the grantee on the program's progress 
                        toward achieving the performance 
                        measures in subsection (a)(1)(A) to the 
                        appropriate State, Territory, or Indian 
                        tribe and the Corporation.
                  (B) Established programs.--For a program that 
                has received assistance for 3 years or more and 
                is failing to achieve the performance measures 
                agreed upon under subsection (a)(1)(A), the 
                Corporation shall require quarterly reports 
                from the grantee on the program's progress 
                towards achieving performance measures in 
                subsection (a)(1)(A) to the appropriate State, 
                Territory, or Indian tribe and the Corporation.
  (l) Failure to Meet Performance Levels.--If, after a period 
for correction as approved by the Corporation, a grantee or 
subgrantee fails to achieve the established levels of 
performance, the Corporation shall--
          (1) reduce the annual amount of the grant award 
        attributable to the underperforming grantee or 
        subgrantee by at least 25 percent; or
          (2) terminate assistance to the underperforming 
        grantee or subgrantee, consistent with section 176(a).
  (m) Reports.--The Corporation shall submit to Congress not 
later than two years after the date of the enactment of this 
subsection, and annually thereafter, a report containing 
information on the number of--
          (1) grantees implementing corrective action plans;
          (2) grantees for which the Corporation offers 
        technical assistance under subsection (k);
          (3) grantees for which the Corporation terminates 
        assistance for a program under subsection (l); and
          (4) grantees meeting or exceeding their performance 
        measures in subsection (a).

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SEC. 181. CONTINGENT EXTENSION.

  [Section 414] Section 422 of the General Education Provisions 
Act (20 U.S.C. 1226a) shall apply to this Act.

SEC. 182. PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS.

  (a) * * *
  [(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, and on a regular basis thereafter, the 
head of each Federal agency and department shall prepare and 
submit, to the appropriate Committees of Congress, a report 
concerning the implementation of this section.]
  (b) Annual Report.--On an annual basis, the head of each 
Federal agency and department shall prepare and submit, to 
Congress and the committees of jurisdiction, a report 
concerning the implementation of this section, including an 
evaluation of the performance goals and benchmarks of the 
partnership programs.

SEC. 183. RIGHTS OF ACCESS, EXAMINATION, AND COPYING.

  (a) Comptroller General.--The Comptroller General, or any of 
the duly authorized representatives of the Comptroller General, 
shall have access to, and the right to examine and copy, any 
books, documents, papers, records, and other recorded 
information in any form--
          (1) within the possession or control of the 
        Corporation or any State or local government, 
        Territory, Indian tribe, or public or private nonprofit 
        organization receiving assistance directly or 
        indirectly under this Act; and

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  (b) Chief Financial Officer.--The Chief Financial Officer of 
the Corporation shall have access to, and the right to examine 
and copy, any books, documents, papers, records, and other 
recorded information in any form--
          (1) within the possession or control of the 
        Corporation or any State or local government, 
        Territory, Indian tribe, or public or private nonprofit 
        organization receiving assistance directly or 
        indirectly under this Act; and

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  (c) Inspector General.--The Inspector General of the 
Corporation shall have access to, and the right to examine and 
copy, any books, documents, papers, records, and other recorded 
information in any form--
          (1) within the possession or control of the 
        Corporation or any State or local government, 
        Territory, Indian tribe, or public or private nonprofit 
        organization receiving assistance directly or 
        indirectly under this Act; and
          (2) that relates to the duties of the Inspector 
        General under the Inspector General Act of 1978.

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SEC. 185. CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

  (a) In General.--To promote efficiency and eliminate 
duplicative requirements, the Corporation shall consolidate or 
modify application procedures and reporting requirements for 
programs and activities funded under the national service laws.
  (b) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after the 
date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, 
the Corporation shall submit to Congress a report containing 
information on the actions taken to modify the application 
procedures and reporting requirements for programs and 
activities funded under the national service laws, including a 
description of the consultation procedures with grantees, 
entities that expressed interest in applying for assistance 
under a national service law but did not apply, those entities 
whose application was rejected, and applications whose 
assistance was terminated due to failure to meet performance 
measures for the year covered by the report.

SEC. 186. SUSTAINABILITY.

  (a) Goals.--To ensure that recipients of assistance under the 
national service laws are carrying out sustainable projects or 
programs, the Corporation, after collaboration with State 
Commissions and consultation with recipients of assistance 
under the national service laws, may set sustainability goals 
supported by policies and procedures to--
          (1) build the capacity of the projects that receive 
        assistance under the national service laws to meet 
        community needs and to work to lessen the dependence on 
        Federal dollars to do so;
          (2) provide technical assistance to assist the 
        recipients of assistance under the national service 
        laws in acquiring non-Federal funds for the projects 
        that could replace assistance received under the 
        national service laws; and
          (3) implement measures to ascertain whether the 
        projects are generating sufficient community support.
  (b) Enforcement.--If a recipient does not meet the 
sustainability goals in subsection (a) for a project, the 
Corporation may take action as described in sections 176 and 
179.

SEC. 187. USE OF RECOVERED FUNDS.

  (a) Factors Considered in Approving Repayment.--After the 
date of enactment of this section, whenever the Corporation 
recovers funds paid to a recipient under a grant or cooperative 
agreement made under the national service laws because the 
recipient made an expenditure of funds that was not allowable, 
or otherwise failed to discharge its responsibility to account 
properly for funds, the Corporation may consider those funds to 
be additional funds available and may arrange to repay to the 
recipient affected by that action an amount not to exceed 75 
percent of the recovered funds if the Corporation determines 
that--
          (1) the practices or procedures of the recipient that 
        resulted in the recovery of funds have been corrected, 
        and that the recipient is in all other respects in 
        compliance with the requirements of the grant or 
        cooperative agreement, if the recipient was notified of 
        any noncompliance with such requirements and given a 
        reasonable period of time to remedy such noncompliance;
          (2) the recipient has submitted to the Corporation a 
        plan for the use of those funds consistent with the 
        national service laws and, to the extent possible, for 
        the benefit of the community affected by the recovery 
        of funds; and
          (3) the use of those funds in accordance with that 
        plan would serve to achieve the objectives of the grant 
        or cooperative agreement under which the funds were 
        originally paid.
  (b) Terms and Conditions of Repayment.--Any payments by the 
Corporation under this section shall be subject to other terms 
and conditions as the Corporation considers necessary to 
accomplish the purposes of the grant or cooperative agreement, 
including--
          (1) the submission of periodic reports on the use of 
        funds provided under this section; and
          (2) consultation by the recipient with members of the 
        community that will benefit from the payments.
  (c) Availability of Funds.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the funds made available under this section 
shall remain available for expenditure for a period of time 
considered reasonable by the Corporation, but in no case to 
exceed more than 3 fiscal years following the later of--
          (1) the fiscal year in which final agency action 
        regarding the disallowance of funds is taken; or
          (2) if such recipient files a petition for judicial 
        review regarding the disallowance of funds, the fiscal 
        year in which final judicial action is taken on such a 
        petition.
  (d) Publication in Federal Register.--At least 60 days prior 
to entering into an arrangement under this section, the 
Corporation shall publish in the Federal Register a notice of 
intent to enter into such an arrangement and the terms and 
conditions under which payments will be made. Interested 
persons shall have an opportunity for at least 30 days to 
submit comments to the Corporation regarding the proposed 
arrangement.

SEC. 188. 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 which will contribute to improved conduct, 
supervision, or management of those functions or activities.

SEC. 189. GRANT PERIODS.

  Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corporation has 
authority to make a grant under the national service laws for a 
period of 3 years.

SEC. 189A. GENERATION OF VOLUNTEERS.

  In making decisions on applications for assistance or 
approved national service positions under the national service 
laws, the Corporation shall take into consideration the extent 
to which the applicant's proposal will increase the involvement 
of volunteers in meeting community needs.

SEC. 189B. 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 in a grant to operate a 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 member 
support costs, staff costs, and other costs borne by the 
grantee or subgrantee to operate a program.
  (c) Costs Not Subject to Limitation.--The limitation in 
subsection (a) and (e)(1) shall not apply to expenses that are 
not included in the program operating grant award.
  (d) Adjustments for Inflation.--The amount specified in 
subsections (a) and (e)(1) shall be adjusted each year after 
2008 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 this section, up to a maximum of 
        $18,000, if necessary to meet the compelling needs of a 
        particular program, such as exceptional training needs 
        for a program serving disadvantaged youth, increased 
        costs relating to the participation of individuals with 
        disabilities, and start-up costs associated with a 
        first-time grantee.
          (2) Reports.--The Chief Executive Officer shall 
        report to Congress annually on all waivers granted 
        under this section, with an explanation of the 
        compelling needs justifying such waivers.

SEC. 189C. AUDITS AND REPORTS.

  The Corporation shall comply with applicable audit and 
reporting requirements as provided in the Chief Financial 
Officers Act of 1990 (31 U.S.C. 501 et seq.) and the Government 
Corporation Control Act of 1945 (31 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.). The 
Corporation shall report to the Congress any failure to comply 
with the requirements of such audits.

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Subtitle G--Corporation for National and Community Service

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SEC. 192. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

  (a) * * *

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  [(c) Terms.--Each appointed member of the Board shall serve 
for a term of 5 years, except that, as designated by the 
President--
          [(1) 3 of the members first appointed to the Board 
        shall serve for a term of 1 year;
          [(2) 3 of the members first appointed to the Board 
        shall serve for a term of 2 years;
          [(3) 3 of the members first appointed to the Board 
        shall serve for a term of 3 years;
          [(4) 3 of the members first appointed to the Board 
        shall serve for a term of 4 years; and
          [(5) 3 of the members first appointed to the Board 
        shall serve for a term of 5 years.]
  (c) Terms.--Subject to subsection (e), each appointed member 
shall serve for a term of 5 years.

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  (e) Service Until Appointment of Successor.--A voting member 
of the Board whose term has expired may continue to serve for 
one year beyond expiration of the term if no successor is 
appointed or until the date on which a successor has taken 
office.

SEC. 192A. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

  (a) * * *

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  (g) Duties.--The Board [shall] shall have responsibility for 
setting overall policy for the Corporation and shall--
          (1) review and approve the strategic plan described 
        in section 193A(b)(1), and annual updates of the plan, 
        and review the budget proposal in advance of submission 
        to the Office of Management and Budget and to Congress;

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          (5)(A) review, and advise the Chief Executive Officer 
        regarding, the actions of the Chief Executive Officer 
        with respect to the personnel of the Corporation, and 
        with respect to such standards, policies, procedures, 
        programs, and initiatives as are necessary or 
        appropriate to carry out the national service laws; 
        [and]
          (B) inform the Chief Executive Officer of any aspects 
        of the actions of the Chief Executive Officer that are 
        not in compliance with the annual strategic plan 
        referred to in paragraph (1), the proposals referred to 
        in paragraphs (2) and (3), or the plan referred to in 
        paragraph (4), or are not consistent with the 
        objectives of the national service laws; and
          (C) review the performance of the Chief Executive 
        Officer annually and forward a report on that review to 
        the President;

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          (9) ensure effective dissemination of information 
        regarding the programs and initiatives of the 
        Corporation; and
          (10) notwithstanding any other provision of law, make 
        grants to or contracts with Federal or other public 
        departments or agencies and private nonprofit 
        organizations for the assignment or referral of 
        volunteers under the provisions of the Domestic 
        Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (except as provided in 
        section 108 of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 
        1973), which may provide that the agency or 
        organization shall pay all or a part of the costs of 
        the [program; and] program under a cost share 
        agreement, as determined by the Corporation, in which 
        the funds advanced or received as reimbursement shall 
        be credited directly to a current appropriation; and
          (11) prepare and make recommendations to the Congress 
        and the President for changes in the national service 
        laws resulting from the studies and demonstrations the 
        Chief Executive Officer is required to carry out under 
        section 193A(b)(10), which recommendations shall be 
        submitted to the Congress and President not later than 
        [September 30, 1995] January 1, 2011.

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SEC. 193A. AUTHORITIES AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

  (a) * * *
  (b) Duties.--In addition to the duties conferred on the Chief 
Executive Officer under any other provision of the national 
service laws, the Chief Executive Officer shall--
          (1) prepare and submit to the Board a strategic plan, 
        including a plan for achieving 50 percent full-time 
        approved national service positions by 2010, every 3 
        years, and annual updates of the plan, for the 
        Corporation with respect to the major functions and 
        operations of the Corporation;

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          (7) prepare and submit to the Committee on Education 
        and Labor in the United States House of Representatives 
        and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
        Pensions in the United States Senate, and the Board an 
        annual report on actions taken to achieve the goal of 
        50 percent full-time approved national service 
        positions as described in paragraph (1), including an 
        assessment of the progress made toward achieving that 
        goal and the actions to be taken in the coming year 
        toward achieving that goal;
          [(7)] (8) prepare and submit to the Board an annual 
        report, and such interim reports as may be necessary, 
        describing the major actions of the Chief Executive 
        Officer with respect to the personnel of the 
        Corporation, and with respect to such standards, 
        policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives;
          [(8)] (9) inform the Board of, and provide an 
        explanation to the Board regarding, any substantial 
        differences regarding the implementation of the 
        national service laws between--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(9)] (10) prepare and submit to the appropriate 
        committees of Congress an annual report, and such 
        interim reports as may be necessary, describing--
                  (A) * * *

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          [(10)] (11) provide for studies (including the 
        evaluations described in subsection (f)) and 
        demonstrations that evaluate, and prepare and submit to 
        the Board by [June 30, 1995,] June 30 of each even-
        numbered year, a report containing recommendations 
        regarding, issues related to--
                  (A) the administration and organization of 
                programs authorized under the national service 
                laws or under Public Law 91-378 (referred to in 
                this subparagraph as ``service programs''), 
                including--
                          (i) whether the State and national 
                        priorities designed to meet the unmet 
                        human, education, environmental, or 
                        public safety needs described in 
                        [section 122(c)(1)] section 122(d)(1) 
                        are being addressed by this Act;

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          [(11)] (12) for purposes of section 178(d)(6)(B), 
        issue regulations to waive the disqualification of 
        members of the Board and members of the State 
        Commissions selectively in a random, nondiscretionary 
        manner and only to the extent necessary to establish 
        the quorum involved, including rules that forbid each 
        member of the Board and each voting member of a State 
        Commission to participate in any discussion or decision 
        regarding the provision of assistance or approved 
        national service positions, or the continuation, 
        suspension, or termination of such assistance or such 
        positions, to any program or entity of which such 
        member of the Board or such member of the State 
        Commission is, or in the 1-year period before the 
        submission of the application referred to in such 
        section was, an officer, director, trustee, full-time 
        volunteer, or employee.
  (c) Powers.--In addition to the authority conferred on the 
Chief Executive Officer under any other provision of the 
national service laws, the Chief Executive Officer may--
          (1) * * *

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          (9) consolidate the reports to Congress required 
        under the national service laws, and the report 
        required under section 9106 of title 31, United States 
        Code, into a single report, and submit the report to 
        Congress on an annual basis; [and]
          (10) obtain the opinions of peer reviewers in 
        evaluating applications to the Corporation for 
        assistance under this title; and
          [(10)] (11) generally perform such functions and take 
        such steps consistent with the objectives and 
        provisions of the national service laws, as the Chief 
        Executive Officer determines to be necessary or 
        appropriate to carry out such provisions.

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SEC. 195. EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL.

  (a) * * *

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  (c) Corporation Representative in Each State.--
          (1) * * *
          (2) Duties.--The representative designated under this 
        subsection for a State or group of States shall serve 
        as the liaison between--
                  (A) * * *
                  (B) the Corporation and any subdivision of a 
                State, Territory, Indian tribe, public or 
                private nonprofit organization, or institution 
                of higher education, in the State or States, 
                that is awarded a grant under section 121 
                directly from the Corporation; and

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          (3) [Member] Non-voting member of state commission.--
        The representative designated under this subsection for 
        a State or group of States shall also serve as a non-
        voting member of the State Commission established in 
        the State or States, as described in section 178(c)(3).

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  (g) Personal Services Contracts.--The Corporation may enter 
into personal services contracts to carry out research, 
evaluation, and public awareness related to the national 
service laws.

SEC. 196. ADMINISTRATION.

  (a) Donations.--
          (1) Services.--
                  [(A) Volunteers.--Notwithstanding section 
                1342 of title 31, United States Code, the 
                Corporation may solicit and accept the 
                voluntary services of individuals to assist the 
                Corporation in carrying out the duties of the 
                Corporation under the national service laws, 
                and may provide to such individuals the travel 
                expenses described in section 192A(d).]
                  (A) Organizations and individuals.--
                Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, 
                United States Code, the Corporation may solicit 
                and accept the 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 such individuals the 
                travel expenses described in section 192A(d).
                  (B) Limitation.--[Such a volunteer] A person 
                who is a member of an organization or is an 
                individual covered by subparagraph (A) shall 
                not be considered to be a Federal employee and 
                shall not be subject to the provisions of law 
                relating to Federal employment, including those 
                relating to hours of work, rates of 
                compensation, leave, unemployment compensation, 
                and Federal employee benefits, except that--
                          (i) for the purposes of the tort 
                        claims provisions of chapter 171 of 
                        title 28, United States Code, [a 
                        volunteer] such a person under this 
                        subtitle shall be considered to be a 
                        Federal employee;
                          (ii) for the purposes of subchapter I 
                        of chapter 81 of title 5, United States 
                        Code, relating to compensation to 
                        Federal employees for work injuries, 
                        [volunteers] such a person under this 
                        subtitle shall be considered to be 
                        employees, as defined in section 
                        8101(1)(B) of title 5, United States 
                        Code, and the provisions of such 
                        subchapter shall apply; and
                          (iii) for purposes of the provisions 
                        of chapter 11 of part I of title 18, 
                        United States Code, [such a volunteer] 
                        such a person (to whom such provisions 
                        would not otherwise apply except for 
                        this subsection) shall be a special 
                        Government employee.
                  (C) Inherently governmental function.--
                          (i) In general.--[Such a volunteer] 
                        Such a person shall not carry out an 
                        inherently governmental function.

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          [(3) Volunteer.--As used in this subsection, the term 
        ``volunteer'' does not include a participant.]

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SEC. 196B. OFFICE OF OUTREACH AND RECRUITMENT.

  (a) Establishment.--There is established in the Corporation 
an office to be known as the Office of Outreach and Recruitment 
(in this section referred to as the ``Office''), headed by a 
Director.
  (b) Duties.--The duties of the Office, carried out directly 
or through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, shall 
be--
          (1) to increase the public awareness of the wide 
        range of service opportunities for citizens of all 
        ages, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographic 
        location, through a variety of methods, including--
                  (A) print media;
                  (B) the Internet and related emerging 
                technologies;
                  (C) television;
                  (D) radio;
                  (E) presentations at public or private 
                forums;
                  (F) other innovative methods of 
                communication; and
                  (G) outreach to offices of economic 
                development, State employment security 
                agencies, labor unions and trade associations, 
                local education agencies, agencies and 
                organizations serving veterans and people with 
                disabilities, and other institutions or 
                organizations from which participants for 
                programs receiving assistance from the national 
                service laws can be recruited;
          (2) to identify and implement methods of recruitment 
        to increase the diversity of participants in the 
        programs receiving assistance under the national 
        service laws;
          (3) to identify and implement recruitment strategies 
        and training programs for bilingual volunteers in the 
        National Senior Service Corps under title II of the 
        Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973;
          (4) to identify and implement methods of recruitment 
        to increase the diversity of service sponsors of 
        programs desiring to receive assistance under the 
        national service laws;
          (5) to collaborate with organizations which have 
        established volunteer recruitment programs, including 
        those on the Internet, to increase the recruitment 
        capacity of the Corporation;
          (6) where practicable, to provide application 
        materials in languages other than English for those 
        with limited English proficiency who wish to 
        participate in a national service program;
          (7) to coordinate with organizations of former 
        participants of national service programs for service 
        opportunities that may include capacity building, 
        outreach, and recruitment for programs receiving 
        assistance under the national service laws;
          (8) to collaborate with the training and technical 
        assistance programs described in subtitle J and in 
        appropriate paragraphs of section 198E(b);
          (9) to coordinate the clearinghouses described in 
        section 198E; and
          (10) to coordinate with entities receiving funds 
        under section 198E(b)(11) in establishing the Reserve 
        Corps for alumni of the national service programs to 
        serve in emergencies, disasters, and other times of 
        national need.
  (c) Collaboration.--The duties described in subsection (b) 
shall be carried out in collaboration with the State 
Commissions.
  (d) Authority to Contract with a Business.--The Corporation 
may, through contracts or cooperative agreements, carry out the 
marketing duties described in subsection (b)(1), with priority 
given to those entities who have established expertise in the 
recruitment of disadvantaged youth, members of Indian tribes, 
and members of the Baby Boom generation.
  (e) Campaign to Solicit Funds.--The Corporation, through the 
Director of the Office, may conduct a campaign to solicit funds 
for itself to conduct outreach and recruitment campaigns to 
recruit a diverse population of service sponsors of and 
participants in programs and projects receiving assistance 
under the national service laws.
  (f) Reporting.--The Director of the Office shall complete a 
report annually to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of 
Directors on its activities and results.

           Subtitle H--Investment for Quality and Innovation

 PART I--ADDITIONAL CORPORATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL SERVICE

SEC. 198. ADDITIONAL CORPORATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL 
                    SERVICE.

  (a) Methods of Conducting Activities.--The Corporation may 
carry out this section directly (except as provided in 
[subsection (r)] subsection (g)) or through grants, contracts, 
and cooperative agreements with other entities.
  (b) Innovation and Quality Improvement.--The Corporation may 
undertake activities to improve the quality of [national 
service programs, including service-learning programs, and to 
support innovative and model programs, including] service-
learning programs and national service programs, including--
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  [(c) Summer Programs.--The Corporation may support service 
programs intended to be carried out between May 1 and October 
1, except that such a program may also include a year-round 
component.
  [(d) Community-Based Agencies.--The Corporation may provide 
training and technical assistance and other assistance to 
service sponsors and other community-based agencies that 
provide volunteer placements in order to improve the ability of 
such agencies to use participants and other volunteers in a 
manner that results in high-quality service and a positive 
service experience for the participants and volunteers.
  [(e) Improve Ability To Apply for Assistance.--The 
Corporation shall provide training and technical assistance, 
where necessary, to individuals, programs, local labor 
organizations, State educational agencies, State Commissions, 
local educational agencies, local governments, community-based 
agencies, and other entities to enable them to apply for 
funding under one of the national service laws, to conduct 
high-quality programs, to evaluate such programs, and for other 
purposes.
  [(f) National Service Fellowships.--The Corporation may award 
national service fellowships.]
  [(g)] (c) Conferences and Materials.--The Corporation may 
organize and hold conferences, and prepare and publish 
materials, to disseminate information and promote the sharing 
of information among programs for the purpose of improving the 
quality of programs and projects.
  [(h) Peace Corps and Vista Training.--The Corporation may 
provide training assistance to selected individuals who 
volunteer to serve in the Peace Corps or a program authorized 
under title I of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 
U.S.C. 4951 et seq.). The training shall be provided as part of 
the course of study of the individual at an institution of 
higher education, shall involve service-learning, and shall 
cover appropriate skills that the individual will use in the 
Peace Corps or VISTA.
  [(i) Promotion and Recruitment.--The Corporation may conduct 
a campaign to solicit funds for the National Service Trust and 
other programs and activities authorized under the national 
service laws and to promote and recruit participants for 
programs that receive assistance under the national service 
laws.
  [(j) Training.--The Corporation may support national and 
regional participant and supervisor training, including 
leadership training and training in specific types of service 
and in building the ethic of civic responsibility.]
  [(k)] (d) Research.--The Corporation may support research on 
national service, including service-learning.
  [(l) Intergenerational Support.--The Corporation may assist 
programs in developing a service component that combines 
students, out-of-school youths, and older adults as 
participants to provide needed community services.
  [(m) Planning Coordination.--The Corporation may coordinate 
community-wide planning among programs and projects.]
  [(n)] (e) Youth Leadership.--The Corporation may support 
activities to enhance the ability of youth and young adults to 
play leadership roles in national service.
  [(o)] (f) National Program Identity.--The Corporation may 
support the development and dissemination of materials, 
including training materials, and arrange for uniforms and 
insignia, designed to promote unity and shared features among 
programs that receive assistance under the national service 
laws.
  [(p) Service-learning.--The Corporation shall support 
innovative programs and activities that promote service-
learning.
  [(q) National Youth Service Day.--
          [(1) Designation.--April 19, 1994, and April 18, 
        1995, are each designated as ``National Youth Service 
        Day''. The President is authorized and directed to 
        issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
        United States to observe the day with appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities.
          [(2) Federal activities.--In order to observe 
        National Youth Service Day at the Federal level, the 
        Corporation may organize and carry out appropriate 
        ceremonies and activities.
          [(3) Activities.--The Corporation may make grants to 
        public or private nonprofit organizations with 
        demonstrated ability to carry out appropriate 
        activities, in order to support such activities on 
        National Youth Service Day.]
  [(r)] (g) Assistance for Head Start.--The Corporation may 
make grants to, and enter into contracts and cooperative 
agreements with, public or nonprofit private agencies and 
organizations that receive grants or contracts under the Foster 
Grandparent Program (part B of title II of the Domestic 
Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 5011 et seq.)), for 
projects of the type described in section 211(a) of such Act 
(29 U.S.C. 5011) operating under memoranda of agreement with 
the Corporation, for the purpose of increasing the number of 
low-income individuals who provide services under such program 
to children who participate in Head Start programs under the 
Head Start Act (42 U.S.C 9831 et seq).
  [(s)] (h) Martin Luther King, Jr., Service Day.--
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[SEC. 198A. CLEARINGHOUSES.

  [(a) Assistance.--The Corporation shall provide assistance to 
appropriate entities to establish one or more clearinghouses, 
including the clearinghouse described in section 118.
  [(b) Application.--To be eligible to receive assistance under 
subsection (a), an entity shall submit an application to the 
Corporation at such time, in such manner, and containing such 
information as the Corporation may require.
  [(c) Function of Clearinghouses.--An entity that receives 
assistance under subsection (a) may--
          [(1) assist entities carrying out State or local 
        community service programs with needs assessments and 
        planning;
          [(2) conduct research and evaluations concerning 
        community service;
          [(3)(A) provide leadership development and training 
        to State and local community service program 
        administrators, supervisors, 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 community service programs and participants;
          [(5) provide information, curriculum materials, and 
        technical assistance relating to planning and operation 
        of community service programs, to States and local 
        entities eligible to receive funds under this title;
          [(6)(A) gather and disseminate information on 
        successful community service programs, components of 
        such successful programs, innovative youth skills 
        curriculum, and community service projects; and
          [(B) coordinate the activities of the clearinghouse 
        with appropriate entities to avoid duplication of 
        effort;
          [(7) make recommendations to State and local entities 
        on quality controls to improve the delivery of 
        community service programs and on changes in the 
        programs under this title; and
          [(8) carry out such other activities as the Chief 
        Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.]

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[SEC. 198C. MILITARY INSTALLATION CONVERSION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS.

  [(a) Purposes.--The purposes of this section are to--
          [(1) provide meaningful service opportunities for 
        economically disadvantaged youth;
          [(2) fully utilize military installations affected by 
        closures or realignments;
          [(3) encourage communities affected by such closures 
        or realignments to convert the installations to 
        community use; and
          [(4) foster a sense of community pride in the youth 
        in the community.
  [(b) Definitions.--As used in this section:
          [(1) Affected military installation.--The term 
        ``affected military installation'' means a military 
        installation being closed or realigned under--
                  [(A) the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
                Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of division B 
                of Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note); 
                and
                  [(B) title II of the Defense Authorization 
                Amendments and Base Closure and Realignment Act 
                (Public Law 100-526; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note).
          [(2) Community.--The term ``community'' includes a 
        county.
          [(3) Convert to community use.--The term ``convert to 
        community use'', used with respect to an affected 
        military installation, includes--
                  [(A) conversion of the installation or a part 
                of the installation to--
                          [(i) a park;
                          [(ii) a community center;
                          [(iii) a recreational facility; or
                          [(iv) a facility for a Head Start 
                        program under the Head Start Act (42 
                        U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); and
                  [(B) carrying out, at the installation, a 
                construction or economic development project 
                that is of substantial benefit, as determined 
                by the Chief Executive Officer, to--
                          [(i) the community in which the 
                        installation is located; or
                          [(ii) a community located within such 
                        distance of the installation as the 
                        Chief Executive Officer may determine 
                        by regulation to be appropriate.
          [(4) Demonstration program.--The term ``demonstration 
        program'' means a program described in subsection (c).
  [(c) Demonstration Programs.--
          [(1) Grants.--The Corporation may make grants to 
        communities and community-based agencies to pay for the 
        Federal share of establishing and carrying out military 
        installation conversion demonstration programs, to 
        assist in converting to community use affected military 
        installations located--
                  [(A) within the community; or
                  [(B) within such distance from the community 
                as the Chief Executive Officer may by 
                regulation determine to be appropriate.
          [(2) Duration.--In carrying out such a demonstration 
        program, the community or community-based agency may 
        carry out--
                  [(A) a program of not less than 6 months in 
                duration; or
                  [(B) a full-time summer program.
  [(d) Use of Funds.--
          [(1) Stipend.--A community or community-based agency 
        that receives a grant under subsection (c) to establish 
        and carry out a project through a demonstration program 
        may use the funds made available through such grant to 
        pay for a portion of a stipend for the participants in 
        the project.
          [(2) Limitation on amount of stipend.--The amount of 
        the stipend provided to a participant under paragraph 
        (1) that may be paid using assistance provided under 
        this section and using any other Federal funds shall 
        not exceed the lesser of--
                  [(A) 85 percent of the total average annual 
                subsistence allowance provided to VISTA 
                volunteers under section 105 of the Domestic 
                Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4955); 
                and
                  [(B) 85 percent of the stipend established by 
                the demonstration program involved.
  [(e) Participants.--
          [(1) Eligibility.--A person shall be eligible to be 
        selected as a participant in a project carried out 
        through a demonstration program if the person is--
                  [(A) an economically disadvantaged 
                individual; and
                  [(B)(i) a person described in section 153(b);
                  [(ii) a youth described in section 154(a); or
                  [(iii) an eligible youth described in section 
                423 of the Job Training Partnership Act or an 
                individual described in section 144 of the 
                Workforce Investment Act of 1998. (iii) an 
                individual described in section 144 of the 
                Workforce Investment Act of 1998.'.
          [(2) Participation.--Persons desiring to participate 
        in such a project shall enter into an agreement with 
        the service sponsor of the project to participate--
                  [(A) on a full-time or a part-time basis; and
                  [(B) for the duration referred to in 
                subsection (f)(2)(C).
  [(f) Application.--
          [(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive a grant 
        under subsection (c), a community or community-based 
        agency shall submit an application to the Chief 
        Executive Officer at such time, in such manner, and 
        containing such information as the Chief Executive 
        Officer may require.
          Contents.--At a minimum, such application shall 
        contain--
                  [(A) a description of the demonstration 
                program proposed to be conducted by the 
                applicant;
                  [(B) a proposal for carrying out the program 
                that describes the manner in which the 
                applicant will--
                          [(i) provide preservice and inservice 
                        training, for supervisors and 
                        participants, that will be conducted by 
                        qualified individuals or qualified 
                        organizations;
                          [(ii) conduct an appropriate 
                        evaluation of the program; and
                          [(iii) provide for appropriate 
                        community involvement in the program;
                  [(C) information indicating the duration of 
                the program; and
                  [(D) an assurance that the applicant will 
                comply with the nonduplication and 
                nondisplacement provisions of section 177 and 
                the grievance procedure requirements of section 
                176(f).
  [(g) Limitation on Grant.--In making a grant under subsection 
(c) with respect to a demonstration program to assist in 
converting an affected military installation, the Corporation 
shall not make a grant for more than 25 percent of the total 
cost of the conversion.

[SEC. 198D. SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.

  [(a) Special Demonstration Project for the Yukon-Kuskokwim 
Delta of Alaska.--The President may award grants to, and enter 
into contracts with, organizations to carry out programs that 
address significant human needs in the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta 
region of Alaska.
  [(b) Application.--
          [(1) General requirements.--To be eligible to receive 
        a grant or enter into a contract under subsection (a) 
        with respect to a program, an organization shall submit 
        an application to the President at such time, in such 
        manner, and containing such information as the 
        President may require.
          [(2) Contents.--The application submitted by the 
        organization shall, at a minimum--
                  [(A) include information describing the 
                manner in which the program will utilize VISTA 
                volunteers, individuals who have served in the 
                Peace Corps, and other qualified persons, in 
                partnership with the local nonprofit 
                organizations known as the Yukon-Kuskokwim 
                Health Corporation and the Alaska Village 
                Council Presidents;
                  [(B) take into consideration--
                          [(i) the primarily noncash economy of 
                        the region; and
                          [(ii) the needs and desires of 
                        residents of the local communities in 
                        the region; and
                  [(C) include specific strategies, developed 
                in cooperation with the Yupi'k speaking 
                population that resides in such communities, 
                for comprehensive and intensive community 
                development for communities in the Yukon-
                Kuskokwim delta region.]

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             PART II--INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT

SEC. 198D. INNOVATIVE AND MODEL PROGRAM SUPPORT.

  (a) Methods of Conducting Activities.--The Corporation may, 
through grants and fixed amount grants under subsection (c), 
carry out the following programs:
          (1) Programs for disadvantaged youth.--A program 
        selected from among those listed in 122(a) where no 
        less than 75 percent of the participants are 
        disadvantaged youth.
                  (A) Components of programs.--Such programs 
                may include life skills training, employment 
                training, educational counseling, program to 
                complete a high-school diploma or GED, 
                counseling, or a mentoring relationship with an 
                adult volunteer.
                  (B) Priority.--Priority shall be given to 
                programs that engage retirees to serve as 
                mentors.
          (2) Programs focused on learning and thinking 
        skills.--Service programs to solve community problems 
        while engaging or developing 21st century learning and 
        thinking skills (critical-thinking and problem solving, 
        communication skills, creativity and innovation skills, 
        collaboration skills, contextual learning skills, 
        information and media literacy skills, and information 
        and communications literacy) and life skills 
        (leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, 
        personal productivity, personal responsibility, people 
        skills, self-direction, and social responsibility) for 
        school-age youth and low income adults. This may be a 
        summer of service program or a year-round service 
        program. Priority shall be given to programs that 
        collaborate with the RSVP program, the AmeriCorps 
        programs, or the Learn and Serve programs.
          (3) Programs that engage youth under the age of 17.--
        Programs that engage youth under the age of 17 in 
        service to the community to meet unmet human, 
        educational, environmental, emergency and disaster 
        preparedness, or public safety needs and may be a 
        summer program or a year-round program. Priority shall 
        be given to programs that collaborate with the RSVP 
        Program and the AmeriCorps programs.
          (4) Programs that focus on health and wellness.--
        Service programs that focus on the health and wellness 
        of the members of a low-income or rural community. 
        Priority shall be given to service programs that work 
        to--
                  (A) involve the community in service to those 
                who are at-risk to not receive or pursue health 
                care through such activities as health and 
                wellness education, prevention, and care;
                  (B) include in the service program employment 
                training, where applicable, for participants in 
                the program and may extend this opportunity to 
                members of the community; and
                  (C) collaborate with local institutions of 
                higher education to include, as a portion of 
                the pre-professional training of health care 
                professionals including nurses, doctors, 
                physician assistants, dentists, and emergency 
                medical technicians, a service component to 
                meet unmet healthcare and wellness needs in the 
                community in which the service program is being 
                carried out.
          (5) Programs that reduce recidivism.--Programs that 
        re-engage court-involved youth and adults with the goal 
        of reducing recidivism. Priority shall be given to such 
        programs that create support systems beginning in 
        corrections facilities, and programs that have life 
        skills training, employment training, an education 
        program, including a program to complete a high-school 
        diploma or GED, educational and career counseling, post 
        program placement, and support services, which could 
        begin in corrections facilities. The program may 
        include health and wellness programs, including but not 
        limited to drug and alcohol treatment, mental health 
        counseling, and smoking cessation.
          (6) Programs that recruit certain individuals.--
        Demonstration projects for programs that have as one of 
        their primary purposes the recruitment and acceptance 
        of court-involved youth and adults as participants, 
        volunteers, or members. Such a program may serve any 
        purpose otherwise permitted under this Act.
          (7) Other innovative and model programs.--Any other 
        innovative and model programs that the Corporation 
        considers appropriate.
  (b) Requirements.--
          (1) Three-year term.--Each program funded under this 
        part shall be carried out over a period of three years, 
        including one planning year and two additional grant 
        years, with a 1-year extension possible, if the program 
        meets performance measures developed in accordance with 
        section 179(a) and any other criteria determined by the 
        Corporation.
          (2) Encouragement.--Each program funded under this 
        part is encouraged to collaborate with Learn and Serve, 
        AmeriCorps, VISTA, and the National Senior Service 
        Corps.
          (3) Evaluation.--Upon completion of the program, the 
        Corporation shall conduct an independent evaluation of 
        the program and widely disseminate the results to the 
        service community through multiple channels, including 
        the Corporation's Resource Center or a clearinghouse of 
        effective strategies and recommendations for 
        improvement.
  (c) Fixed Amount Grants.--
          (1) General.--For purposes of subsection (a), and 
        subject to the limitations in this subsection, the 
        Corporation may, upon making a determination described 
        in paragraph (2), approve a fixed amount grant that is 
        not subject to the Office of Management and Budget cost 
        principles and related financial recordkeeping 
        requirements.
          (2) Determination.--Before approving a fixed amount 
        grant, the Corporation must determine that--
                  (A) the reasonable and necessary costs of 
                carrying out the terms of the grant 
                significantly exceed the amount of assistance 
                provided by the Corporation; or
                  (B) based on the nature or design of the 
                grant, any assistance provided by the 
                Corporation can be reasonably presumed to be 
                expended on reasonable and necessary costs.
          (3) Matching funds.--
                  (A) In general.--The Federal share of the 
                cost of carrying out a program for which a 
                grant is made under this part may not exceed 50 
                percent of the total cost of the program.
                  (B) Non-federal contribution.--In providing 
                for the remaining share of the cost of carrying 
                out such a program, each recipient of a grant 
                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, 
                        including private funds or donated 
                        services.
  (d) Applications.--To be eligible to carry out a program 
under this part, an entity shall prepare, submit to the 
Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application at such 
time and in such manner as the Corporation requires, and in 
such manner as the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably 
require.

           PART III--NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE

SEC. 198E. NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSE.

  (a) In General.--The Corporation shall provide assistance, 
either by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, to 
entities with expertise in the dissemination of information 
through clearinghouses to establish one or more clearinghouses 
for the national service laws.
  (b) Function of Clearinghouse.--Such a clearinghouse may--
          (1) assist entities carrying out State or local 
        service-learning and national service programs with 
        needs assessments and planning;
          (2) conduct research and evaluations concerning 
        service-learning or programs receiving assistance under 
        the national service laws unless the recipient is 
        receiving funds for such purpose under part III of 
        subtitle B and under subtitle H;
          (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 programs offered 
        under the national service laws and participants in 
        such programs;
          (5) provide and disseminate information and 
        curriculum materials relating to planning and operating 
        service-learning programs and programs offered under 
        the national service laws, to States, Territories, 
        Indian tribes, and local entities eligible to receive 
        financial assistance under the national service laws;
          (6) provide and disseminate information regarding 
        methods to make service-learning programs and programs 
        offered under the national service laws accessible to 
        individuals with disabilities;
          (7) disseminate applications in languages other than 
        English;
          (8)(A) gather and disseminate information on 
        successful service-learning programs and programs 
        offered under the national service laws, components of 
        such successful programs, innovative curricula related 
        to service-learning, and service-learning projects; and
          (B) coordinate the activities of the Clearinghouse 
        with appropriate entities to avoid duplication of 
        effort;
          (9) make recommendations to State and local entities 
        on quality controls to improve the quality of service-
        learning programs and programs offered under the 
        national service laws;
          (10) assist organizations in recruiting, screening, 
        and placing a diverse population of service-learning 
        coordinators and program sponsors;
          (11) collaborate with the Office of Outreach and 
        Recruitment on an alumni network for those former 
        participants in an approved national service position, 
        to facilitate communication and collaboration between 
        alumni and to leverage their skills, knowledge, and 
        experiences to improve service across our Nation and 
        also serve in a Reserve Corps, who are ready to serve 
        in times of national need;
          (12) disseminate effective strategies for working 
        with disadvantaged youth in national service programs 
        as determined by organizations with an established 
        expertise working with such youth; and
          (13) carry out such other activities as the Chief 
        Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.

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Subtitle I--American Conservation and Youth Service Corps

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SEC. 199C. STATE APPLICATION.

  (a) Submission.--To be eligible to receive a grant under this 
subtitle, a State, Territory, or Indian tribe (or a local 
applicant if section 199A applies) shall prepare and submit to 
the Corporation, an application at such time, in such manner, 
and containing such information as the Corporation may 
reasonably require.

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             Subtitle J--Training and Technical Assistance

SEC. 199N. TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.

  (a) In General.--The Corporation shall conduct, either 
directly or through grants, contracts, or cooperative 
agreements, including through State Commissions on National and 
Community Service, appropriate training and technical 
assistance to--
          (1) programs receiving assistance under the national 
        service laws; and
          (2) entities (particularly those in rural areas and 
        underserved communities)--
                  (A) that desire to carry out or establish 
                national service programs;
                  (B) that desire to apply for assistance under 
                the national service laws; or
                  (C) that desire to apply for a subgrant under 
                the national service laws.
  (b) Activities Included.--Such training and technical 
assistance activities may include--
          (1) providing technical assistance to those applying 
        to carry out national service programs or those 
        carrying out national service programs;
          (2) promoting leadership development in national 
        service programs;
          (3) improving the instructional and programmatic 
        quality of national service programs;
          (4) developing the management and budgetary skills of 
        those operating or overseeing national service 
        programs, including to increase the cost effectiveness 
        of the programs under the national service laws;
          (5) providing for or improving the training provided 
        to the participants in programs under the national 
        service laws;
          (6) facilitating the education of national service 
        programs in risk management procedures, including the 
        training of participants in appropriate risk management 
        practices;
          (7) training of those operating or overseeing 
        national service programs in volunteer recruitment, 
        management, and retention to improve the abilities of 
        such individuals to use participants and other 
        volunteers in an effective manner which results in high 
        quality service and the desire of participants or 
        volunteers to continue to serve in other capacities 
        after the program is completed;
          (8) training of those operating or overseeing 
        national service programs in program evaluation and 
        performance measures to inform practices to augment the 
        capacity and sustainability of the program;
          (9) training of those operating or overseeing 
        national service programs to effectively accommodate 
        people with disabilities to increase the participation 
        of people with disabilities in national service 
        programs;
          (10) establishing networks and collaboration among 
        employers, educators, and other key stakeholders in the 
        community to further leverage resources to increase 
        local participation and to coordinate community-wide 
        planning and service;
          (11) providing training and technical assistance for 
        the National Senior Service Corps; and
          (12) carrying out such other activities as the Chief 
        Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.
  (c) Priority.--The Corporation shall give priority to 
programs under the national service laws and those entities 
wishing to establish programs under the national service laws 
seeking training or technical assistance that--
          (1) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) 
        high quality programs where the services are needed 
        most;
          (2) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) 
        high quality programs where national service programs 
        do not currently exist or where the programs are too 
        limited to meet community needs;
          (3) seek to carry out (as defined in section 101) 
        high quality programs that focus on and provide service 
        opportunities for underserved rural and urban areas and 
        populations; and
          (4) assist programs in developing a service component 
        that combines students, out-of-school youths, and older 
        adults as participants to provide needed community 
        services.

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                 [TITLE III--POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION

[SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.

  [This title may be cited as the ``The Points of Light 
Foundation Act''.

[SEC. 302. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

  [(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
          [(1) community service and service to others is an 
        integral part of American tradition;
          [(2) existing volunteers and volunteer programs 
        should be praised for their efforts in helping and 
        serving others;
          [(3) the definition of a successful life includes 
        service to others;
          [(4) individuals should be encouraged to volunteer 
        their time and energies in community service efforts;
          [(5) if asked to volunteer or participate in 
        community service, most Americans will do so;
          [(6) institutions should be encouraged to volunteer 
        their resources and energies and should encourage 
        volunteer and community service among their members, 
        employees, affiliates; and
          [(7) volunteer and community service programs are 
        intended to complement and not replace governmental 
        responsibilities.
  [(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title--
          [(1) to encourage every American and every American 
        institution to help solve our most critical social 
        problems by volunteering their time, energies and 
        services through community service projects and 
        initiatives;
          [(2) to identify successful and promising community 
        service projects and initiatives, and to disseminate 
        information concerning such projects and initiatives to 
        other communities in order to promote their adoption 
        nationwide; and
          [(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 Americans that a successful life 
        includes serving others.

[SEC. 303. AUTHORITY.

  [(a) In General.--The President, acting through the 
Corporation, is authorized to designate a private, nonprofit 
organization (hereinafter referred to in this title as the 
Foundation) to receive funds pursuant to section 501(b) in 
furtherance of activities under section 302, upon the 
determination of the Corporation that such organization is 
capable of carrying out the undertakings described in section 
302. Any such designation by the Corporation shall be 
revocable.
  [(b) Construction.--Nothing in this Act shall be construed 
either--
          [(1) to cause the Foundation to be deemed an agency, 
        establishment, or instrumentality of the United States 
        Government; or
          [(2) to cause the directors, officers or employees of 
        the Foundation to be deemed officers or employees of 
        the United States.

[SEC. 304. GRANTS TO THE FOUNDATION.

  [(a) In General.--Funds made available pursuant to sections 
303 and 501(b) shall be granted to the Foundation by a 
department or agency in the executive branch of the United 
States Government designated by the President--
          [(1) to assist the Foundation in carrying out the 
        undertakings described in section 302; and
          [(2) for the administrative expenses of the 
        Foundation.
  [(b) Interest Earned on Accounts.--Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law, the Foundation may hold funds granted to it 
pursuant to this title in interest-bearing accounts, prior to 
the disbursement of such funds for purposes specified in 
subsection (a), and may retain for such purposes any interest 
earned on such deposits without returning such interest to the 
Treasury of the United States and without further appropriation 
by the Congress.

[SEC. 305. ELIGIBILITY OF THE FOUNDATION FOR GRANTS.

  [(a) Compliance.--Grants may be made to the Foundation 
pursuant to this title only if the Foundation agrees to comply 
with the requirements of this title. If the Foundation fails to 
comply with the requirements of this title, additional funds 
shall not be released until the Foundation brings itself into 
compliance with such requirements.
  [(b) Activities.--The Foundation may use funds provided under 
this title only for activities and programs consistent with the 
purposes described in sections 302 and 304.
  [(c) Limitation.--The Foundation shall not issue any shares 
of stock or declare or pay any dividends.
  [(d) Compensation.--No part of the funds available to the 
Foundation shall inure to the benefit of any board member, 
officer, or employee of the Foundation, except as salary or 
reasonable compensation for services or expenses. Compensation 
for board members shall be limited to reimbursement for 
reasonable costs of travel and expenses.
  [(e) Conflicts of Interest.--No director, officer, or 
employee of the Foundation shall participate, directly or 
indirectly, in the consideration or determination of any 
question before the Foundation that affects his or her 
financial interests or the financial interests of any 
corporation, partnership, entity, or organization in which he 
or she has a direct or indirect financial interest.
  [(f) Political Activity.--The Foundation shall not engage in 
lobbying or propaganda for the purpose of influencing 
legislation, and shall not participate or intervene in any 
political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public 
office.
  [(g) Private Sector Contributions.--During the second and 
third fiscal years in which funds are provided to the 
Foundation under this title, the Foundation shall raise from 
private sector donations an amount equal to not less than 25 
percent of any funds provided to the Foundation under this 
title in such fiscal year. Funds shall be released to the 
Foundation during such fiscal year only to the extent that the 
matching requirement of the subsection has been met.
  [(h) Audit of Accounts.--The accounts of the Foundation shall 
be audited annually by independent certified public accountants 
or independent licensed public accountants certified or 
licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or other 
political subdivision of the United States in accordance with 
generally accepted auditing standards. The reports, of each 
such independent audit shall be included in the annual report 
required by subsection (l).
  [(i) Audits by Agencies.--In fiscal years in which the 
Foundation is receiving grants under this title, the accounts 
of the Foundation may be audited at any time by any agency 
designated by the President. The Foundation shall keep such 
records as will facilitate effective audits.
  [(j) Congressional Oversight.--In fiscal years in which the 
Foundation is receiving grants under this title, the Foundation 
shall be subject to appropriate oversight procedures of 
Congress.
  [(k) Duties.--The Foundation shall ensure--
          [(1) that recipients of financial assistance provided 
        by the Foundation under this title, shall keep separate 
        accounts with respect to such assistance and such 
        records as may be reasonably necessary to disclose 
        fully--
                  [(A) the amount and the disposition by such 
                recipient of the assistance received from the 
                Foundation;
                  [(B) the total cost of the project or 
                undertaking in connection with which such 
                assistance is given or used;
                  [(C) the amount and nature of that portion of 
                the cost of the project or undertaking supplied 
                by other sources; and
                  [(D) such other records as will facilitate 
                effective audits; and
          [(2) that the Foundation, or any of its duly 
        authorized representatives including any agency 
        designated by the President pursuant to subsection (i) 
        shall have access, for the purpose of audit and 
        examination, to any books, documents, papers, and 
        records of the recipient that are pertinent to 
        assistance provided from funds granted pursuant to this 
        title.
  [(l) Annual Reports.--The Foundation shall prepare and submit 
to the President and to the appropriate Committees of Congress 
an annual report, that shall include a comprehensive and 
detailed description of the Foundation's operations, 
activities, financial condition, and accomplishments for the 
fiscal year preceding the year in which the report is 
submitted. Such report shall be submitted not later than 3 
months after the conclusion of any fiscal year in which the 
Foundation receives grants under this title.]

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                TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

[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, $45,000,000 for 
                fiscal year 1994 and such sums as may be 
                necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 
                through 1996.
                  [(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated 
                under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
                          [(i) not more than 63.75 percent 
                        shall be available to provide financial 
                        assistance under subpart A of part I of 
                        subtitle B of title I;
                          [(ii) not more than 11.25 percent 
                        shall be available to provide financial 
                        assistance under subpart B of part I of 
                        such subtitle; and
                          [(iii) not more than 25 percent shall 
                        be available to provide financial 
                        assistance under part II 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 provide 
                national service educational awards 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, 
                $300,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, $500,000,000 
                for fiscal year 1995, and $700,000,000 for 
                fiscal year 1996.
                  [(B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated 
                under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, up to 
                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.
          [(3) Subtitle e.--There are authorized to be 
        appropriated to provide financial assistance under 
        subtitle E of title I, such sums as may be necessary 
        for each of the fiscal years 1995 through 1996.
          [(4) Administration.--
                  [(A) In general.--There are authorized to be 
                appropriated for the administration of this Act 
                $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, $60,000,000 
                for fiscal year 1995, and $70,000,000 for 
                fiscal year 1996.
                  [(B) Corporation.--Of the amounts 
                appropriated under subparagraph (A) for a 
                fiscal year--
                          [(i) up to 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 $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 
1994 through 1996.
  [(c) Availability of Appropriations.--Funds appropriated 
under this section shall remain available until expended.
  [(d) Specification of Budget Function.--The authorizations of 
appropriations contained in this section shall be considered to 
be a component of budget function 500 as used by the Office of 
Management and Budget to cover education, training, employment, 
and social services, and, as such, shall be considered to be 
related to the programs of the Departments of Labor, Health and 
Human Services, and Education for budgetary purposes.]

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--
                          (i) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, 
                        of which $10,000,000 shall be for 
                        summer of service grants and 
                        $10,000,000 shall be deposited in the 
                        National Service Trust to support 
                        summer of service educational awards; 
                        and
                          (ii) such sums as may be necessary 
                        for each of fiscal years 2009 through 
                        2012.
                  (B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated 
                under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
                          (i) not more than 63.75 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 11.25 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 
                disburse national service educational awards 
                and scholarships 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, $485,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, 
                and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
                fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
                  (B) Programs.--Of the amount appropriated 
                under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, up to 
                15 percent shall be made available to provide 
                financial assistance 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), the following amounts 
                shall be made available to provide financial 
                assistance under section 121 of subtitle C of 
                title I:
                          (i) For fiscal year 2008, not more 
                        than $324,000,000.
                          (ii) For fiscal year 2009, not more 
                        than $357,000,000.
                          (iii) For fiscal year 2010, not more 
                        than $397,000,000.
                          (iv) For each of fiscal years 2011 
                        through 2012, such sums as may be 
                        necessary.
          (3) Subtitle E.--There are authorized to be 
        appropriated to operate the National Civilian Community 
        Corps and provide financial assistance under subtitle E 
        of title I, $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such 
        sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 
        through 2012.
          (4) Administration.--
                  (A) In general.--There are authorized to be 
                appropriated for the administration of this 
                Act, including financial assistance under 
                sections 126(a) and 196B, $51,000,000 for 
                fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be 
                necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 
                2012.
                  (B) Corporation.--Of the amounts appropriated 
                under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year--
                          (i) up to 69 percent shall be made 
                        available to the Corporation for the 
                        administration of this Act, including 
                        to provide financial assistance under 
                        section 196B; and
                          (ii) the remainder shall be available 
                        to provide financial assistance under 
                        section 126(a).
          (5) Training and technical assistance.--Of the 
        amounts appropriated for a fiscal year under subtitles 
        B, C, and H of title I of this Act and under titles I 
        and II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 
        the Corporation shall reserve up to 2.5 percent to 
        carry out subtitle J of this Act. Notwithstanding 
        subsection (b), amounts so reserved shall be available 
        only for the fiscal year for which they are reserved.
  (b) Availability of Appropriations.--Funds appropriated under 
this section shall remain available until expended.

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STRENGTHEN AMERICORPS PROGRAM ACT

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[SEC. 2. PROCESS OF APPROVAL OF NATIONAL SERVICE POSITIONS

  [(a) Definitions.--In this Act, the terms ``approved national 
service position'' and ``Corporation'' have the meanings given 
the terms in section 101 of the National and Community Service 
Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511).
  [(b) Timing and Recording Requirements.--
          [(1) In general.--Notwithstanding subtitles C and D 
        of title I of the National and Community Service Act of 
        1990 (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq., 12601 et seq.), and any 
        other provision of law, in approving a position as an 
        approved national service position, the Corporation--
                  [(A) shall approve the position at the time 
                the Corporation--
                          [(i) enters into an enforceable 
                        agreement with an individual 
                        participant to serve in a program 
                        carried out under subtitle E of title I 
                        of that Act (42 U.S.C. 12611 et seq.) 
                        or title I of the Domestic Volunteer 
                        Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4951 et 
                        seq.); or
                          [(ii) except as provided in clause 
                        (i), awards a grant to (or enters into 
                        a contract or cooperative agreement 
                        with) an entity to carry out a program 
                        for which such a position may be 
                        approved under section 123 of the 
                        National and Community Service Act of 
                        1990 (42 U.S.C. 12573); and
                  [(B) shall record as an obligation an 
                estimate of the net present value of the 
                national service educational award associated 
                with the position, based on a formula that 
                takes into consideration historical rates of 
                enrollment in such a program, and of earning 
                and using national service educational awards 
                for such a program.
          [(2) Formula.--In determining the formula described 
        in paragraph (1)(B), the Corporation shall consult with 
        the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
          [(3) Certification report.--The Chief Executive 
        Officer of the Corporation shall annually prepare and 
        submit to Congress a report that contains a 
        certification that the Corporation is in compliance 
        with the requirements of paragraph (1).
          [(4) Approval.--The requirements of this subsection 
        shall apply to each approved national service position 
        that the Corporation approves--
                  [(A) during fiscal year 2003 (before or after 
                the date of enactment of this Act); and
                  [(B) during any subsequent fiscal year.
  [(c) Reserve Account.--
          [(1) Establishment and contents.--
                  [(A) Establishment.--Notwithstanding 
                subtitles C and D of title I of the National 
                and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 
                12571 et seq., 12601 et seq.), and any other 
                provision of law, within the National Service 
                Trust established under section 145 of the 
                National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 
                U.S.C. 12601), the Corporation shall establish 
                a reserve account.
                  [(B) Contents.--To ensure the availability of 
                adequate funds to support the awards of 
                approved national service positions for each 
                fiscal year, the Corporation shall place in the 
                account--
                          [(i) during fiscal year 2003, a 
                        portion of the funds that were 
                        appropriated for fiscal year 2003 or a 
                        previous fiscal year under section 
                        501(a)(2) (42 U.S.C. 12681(a)(2)), were 
                        made available to carry out subtitle C 
                        or D of title I of that Act, and remain 
                        available; and
                          [(ii) during fiscal year 2004 or a 
                        subsequent fiscal year, a portion of 
                        the funds that were appropriated for 
                        that fiscal year under section 
                        501(a)(2) and were made available to 
                        carry out subtitle C or D of title I of 
                        that Act.
          [(2) Obligation.--The Corporation shall not obligate 
        the funds in the reserve account until the 
        Corporation--
                  [(A) determines that the funds will not be 
                needed for the payment of national service 
                educational awards associated with previously 
                approved national service positions; or
                  [(B) obligates the funds for the payment of 
                such awards for such previously approved 
                national service positions.
  [(d) Audits.--The accounts of the Corporation relating to the 
appropriated funds for approved national service positions, and 
the records demonstrating the manner in which the Corporation 
has recorded estimates described in subsection (b)(1)(B) as 
obligations, shall be audited annually by independent certified 
public accountants or independent licensed public accountants 
certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a State or 
other political subdivision of the United States in accordance 
with generally accepted auditing standards. A report containing 
the results of each such independent audit shall be included in 
the annual report required by subsection (b)(3).
  [(e) Availability of Amounts.--Except as provided in 
subsection (c), all amounts included in the National Service 
Trust under paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 145(a) of 
the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 
12601(a)) shall be available for payments of national service 
educational awards under section 148 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 
12604).]

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                 DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

  (a) * * *
  [(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 PROGRAMS

                [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. VISTA Literacy Corps.
[Sec. 110. 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.
[Sec. 124. Literacy challenge grants.

               [TITLE II--NATIONAL SENIOR VOLUNTEER 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 Volunteer Corps.
[Sec. 222. Payments.
[Sec. 223. Minority group participation.
[Sec. 224. Use of locally generated contributions in National Senior 
          Volunteer Corps.
[Sec. 225. Programs of national significance.
[Sec. 226. Adjustments to Federal financial assistance.
[Sec. 227. Multiyear grants or contracts.

                     [Part E--Demonstration Programs

[Sec. 231. Authority of Director.

               [TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

[Sec. 403. Political activities.
[Sec. 404. Special limitations.
[Sec. 406. Labor standards.
[Sec. 408. Joint funding.
[Sec. 409. Prohibition of Federal control.
[Sec. 410. Coordination with other programs.
[Sec. 411. Prohibition.
[Sec. 412. Notice and hearing procedures for suspension and termination 
          of financial assistance.
[Sec. 414. Distribution of benefits between rural and urban areas.
[Sec. 415. Application of Federal law.
[Sec. 416. Evaluation.
[Sec. 417. Nondiscrimination provisions.
[Sec. 418. Eligibility for other benefits.
[Sec. 419. Legal expenses.
[Sec. 421. Definitions.
[Sec. 422. Audit.
[Sec. 423. Reduction of paperwork.
[Sec. 424. Review of project renewals.
[Sec. 425. Protection against improper use.
[Sec. 426. Center for Research and Training.

                [TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

[Sec. 501. National volunteer antipoverty programs.
[Sec. 502. National Senior Volunteer Corps.
[Sec. 504. Administration and coordination.
[Sec. 505. Availability of appropriations.

            [TITLE VI--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS AND REPEALERS

[Sec. 601. Supersedence of Reorganization Plan No. 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.]
  (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is 
as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Volunteerism policy.

            TITLE I--NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS

                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. 103A. VISTA programs of national significance.
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. 110. Applications for assistance.

                   Part C--Special Volunteer Programs

Sec. 121. Statement of purpose.
Sec. 122. Authority to establish and operate special volunteer and 
          demonstration programs.
Sec. 123. Financial assistance.

                 TITLE II--NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE CORPS

Sec. 200. Statement of purpose.

              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. Continuity of service.
Sec. 229. Acceptance of donations.

                     Part E--Demonstration Programs

Sec. 231. Authority of Director.

                TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

Sec. 403. Political activities.
Sec. 404. Special limitations.
Sec. 406. Labor standards.
Sec. 408. Joint funding.
Sec. 409. Prohibition of Federal control.
Sec. 410. Coordination with other programs.
Sec. 411. Prohibition.
Sec. 414. Distribution of benefits between rural and urban areas.
Sec. 415. Application of Federal law.
Sec. 416. Evaluation.
Sec. 417. Nondiscrimination provisions.
Sec. 418. Eligibility for other benefits.
Sec. 419. Legal expenses.
Sec. 421. Definitions.
Sec. 422. Audit.
Sec. 423. Reduction of paperwork.
Sec. 424. Review of project renewals.
Sec. 425. Protection against improper use.
Sec. 426. Center for Research and Training.

                TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 501. National volunteer antipoverty programs.
Sec. 502. National Senior Service Corps.
Sec. 504. Administration and coordination.
Sec. 505. Availability of appropriations.

            TITLE VI--AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS AND REPEALERS

Sec. 601. Supersedence of Reorganization Plan No. 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.

                          VOLUNTEERISM POLICY

  Sec. 2. (a) Because of the long-standing importance of 
volunteerism throughout American history, it is the policy of 
the Congress to foster the tradition of volunteerism through 
greater involvement on the part of [both young and older 
citizens] citizens of all ages and backgrounds.
  (b) The purpose of this Act is to foster and expand voluntary 
citizen service in communities throughout the Nation in 
activities designed to help the poor, the disadvantaged, the 
vulnerable, and the elderly. In carrying out this purpose, the 
Corporation for National and Community Service shall utilize to 
the fullest extent the programs authorized under this Act, 
coordinate with other Federal, State, and [local agencies and 
utilize the energy, innovative spirit, experience, and skills 
of all Americans.] local agencies, expand relationships with, 
and support for, the efforts of civic, community, and 
educational organizations, and utilize the energy, innovative 
spirit, experience, and skills of all Americans.

            TITLE I--NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS

                Part A--Volunteers in Service to America

                          STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

  Sec. 101. This part provides for the Volunteers in Service to 
America (VISTA) program of full-time volunteer service, 
together with appropriate powers and responsibilities designed 
to assist in the development and coordination of such program. 
The purpose of this part is to strengthen and supplement 
efforts to eliminate and alleviate poverty and poverty-related 
problems in the United States by encouraging and enabling 
persons from all walks of life, all geographical areas, and all 
age groups, including low-income individuals, elderly and 
retired Americans, to perform meaningful and constructive 
volunteer service in agencies, institutions, and situations 
where the application of human talent and dedication may assist 
in the solution of poverty and poverty-related problems and 
secure and exploit opportunities for self-advancement by 
persons [afflicted with] affected by such problems. In 
addition, the objectives of this part are to generate the 
commitment of private sector resources, to encourage volunteer 
service at the [local level, and to strengthen local agencies 
and organizations to carry out the purpose of this part.] local 
level, to support efforts by local agencies and organizations 
to achieve long-term sustainability of projects, consistent 
with section 186 of the National and Community Service Act of 
1990, initiated or expanded under the VISTA program activities, 
and to strengthen local agencies and community organizations to 
carry out the purpose of this part.

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                 SELECTION AND ASSIGNMENT OF VOLUNTEERS

  Sec. 103. (a) The Director, on the receipt of applications by 
public or nonprofit private organizations to receive volunteers 
under this part, may assign volunteers selected under 
subsection (b) to work in appropriate projects and programs 
sponsored by such organizations, including work--
  (1) in meeting the health, education, welfare, or related 
needs of Indians living on reservations or Federal trust lands, 
of migratory and seasonal farmworkers and their families, and 
of residents of the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the 
Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands;
  (2) in the care and rehabilitation of mentally ill, 
developmentally disabled, and other [handicapped] disabled 
individuals, especially those with severe [handicaps] 
disabilities;
  (3) in addressing the problems of the homeless, the [jobless, 
the hungry, and low-income] unemployed, the hungry, and low-
income youths;
  (4) in addressing the special needs connected with alcohol 
and drug abuse prevention, education, through prevention, 
education, rehabilitation, and treatment, and related 
activities, consistent with the purpose of this part;
  (5) in addressing significant health care problems, 
including, mental illness, chronic and life-threatening 
illnesses and health care for homeless individuals (especially 
homeless children) through prevention, treatment, and 
community-based care activities;
  (6) in connection with programs or activities authorized, 
supported, or of a character eligible for assistance under this 
Act or the Community Service Block Grant Act, titles VIII and X 
of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, the Headstart act, the 
Community Economic Development Act of 1981, or other similar 
Acts, in furtherance of the purpose of this title[; and];
  (7) in strengthening, supplementing, and expanding efforts to 
address the problem of illiteracy throughout the United 
States[.];
  (8) in the re-entry and re-integration of formerly 
incarcerated youth and adults into society, including life 
skills training, employment training, counseling, educational 
training, and educational counseling;
  (9) in developing and carrying out financial literacy, 
financial planning, budgeting, savings, and reputable credit 
accessibility programs in low-income communities, including 
those programs which educate on financing home ownership and 
higher education;
  (10) in initiating and supporting before-school and after-
school programs servicing children in low-income communities 
that may engage participants in mentoring relationships, 
tutoring, life skills, or study skills programs, service-
learning, physical, nutrition, and health education programs, 
including programs aimed at fighting childhood obesity, and 
other activities addressing the needs of the community's 
children;
  (11) in establishing and supporting community economic 
development initiatives, including micro-enterprises, with a 
priority on such programs in rural areas and other areas where 
such programs are needed most;
  (12) in assisting veterans and their families through 
establishing or augmenting programs which assist such persons 
with access to legal assistance, health care (including mental 
health), employment counseling or training, education 
counseling or training, affordable housing, and other support 
services; and
  (13) in addressing the health and wellness of low-income and 
underserved communities, including programs to increase access 
to preventive services, insurance, and health care.
  (b)(1) The Director shall establish [recruitment and 
placement procedures] recruitment and placement procedures that 
involve sponsoring organizations and that offer opportunities 
for both local and national placement of volunteers for service 
under this part.
  (2)(A)  * * *
  (B) Such volunteer placement office shall develop, operate, 
and maintain a current and comprehensive [central information 
system that shall, on request, promptly provide] database that 
provides information--
          (i) * * *

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  (C) The Director shall assign or hire as necessary, such 
additional national, regional, and State personnel to carry out 
the functions described in this subsection and subsection (c) 
as may be necessary to ensure that such functions are carried 
out in a [timely and effective] timely and cost-effective 
manner. The Director shall give priority in the hiring of such 
additional personnel to individuals who have formerly served as 
volunteers under this part and to individuals who have 
specialized experience in [the recruitment of volunteers] 
recruitment and management of volunteers.
  (3) Volunteers shall be selected from among qualified 
individuals submitting an application for such service at such 
time, in such form, and containing such information as may be 
necessary to evaluate the suitability of each individual for 
such service and to determine, in accordance with paragraph 
(7), the most appropriate assignment for each such volunteer. 
The Director shall approve the application of each individual 
who applies in conformance with this subsection and who, on the 
basis of the information provided in the application, is 
determined by the Director to be qualified to serve as a 
volunteer under this part. The Director shall give priority 
to--
                  (A) disadvantaged youth (as defined in 
                section 101 of the National and Community 
                Service Act of 1990) and low-income adults; and
                  (B) retired adults of any profession, but 
                with an emphasis on those professions whose 
                services and training are most needed in a 
                community, such as the health care professions, 
                teaching, counseling, and engineering and other 
                professions requiring a high level of technical 
                and project management skills, to utilize their 
                experience, including professional skills, in 
                the VISTA program.

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  (5)(A) * * *
  (B) In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Director shall 
utilize the [information system] database established under 
paragraph (2)(B).

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  (c)(1) The Director, in conjunction with the [personnel 
described in subsection (b)(2)(C)] personnel described in 
subsection (b)(2)(C), sponsoring organizations, and the Office 
of Outreach and Recruitment, shall engage in public awareness 
and recruitment activities. Such activities may include--
          (A) public service announcements through radio, 
        television, the Internet and related technologies, and 
        the print media;
          (B) advertising through the Internet and related 
        technologies, print media, direct mail, and other 
        means;
          (C) disseminating information about opportunities for 
        service as a volunteer under this part to relevant 
        entities including institutions of higher education and 
        other educational institutions (including libraries), 
        professional associations, community-based agencies, 
        youth service and volunteer organizations, business 
        organizations, labor unions, senior citizens 
        organizations, offices of economic development, State 
        employment security agencies, employment offices, and 
        other institutions and organizations from or through 
        which potential volunteers may be recruited;

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          (F) publicizing national service educational awards 
        available under the [National and Community Service 
        Trust Act of 1993] National and Community Service Act 
        of 1990;
          (G) providing[, on request,] technical assistance 
        with the recruitment of volunteers under this part to 
        programs and projects receiving assistance under this 
        part; and

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  (3) The Director shall consult with the Director of the Peace 
Corps to coordinate the recruitment and public awareness 
activities carried out under [this subsection] this subsection 
and related public awareness and recruitment activities under 
the national service laws and through the Office of Outreach 
and Recruitment with those of the Peace Corps and to develop 
joint procedures and activities for the recruitment of 
volunteers to serve under this part.
  (4) [Beginning in fiscal year 1991 and for each fiscal year 
thereafter, for the purpose] For the purpose of carrying out 
this subsection, the Director shall obligate not less than [1.5 
percent] 2 percent of the amounts appropriated for each fiscal 
year under section 501(a).
  (d) The Director shall provide each low-income community 
volunteer with an individual plan for job advancement or for 
transition to a situation leading to gainful employment. 
[Whenever feasible, such efforts shall be coordinated with an 
appropriate private industry council established under the Job 
Training Partnership Act or local workforce investment board 
established under section 117 of the Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998.] Whenever feasible, such efforts shall be coordinated 
with an appropriate local workforce investment board 
established under section 117 of the Workforce Investment Act 
of 1998.

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  (g) Volunteers under this part shall not be assigned to work 
in a program or project in any community unless the application 
for such program or project contains evidence of local support 
[and has been submitted to the Governor or other chief 
executive officer of the State concerned, and such Governor or 
other chief executive officer has not, within 45 days of the 
date of such submission, notified the Director in writing, 
supported by a statement of reasons, that such Governor or 
other chief executive officer disapproves such program or 
project. In the event of a timely request in writing, supported 
by a statement of reasons, by the Governor or other chief 
executive officer of the State concerned, the Director shall 
terminate a program or project or the assignment of a volunteer 
to a program or project not later than 30 days after the date 
such request is received by the Director, or at such later date 
as is agreed upon by the Director and such Governor or other 
chief executive officer.].

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  (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 186 of the National 
and Community Service Act of 1990.-

SEC. 103A. VISTA PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

  (a) In General.--With not less than one-third of the funds 
made available under subsection (d) in each fiscal year, the 
Director shall make grants for VISTA positions to support 
programs of national significance. Each program for which a 
grant is received under this subsection shall be carried out in 
accordance with the requirements applicable to that program.
  (b) Activities Supported.--The Director shall make grants 
under subsection (a) to support one or more of the following 
programs to address problems that concern low-income and rural 
communities in the Nation:
          (1) In developing and carrying-out financial 
        literacy, financial planning, budgeting, savings, and 
        reputable credit accessibility programs in low-income 
        communities, including those programs which educate on 
        financing home ownership and higher education.
          (2) In initiating and supporting before-school and 
        after-school programs in low-income communities that 
        may include such activities as establishing mentoring 
        relationships, physical education, tutoring, 
        instruction in 21st century thinking skills, life 
        skills, and study skills, community service, service-
        learning, nutrition and health education, and other 
        activities aimed at keeping children, safe, educated, 
        and healthy, which serve the children in such 
        community.
          (3) In establishing and supporting community economic 
        development initiatives, including micro-enterprises, 
        with a priority on such programs in rural areas and 
        areas where such programs are needed most.
          (4) In assisting veterans and their families through 
        establishing or augmenting programs which assist such 
        persons with access to legal assistance, health care 
        (including mental health), employment counseling or 
        training, education counseling or training, affordable 
        housing, and other support services.
          (5) In addressing the health and wellness of low-
        income and underserved communities across our Nation, 
        including programs to fight childhood obesity through 
        nutrition, physical fitness, and other associated life 
        skills education programs and programs to increase 
        access to preventive services, insurance, and health 
        care.
  (c) Requirements.--
          (1) Eligibility.--In order to receive a grant under 
        subsection (a), an applicant shall submit an 
        application to the Director at such time and in such 
        manner as the Director requires and receive approval of 
        the application. Such application shall, at a minimum, 
        demonstrate to the Director a level of expertise in 
        carrying out such a program.
          (2) Supplement not supplant.--Funds made available 
        under subsection (d) shall be used to supplement and 
        not supplant the number of VISTA volunteers engaged in 
        programs addressing the problem for which such funds 
        are awarded unless such sums are an extension of funds 
        previously provided under this title.
  (d) Funding.--
          (1) In general.--From the amounts appropriate under 
        section 501 for each fiscal year there shall be 
        available to the Director such sums as may be necessary 
        to make grants under subsection (a).
          (2) Limitation.--No funds shall be made available to 
        the Director to make grants under subsection (a) unless 
        the amounts appropriated under section 501 available 
        for such fiscal year to carry out part A are sufficient 
        to maintain the number of projects and volunteers 
        funded under part A in the preceding fiscal year.
  (e) Information.--The Director shall widely disseminate 
information on grants that may be made under this section, 
including through the Office of Outreach and Recruitment and 
other volunteer recruitment programs being carried out by 
public or private non-profit organizations.

                      TERMS AND PERIODS OF SERVICE

  Sec. 104. (a) * * *

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  (d) The Director shall establish a procedure, including 
notice and opportunity to be heard, for volunteers under this 
part to present and obtain resolution of grievances and to 
present their views in connection [with the terms and 
conditions of their service.] with the terms and conditions of 
their service or any adverse action, such as termination, 
proposed by the sponsoring organization. The procedure shall 
provide for an appeal to the Director of any proposed 
termination. The Director shall promptly provide to each 
volunteer in service on the date of enactment of this Act, and 
to each such volunteer beginning service thereafter, 
information regarding such procedure [and the terms and 
conditions of their service].

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                            SUPPORT SERVICE

  Sec. 105. (a)(1)(A) * * *
  (B) [Such stipend shall not exceed $95 per month in fiscal 
year 1994, but shall be set at a minimum of $100 per month, and 
a maximum of $125 per month assuming the availability of funds 
to accomplish such maximum, during the service of the volunteer 
after October 1, 1994. The Director may provide a stipend of a 
maximum of $200 per month in the case of persons] Such stipend 
shall be set at a minimum of $125 per month and a maximum of 
$150 per month, subject to the availability of funds to 
accomplish such a maximum. The Director may provide a stipend 
of $250 per month in the case of persons who have served as 
volunteers under this part for at least 1 year and who, in 
accordance with standards established in such regulations as 
the Director shall prescribe, have been designated volunteer 
leaders on the basis of experience and special skills and a 
demonstrated leadership among volunteers.

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                         [VISTA LITERACY CORPS

  [Sec. 109. (a) As part of the Volunteers in Service to 
America program established under this part, the Director shall 
establish a VISTA Literacy Corps for the purpose of developing, 
strengthening, supplementing, and expanding efforts of both 
public and nonprofit organizations at the local, State, and 
Federal level to mobilize local, State, Federal, and private 
sector financial and volunteer resources to address the problem 
of illiteracy throughout the United States.
  [(b) The Director shall assign volunteers to projects and 
programs that meet the antipoverty criteria of part A that 
provide assistance to functionally illiterate and illiterate 
individuals who are unserved or underserved by literacy 
education programs, with special emphasis upon disadvantaged 
individuals having the highest risk of illiteracy, and 
individuals with the lowest reading and educational level of 
competence.
  [(c)(1) The Director shall assign volunteers under this 
subsection to projects and programs that utilize volunteers to 
address the needs of illiterate individuals.
  [(2) Programs and projects under this subsection may be 
administered by public or private nonprofit agencies and 
organizations including local, State, and national literacy 
councils and organizations; community-based nonprofit 
organizations; local and State education agencies; local and 
State agencies administering adult basic education programs; 
educational institutions; libraries; antipoverty organizations; 
local, municipal, and State governmental entities, and eligible 
providers of employment and training activities under subtitle 
B of title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
  [(3) In the assignment of volunteers under this subsection 
the Director shall give priority consideration to--
          [(A) programs and projects that assist illiterate 
        individuals in greatest need of assistance residing in 
        unserved or underserved areas with the highest 
        concentrations of illiteracy and of low income 
        individuals and families;
          [(B) projects and programs serving individuals 
        reading at the zero to fourth grade levels;
          [(C) projects and programs focusing on providing 
        literacy services to high risk populations;
          [(D) projects and programs operating in areas with 
        the highest concentration of individuals and families 
        living at or below the poverty level;
          [(E) projects and programs providing literacy 
        services to parents of disadvantaged children between 
        the ages of two and eight, who may be educationally at 
        risk; and
          [(F) Statewide programs and projects that encourage 
        the creation of new literacy efforts, encourage the 
        coordination of intrastate literacy efforts and provide 
        technical assistance to local literacy efforts.
  [(d)(1) The Director shall assign volunteers under this 
subsection to projects and programs that primarily utilize 
volunteers to tutor illiterate individuals.
  [(2) Programs and projects under this subsection may be 
administered by local public or private nonprofit agencies and 
organizations including local literacy councils and 
organizations, community-based nonprofit organizations, local 
educational agencies, local agencies administering adult basic 
education programs, local educational institutions, libraries, 
antipoverty organizations, local and municipal governmental 
entities, and eligible providers of employment and training 
activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce 
Investment Act of 1998.
  [(3) In the assignment of volunteers under this subsection 
the Director shall give priority consideration to local 
programs and projects that assist illiterate individuals in 
greatest need of assistance residing in unserved or underserved 
areas with the highest concentrations of illiteracy and of low 
income individuals and families.
  [(e) The Director shall ensure an equitable distribution of 
volunteers under this section in accordance with the equitable 
distribution requirement of section 414 of this Act.
  [(f) The VISTA Literacy Corps shall consist of all volunteers 
serving under part A working on literacy projects and programs.
  [(g) In any fiscal year in which the services provided under 
part A are reduced, the services provided under this section 
shall be proportionately reduced.
  [(h)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), with respect to any 
individual providing volunteer services in the program under 
this section regarding literacy, the Director may, with the 
written consent of the individual, assign the individual to 
serve in the general program under this part regarding 
literacy.
  [(2) To the extent practicable and without undue delay, the 
Director shall ensure that a volunteer under this section is 
assigned to the vacancy created within the relevant literacy 
project or program established under this section.

                   [Part B--University Year for VISTA

                         [STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

  [Sec. 111. (a) The purpose of this part is to assist 
students, through service-learning and community service 
programs, to undertake volunteer service in such a way as to 
enhance the educational value of the service experience, 
through participation in activities that strengthen and 
supplement efforts to eliminate and alleviate poverty and 
poverty-related problems. Its purpose further is to provide 
technical assistance and training to encourage other students 
and faculty to engage in volunteer service on a part-time, 
self-supporting basis, to meet the needs of the poor in the 
surrounding community through expansion of service-learning and 
community service programs and otherwise.
  [(b) This part provides for the University Year for VISTA 
(UYV) program of full-time volunteer service by students 
enrolled in institutions of higher education. The purpose of 
the UYV program is to strengthen and supplement efforts to 
eliminate poverty and poverty-related human, social, and 
environmental problems by enabling students at cooperating 
institutions to perform meaningful and constructive volunteer 
service in connection with the satisfaction of course-work 
while attending such institutions. Volunteer service under this 
part is conducted in agencies, institutions, and situations 
where the application of human talent and dedication may assist 
in the solution of poverty and poverty-related problems and 
secure and exploit opportunities for self-advancement by 
individuals experiencing such problems.

        [AUTHORITY TO OPERATE UNIVERSITY YEAR FOR VISTA PROGRAM

  [Sec. 112. Except as otherwise provided in this part, the 
Director is authorized to conduct or make grants and contracts 
for, or both, programs to carry out the purposes of this part 
in accordance with the authorities and subject to the 
restrictions in the provisions of part A of this title, except 
for the provisions of sections 103(f) and 104(d), and except 
that the Director may, in accordance with regulations the 
Director shall prescribe, determine to reduce or eliminate the 
stipend for volunteers serving under this part on the basis of 
the value of benefits provided such volunteers by the 
institution in question (including the reduction or waiver of 
tuition).

                          [SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  [Sec. 113. (a) Volunteers serving under this part shall be 
enrolled for periods of service as provided for in subsection 
(b) of section 104, except that volunteers serving in the 
University Year for VISTA program may be enrolled for periods 
of service of not less than the duration of an academic 
semester or its equivalent, but volunteers enrolled for less 
than 12 months shall not receive stipends under section 
105(a)(1). Volunteers serving under this part may receive 
academic credit for such service in accordance with the 
regulations of the sponsoring institution of higher education. 
Volunteers may receive a living allowance and such other 
support or allowances as the Director determines to be 
appropriate.
  [(b) Grants to and contracts with institutions to administer 
programs under this part shall provide that prospective student 
volunteers shall participate substantially in the planning of 
such programs and that such institutions shall make available 
to the poor in the surrounding community all available 
facilities, including human resources, of such institutions in 
order to assist in meeting the needs of such poor persons.
  [(c)(1) In making grants or contracts for the administration 
of UYV programs under this part, the Director shall insure that 
financial assistance under this Act to programs carried out 
pursuant to section 112 of this part shall not exceed 90 per 
centum of the total cost (including planning costs) of such 
program during the first year and such amounts less than 90 per 
centum as the Director, in consultation with the institution, 
may determine for not more than four additional years, 
including years in which support was received under title VIII 
of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 
2991-2994d). Each such grant or contract shall stipulate that 
the institution will make every effort to (A) assume an 
increasing proportion of the cost of continuing a program 
carrying out the purpose of this part while the institution 
receives support under this part; (B) waive or otherwise reduce 
tuition for participants in such program, where such waiver is 
not prohibited by law; (C) utilize students and faculty at such 
institution to carry out, on a self-supporting basis, 
appropriate planning for such programs; and (D) maintain 
similar service-learning programs after such institution no 
longer receives support under this part.
  [(2) The Director shall take necessary steps to monitor the 
extent of compliance by such institutions with commitments 
entered into under paragraph (1) of this subsection and shall 
advise the Secretary of Health and Human Services of the extent 
of each such institution's compliance.]

                   Part C--Special Volunteer Programs

                          STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

  Sec. 121. This part provides for special emphasis and 
demonstration volunteer programs, together with appropriate 
powers and responsibilities designed to assist in the 
development and coordination of such programs. The purpose of 
this part is to strengthen and supplement efforts to meet a 
broad range of needs, particularly those related to poverty, by 
encouraging and enabling persons from all walks of life and 
from all age groups to perform meaningful and constructive 
volunteer service in agencies, institutions, and [situations] 
organizations where the application of human talent and 
dedication may help to meet such needs. It is the further 
purpose of this part to provide technical and financial 
assistance to encourage voluntary organizations and volunteer 
efforts at the national, State, and local level.

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SEC. 123. [TECHNICAL AND] FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.

  The Director may provide [technical and] financial assistance 
to Federal agencies, State and local governments and agencies, 
private nonprofit organizations, employers, and other private 
organizations that utilize or desire to utilize volunteers in 
carrying out the purpose of this part.

                       [LITERACY CHALLENGE GRANTS

  [Sec. 124. (a) The Director is authorized to award challenge 
grants to eligible public agencies and private organizations to 
pay the Federal share of the costs of establishing, operating 
or expanding community or employee literacy programs or 
projects that include the use of full-time or part-time 
volunteers as one method of addressing illiteracy.
  [(b) Each eligible organization desiring a grant under this 
section shall submit to the Corporation an application in such 
form and accompanied by such information as the Director may 
reasonably require. Each such application shall--
          [(1) describe the activities for which assistance is 
        sought,
          [(2) contain assurances that the eligible 
        organization will provide from non-Federal sources the 
        non-Federal share of the cost of the program or 
        project,
          [(3) provide assurances, satisfactory to the 
        Director, that the literacy project will be operated in 
        cooperation with other public and private agencies and 
        organizations interested in, and qualified to, combat 
        illiteracy in the community where the project is to be 
        conducted, and
          [(4) contain such other information and assurances as 
        the Director may reasonably require.
  [(c)(1)(A) The Federal share of the cost of a program or 
project authorized by this section administered by a public 
agency, a nonprofit organization other than an organization 
described in paragraph (2), or a private, for-profit 
organization shall not exceed--
          [(i) 80 percent in the first fiscal year;
          [(ii) 70 percent in the second fiscal year; and
          [(iii) 60 percent in the third fiscal year.
  [(B) The non-Federal share paid by a private, for-profit 
organization shall be in cash.
  [(2) The Federal share of the cost of a program or project 
administered by a nonprofit or community-based organization 
shall not exceed--
          [(A) 90 percent in the first fiscal year;
          [(B) 80 percent in the second fiscal year; and
          [(C) 70 percent in the third fiscal year.
  [(3) The non-Federal share provided by a public agency or a 
nonprofit or community-based organization may be provided in 
cash, or in kind, fairly evaluated, and may include the use of 
plant, equipment, and services.]

  TITLE II--[NATIONAL SENIOR VOLUNTEER CORPS] NATIONAL SENIOR SERVICE 
                                 CORPS

                         [STATEMENT OF PURPOSES

  [Sec. 200. It is the purpose of--
          [(1) this title to provide for National Senior 
        Volunteer Corps, comprised of the Retired and Senior 
        Volunteer Program, the foster grandparent program, and 
        the senior companion program, that empower older 
        individuals to contribute to their communities through 
        volunteer service, enhance the lives of the volunteers 
        and those whom they serve, and provide communities with 
        valuable services;
          [(2) part A, the Retired and Senior Volunteer 
        Program, to utilize the vast talents of older 
        individuals willing to share their experiences, 
        abilities, and skills in responding to a wide variety 
        of community needs;
          [(3) part B, the foster grandparent program, to 
        afford low-income older individuals an opportunity to 
        provide supportive, individualized services to children 
        with exceptional or special needs; and
          [(4) part C, the senior companion program, to afford 
        low-income older individuals the opportunity to provide 
        personal assistance and companionship to other older 
        individuals through volunteer service.]

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, emergency and disaster 
        preparedness, relief, and recovery, 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 people 
        55 years of age or older 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 knowledge, experiences, 
        abilities, and skills for the betterment of their 
        communities and themselves;
          (4) opportunities for low-income people 55 years of 
        age or older, through the Foster Grandparents Program, 
        to have a positive impact on the lives of children in 
        need;
          (5) opportunities for low-income 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 people 55 years of age or older to 
        meet unmet needs, including those related to public 
        safety, public health, and emergency and disaster 
        preparedness, relief, and recovery, in their 
        communities.

              Part A--Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

          GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS

  Sec. 201. (a) In order to help retired individuals and 
working older individuals to [avail themselves of opportunities 
for volunteer service in their community] share their 
experiences, abilities, and skills for the betterment of their 
communities and themselves through service, the Director is 
authorized to make grants to State agencies (established or 
designated pursuant to section 305(a)(1) of the Older Americans 
Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3025(a)(1))) or grants to or 
contracts with other public and nonprofit private agencies and 
organizations to pay part or all of the costs for the 
development or operation, or both, of volunteer service 
projects under this section, if the Director determines, in 
accordance with regulations the Director shall prescribe, 
that--
  (1) * * *
  (2) only individuals 55 years of age or older will be 
enrolled[, and individuals 60 years of age or older will be 
given priority for enrollment,] as volunteers to provide 
services under this part (except for administrative purposes), 
and such services will be performed in the community where such 
individuals reside or in nearby communities either (A) on 
publicly owned and operated facilities or projects, or (B) on 
local projects sponsored by private nonprofit organizations 
(other than political parties), other than projects involving 
the construction, operation, or maintenance of so much of any 
facility used or to be used for sectarian instruction or as a 
place for religious worship;
  (3) the project includes such short-term training as may be 
necessary either prior to or during the volunteer service to 
make the most effective use of the skills and talents of 
participating volunteers and individuals, and provide for the 
payment of the reasonable expenses of such volunteers while 
undergoing such training; and
  [(4) the project is being established and will be carried out 
with the advice of persons competent in the field of service 
involved, and or persons with interest in and knowledge of the 
needs of older persons.]
  (4) the project is being designed and implemented with the 
advice of experts in the field of service to be delivered as 
well as with those who have expertise in the recruitment and 
management of volunteers, particularly those of the Baby Boom 
generation.

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  [(c) The Director shall not award any grant or contract under 
this part for a project in any State to any agency or 
organization unless, if such State has a State agency 
established or designated pursuant to section 305(a)(1) of the 
Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3025(a)(1)), 
such agency itself is the recipient of the award or such agency 
has been afforded at least forty-five days in which to review 
the project application and make recommendations thereon.]
  (c) The Director shall give priority to projects--
          (1) utilizing retired scientists, technicians, 
        engineers, and mathematicians (the STEM professionals) 
        to improve Science, Technology, Engineering, and 
        Mathematics (STEM) education through activities such as 
        assisting teachers in classroom demonstrations or 
        laboratory experiences, running after-school, weekend, 
        or summer programs designed to engage disadvantaged 
        youth (as defined in section 101 of the National and 
        Community Service Act of 1990) or low-income, minority 
        youth in the STEM fields and to improve mastery of the 
        STEM content, providing field trips to businesses, 
        institutions of higher education, museums, and other 
        locations where the STEM professions are practiced or 
        illuminated;
          (2) utilizing retired health care professionals to 
        improve the health and wellness of low income or rural 
        communities;
          (3) utilizing retired criminal justice professionals 
        for programs designed to prevent disadvantaged youth 
        (as defined in section 101 of the National and 
        Community Service Act of 1990) from joining gangs or 
        committing crimes;
          (4) utilizing retired military and emergency 
        professionals for programs to improve public safety, 
        emergency and disaster preparedness, relief, and 
        recovery, search and rescue, and homeland security 
        efforts; and
          (5) utilizing retired computer science professionals, 
        technicians of related technologies, business 
        professionals, and others with relevant knowledge to 
        increase, for low income individuals and families, 
        access to and obtaining the benefits from computers and 
        other existing and emerging technologies.

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  (e) Competitive Re-Evaluation.--
          (1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 412, a grant 
        or contract shall not, after fiscal year 2009, be 
        awarded or renewed under this section unless--
                  (A) the program for which the award or 
                renewal is to be made is competitively re-
                evaluated in comparison to other programs; or
                  (B) the program for which the award or 
                renewal is to be made--
                          (i) received an award or renewal in a 
                        fiscal year that was both--
                                  (I) within the preceding 
                                three fiscal years; and
                                  (II) after fiscal year 2009; 
                                and
                          (ii) was competitively re-evaluated 
                        in connection with that award or 
                        renewal in that fiscal year.
          (2) Requirements.--Each competitive re-evaluation 
        required by paragraph (1) shall be carried out through 
        a process that ensures that--
                  (A) the resulting grants (or contracts) 
                support no less than the volunteer service 
                years of the previous grant (or contract) cycle 
                in a given service area;
                  (B) the resulting grants (or contracts) 
                maintain a similar program distribution; and
                  (C) every effort is made to minimalize the 
                disruption of volunteers.
          (3) Priority consideration.--The competitive re-
        evaluation shall include some form of priority 
        consideration for existing grantees in good standing.

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                   Part B--Foster Grandparent Program

          GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS

  Sec. 211. (a) The Director is authorized to make grants to or 
contracts with public and nonprofit private agencies and 
organizations to pay part or all of the cost of development and 
operation of projects (including direct payments to individuals 
serving under this part) designed for the purpose of providing 
opportunities for [low-income persons aged sixty or over] low-
income and other persons aged 55 or over to provide supportive 
person-to-person services in health, education, welfare, and 
related settings to children having exceptional needs. Such 
services may include services by individuals serving as foster 
grandparents to children who are individuals with disabilities, 
who have chronic health conditions, who are receiving care in 
hospitals, who are residing in homes for dependent and 
neglected children, or who are receiving services provided by 
day care centers, schools, early intervention programs under 
part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 
U.S.C. 1431 et seq.), Head Start agencies under the Head Start 
Act, or any of a variety of other programs, establishments, and 
institutions providing services for children with special or 
exceptional needs. Individual foster grandparents may provide 
person-to-person services to one or more children, depending on 
the needs of the project and local site. The Director may 
approve assistance in excess of 90 per centum of the costs of 
the development and operation of such projects only if the 
Director determines, in accordance with regulations the 
Director shall prescribe establishing objective criteria, that 
such action is required in furtherance of the purpose of this 
section. Provision for such assistance shall be effective as of 
September 19, 1972. In the case of any project with respect to 
which, prior to such date, a grant or contract has been made 
under section 611(a) of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 3044(b) or with respect to any project under 
the Foster Grandparent program in effect prior to September 17, 
1969, contributions in cash or in kind from the Bureau of 
Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, toward the cost of 
the project may be counted as part of the cost thereof which is 
met from non-Federal sources.
  (b)(1) Any public or private nonprofit agency or organization 
responsible for providing person-to-person services to a child 
in a project carried out under subsection (a) of this section 
[shall have the exclusive authority to determine, pursuant to 
the provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection] may 
determine--
          (A) which children may receive supportive person-to-
        person services under such project; [and]
          (B) the period of time during which such services 
        shall be continued in the case of each individual 
        child[.]; and
          (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.
  [(2) In the event that such an agency or organization 
determines that it is in the best interests of a mentally 
retarded child receiving, and of a particular foster 
grandparent providing, services in such a project, such 
relationship may be continued after the child reaches the 
chronological age of 21: Provided, That such child was 
receiving such services prior to attaining the chronological 
age of 21. If the particular foster grandparent subject to the 
determination under this paragraph becomes unavailable to serve 
after such determination is made, the agency or organization 
may select another foster grandparent.]
  [(3)] (2) Any determination made by a public or nonprofit 
private agency or organization under [paragraphs (1) and (2)] 
paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be made through mutual 
agreement by all parties involved with respect to the provision 
of services to the child involved.
  (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.

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  (d) The Director, in accordance with regulations the Director 
shall prescribe, may provide to low-income persons serving as 
volunteers under this part, such allowances, stipends, and 
other support as the Director determines are necessary to carry 
out the purpose of this part. [Any stipend or allowance 
provided under this section shall not be less than $2.45 per 
hour on and after October 1, 1993, and shall be adjusted once 
prior to December 31, 1997, to account for inflation,] Any 
stipend or allowance provided under this part shall not exceed 
75 percent of the minimum wage under section 6 the Fair Labor 
Standards Act of 1938 (29 U.S.C. 206), and the Federal share 
shall not be less than $2.65 per hour, provided that the 
Director shall adjust the Federal share once prior to December 
31, 2012, to account for inflation, as determined by the 
Director and rounded to the nearest five cents, except that (1) 
such stipend or allowance shall not be increased as a result of 
an amendment made to this sentence unless the funds 
appropriated for carrying out this part are sufficient to 
maintain for the fiscal year in question a number of 
participants to serve under this part at least equal to the 
number of such participants serving during the preceding fiscal 
year, and (2) in the event that sufficient appropriations for 
any fiscal year are not available to increase any such stipend 
or allowance provided to the minimum hourly rate specified in 
this sentence, the Director shall increase the stipend or 
allowance to such amount as appropriations for such year permit 
consistent with clause (1) of this exception. In establishing 
the amount of, and the effective date for, such adjustment, the 
Director, in consultation with the State Commissions on 
National and Community Service (as established under section 
178 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990) and the 
heads of the State offices established under section 195 of 
such Act, shall consider the effect such adjustment will have 
on the ability of non-federally funded volunteer programs 
similar to the programs under this title to maintain their 
current level of volunteer hours.
  (e) For purposes of this part, the terms ``low-income 
person'' and ``person of low income'' mean--
          (1) any person whose income is not more than [125] 
        200 per centum of the poverty line defined in section 
        673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 
        U.S.C. 9902(2)) and adjusted by the Director in the 
        manner described in such section; and
          (2) any person whose income is not more that 100 per 
        centum of such poverty line[, as so adjusted and 
        determined by the Director after taking into 
        consideration existing poverty guidelines as 
        appropriate to local situations].

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  [(f)(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), 
individuals who are not low-income persons may serve as 
volunteers under this part, in accordance with such regulations 
as the Director shall issue, if such individuals serve without 
receiving any allowance, stipend, or other financial support 
under this part except reimbursement for transportation, meals, 
and out-of-pocket expenses incident to serving under this part.
  [(B) The regulations issued by the Director to carry out this 
part (other than any regulations relating to allowances, 
stipends, and other financial support authorized by subsection 
(d) to be paid under this part to low-income persons) shall 
apply to all volunteers under this part, without regard to 
whether such volunteers are eligible to receive a stipend under 
subsection (d).
  [(C) Individuals who are not low-income persons may not serve 
as volunteers under this part in any community in which there 
are volunteers serving under part A of this title unless such 
individuals have been referred previously for possible 
placement as volunteers under part A and such placement did not 
occur.
  [(2)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), 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 under subsection 
(d).
  [(B) An individual who is not a low-income person may not 
become a volunteer under this part if allowing such individual 
to become a volunteer under this part would prevent a low-
income individual from becoming a volunteer under this part or 
would displace a low-income person from being such a volunteer.
  [(3) The Director may not take into consideration or require 
as a condition of receiving a grant or contract to carry out a 
project under this part, any applicant for such grant or 
contract--
          [(A) to accept or recruit individuals who are not 
        low-income persons to serve as volunteers under this 
        part; or
          [(B) to solicit locally generated contributions, in 
        cash or in kind, to support such individuals.
        The Director may not coerce any applicant for, or 
        recipient of, such grant or contract to engage in 
        conduct described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
  [(4) Funds appropriated to carry out this part may not be 
used to pay any cost, including any administrative cost, 
incurred in connection with volunteers under this part who do 
not receive a stipend under subsection (d). Such cost incurred 
with respect to a volunteer may be paid with--
          [(A) funds received by the Director as unrestricted 
        gifts;
          [(B) funds received by the Director as gifts to pay 
        such cost;
          [(C) funds contributed by such volunteer; or
          [(D) locally generated contributions in excess of the 
        amount required to be contributed under subsection (a), 
        in the discretion of the recipient of a grant or 
        contract under such subsection.]
  (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 
subsection (d)) 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).
  (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).
  (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.
  (4) The Office of Outreach and Recruitment shall conduct 
outreach to ensure the inclusion of low-income persons in 
programs and activities authorized under this title.
  (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 program may accept 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.

                    Part C--Senior Companion Program

          GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROJECTS

  Sec. 213. (a) The Director is authorized to make grants to or 
contracts with public and nonprofit private agencies and 
organizations to pay part or all of the cost of development and 
operation of projects (including direct payments to individuals 
serving under this part in the same manner as provided in 
section 211(a)) designed for the purpose of providing 
opportunities for [low-income persons aged 60 or over] low-
income and other persons aged 55 or over to serve as ``senior 
companions'' to persons with exceptional needs. Senior 
companions may provide services designed to help older persons 
requiring long-term care, including services to persons 
receiving home health care, nursing care, home-delivered meals 
or other nutritional services; services designed to help 
persons deinstitutionalized from mental hospitals, nursing 
homes, and other institutions; and services designed to assist 
persons having developmental disabilities and other special 
needs for companionship.
  (b) [Subsections (d), (e), and (f)] Subsections (d) through 
(h) of section 211, and such other provisions of part B as the 
Director determines to be necessary, shall apply to this part, 
except that for purposes of this part any reference in such 
subsections and such provisions to part B shall be deemed to be 
a reference to this part.
  (c)(1) * * *
  (2)(A) * * *
  [(B) Senior companion volunteer trainers recruited under 
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph shall not be paid stipends.]
  (B) Senior companion volunteer trainers and leaders may 
receive a stipend or allowance consistent with subsection (g) 
authorized under subsection (d) of section 211, as approved by 
the Director.

                       Part D--General Provisions

         PROMOTION OF NATIONAL SENIOR [VOLUNTEER] SERVICE CORPS

  Sec. 221. (a) * * *
  (b)(1) * * *
  (2) The Director shall take appropriate actions to ensure 
that special efforts are made to publicize the programs 
established in parts A, B, and C, in order to facilitate 
recruitment efforts, to encourage greater participation of 
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds living in rural, 
suburban, and urban localities, and to emphasize the value of 
volunteering to the health and well-being of volunteers and the 
communities of such volunteers. Such actions shall include 
informing recipients of grants and contracts under this title 
of all informational materials available from the Director.

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                      MINORITY GROUP PARTICIPATION

  Sec. 223. The Director shall take appropriate steps to insure 
that special efforts are made to recruit, select, and assign 
qualified individuals [sixty years and older from minority 
groups] 55 years and older from minority and underserved 
populations to serve as volunteers under this title.

 USE OF LOCALLY GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS IN NATIONAL SENIOR [VOLUNTEER] 
                             SERVICE CORPS

  Sec. 224. Whenever locally generated contributions made to 
National Senior Volunteer Corps projects under this title are 
in excess of the amount required by the Director, the Director 
may not restrict the manner in which contributions are expended 
if expenditures from locally generated contributions are not 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act.

                   PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

  Sec. 225. (a)(1) * * *
  [(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Director may 
make such grants--
          [(A) under the program authorized in part A, to 
        support programs that address the national problems 
        specified in subsection (b);
          [(B) under the program authorized in part B, to 
        support programs that address the national problems 
        specified in subsection (b), other than paragraphs 
        (10), (12), (15), and (16) of such subsection; and
          [(C) under the program authorized in part C, to 
        support programs that address the national problems 
        referred to in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), (6), and (10) 
        of subsection (b).]
  (2) Applicants for grants under paragraph (1) shall determine 
which program under part A, B, or C the program shall be 
carried out and submit an application as required for programs 
under part A, B, or C.

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  (4) The Director shall ensure that at least 50 percent of the 
grants made under this section are from applicants currently 
not receiving assistance from the Corporation and when possible 
in locations where there are no current programs under part A, 
B, C in existence.
  (b) The Director shall make grants under subsection (a) to 
support one or more of the following programs to address 
problems that concern the Nation:
          (1) Programs that assist individuals with chronic and 
        debilitating illnesses, such as acquired immune 
        deficiency syndrome or Alzheimer's disease, with an 
        intent of allowing those served to age in place.
          (2) Programs designed to decrease drug and alcohol 
        abuse through education, prevention, treatment, and 
        rehabilitation.
          (3) Programs that work with teenage parents, 
        including programs that teach parenting skills, life 
        skills, family management skills, assists in obtaining 
        affordable childcare, offers or assists in locating 
        employment training or placement, and other skills and 
        services needed by teenage parents and their families 
        to establish a healthy environment for their children.
          [(4) Programs that match volunteer mentors with youth 
        who need guidance.]
          (4) Programs that establish and support mentoring 
        programs for disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 
        101 of the National and Community Service Act of 1990), 
        including those mentoring programs that match youth 
        with volunteer mentors leading to apprenticeship 
        programs and employment training.
          (5) Programs that provide adult and school-based 
        literacy assistance, including those programs that 
        serve youth and adults with limited English 
        proficiency.
          (6) Programs that provide respite care, including 
        care for frail elderly individuals [and for disabled or 
        chronically ill children living at home.] and for 
        individuals and children with disabilities or chronic 
        illnesses living at home.
          (7) Programs that provide before- and [after-school 
        activities that are sponsored by organizations, such as 
        libraries, that serve children of working parents.] 
        after-school programs serving children in low-income 
        communities that may engage participants in mentoring 
        relationships, tutoring, life skills or study skills 
        programs, service-learning, physical, nutrition, and 
        health education programs, including programs aimed at 
        fighting childhood obesity, and other activities 
        addressing the needs of the community's children, 
        including those of working parents.
          [(8) Programs that work with boarder babies.
          [(9) Programs that serve children who are enrolled in 
        child care programs, giving priority to such programs 
        that serve children with special needs.]
          [(10)] (8) Programs that provide care to 
        developmentally disabled adults who reside at home and 
        in community-based settings, including programs that, 
        when appropriate, involve older developmentally 
        disabled individuals as volunteers under this title.
          [(11)] (9) Programs that provide volunteer tutors to 
        assist educationally disadvantaged children, on a one-
        to-one basis, to improve the basic skills of such 
        children.
          (10) Programs that engage older adults with children 
        and youth to complete service in energy conservation, 
        environmental stewardship, or other environmental needs 
        of a community.
          (11) Programs that collaborate with criminal justice 
        professionals and organizations in prevention programs 
        aimed at disadvantaged youth (as defined in section 101 
        of the National and Community Service Act of 1990) or 
        youth re-entering society after incarceration and their 
        families, which may include mentoring and counseling, 
        which many include employment counseling.
          [(12) Programs that address environmental needs.
          [(13) Programs that reach out to organizations (such 
        as labor unions and profitmaking organizations) not 
        previously involved in addressing national problems of 
        local concern.
          [(14) Programs that provide for outreach to increase 
        participation of members of ethnic groups who have 
        limited English proficiency.
          [(15) Programs that support criminal justice 
        activities and juvenile justice activities.
          [(16) Programs that involve older volunteers working 
        with young people in apprenticeship programs.]
          [(17)] (12) Programs that support the community 
        integration of individuals with disabilities.
          (13) Programs that strengthen community efforts in 
        support of homeland security.
          [(18) Programs that provide health, education, and 
        welfare services that augment the activities of State 
        and local agencies, to be carried out in a fiscal year 
        for which the aggregate amount of funds available to 
        such agencies is not less than the annual average 
        aggregate amount of funds available to such agencies 
        for the period of 3 fiscal years preceding such fiscal 
        year.]
  (c)(1) In order for an applicant to be eligible to receive a 
grant under subsection (a), such applicant [shall demonstrate 
to the Director that such grant will be used to increase the 
total number of volunteers supported by such applicant.] shall 
demonstrate to the Director a level of expertise in carrying 
out such a program.

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  (e) The Director shall widely disseminate information on 
grants that may be made under subsection (a) [to field 
personnel of the Corporation and to community volunteer 
organizations that request such information.], including 
through the Office of Outreach and Recruitment and other 
volunteer recruitment programs being carried out by public or 
private non-profit organizations.

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SEC. 228. CONTINUITY OF SERVICE.

  To ensure the continued service of individuals in communities 
served by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program prior to 
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. 229. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS.

  (a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), a 
program receiving assistance under this title may accept 
donations, including donations in cash or in kind.
  (b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), a program 
receiving assistance under this title shall not accept 
donations from the beneficiaries of the program.

                     Part E--Demonstration Programs

SEC. 231. AUTHORITY OF DIRECTOR.

  (a) * * *
  (b) Activities.--An organization that receives a grant or 
enters into a contract under subsection (a) may use funds made 
available through the grant or contract for activities such 
as--
          (1) linking youth groups and older American 
        organizations in volunteer [activities;] activities 
        described in section 225(b) and carried out through 
        programs described in parts A, B, and C; and
          [(2) involving older volunteers in programs and 
        activities different from programs and activities 
        supported in the community; and
          [(3) testing whether older American volunteer 
        programs may contribute to new objectives or certain 
        national priorities.]
          (2) programs that support older Americans in aging in 
        place while augmenting the capacity of members of a 
        community to serve each other through reciprocal 
        service centers, service credit banking, community 
        economic scripts, barter services, timebanking, and 
        other similar programs.
  (c) Priority.--For purposes of subsection (b), priority shall 
be given to--
          (1) programs with established experience in carrying 
        out such a program and engaging the entire community in 
        service exchange;
          (2) programs with the capacity to connect to similar 
        programs throughout a city or region to augment the 
        available services to older Americans and for members 
        of the community to serve each other;
          (3) programs seeking to establish in an area where 
        needs of older Americans are left unmet and older 
        Americans are unable to consider aging in place without 
        such service exchange in place; and
          (4) programs that integrate participants in or 
        collaborate with service-learning programs, AmeriCorps 
        State and National programs, the VISTA program, the 
        Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, Foster 
        Grandparents program, and the Senior Companion 
        programs, and programs described in section 411 of the 
        Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3032).

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TITLE IV--ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION

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                          SPECIAL LIMITATIONS

  Sec. 404. (a) The Director shall prescribe regulations and 
shall carry out the provisions of this Act so as to assure that 
the service of volunteers assigned, referred, or serving 
pursuant to grants, contracts, or agreements made under this 
Act is limited to activities which would not otherwise be 
performed by employed workers and which will not supplant the 
hiring of or result in the [displacement of employed workers] 
displacement of employed workers or volunteers (other than 
participants under the national service laws), or impair 
existing contracts for service.

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    NOTICE AND HEARING PROCEDURES FOR SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF 
                          FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

  Sec. 412. (a) The Director is authorized, in accordance with 
the provisions of this section, to suspend further payments or 
to terminate payments under any contract or grant providing 
assistance under this Act, whenever the Director determines 
there is a material failure to comply with the applicable terms 
and conditions of any such grant or contract. The Director 
shall prescribe procedures to insure that--
  (1) * * *
  (2) an application for refunding under this Act may not be 
denied unless the recipient has been given (A) notice at least 
[75] 60 days before the denial of such application of the 
possibility of such denial and the grounds for any such denial, 
and (B) opportunity to show cause why such action should not be 
taken; and
  [(3) in any case where an application for refunding is denied 
for failure to comply with the terms and conditions of the 
grant or contract award, the recipient shall be afforded an 
opportunity for an informal hearing before an impartial hearing 
officer, who has been agreed to by the recipient and the 
Agency; and]
  [(4)] (3) assistance under this Act shall not be terminated 
for failure to comply with applicable terms and conditions 
unless the recipient has been afforded reasonable notice and 
opportunity for a full and fair hearing.

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                              DEFINITIONS

  Sec. 421. For the purposes of this Act--
          (1) * * *
          (2) the terms ``United States'' and ``States'' mean 
        the several States, the District of Columbia, the 
        Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam, the American Samoa, 
        the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and, 
        for the purposes of title II of this Act, the Trust 
        Territory of the Pacific Islands;

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          (13) the term ``national senior volunteer'' means a 
        volunteer in the [National Senior Volunteer Corps] 
        National Senior Service Corps;
          (14) the term ``[National Senior Volunteer Corps] 
        National Senior Service Corps'' means the programs 
        established under [parts A, B, C, and E of] title II;

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SEC. 425. PROTECTION AGAINST IMPROPER USE.

  Whoever falsely--
          (1) * * *

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that an entity is affiliated with, funded by, or operating 
under the authority of the Corporation, VISTA, or any of the 
programs of the [National Senior Volunteer Corps] National 
Senior Service Corps may be enjoined under an action filed by 
the Attorney General, on a complaint by the Director.

                TITLE V--AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS

SEC. 501. NATIONAL VOLUNTEER ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS.

  (a) Authorizations.--
          (1) Volunteers in service to america.--There are 
        authorized to be appropriated to carry out parts A and 
        B of title I[, excluding section 109, $56,000,000 for 
        fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for 
        each of the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.] $100,000,000 
        for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary 
        for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
          [(2) Literacy activities.--There are authorized to be 
        appropriated to carry out section 109, $5,600,000 for 
        fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for 
        each of the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.]
          [(3)] (2) Special volunteer programs.--There are 
        authorized to be appropriated to carry out part C of 
        title I[, excluding section 125, such sums as may be 
        necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994 through 
        1996.] such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal 
        years 2008 through 2012.
          [(4) Literacy challenge grants.--There are authorized 
        to be appropriated to carry out section 125, such sums 
        as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994 
        through 1996.]
          [(5)] (3) Specification of budget function.--The 
        authorizations of appropriations contained in this 
        subsection shall be considered to be a component of 
        budget function 500 as used by the Office of Management 
        and Budget to cover education, training, employment, 
        and social services, and, as such, shall be considered 
        to be related to the programs of the Departments of 
        Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education for 
        budgetary purposes.

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  [(e) Volunteer Service Requirement.--
          [(1) Volunteer service years.--Of the amounts 
        appropriated under this section for parts A, B, and C 
        of title I, including section 124, there shall first be 
        available for part A of title I, including sections 
        104(e) and 109, an amount not less than the amount 
        necessary to provide 3,700 volunteer service years in 
        fiscal year 1994, 4,000 volunteer service years in 
        fiscal year 1995, and 4,500 volunteer service years in 
        fiscal year 1996.
          [(2) Plan.--If the Director determines that funds 
        appropriated to carry out part A, B, or C of title I 
        are insufficient to provide for the years of volunteer 
        service required by paragraph (1), the Director shall 
        submit a plan to the relevant authorizing and 
        appropriations committees of Congress that will detail 
        what is necessary to fully meet this requirement.]

[SEC. 502. NATIONAL SENIOR VOLUNTEER CORPS.

  [(a) Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.--There are 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out part A of title II, 
$45,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be 
necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.
  [(b) Foster Grandparent Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part B of title II, $85,000,000 for 
fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.
  [(c) Senior Companion Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part C of title II, $40,000,000 for 
fiscal year 1994, and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
the fiscal years 1995 and 1996.
  [(d) Demonstration Programs.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part E of title II, such sums as may 
be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1994 through 1996.]

[SEC. 504. ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION.

  [(a) In General.--For each of the fiscal years 1994 through 
1996, there are authorized to be appropriated for the 
administration of this Act as provided for in title IV, 18 
percent of the total amount appropriated under sections 501 and 
502 with respect to such year.
  [(b) Evaluation.--For each of the fiscal years 1994 through 
1996, the Director is authorized to expend not less than 2\1/2\ 
percent, and not more than 5 percent, of the amount 
appropriated under subsection (a), for the purposes prescribed 
in section 416.]

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, 
$67,500,000 for fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be 
necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
  (b) Foster Grandparent Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part B of title II, $115,000,000 for 
fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
  (c) Senior Companion Program.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part C of title II, $52,000,000 for 
fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
  (d) Demonstration Programs.--There are authorized to be 
appropriated to carry out part E of title II, $500,000 for 
fiscal year 2008 and such sums as may be necessary for each of 
fiscal years 2009 through 2012.

SEC. 504. ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION.

  There are authorized to be appropriated for the 
administration of this Act $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2008 and 
such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2009 
through 2012.

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SECTION 8F OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL ACT OF 1978

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  Sec. 8F. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (7) 
and (8) of section 6(a), it is within the exclusive 
jurisdiction of the Inspector General of the Corporation for 
National and Community Service to--
          (1) appoint and determine the compensation of such 
        officers and employees in accordance with section 
        195(b) of the [National and Community Service Trust Act 
        of 1993] National and Community Service Act of 1990; 
        and

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                     XVII. Committee Correspondence

    None.

                             MINORITY VIEWS

    In his State of the Union address on January 29, 2002, 
President George W. Bush called on all Americans to serve their 
country for the equivalent of two years over their lifetime. On 
April 9, 2002, President Bush unveiled his ``Principles and 
Reforms for a Citizen Service Act'' to guide the 
reauthorization of programs under the Corporation for National 
and Community Service. Specifically, the President called for 
legislation to: (1) Support and encourage greater engagement of 
citizens in volunteering; (2) make Federal funds more 
responsive to State and local needs; (3) make Federal support 
more accountable and effective; and (4) provide greater 
assistance to community-based organizations (which include 
faith-based organizations).
    In response to the President's call to reauthorize the 
national service laws, Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-MI), along with 
Rep. Tim Roemer (D-IN), introduced H.R. 4854, the Citizen 
Service Act of 2002. That bill sought to reform and strengthen 
the programs under the Corporation for National and Community 
Service by implementing first-time accountability measures for 
grantees and making the Corporation for National and Community 
Service an effective outlet for leveraging community service 
among the many service organizations across the country. These 
reforms were intended to complement the ongoing efforts of the 
Corporation to strengthen these programs. After years of 
mismanagement under the Clinton Administration, the Corporation 
received its seventh consecutive clean audit opinion for FY 
2006.
    Committee Republicans are pleased that the Majority has 
agreed that such reforms are necessary and has included many of 
the key provisions from H.R. 4854 in H.R. 2857. Committee 
Republicans also appreciate the Majority's willingness to work 
toward a bipartisan agreement on the legislation. We are, 
however, concerned about some directions this bill takes and 
the process under which the Committee was forced to consider 
the bill.

                          LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

    When Committee Republicans led the effort to reauthorize 
the national service laws, we followed a deliberate process 
that provided Members and the various constituencies impacted 
by the reauthorization ample time to carefully consider the 
legislation and offer thoughtful critiques. In 2002, H.R. 4854 
was introduced on May 24th following extensive bipartisan 
negotiations. Nearly two weeks later, on June 5, the 
Subcommittee on Select Education favorably reported the bill to 
the Full Committee. A week after that, on June 12th, the Full 
Committee considered H.R. 4854 and favorably reported it to the 
House. Nearly three weeks passed between introduction of the 
bill and the Full Committee's consideration of it.
    In contrast, barely more than 24 hours passed between the 
introduction of H.R. 2857 and the Full Committee's 
consideration of this legislation. Obviously, this is not 
nearly enough time for Members, staff, and constituents to 
carefully consider the proposal and properly respond.
    This process continues a troubling trend. Despite its 
promises to legislate through regular order and ensure an open 
process, the Majority has repeatedly rushed bills through 
Committee without giving Members sufficient time to consider 
the legislation. Such a process may serve the interests of the 
Majority, but it does not serve the interests of the Congress, 
or more importantly, the American taxpayers.

                        PRIORITIZING BUREAUCRACY

    H.R. 2857 makes noteworthy strides in improving service 
delivery through the national service laws. The Citizen Service 
Act of 2002 included first-time accountability measures for 
programs funded under these laws to ensure that Federal dollars 
are spent wisely. H.R. 2857 includes these measures so that 
recipients of funds under these laws will be held responsible 
for effectively leveraging grant funds to drive community 
service at the local level.
    Contrary to these improvements, H.R. 2857 clearly 
prioritizes bureaucracy over ensuring that funds are spent 
primarily on those in need. The bill requires the Corporation 
for National and Community Service to create a National Office 
of Outreach and Recruitment that will supposedly generate 
interest among potential participants in programs funded under 
the national service laws. However, data from the Corporation 
show that, in most cases, the Corporation is already operating 
close to capacity. For example, during the 2006 Learn and Serve 
grant competition, only 27 applications out of 292 were funded. 
Under the State and National competitive programs in 
AmeriCorps, 384 applications were submitted this year and 167 
grants were awarded. To the extent more outreach could be 
useful in some cases, H.R. 2857 makes a common mistake. By 
assuming that bureaucrats in Washington are better equipped to 
generate interest in diverse communities across the country 
than those communities themselves, precious resources that 
could drive improved service at the local level will be wasted. 
Committee Republicans offered an amendment to strike this 
office that was rejected along party lines.
    In addition, H.R. 2857 increases the cap on the percentage 
of funds that Learn and Serve and AmeriCorps grantees can spend 
on administrative expenses. Current law caps such expenditures 
at an already-high five percent. H.R. 2857 increases that cap 
to six percent despite data from the Corporation showing that 
such an increase would result in fewer participants in the 
programs funded under those programs. Committee Republicans 
feel strongly that taxpayer dollars should be used to provide 
direct services to those in need rather than wasted on 
administration and bureaucracy.
    During Committee consideration of this legislation, Senior 
Republican McKeon (R-CA) offered an amendment that would have 
lowered the cap in both programs from six percent to three 
percent. The Corporation estimated that this simple step would 
free up an additional $380,000 in the Learn and Serve program 
and $2.5 million in the AmeriCorps program. The Republican 
amendment would have directed the Learn and Serve money into 
service learning programs focusing on civic education for our 
young people in an effort to increase the appreciation and 
knowledge of the important values and principles behind this 
Nation's founding and our democratic form of government. Under 
AmeriCorps, the additional funds would have been directed to 
programs providing services for veterans. As the War on Terror 
continues, we should be doing all we can to provide support for 
those servicemen and women and their families who are making 
such sacrifices on our behalf.
    Sadly, the Majority rejected this amendment along party 
lines. In a desperate attempt to save political face, the 
Majority later offered an identical amendment without the 
reduction in the administrative caps. The Majority's priorities 
were clear. The Majority is happy to support initiatives to 
assist our veterans and help our young people learn the history 
behind this country, but not at the expense of bureaucrats.
    Another amendment offered by Committee Republicans would 
have provided yet another way to promote innovative and 
efficient service delivery. This amendment, offered by Rep. 
Souder (R-IN), would have provided the Corporation authority 
under AmeriCorps to create a member-based pilot program to 
provide innovative ways to support small, faith-based and other 
community-based charities. These smaller organizations are 
often doing the bulk of the work in our communities serving 
those in need, but may not have the administrative capacity to 
support a full AmeriCorps grant.
    In order to streamline the process for these organizations, 
and provide more individual choice in selecting service sites, 
this program would permit the Corporation to provide education 
award grants directly to individuals rather than through the 
existing AmeriCorps bureaucracy. By providing individuals 
greater choice and small organizations greater opportunities to 
attract participants, while including accountability measures 
to ensure that the service is meaningful, this pilot program 
could demonstrate innovative ways to deliver resources to local 
communities more efficiently.
    This amendment was withdrawn after the Majority pledged to 
work with Rep. Souder to incorporate this concept into the 
AmeriCorps structure as the bill moves forward. Committee 
Republicans are encouraged by this willingness and look forward 
to working with the Majority on this issue.

                               CONCLUSION

    Committee Republicans appreciate the inclusion in H.R. 2857 
of many provisions that were initially proposed in the Citizen 
Service Act of 2002. In particular, we applaud the inclusion of 
reforms that Committee Republicans have long championed to 
ensure that recipients of taxpayer funds are held accountable 
for results. We continue to be concerned at the Majority's 
unwillingness to live up to its campaign promises of openness 
and a fair process. And we are concerned with efforts made in 
the bill to expand bureaucracy at the expense of better service 
delivery to communities. Despite these concerns, we join with 
the Majority in supporting bipartisan efforts to strengthen the 
national service laws and improve service delivery throughout 
the country. We look forward to working with the Majority as 
the legislation moves forward.

                                   Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon.
                                   Mark E. Souder.
                                   Vernon J. Ehlers.
                                   Todd Russell Platts.
                                   Ric Keller.
                                   Joe Wilson.
                                   John Kline.
                                   Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
                                   Kenny Marchant.
                                   Luis G. Fortuno.
                                   Charles W. Boustany, Jr.
                                   Virginia Foxx.
                                   David Davis (TN).
                                   Timothy Walberg.
                                   Dean Heller.

                                  
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