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42 U.S.C. § 12631 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12631. 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. 2611 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 authorized under the national service laws; and
(2) the service sponsor of the project is an employer described in section 101(4) of such Act (other than an employing agency within the meaning of subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5),
the participant shall be considered to be an eligible employee of the service sponsor.
(b) Participants in Federal projects
For purposes of subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5, if—
(1) a participant has provided service for the period required by section 6381(1)(B) of such title with respect to a project; and
(2) the service sponsor of the project is an employing agency within the meaning of such subchapter,
the participant shall be considered to be an employee of the service sponsor.
(c) Treatment of absence
The period of any absence of a participant from a service position pursuant to title I of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 [29 U.S.C. 2611 et seq.] or subchapter V of chapter 63 of title 5 shall not be counted toward the completion of the term of service of the participant under section 12593 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 171, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3159; Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 113(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 861; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1601, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1529.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), is Pub. L. 103–3, Feb. 5, 1993, 107 Stat. 6. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 2611 et seq.) of chapter 28 of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2601 of Title 29 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 111–13 substituted “with respect to a project authorized under the national service laws” for “with respect to a project”.
1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally, substituting provisions relating to family and medical leave for provisions relating to limitation on number of grants under this subchapter.
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12633 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12633. Supplementation
(a) In general
Assistance provided under this subchapter shall be used to supplement the level of State and local public funds expended for services of the type assisted under this subchapter in the previous fiscal year.
(b) Aggregate expenditure
Subsection (a) of this section shall be satisfied, with respect to a particular program, if the aggregate expenditure for such program for the fiscal year in which services are to be provided will not be less than the aggregate expenditure for such program in the previous fiscal year, excluding the amount of Federal assistance provided and any other amounts used to pay the remainder of the costs of programs assisted under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 173, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3160.)
42 U.S.C. § 12634 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12634. Prohibition on use of funds
(a) Prohibited uses
No assistance made available under a grant under this subchapter shall be used to provide religious instruction, conduct worship services, or engage in any form of proselytization.
(b) Political activity
Assistance provided under this subchapter shall not be used by program participants and program staff to—
(1) assist, promote, or deter union organizing; or
(2) finance, directly or indirectly, any activity designed to influence the outcome of an election to Federal office or the outcome of an election to a State or local public office.
(c) Contracts or collective bargaining agreements
A program that receives assistance under this subchapter shall not impair existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements.
(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.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 174, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3160; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1603, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1529.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–13 added subsec. (d).
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12640 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12640. Engagement of participants
A State shall not engage a participant to serve in any program that receives assistance under this subchapter unless and until amounts have been appropriated under section 12681 of this title for the provision of national service educational awards and for the payment of other necessary expenses and costs associated with such participant.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 180, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3166; Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 119, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 866.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 substituted “national service educational awards” for “post-service benefits”.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12641 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12641. Contingent extension
Section 1226a of title 20 shall apply to this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 181, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3166; Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 120(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 866; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1609, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1537.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–13 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 1226a of title 20.
1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally, reenacting subsec. (c) as entire section and striking out former subsecs. (a) and (b) which related to treatment of education and housing benefits and treatment of stipend for living expenses, respectively.
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12642 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12642. Partnerships with schools
(a) Design of programs
The head of each Federal agency and department shall design and implement a comprehensive strategy to involve employees of such agencies and departments in partnership programs with elementary schools and secondary schools. Such strategy shall include—
(1) a review of existing programs to identify and expand the opportunities for such employees to be adult volunteers in schools and for students and out-of-school youth;
(2) the designation of a senior official in each such agency and department who will be responsible for establishing partnership and youth service programs in each such agency and department and for developing partnership and youth service programs;
(3) the encouragement of employees of such agencies and departments to participate in partnership programs and other service projects;
(4) the annual recognition of outstanding service programs operated by Federal agencies; and
(5) the encouragement of businesses and professional firms to include community service among the factors considered in making hiring, compensation, and promotion decisions.
(b) Report
(1) Federal agency submission
The head of each Federal agency and department shall prepare and submit to the Corporation a report concerning the implementation of this section, including an evaluation of the agency or department’s performance on performance goals and benchmarks for each partnership program of the agency or department.
(2) Report to Congress
The Corporation shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees a compilation of the information received under paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 182, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3167; Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 111(b)(1), (2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 860; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1610, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1537.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13 amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Not later than 180 days after November 16, 1990, 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.”
1993—Subsec. (a)(2), (3). Pub. L. 103–82 substituted “partnership” for “adult volunteer and partnership” wherever appearing.
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12644 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12644. Drug-free workplace requirements
All programs receiving grants under this subchapter shall be subject to the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements for Federal Grant Recipients under sections 8101 and 8103 to 8106 of title 41.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 184, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3167.)
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 8101 and 8103 to 8106 of title 41” substituted for “sections 5153 through 5158 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 702–707)” on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
42 U.S.C. § 12644a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12644a. Availability of assistance
A reference in division C, D, E, or H of this subchapter regarding an entity eligible to receive direct or indirect assistance to carry out a national service program shall include a non-profit organization promoting competitive and non-competitive sporting events involving individuals with disabilities (including the Special Olympics), which enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 184A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1613(a), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1541.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12644b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12644b. 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, projects, and activities funded under the national service laws.
(b) Report to Congress
Not later than 18 months after the effective date of the Serve America Act, the Corporation shall submit to the authorizing committees a report containing information on the actions taken to consolidate or modify the application procedures and reporting requirements for programs, projects, and activities funded under the national service laws, including a description of the procedures for consultation with recipients of the funding.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 185, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1538.)
heading: References in Text
text: For the effective date of the Serve America Act, referred to in subsec. (b), as Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 185 of Pub. L. 101–610 amended sections 1070a–6 and 1087vv of title 20 prior to repeal by section 122(a) of Pub. L. 103–82.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645. Sustainability
The Corporation, after consultation with State Commissions and recipients of assistance, may set sustainability goals for projects or programs under the national service laws, so that recipients of assistance under the national service laws are carrying out sustainable projects or programs. Such sustainability goals shall be in writing and shall be used—
(1) to build the capacity of the projects or programs that receive assistance under the national service laws to meet community needs;
(2) in providing technical assistance to recipients of assistance under the national service laws regarding acquiring and leveraging non-Federal funds for support of the projects or programs that receive such assistance; and
(3) to determine whether the projects or programs, receiving such assistance, are generating sufficient community support.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 186, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1538.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12645, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 186, as added Pub. L. 102–10, § 8(2), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 31, directed Commission to issue final rules or regulations necessary to implement this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, title I, §§ 122(a), 123, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 867, effective Oct. 1, 1993.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645a. Grant periods
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corporation has authority to award a grant or contract, or enter into a cooperative agreement, under the national service laws for a period of 3 years.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 187, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1538.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645b. 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. In reviewing the application for this purpose, the Corporation may take into account the mission of the applicant.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 188, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1538.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645c. Limitation on program grant costs
(a) Limitation on grant amounts
Except as otherwise provided by this section, the amount of funds approved by the Corporation for a grant to operate a program authorized under the national service laws, for supporting individuals serving in approved national service positions, may not exceed $18,000 per full-time equivalent position.
(b) Costs subject to limitation
The limitation under subsection (a), and the increased limitation under subsection (e)(1), shall apply to the Corporation’s share of the member support costs, staff costs, and other costs to operate a program authorized under the national service laws incurred,1 by the recipient of the grant.
(c) Costs not subject to limitation
The limitation under subsection (a), and the increased limitation under subsection (e)(1), shall not apply to expenses under a grant authorized under the national service laws to operate a program that are not included in the grant award for operating the program.
(d) Adjustments for inflation
The amounts 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 increase the limitation under subsection (a) to not more than $19,500 per full-time equivalent position if necessary to meet the compelling needs of a particular program, such as—
(A) exceptional training needs for a program serving disadvantaged youth;
(B) the need to pay for increased costs relating to the participation of individuals with disabilities;
(C) the needs of tribal programs or programs located in the territories; and
(D) the need to pay for start-up costs associated with a first-time recipient of assistance under a program of the national service laws.
(2) Reports
The Chief Executive Officer shall report to the authorizing committees annually on all limitations increased under this subsection, with an explanation of the compelling needs justifying such increases.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 189, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1539.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645d. Matching funds for severely economically distressed communities
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a severely economically distressed community that receives assistance from the Corporation for any program under the national service laws shall not be subject to any requirements to provide matching funds for any such program, and the Federal share of such assistance for such a community may be 100 percent.
(b) Severely economically distressed community
For the purposes of this section, the term “severely economically distressed community” means—
(1) an area that has a mortgage foreclosure rate, home price decline, and unemployment rate all of which are above the national average for such rates or level, for the most recent 12 months for which satisfactory data are available; or
(2) a residential area that lacks basic living necessities, such as water and sewer systems, electricity, paved roads, and safe, sanitary housing.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 189A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1539.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645e. 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. 901 note; Public Law 101–576) and chapter 91 of title 31 (commonly known as the “Government Corporation Control Act”). The Corporation shall report to the authorizing committees any failure to comply with such requirements.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 189B, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1540.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–576, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2838. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1990 Amendment note set out under section 501 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12645f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12645f. Restrictions on Federal Government and use of Federal funds
(a) General prohibition
Nothing in the national service laws shall be construed to authorize an officer or employee of the Federal Government to mandate, direct, or control a State, local educational agency, or school’s curriculum, program of instruction, or allocation of State or local resources, or mandate a State or any subdivision thereof to spend any funds or incur any costs not paid for under this chapter.
(b) Prohibition on endorsement of curriculum
Notwithstanding any other prohibition of Federal law, no funds provided to the Corporation under this chapter may be used by the Corporation to endorse, approve, or sanction any curriculum designed to be used in an elementary school or secondary school.
(c) Prohibition on requiring Federal approval or certification standards
Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal law, not 1 State shall be required to have academic content or student academic achievement standards approved or certified by the Federal Government, in order to receive assistance under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 189C, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1540.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.