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42 U.S.C. § 12595 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12595. National service educational awards
(a) Eligibility generally
A participant in a national service program carried out using assistance provided to an applicant under section 12571 of this title shall be eligible for the national service educational award described in division D if the participant—
(1) serves in an approved national service position; and
(2) satisfies the eligibility requirements specified in section 12602 of this title with respect to service in that approved national service position.
(b) Special rule for VISTA volunteers
A VISTA volunteer who serves in an approved national service position shall be ineligible for a national service educational award if the VISTA volunteer accepts the stipend authorized under section 4955(a)(1) of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 141, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 814.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 141 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12571 of this title prior to the general amendment of subtitle D of title I of Pub. L. 101–610 [former part D of this subchapter] by Pub. L. 103–82, § 102(a).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12601a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12601a. Transfer of funds; notice to Congress
For fiscal year 2009 and thereafter, in addition to amounts otherwise provided to the National Service Trust, at no later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated or otherwise made available, unobligated balances of appropriations available for grants under the National Service Trust Program under subtitle C of title I of the 1990 Act [42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.] during such fiscal year may be transferred to the National Service Trust after notice is transmitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, if such funds are initially obligated before the expiration of their period of availability.
(Pub. L. 111–8, div. F, title IV, § 409, Mar. 11, 2009, 123 Stat. 796.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The 1990 Act, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 101–610, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3127, known as the National and Community Service Act of 1990. Subtitle C of title I of the Act is classified generally to division C (§ 12571 et seq.) of this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the appropriation act cited as the credit to this section, and not as part of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Similar Provisions
text: Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 110–161, div. G, title IV, Dec. 26, 2007, 121 Stat. 2200.
42 U.S.C. § 12602a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12602a. Certifications of successful completion of terms of service
(a) Certifications
In making any authorized disbursement from the National Service Trust in regard to an eligible individual (including disbursement for a designated individual, as defined in section 12604(f)(8) of this title, due to the service of an eligible individual) under section 12602 of this title who served in an approved national service position, an approved summer of service position, or an approved silver scholar position, the Corporation shall rely on a certification. The certification shall be made by the entity that selected the individual for and supervised the individual in the approved national service position in which such individual successfully completed a required term of service, in a national service program.
(b) Effect of erroneous certifications
If the Corporation determines that the certification under subsection (a) is erroneous or incorrect, the Corporation shall assess against the national service program a charge for the amount of any associated payment or potential payment from the National Service Trust. In assessing the amount of the charge, the Corporation shall consider the full facts and circumstances surrounding the erroneous or incorrect certification.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 146A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1403, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1514.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12605 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12605. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1406(b), Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1521
text: Section, Pub. L. 108–45, § 2, July 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 844, related to the process of approval of national service positions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal 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. § 12611 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12611. Purpose
It is the purpose of this division 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. The needs to be met under such programs include those needs related to—
(1) natural and other disasters;
(2) infrastructure improvement;
(3) environmental stewardship and conservation;
(4) energy conservation; and
(5) urban and rural development.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 151, formerly § 195, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2522; renumbered § 151, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840; amended Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1501, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1521.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12611, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 160, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3157, authorized Commission to make grants to Directors of Peace Corps and ACTION to carry out training and educational benefits demonstration programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–13 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section provided that the purpose of this division was to authorize the establishment of a Civilian Community Corps to provide a basis for certain determinations.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12614 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12614. Summer national service program
(a) In general
Under the summer national service program of the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized by section 12612(a) of this title, a diverse group of youth aged 14 through 18 years who are from urban or rural areas shall work in teams 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 from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care.
(c) Seasonal program
The training and service of Corps members under the summer national service program in each year shall be conducted after April 30 and before October 1 of that year.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 154, formerly § 195C, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2524; renumbered § 154 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), (e)(2)(B), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 847; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1504, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1522.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653c of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12614, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 163, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3158; Pub. L. 102–384, § 7(b), Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1456, related to higher education benefits for those selected for Peace Corps or VISTA demonstration programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1504(1), substituted “National Civilian Community Corps Program” for “Civilian Community Corps Demonstration Program” and “on National Civilian Community Corps” for “on Civilian Community Corps”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1504(2), substituted “shall be from economically and ethnically diverse backgrounds, including youth who are in foster care.” for “shall be economically disadvantaged youths.”
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(B), substituted “section 12612(a)” for “section 12653a(a)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12620 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12620. 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.
(b) Work-related injuries
(1) In general
For purposes of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 relating to the compensation of Federal employees for work injuries, members of the Corps shall be considered as employees of the United States within the meaning of the term “employee”, as defined in section 8101 of such title.
(2) Special rule
In the application of the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 81 of title 5 to a person referred to in paragraph (1), the person shall not be considered to be in the performance of duty while absent from the person’s assigned post of duty unless the absence is authorized in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Director.
(c) Tort claims procedure
A member of the Corps shall be considered an employee of the United States for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28 relating to tort claims liability and procedure.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 160, formerly § 195I, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2530; renumbered § 160, Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840; amended Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1510, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1526.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653i of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 160 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12611 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13 inserted “National” before “Civilian Community Corps”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12621 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12621. Contract and grant authority
(a) Programs
The Director may, by contract or grant, provide for any public or private organization to carry out the National Civilian Community Corps program.
(b) Equipment and facilities
(1) Federal and National Guard property
The Director shall enter into agreements, as necessary, with the Secretary of Defense, the Governor of a State, territory or commonwealth, or the commanding general of the District of Columbia National Guard, as the case may be, to utilize—
(A) equipment of the Department of Defense and equipment of the National Guard; and
(B) Department of Defense facilities and National Guard facilities identified pursuant to section 12622(c) of this title.
(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.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 161, formerly § 195J, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2530; renumbered § 161 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), (e)(2)(F), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 847; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1511, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1526.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653j of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12621, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 165, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3159, related to rural youth service demonstration project, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
A prior section 161 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12612 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82.
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1511(1), substituted “carry out the National Civilian Community Corps program” for “perform any program function under this division”.
Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1511(2)(A), substituted “section 12622(c)” for “section 12622(a)(3)”.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1511(2)(B), inserted “National” before “Civilian Community Corps”.
1993—Subsec. (b)(1)(B). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(F), substituted “section 12622(a)(3)” for “section 12653k(a)(3)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 12624 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12624. Evaluations
Pursuant to the provisions for evaluations conducted under section 12639 of this title, and in particular subsection (g) of such section, the Corporation shall conduct periodic evaluations of the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized under this division. Upon completing each such evaluation, the Corporation shall transmit to the authorizing committees a report on the evaluation.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 164, formerly § 195M, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532; renumbered § 164 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), title IV, § 402(b)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 919; Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1514, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1528.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653m of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b).
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 164 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12615 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–13 in section catchline substituted “Evaluations” for “Annual evaluation” and in text substituted “periodic evaluations” for “an annual evaluation” and “National Civilian Community Corps Program” for “Civilian Community Corps programs” and inserted at end “Upon completing each such evaluation, the Corporation shall transmit to the authorizing committees a report on the evaluation.”
1993—Pub. L. 103–82, § 402(b)(2), substituted “Corporation” for “Commission on National and Community Service”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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 section 402(b)(2) of Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 406(a) of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 5061 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12625 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12625. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1515, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1528
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 165, formerly § 195N, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532; renumbered § 165 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), title IV, § 402(b)(1), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 918, directed the Corporation to ensure that no amounts appropriated under section 12681 of this title be utilized to carry out this division.
text: Section was formerly classified to section 12653n of this title prior to renumbering by section 104(b) of Pub. L. 103–82.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal 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. § 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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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. § 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: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 111–13 added subsec. (d).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 substituted “national service educational awards” for “post-service benefits”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
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.