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Problem:SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''21st Century Community Learning
Centers Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

The Congress finds that--
(1) a local public school often serves as a center for the
delivery of education and human resources for all members of a
community;
(2) public schools, primarily in rural and inner city
communities, should collaborate with other public and nonprofit
agencies and organizations, local businesses, educational
entities (such as vocational and adult education programs,
school to work programs, community colleges, and universities),
recreational, cultural, and other community and human service
entities for the purpose of meeting the needs and expanding the
opportunities available to the residents of the communities
served by such schools;
(3) by using school facilities, equipment, and resources,
communities can promote a more efficient use of public
education facilities, especially in rural and inner city areas
where limited financial resources have enhanced the necessity
for local public schools to become social service centers;
(4) the high technology, global economy of the 21st century
will require lifelong learning to keep America's workforce
competitive and successful, local public schools should provide
centers for lifelong learning and educational opportunities for
individuals of all ages; and
(5) 21st Century Community Learning Centers enable the
entire community to develop an education strategy that
addresses the educational needs of all members of local
communities.

SEC. 3. PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION.

(a) Grants by the Secretary.--The Secretary is authorized in
accordance with the provisions of this subsection to make grants to
rural and inner city schools or consortia thereof to plan, implement,
or to expand projects that benefit the educational, health, social
service, cultural, and recreational needs of a rural or inner city
community.
(1) No school or consortia thereof shall receive a grant
award of less than $50,000 in each fiscal year; and
(2) such grant projects do not exceed a 3-year period.
(b) Application.--To be eligible to receive funds under this Act, a
school or consortia thereof shall submit an application to the
Secretary of Education at such time and in such manner as the Secretary
may reasonably prescribe, that shall include--
(1) a comprehensive local plan that enables such school to
serve as a center for the delivery of education and human
resources for members of a community; and
(2) an initial evaluation of needs, available resources,
and goals and objectives for the proposed community education
program to determine programs that will be developed to address
these needs:
(A) A mechanism to disseminate information in a
manner that is understandable and accessible to the
community.
(B) Identification of Federal, State, and local
programs to be merged or coordinated so that public
resources may be maximized.
(C) A description of the collaborative efforts of
community-based organizations, related public agencies,
businesses, or other appropriate organizations.
(D) A description of how the school will assist as
a delivery center for existing and new services,
especially inter-active telecommunication used for
education and professional training.
(E) The establishment of a facility utilization
policy that specifically states rules and regulations
for building and equipment use and supervision
guidelines.
(c) Priority.--The Secretary shall give priority to applications
that offer a broad selection of services that address the needs of the
community.

SEC. 4. USES OF FUNDS.

(a) Authorized Programs.--Grants awarded under this Act may be used
to plan, implement, or expand community learning centers which shall
include not less than 4 of the following activities:
(1) Literacy education programs.
(2) Senior citizen programs.
(3) Children's day care services.
(4) Integrated education, health, social service,
recreational, or cultural programs.
(5) Summer and weekend school programs in conjunction with
summer recreation programs.
(6) Nutrition, health, and/or physical therapy.
(7) Expanded library service hours to serve community
needs.
(8) Telecommunications and technology education programs
for all ages.
(9) Parenting skills education programs.
(10) Support and training for child day care providers.
(11) Employment counseling, training, and placement.
(12) Services for students who withdraw from school before
graduating high school, regardless of age.
(13) Services for individuals who are either physically or
mentally challenged.

SEC. 5. AWARD OF GRANTS.

(a) In General.--In approving grants under this part, the Secretary
shall assure an equitable distribution of assistance among the States,
among urban and rural areas of the United States, and among urban and
rural areas of a State.
(b) Grant Period--Grants may be awarded for a period not to exceed
3 years.

SEC. 6. DEFINITIONS.

For purposes of this Act--
(1) the term ''Community Learning Center'' means the
provision of educational, recreational, health, and social
service programs for residents of all ages of a local community
in public school buildings, primarily in rural and inner city
areas, operated by the local educational agency in conjunction
with local governmental agencies, businesses, vocational
education programs, community colleges, universities, and
cultural, recreational, and other community and human service
entities; and
(2) the term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary of
Education.

SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal year
1995 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
1996 through 1999.
Solution:
21st Century Community Learning Centers Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to rural and inner city schools or consortia for projects that benefit the educational, health, social security, cultural, and recreational needs of rural or inner city communities.
Authorizes appropriations.