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42 U.S.C. § 12631 — Definitions
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In this division:
(1) **Board** — The term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
(2) **Campus director** — The term “campus director”, with respect to a Corps campus, means the head of the campus under [section 12615(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Corps** — The term “Corps” means the National Civilian Community Corps required under [section 12615 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615&num=0&edition=prelim) as part of the National 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.
(5) **Corps members** — The term “Corps members” means persons receiving training and participating in projects under the National Civilian Community Corps Program.
(6) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the National Civilian Community Corps.
(7) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in [section 1001 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim).
(8) **Program** — The term “Program” means the National Civilian Community Corps Program established pursuant to [section 12612 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612&num=0&edition=prelim).
(9) **Service-learning** — The term “service-learning”, with respect to Corps members, means a method—
(A) under which Corps members learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organi
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In this division:
(1) **Board** — The term “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
(2) **Campus director** — The term “campus director”, with respect to a Corps campus, means the head of the campus under [section 12615(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615/d&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Corps** — The term “Corps” means the National Civilian Community Corps required under [section 12615 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615&num=0&edition=prelim) as part of the National 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.
(5) **Corps members** — The term “Corps members” means persons receiving training and participating in projects under the National Civilian Community Corps Program.
(6) **Director** — The term “Director” means the Director of the National Civilian Community Corps.
(7) **Institution of higher education** — The term “institution of higher education” has the meaning given that term in [section 1001 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1001&num=0&edition=prelim).
(8) **Program** — The term “Program” means the National Civilian Community Corps Program established pursuant to [section 12612 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612&num=0&edition=prelim).
(9) **Service-learning** — The term “service-learning”, with respect to Corps members, means a method—
(A) under which Corps members learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet actual community needs;
(B) that provides structured time for a Corps member to think, talk, or write about what the Corps member did and saw during an actual service activity;
(C) that provides Corps members with opportunities to use newly acquired skills and knowledge in real life situations in their own communities; and
(D) that helps to foster the development of a sense of caring for others, good citizenship, and civic responsibility.
(10) **Unit** — The term “unit” means a unit of the Corps referred to in [section 12615(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
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Pursuant to the provisions for evaluations conducted under [section 12639 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12639&num=0&edition=prelim), 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.
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### Statutory Notes
Section 5091, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3172, set forth purpose of this subchapter.
Section 5091a, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, authorized Federal grants for Youthbuild projects.
Section 5091b, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3173, related to service in construction and rehabilitation projects.
Section 5091c, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, related to education and job training services.
Section 5091d, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3174, set forth permitted uses of funds provided under this subchapter.
Section 5091e, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 706, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, set forth eligibility requirements for participants.
Section 5091f, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 707, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3175, provided living allowance for full-time program participants.
Section 5091g, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 708, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed that services and activities be carried out through arrangements or under contracts with certain entities.
Section 5091h, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 709, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3176, directed prescribing of standards for evaluating performance of projects.
Section 5091i, Pub. L. 93–113, title VII, § 710, as added Pub. L. 101–610, title II, § 211,
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The Congress finds that the Youth Conservation Corps has demonstrated a high degree of success as a pilot program wherein American youth, representing all segments of society, have benefited by gainful employment in the healthful outdoor atmosphere of the national park system, the national forest system, other public land and water areas of the United States and by their employment have developed, enhanced, and maintained the natural resources of the United States, and whereas in so doing the youth have gained an understanding and appreciation of the Nation’s environment and heritage equal to one full academic year of study, it is accordingly the purpose of this subchapter to expand and make permanent the Youth Conservation Corps and thereby further the development and maintenance of the natural resources by America’s youth, and in so doing to prepare them for the ultimate responsibility of maintaining and managing these resources for the American people.
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**(a) Institution of higher education** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” means an educational institution in any State that—
(1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or persons who meet the requirements of [section 1091(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091/d&num=0&edition=prelim);
(2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
(3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a 2-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree, or awards a degree that is acceptable for admission to a graduate or professional degree program, subject to review and approval by the Secretary;
(4) is a public or other nonprofit institution; and
(5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, or if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted preaccreditation status by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of preaccreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
**(b) Additional institutions included** For purposes of this chapter, other than subchapter IV, the term “institution of higher education” also includes—
(1) any school that provides not less than a 1-year program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a re
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**(a) In general** Under the summer national service program of the National Civilian Community Corps Program authorized by [section 12612(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12612/a&num=0&edition=prelim), 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.
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**(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.
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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.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 93–113, title IV, § 420, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 414; Pub. L. 96–143, § 13(a), Dec. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 1080; Pub. L. 98–288, § 26, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 196, set out requirements for prescribing regulations.
#### Effective Date of Repeal
Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under [section 4951 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4951&num=0&edition=prelim).
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§ 12631
Corps Demonstration Program’’. Former par. (5) redes-
ignated (6).
Par. (6). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(B), (E), redesignated
par. (5) as (6) and inserted ‘‘National’’ before ‘‘Civilian
Community Corps’’. Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Par. (7). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(B), redesignated par.
(6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
Par. (8). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(F), which directed
substitution of ‘‘The term ‘Program’ means the Na-
tional Civilian Community Corps Program’’ for ‘‘ ‘The
terms’ and all that follows through ‘Demonstration
Program’ ’’, was executed by making the substitution
for ‘‘The terms ‘Civilian Community Corps Demonstra-
tion Program’ and ‘Program’ mean the Civilian Com-
munity Corps Demonstration Program’’ to reflect the
probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(B), redesignated par. (7) as (8).
Former par. (8) redesignated (9).
Par. (9). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(G), substituted ‘‘Serv-
ice-learning’’ for ‘‘Service learning’’ in heading and
‘‘service-learning’’ for ‘‘service learning’’ in introduc-
tory provisions.
Pub. L. 111–13, § 1516(2)(A), (B), redesignated par. (8) as
(9) and struck out former par. (9). Text read as follows:
‘‘The term ‘superintendent’, with respect to a Corps
camp, means the head of the camp under section
12615(d) of this title.’’
1998—Par. (6). Pub. L. 105–244 substituted ‘‘section
1001’’ for ‘‘section 1141(a)’’.
1993—Par. (1). Pub. L. 103–82, § 402(b)(2), substituted
‘‘Corporation’’ for ‘‘Commission on National and Com-
munity Service’’.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(e)(2)(H)(i), substituted
‘‘section 12615’’ for ‘‘section 12653d’’.
Par. (6). Pub. L. 103–82, § 403(a)(4), which directed
amendment of par. (6) of this
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