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42 U.S.C. § 12594 — Terms of service
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**(a) In general** As a condition of receiving a national service education award under division D, a participant in an approved national service position shall be required to perform full- or part-time national service for at least one term of service specified in subsection (b).
**(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 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 not more than 2 years.
(3) **Reduction in hours of part-time service** — The Corporation may reduce the number of hours required to be served to successfully complete part-time national service to a level determined by the Corporation, except that any reduction in the required term of service shall include a corresponding reduction in the amount of any national service educational award that may be available under division D with regard to that service.
(4) **Extension of term for disaster purposes**
(A) *Extension* — An individual in an approved national service position performing service directly related to disaster relief efforts may continue in a term of service for a period of 90 days beyond the period otherwise specified in, as appropriate, this subsection or [section 12613(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12613/d&num=0&edition=prelim) or in [section 4954 of this title](https:
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**(a) In general** As a condition of receiving a national service education award under division D, a participant in an approved national service position shall be required to perform full- or part-time national service for at least one term of service specified in subsection (b).
**(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 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 not more than 2 years.
(3) **Reduction in hours of part-time service** — The Corporation may reduce the number of hours required to be served to successfully complete part-time national service to a level determined by the Corporation, except that any reduction in the required term of service shall include a corresponding reduction in the amount of any national service educational award that may be available under division D with regard to that service.
(4) **Extension of term for disaster purposes**
(A) *Extension* — An individual in an approved national service position performing service directly related to disaster relief efforts may continue in a term of service for a period of 90 days beyond the period otherwise specified in, as appropriate, this subsection or [section 12613(d) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12613/d&num=0&edition=prelim) or in [section 4954 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4954&num=0&edition=prelim).
(B) *Single term of service* — A period of service performed by an individual in an originally-agreed to 11 So in original. Probably should be “originally-agreed-to”. term of service and service performed under this paragraph shall constitute a single term of service for purposes of subsections (b)(1) and (c) of [section 12602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12602&num=0&edition=prelim).
(C) *Benefits* — An individual performing service under this paragraph may continue to receive a living allowance and other benefits under [section 12594 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12594&num=0&edition=prelim) but may not receive an additional national service educational award under [section 12595 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12595&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Release from completing term of service**
(1) **Release authorized** — A recipient of assistance under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) 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 determined by the organization responsible for granting the release, if the participant has otherwise performed satisfactorily and has completed at least 15 percent of the term of service; or
(B) for cause.
(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 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) or a program sponsoring an approved national service position may elect—
(A) to grant such release and 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 12603(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12603/c&num=0&edition=prelim); 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 complete the remainder of the term of service and obtain the entire national service educational award.
(3) **Effect of release for cause** — A participant released for cause may not receive any portion of the national service educational award.
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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) Covered projects and programs** 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 individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with severe disabilities;
(3) in addressing the problems of the homeless, unemployed individuals, and low-income youths;
(4) in addressing the special needs connected with alcohol and drug abuse through prevention, education, rehabilitation, 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 chapter or the Community Service Block Grant Act [[42 U.S.C. 9901](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section9901&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.], titles VIII and X of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 [[42 U.S.C. 2991](https://uscode.house.gov/view.
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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 120, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1205, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1483, provided for a 10-year longitudinal study and reports on the impact of the activities carried out under this division.
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**(a) Provision of living allowance**
(1) **Living allowance required** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a national service program carried out using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) 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 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(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 4955 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section4955&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Federal work-study students** — The living allowance that may be provided under paragraph (1) to an individual whose term of service includes hours for which the individual receives a Federal work-study award under part C of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ([42 U.S.C. 2751](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section2751&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.) 11 See References in Text note below. 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
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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](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) 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.
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**(a) Definitions.—** In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) **Motorized recreation.—** — The term “motorized recreation” means off-road recreation using any motor-powered vehicle, except for a motorized wheelchair.
(2) **Recreational trail.—** — The term “recreational trail” means a thoroughfare or track across land or snow, used for recreational purposes such as—
(A) pedestrian activities, including wheelchair use;
(B) skating or skateboarding;
(C) equestrian activities, including carriage driving;
(D) nonmotorized snow trail activities, including skiing;
(E) bicycling or use of other human-powered vehicles;
(F) aquatic or water activities; and
(G) motorized vehicular activities, including all-terrain vehicle riding, motorcycling, snowmobiling, use of off-road light trucks, or use of other off-road motorized vehicles.
**(b) Program.—** In accordance with this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, shall carry out a program to provide and maintain recreational trails.
**(c) State Responsibilities.—** To be eligible for apportionments under this section—
(1) the Governor of the State shall designate the State agency or agencies that will be responsible for administering apportionments made to the State under this section; and
(2) the State shall establish a State recreational trail advisory committee that represents both motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail users, which shall meet not less often than once per fiscal year.
**(d) Use of Apportioned Funds.—**
(1) **In general.—** — Funds apportioned to a State to carry out this section shall be obligated for recreational trails and related projects that—
(A) have been planned and developed under the
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**(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 subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 12572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim); and
(2) to make grants in support of other national service programs described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 12572 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12572&num=0&edition=prelim) that are carried out by other entities.
**(b) Restrictions on agreements with Federal agencies**
(1) **Agreements authorized** — The Corporation may enter into an interagency agreement (other than a grant agreement) with another Federal agency to support a national service program carried out or otherwise supported by the agency. The Corporation, in entering into the interagency agreement may approve positions as approved national service positions for a program carried out or otherwise supported by the agency.
(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 carrying out or supporting a national service program shall consult with the State Commissions for those States in which projects will be conducted through that program in order to ensure that the projects do not duplicat
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**(a) National service corps** The recipient of a grant under [section 12571(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/a&num=0&edition=prelim) and a Federal agency operating or supporting a national service program under [section 12571(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/b&num=0&edition=prelim) shall use a portion of the financial assistance or positions involved, directly or through subgrants to other entities, to support or carry out the following national service corps or programs, as full- or part-time corps or programs, to address unmet needs:
(1) **Education Corps**
(A) *In general* — The recipient may carry out national service programs through an Education Corps that identifies and meets unmet educational needs within communities through activities such as those described in subparagraph (B) and improves performance on the indicators described in subparagraph (C).
(B) *Activities* — An Education Corps described in this paragraph may carry out activities such as—
(i) tutoring, or providing other academic support to elementary school and secondary school students;
(ii) improving school climate;
(iii) mentoring students, including adult or peer mentoring;
(iv) linking needed integrated services and comprehensive supports with students, their families, and their public schools;
(v) providing assistance to a school in expanding the school day by strengthening the quality of staff and expanding the academic programming offered in an expanded learning time initiative, a program of a 21st century community learning center (as defined in [section 7171 of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-pr
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**(a) Impact on communities** An application submitted under [section 12582 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12582&num=0&edition=prelim) shall include an assurance by the applicant that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using such assistance will—
(1) address unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs through services that provide a direct benefit to the community in which the service is performed; and
(2) comply with the nonduplication and nondisplacement requirements of [section 12637 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12637&num=0&edition=prelim) and the grievance procedure requirements of [section 12636(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12636/f&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(b) Impact on participants** An application submitted under [section 12582 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12582&num=0&edition=prelim) shall also include an assurance by the applicant that any national service program carried out by the applicant using assistance provided under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) and any national service program supported by a grant made by the applicant using such assistance will—
(1) provide participants in the national service program with the training, sk
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