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42 U.S.C. § 12655i — Preference for certain projects
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**(a) In general** In the consideration of applications submitted under [section 12655b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12655b&num=0&edition=prelim), the Corporation shall give preference to programs that—
(1) will provide long-term benefits to the public;
(2) will instill a work ethic and a sense of public service in the participants;
(3) will be labor intensive, and involve youth operating in crews;
(4) can be planned and initiated promptly; and
(5) will enhance skills development and educational level and opportunities for the participants.
**(b) Special rule** In the consideration of applications under this division the Corporation shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas.
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**(a) In general** In the consideration of applications submitted under [section 12655b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12655b&num=0&edition=prelim), the Corporation shall give preference to programs that—
(1) will provide long-term benefits to the public;
(2) will instill a work ethic and a sense of public service in the participants;
(3) will be labor intensive, and involve youth operating in crews;
(4) can be planned and initiated promptly; and
(5) will enhance skills development and educational level and opportunities for the participants.
**(b) Special rule** In the consideration of applications under this division the Corporation shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas.
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**(a) Assessment of skills** Each program agency shall assess the educational level of participants at the time of their entrance into the program, using any available records or simplified assessment means or methodology and shall, where appropriate, refer such participants for testing for specific learning disabilities.
**(b) Enhancement of skills** Each program agency shall, through the programs and activities administered under this division, enhance the educational skills of participants.
**(c) Provision of pre-service and in-service training and education**
(1) **Requirement** — Each program agency shall use not less than 10 percent of the assistance made available to such agency under this division in each fiscal year to provide pre-service and in-service training and educational materials and services for participants in such a program. Program participants shall be provided with information concerning the benefits to the community that result from the activities undertaken by such participants.
(2) **Agreements for academic study** — A program agency may enter into arrangements with academic institutions or education providers, including—
(A) local education agencies;
(B) community colleges;
(C) 4-year colleges;
(D) area vocational-technical schools; and
(E) community based organizations;
to evaluate the basic skills of participants and to make academic study available to participants to enable such participants to upgrade literacy skills, to obtain high school diplomas or the equivalent of such diplomas, to obtain college degrees, or to enhance employable skills.
(3) **Counseling** — Career and educational guidance and counseling shall be provided to a participant during a period of in-service training as described in this subsection. Eac
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Not to exceed 10 percent of the amount of assistance made available to a program agency under this division shall be used for the purchase of major capital equipment.
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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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Not more than 6 percent of the amount of assistance received by a State, territory, or Indian tribe that is the original recipient of an allotment under this part for a fiscal year may be used to pay, in accordance with such standards as the Corporation may issue, for administrative costs, incurred by that recipient.
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**(a) Time, manner, and content of application** To be eligible to receive assistance under [section 12571(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571/a&num=0&edition=prelim) or approved national service positions for participants who serve in the national service programs to be carried out using the assistance, a State, territory, subdivision of a State, Indian tribe, public or private nonprofit organization, or institution of higher education shall prepare and submit to the Corporation an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Corporation may reasonably require.
**(b) Types of permissible application information** In order to have adequate information upon which to consider an application under [section 12585 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12585&num=0&edition=prelim), the Corporation may require the following information to be provided in an application submitted under subsection (a):
(1) A description of the national service programs proposed to be carried out directly 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).
(2) A description of the national service programs that are selected by the applicant to receive a grant using assistance requested under [section 12571 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12571&num=0&edition=prelim) and a description of the process and criteria by which the programs were selected.
(3) A description of other funding sources to be used, or sought to be used, for the national service programs r
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12655l
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 12549 of
this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82,
§ 101(a).
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 199H of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified
to section 12655g of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L.
103–82, § 101(e)(8)(A).
AMENDMENTS
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1), (7), in in-
troductory provisions, substituted ‘‘Corporation’’ for
‘‘Commission’’ and ‘‘section 12655b’’ for ‘‘section 12543’’.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–82, § 101(e)(1), substituted
‘‘Corporation’’ for ‘‘Commission’’.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1993 AMENDMENT
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.
§ 12655i. Age and citizenship criteria for enroll-
ment
(a) Age and citizenship
Enrollment in programs that receive assist-
ance under this division shall be limited to indi-
viduals who, at the time of enrollment, are—
(1) not less than 16 years nor more than 25
years of age, except that summer programs
may include individuals not less than 14 years
nor more than 21 years of age at the time of
the enrollment of such individuals; and
(2) citizens or nationals of the United States
or lawful permanent resident aliens of the
United States.
(b) Participation of disadvantaged youth
Programs that receive assistance under this
division shall ensure that educationally and eco-
nomically disadvantaged youth, including youth
in foster care who are becoming too old for fos-
ter care, youth with disabilities, youth with
limited English proficiency, youth with limited
basic skills or learning disabilities and
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