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42 U.S.C. § 12615 — Summer national service program
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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** 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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### 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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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Area of national need** — The term “area of national need” means an area involved in efforts to—
(A) improve education in schools for economically disadvantaged students;
(B) expand and improve access to health care;
(C) improve energy efficiency and conserve natural resources;
(D) improve economic opportunities for economically disadvantaged individuals; or
(E) improve disaster preparedness and response.
(2) **Eligible fellowship recipient** — The term “eligible fellowship recipient” means an individual who is selected by a State Commission under subsection (c) and, as a result of such selection, is eligible for a ServeAmerica Fellowship.
(3) **Fellow** — The term “fellow” means an eligible fellowship recipient who is awarded a ServeAmerica Fellowship and is designated a fellow under subsection (e)(2).
(4) **Small service sponsor organization** — The term “small service sponsor organization” means a service sponsor organization described in subsection (d)(1) that has not more than 10 full-time employees and 10 part-time employees.
**(b) Grants**
(1) **In general** — From the amounts appropriated under [section 12681(a)(4)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12681/a/4/B&num=0&edition=prelim) and allotted under paragraph (2)(A), the Corporation shall make grants (including financial assistance and a corresponding allotment of approved national service positions), to the State Commission of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico with an application approved under this section, to enable such State Commissions to award ServeAmerica Fellowships under subsection (e).
(2) **Allotment; administrative costs
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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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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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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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### Statutory Notes
Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198D, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(c), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 845, related to special demonstration projects for the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta of Alaska.
Prior sections 12653d to 12653g were renumbered by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b), and transferred as follows:
Section 12653d, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195D, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2524, which related to organization and membership of the Corps, was renumbered section 155 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to [section 12615 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12615&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 12653e, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195E, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2525, which provided for training of Corps members, was renumbered section 156 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to [section 12616 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12616&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 12653f, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195F, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2526, which related to service projects carried out by the Corps, was renumbered section 157 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to [section 12617 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12617&num=0&edition=prelim).
Section 12653g, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195G, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2526, which related to authorized benefits for Corps members, was renumbered section 158 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to [section 12618 of this title](
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12615
The Director shall take appropriate steps, in-
cluding through outreach and recruitment ac-
tivities, to increase the percentage of partici-
pants in the program who are disadvantaged
youth to 50 percent of all participants by year
2012. The Director shall report to the author-
izing committees biennially on such steps, any
challenges faced, and the annual participation
rates of disadvantaged youth in the program.
(d) Period of participation
Persons desiring to participate in the national
service program shall enter into an agreement
with the Director to participate in the Corps for
a period of not less than nine months and not
more than one year, as specified by the Director,
and may renew the agreement for not more than
one additional such period.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 153, formerly § 195B, as
added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1),
Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2523; renumbered § 153 and
amended Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(b), (e)(2)(A),
Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 840, 846; Pub. L. 111–13,
title I, § 1503, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1521.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Section was formerly classified to section 12653b of
this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 103–82,
§ 104(b).
PRIOR PROVISIONS
A prior section 12613, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 162,
Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3158, related to training program
in skills to be employed in Peace Corps or VISTA, prior
to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(a).
AMENDMENTS
2009—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–13, § 1503(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)(1
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