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42 U.S.C. § 12521 — Study of program effectiveness
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**(a) In general** Not later than 12 months after April 21, 2009, the Comptroller General of the United States shall develop performance measures for each program receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws.
**(b) Contents** The performance measures developed under subsection (a) shall—
(1) to the maximum extent practicable draw on research-based, quantitative data;
(2) take into account program purpose and program design;
(3) include criteria to evaluate the cost effectiveness of programs receiving assistance under the national service laws;
(4) include criteria to evaluate the administration and management of programs receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws; and
(5) include criteria to evaluate oversight and accountability of recipients of assistance through such programs under the national service laws.
**(c) Report** Not later than 2 years after the development of the performance measures under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees and the Corporation’s Board of Directors a report containing an assessment of each such program with respect to the performance measures developed under subsection (a).
**(d) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **In general** — The terms “authorizing committees”, “Corporation”, and “national service laws” have the meanings given the terms in [section 12511 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12511&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Program** — The term “program” means an entire program carried out by the Corporation under the national service laws, such as the entire AmeriCorps program carried out under subtitle C.11 See References in Tex
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**(a) In general** Not later than 12 months after April 21, 2009, the Comptroller General of the United States shall develop performance measures for each program receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws.
**(b) Contents** The performance measures developed under subsection (a) shall—
(1) to the maximum extent practicable draw on research-based, quantitative data;
(2) take into account program purpose and program design;
(3) include criteria to evaluate the cost effectiveness of programs receiving assistance under the national service laws;
(4) include criteria to evaluate the administration and management of programs receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws; and
(5) include criteria to evaluate oversight and accountability of recipients of assistance through such programs under the national service laws.
**(c) Report** Not later than 2 years after the development of the performance measures under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees and the Corporation’s Board of Directors a report containing an assessment of each such program with respect to the performance measures developed under subsection (a).
**(d) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **In general** — The terms “authorizing committees”, “Corporation”, and “national service laws” have the meanings given the terms in [section 12511 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12511&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Program** — The term “program” means an entire program carried out by the Corporation under the national service laws, such as the entire AmeriCorps program carried out under subtitle C.11 See References in Text note below.
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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) Findings** The Congress finds the following:
(1) Throughout the United States, there are pressing unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs.
(2) Americans desire to affirm common responsibilities and shared values, and join together in positive experiences, that transcend race, religion, gender, age, disability, region, income, and education.
(3) The rising costs of postsecondary education are putting higher education out of reach for an increasing number of citizens.
(4) Americans of all ages can improve their communities and become better citizens through service to the United States.
(5) Nonprofit organizations, local governments, States, and the Federal Government are already supporting a wide variety of national service programs that deliver needed services in a cost-effective manner.
(6) Residents of low-income communities, especially youth and young adults, can be empowered through their service, and can help provide future community leadership.
**(b) Purpose** It is the purpose of this chapter to—
(1) meet the unmet human, educational, environmental, and public safety needs of the United States, without displacing existing workers;
(2) renew the ethic of civic responsibility and the spirit of community and service throughout the varied and diverse communities of the United States;
(3) expand educational opportunity by rewarding individuals who participate in national service with an increased ability to pursue higher education or job training;
(4) encourage citizens of the United States, regardless of age, income, geographic location, or disability, to engage in full-time or part-time national service;
(5) reinvent government to eliminate duplication, support locally established initiatives, require measurable goals for p
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For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) **Adult volunteer** — The term “adult volunteer” means an individual, such as an older adult, an individual with a disability, a parent, or an employee of a business or public or private nonprofit organization, who—
(A) works without financial remuneration in an educational institution to assist students or out-of-school youth; and
(B) is beyond the age of compulsory school attendance in the State in which the educational institution is located.
(2) **Alaska Native-serving institution** — The term “Alaska Native-serving institution” has the meaning given the term in [section 1059d(b) of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1059d/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
(3) **Approved national service position** — The term “approved national service position” means a national service position for which the Corporation has approved the provision of a national service educational award described in [section 12603 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12603&num=0&edition=prelim) as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position.
(4) **Approved silver scholar position** — The term “approved silver scholar position” means a position, in a program described in [section 12653c(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12653c/a&num=0&edition=prelim), for which the Corporation has approved the provision of a silver scholarship educational award as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position.
(5) **Approved summer of service position** — The term “approved summer of service position” means a position, in a program described in [section 12563(
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**(a) Criteria for local applications** In providing assistance under this part, a State educational agency, territory, or Indian tribe (or the Corporation if [section 12524(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12524/c&num=0&edition=prelim) applies) shall consider criteria with respect to sustainability, replicability, innovation, and quality of programs.
**(b) Priority for local applications** In providing assistance under this part, a State educational agency, territory, or Indian tribe (or the Corporation if [section 12524(c) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12524/c&num=0&edition=prelim) applies) shall give priority to entities that submit applications under [section 12525 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12525&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to service-learning programs described in [section 12521 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12521&num=0&edition=prelim) that are in the greatest need of assistance, such as programs targeting low-income areas or serving economically disadvantaged youth.
**(c) Rejection of applications to Corporation** If the Corporation rejects an application submitted by a State, territory, or Indian tribe under [section 12525 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12525&num=0&edition=prelim) for an allotment, the Corporation shall promptly notify the State, territory, or Indian tribe of the reasons for the rejection of the application. The Corporation shall provide the State, territory, or Indian tribe with a reasonable opportunity to revise and resubmit the appl
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 12522
1 See References in Text note below.
(2) take into account program purpose and
program design;
(3) include criteria to evaluate the cost ef-
fectiveness of programs receiving assistance
under the national service laws;
(4) include criteria to evaluate the adminis-
tration and management of programs receiv-
ing Federal assistance under the national
service laws; and
(5) include criteria to evaluate oversight and
accountability of recipients of assistance
through such programs under the national
service laws.
(c) Report
Not later than 2 years after the development
of the performance measures under subsection
(a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Comp-
troller General of the United States shall pre-
pare and submit to the authorizing committees
and the Corporation’s Board of Directors a re-
port containing an assessment of each such pro-
gram with respect to the performance measures
developed under subsection (a).
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) In general
The terms ‘‘authorizing committees’’, ‘‘Cor-
poration’’, and ‘‘national service laws’’ have
the meanings given the terms in section 12511
of this title.
(2) Program
The term ‘‘program’’ means an entire pro-
gram carried out by the Corporation under the
national service laws, such as the entire
AmeriCorps program carried out under sub-
title C.1
(Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1712, Apr. 21, 2009, 123
Stat. 1551.)
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REFERENCES IN TEXT
Subtitle C, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), probably
means subtitle C (§ 121 et seq.) of title I of Pub. L.
101–610, which is classified generally to division C
(§ 12571 et seq.) of this subchapter. For complete classi-
fication of subtitle C to the Code, see Tables.
CODIFICATION
Sectio
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