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42 U.S.C. § 12614 — National service program
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**(a) In general** Under the national service program component 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), eligible young people shall work in teams on National Civilian Community Corps projects.
**(b) Eligible participants** A person shall be eligible for selection for the national service program if the person—
(1) is, or will be, at least 18 years of age on or before December 31 of the calendar year in which the individual enrolls in the program, but is not more than 24 years of age as of the date the individual begins participating in the program; and
(2) is a high school graduate or has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent.
**(c) Diverse backgrounds of participants** In selecting persons for the national service program, the Director shall endeavor to ensure that participants are from economically, geographically, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The Director shall take appropriate steps, including through outreach and recruitment activities, to increase the percentage of participants in the program who are disadvantaged youth to 50 percent of all participants by year 2012. The Director shall report to the authorizing 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 peri
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**(a) In general** Under the national service program component 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), eligible young people shall work in teams on National Civilian Community Corps projects.
**(b) Eligible participants** A person shall be eligible for selection for the national service program if the person—
(1) is, or will be, at least 18 years of age on or before December 31 of the calendar year in which the individual enrolls in the program, but is not more than 24 years of age as of the date the individual begins participating in the program; and
(2) is a high school graduate or has not received a high school diploma or its equivalent.
**(c) Diverse backgrounds of participants** In selecting persons for the national service program, the Director shall endeavor to ensure that participants are from economically, geographically, and ethnically diverse backgrounds. The Director shall take appropriate steps, including through outreach and recruitment activities, to increase the percentage of participants in the program who are disadvantaged youth to 50 percent of all participants by year 2012. The Director shall report to the authorizing 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.
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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) Presidential awards**
(1) **In general** — The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs.
(2) **Individuals and programs** — Notwithstanding [section 12511 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12511&num=0&edition=prelim)—
(A) an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this chapter; and
(B) a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this chapter.
(3) **Nature of award** — In making an award under this section to an individual or program, the President, acting through the Corporation—
(A) is authorized to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of the individual or program; and
(B) is not authorized to make a cash award to such individual or program.
**(b) Information** The President, acting through the Corporation, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated.
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**(a) Establishment and purpose** There shall be established a National Civilian Community Corps Advisory Board to advise the Director concerning the administration of this division and to assist the Corps in responding rapidly and efficiently in times of natural and other disasters. The Advisory Board members shall help coordinate activities with the Corps as appropriate, including the mobilization of volunteers and coordination of volunteer centers to help local communities recover from the effects of natural and other disasters.
**(b) Membership** The Advisory Board shall be composed of the following members:
(1) The Secretary of Labor.
(2) The Secretary of Defense.
(3) The Secretary of the Interior.
(4) The Secretary of Agriculture.
(5) The Secretary of Education.
(6) The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
(7) The Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
(8) The Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(9) The Secretary of Transportation.
(10) The Chief of the Forest Service.
(11) The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(12) The Secretary of Energy.
(13) Individuals appointed by the Director from among persons who are broadly representative of educational institutions, voluntary organizations, public and private organizations, youth, and labor unions.
(14) The Chief Executive Officer.
**(c) Inapplicability of termination requirement** [Section 1013 of title 5](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section1013&num=0&edition=prelim) shall not apply to the Advisory Board.
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**(a) Silver Scholarship Grant Program**
(1) **Establishment** — The Corporation may award fixed-amount grants (in accordance with section 12581(l) of this title) to community-based entities to carry out a Silver Scholarship Grant Program for individuals age 55 or older, in which such individuals complete not less than 350 hours of service in a year carrying out projects of national need and receive a Silver Scholarship in the form of a $1,000 national service educational award. Under such a program, the Corporation shall establish criteria for the types of the 11 So in original. service required to be performed to receive such award.
(2) **Term** — Each program funded under this subsection shall be carried out over a period of 3 years (which may include 1 planning year), with a 1-year extension possible, if the program meets performance levels developed in accordance with [section 12639(k) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section12639/k&num=0&edition=prelim) and any other criteria determined by the Corporation.
(3) **Applications** — To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, a community-based entity shall—
(A) submit to the Corporation an application at such time and in such manner as the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably require; and
(B) be a listed organization as described in subsection (b)(4).
(4) **Collaboration encouraged** — A community-based entity awarded a grant under this subsection is encouraged to collaborate with programs funded under title II of the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 [[42 U.S.C. 5001](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section5001&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.] in carrying out this program.
(5) **Eligibility for fellowship** —
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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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