For purposes of this subchapter:
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-
The term "Alaska Native-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059d(b) of title 20.
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 as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position.
The term "approved silver scholar position" means a position, in a program described in section 12653c(a) of this title, 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.
The term "approved summer of service position" means a position, in a program described in section 12563(c)(8) of this title, for which the Corporation has approved the provision of a summer of service educational award as one of the benefits to be provided for successful service in the position.
The term "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059g(b) of title 20.
The term "authorizing committees" means the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate.
The term "carry out", when used in connection with a national service program, means the planning, establishment, operation, expansion, or replication of the program.
The term "Chief Executive Officer", except when used to refer to the chief executive officer of a State, means the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation appointed under section 12651c of this title.
The term "community-based agency" means a private nonprofit organization (including a church or other religious entity) that-
The term "community-based entity" means a public or private nonprofit organization that-
The term "Corporation" means the Corporation for National and Community Service established under section 12651 of this title.
The term "disadvantaged youth" includes those youth who are economically disadvantaged and 1 or more of the following:
The term "economically disadvantaged" means, with respect to an individual, an individual who is determined by the Chief Executive Officer to be low-income according to the latest available data from the Department of Commerce.
The term "elementary school" has the same meaning given such term in section 7801 of title 20.
The term "encore service program" means a program, carried out by an eligible entity as described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 12572 of this title, that-
The term "Hispanic-serving institution" has the meaning given such term in section 1101a(a) of title 20.
The term "historically black college or university" means a part B institution, as defined in section 1061 of title 20.
The term "Indian" means a person who is a member of an Indian tribe, or is a "Native", as defined in section 1602(b) of title 43.
The term "Indian lands" means any real property owned by an Indian tribe, any real property held in trust by the United States for an Indian or Indian tribe, and any real property held by an Indian or Indian tribe that is subject to restrictions on alienation imposed by the United States.
The term "Indian tribe" means-
that is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States under Federal law to Indians because of their status as Indians; and
Except as provided in section 12635(a) of this title, the term "individual with a disability" has the meaning given the term in section 705(20)(B) of title 29.
The term "institution of higher education" has the same meaning given such term in sections 1001(a) and 1002(a)(1) of title 20.
The term "local educational agency" has the same meaning given such term in section 7801 of title 20.
The term "medically underserved population" has the meaning given that term in section 254b(b)(3) of this title.
The term "national service laws" means this chapter and the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 4950 et seq.).
The term "Native American-serving, nontribal institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059f(b) of title 20.
The term "Native Hawaiian-serving institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059d(b) of title 20.
The term "out-of-school youth" means an individual who-
The term "participant" means-
A participant shall not be considered to be an employee of the organization receiving assistance under the national service laws through which the participant is engaging in service.
The term "partnership program" means a program through which an adult volunteer, a public or private nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, or a business assists a local educational agency.
The term "Predominantly Black Institution" has the meaning given the term in section 1059e of title 20.
The term "principles of scientific research" means principles of research that-
The term "program", unless the context otherwise requires, and except when used as part of the term "academic program", means a program described in section 12523(a) of this title (other than a program referred to in paragraph (3)(B) of such section), 12561a, or 12561(b)(1), or subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 12572 of this title, or in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 12612(b) of this title, section 12653b of this title, 12653c of this title, 198G,1 12653h of this title, or 12653k of this title, or an activity that could be funded under section 12639a, 12653, 12653o, 12653p, or 12657 of this title.
The term "project" means an activity, carried out through a program that receives assistance under this subchapter, that results in a specific identifiable service or improvement that otherwise would not be done with existing funds, and that does not duplicate the routine services or functions of the employer to whom participants are assigned.
The term "qualified organization" means a public or private nonprofit organization with experience working with school-age youth that meets such criteria as the Chief Executive Officer may establish.
The term "school-age youth" means-
The term "scientifically valid research" includes applied research, basic research, and field-initiated research in which the rationale, design, and interpretation are soundly developed in accordance with principles of scientific research.
The term "secondary school" has the same meaning given such term in section 7801 of title 20.
The term "service-learning" means a method-
The term "service-learning coordinator" means an individual who provides services as described in subsection (a)(3) or (b) of section 12523 of this title.
The term "service sponsor" means an organization, or other entity, that has been selected to provide a placement for a participant.
The term "State" means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The term "State Commission" means a State Commission on National and Community Service maintained by a State pursuant to section 12638 of this title. Except when used in section 12638 of this title, the term includes an alternative administrative entity for a State approved by the Corporation under such section to act in lieu of a State Commission.
The term "State educational agency" has the same meaning given such term in section 7801 of title 20.
The term "student" means an individual who is enrolled in an elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education on a full- or part-time basis.
The term "territory" means the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The term "tribally controlled college or university" has the meaning given such term in section 1801 of title 25.
The term "veteran" has the meaning given the term in section 101 of title 38.
1See References in Text note below.
42 U.S.C. § 12511
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTAct of June 18, 1934 (commonly known as the "Indian Reorganization Act"; 48 Stat. 984, chapter 576; 25 U.S.C 461 et seq.), referred to in par. (21)(A)(i), is act June 18, 1934, ch. 576, 48 Stat. 984, which was classified generally to subchapter V (§461 et seq.) of chapter 14 of Title 25, Indians, prior to editorial reclassification as chapter 45 (§5101 et seq.) of Title 25. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5101 of Title 25 and Tables.This chapter, referred to in pars. (26) and (30)(A)(ii), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 101-610, 104 Stat. 3127, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12501 of this title and Tables. The Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, referred to in par. (26), is Pub. L. 93-113, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 394, which is classified principally to chapter 66 (§4950 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4950 of this title and Tables. Section 198G, referred to in par. (34), is unidentifiable in the original, since Pub. L. 101-610 does not contain a section 198G. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in par. (37)(B), is title VI of Pub. L. 91-230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175. Part B of the Act is classified generally to subchapter II (§1411 et seq.) of chapter 33 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.
AMENDMENTS2015-Pars. (15), (24), (39), (45). Pub. L. 114-95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7801 of title 20.2009- Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(b), redesignated pars. (1) to (49) as (1), (3), (8), (9), (10), (12), (14), (15), (19), (20), (21), (22), (23), (24), (26), (29), (30), (31), (34), (35), (37), (39), (40), (41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (11), (13), (16), (17), (18), (25), (27), (28), (32), (33), (36), (38), (47), (48), and (49), respectively, and rearranged pars. in numerical order. Par. (3). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(1), struck out "described in section 12572 of this title" after "service program".Par. (13). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(2), which directed substitution of "sections 1001(a) and 1002(a)(1) of title 20" for "section 1001(a) of title 20", was executed by making the substitution for "section 1001 of title 20" to reflect the probable intent of Congress.Par. (17)(B). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(3), substituted "organization receiving assistance under the national service laws through which the participant is engaging in service" for "program in which the participant is enrolled". Par. (19). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(4), substituted "section 12523(a) of this title" for "section 12521(a) of this title", struck out "12542(a)," after "(3)(B) of such section),", substituted "12561a, or 12561(b)(1), or subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 12572 of this title," for "12561(b)(1), or 12572(a) of this title,", inserted "section 12653b of this title, 12653c of this title, 198G, 12653h of this title, or 12653k of this title," after "section 12612(b) of this title,", and substituted "12639a, 12653, 12653o, 12653p, or 12657" for "12653, 12653c, or 12653d". Par. (21)(B). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(5), substituted "602(3)" for "602" and "1401(3)" for "1401".Par. (24). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(6), substituted "section 12523 of this title" for "section 12521 of this title".Par. (26). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(7), struck out "The term also includes Palau, until such time as the Compact of Free Association is ratified." at end.Pars. (30) to (49). Pub. L. 111-13, §1102(a)(8), added pars. (30) to (49). 2004-Par. (21)(B). Pub. L. 108-446 substituted "section 602" for "section 602(a)(1)" and "1401" for "1401(a)(1)". 2002-Pars. (8), (14), (22), (28). Pub. L. 107-110 substituted "section 7801 of title 20" for "section 8801 of title 20".1998-Par. (12). Pub. L. 105-220 substituted "section 705(20)(B) of title 29" for "section 706(8)(B) of title 29". Par. (13). Pub. L. 105-244 substituted "section 1001" for "section 1141(a)".1994-Par. (8). Pub. L. 103-382, §394(h)(1)(A), substituted "section 8801 of title 20" for "section 2891(8) of title 20".Par. (14). Pub. L. 103-382, §394(h)(1)(B), substituted "section 8801 of title 20" for "section 2891(12) of title 20".Par. (22). Pub. L. 103-382, §394(h)(1)(C), substituted "section 8801 of title 20" for "section 2891(21) of title 20". Par. (28). Pub. L. 103-382, §394(h)(1)(D), substituted "section 8801 of title 20" for "section 2891(23) of title 20". 1993- Pub. L. 103-82 amended section generally, substituting provisions consisting of 29 definitions of terms used in this subchapter for former provisions consisting of 30 definitions. 1992-Par. (29). Pub. L. 102-384, §3(1), added par. (29) and struck out former par. (29) which read as follows: "The term 'summer program' means a youth corps program authorized under this subchapter that is limited to the months of June, July, and August."Par. (30). Pub. L. 102-384, §3(2), substituted "living allowances" for "stipends".1991-Par. (7). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(1), added par. (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).Par. (8). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), (3), redesignated par. (7) as (8) and inserted "an Indian or" before "Indian tribes" in two places. Former par. (8) redesignated (9).Pars. (9) to (13). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), redesignated pars. (8) to (12) as (9) to (13), respectively. Former par. (13) redesignated (14).Par. (14). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), (4), redesignated par. (13) as (14) and inserted at end "Participants shall not be considered employees of the program." Former par. (14) redesignated (15). Pars. (15) to (22). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), redesignated pars. (14) to (21) as (15) to (22), respectively. Former par. (22) redesignated (23).Par. (23). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(5), which directed the substitution of "participants" for "students or out of school youth", was executed by making the substitution for "students or out-of-school youth" to reflect the probable intent of Congress. Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), redesignated par. (22) as (23). Former par. (23) redesignated (24).Par. (24). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), (6), redesignated par. (23) as (24) and in heading and text substituted "participant" for "member". Former par. (24) redesignated (25). Pars. (25) to (29). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), redesignated pars. (24) to (28) as (25) to (29), respectively. Former par. (29) redesignated (30).Par. (30). Pub. L. 102-10, §3(2), (7), redesignated par. (29) as (30) and inserted "corps" after "youth service".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
CHANGE OF NAMECommittee on Education and Labor of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Education and the Workforce of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress, Jan. 9, 2023.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114-95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114-95 set out as a note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2009 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 111-13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111-13 set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 107-110 effective Jan. 8, 2002, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 107-110 set out as an Effective Date note under section 6301 of Title 20, Education.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 105-244 effective Oct. 1, 1998, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 105-244 see section 3 of Pub. L. 105-244 set out as a note under section 1001 of Title 20, Education.
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.
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- The terms "federally assisted housing" and "project" mean-(A) a public housing project (as such term is defined in section 3(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437a(b)] );(B) housing for which project-based assistance is provided under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f] ;(C) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12;(D) housing that is assisted under section 1701q of title 12, as such section existed before November 28, 1990;(E) housing financed by a loan or mortgage insured under section 1715l(d)(3) of title 12 that bears interest at a rate determined under the proviso of section 1715l(d)(5) of title 12;(F) housing insured, assisted, or held by the Secretary or a State or State agency under section 1715z-1 of title 12;(G) housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section 8(b)(2) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 [42 U.S.C. 1437f(b)(2)], as in effect before October 1, 1983, that is assisted under a contract for assistance under such section; and(H) housing that is assisted under section 80131 of this title.