42 U.S.C. § 9923 | National or regional programs designed to provide instructional activities for low-income youth

(a)

General authority

The Secretary is authorized to make a grant to an eligible service provider to administer national or regional programs to provide instructional activities for low-income youth. In making such a grant, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible service providers that have a demonstrated ability to operate such a program.

(b)

Program requirements

1 See References in Text note below.

Any instructional activity carried out by an eligible service provider receiving a grant under this section shall be carried out on the campus of an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1141(a)  of title 20) and shall include—

(1)

access to the facilities and resources of such an institution;

(2)

an initial medical examination and follow-up referral or treatment, without charge, for youth during their participation in such activity;

(3)

at least one nutritious meal daily, without charge, for participating youth during each day of participation;

(4)

section 7801 of title 20 high quality instruction in a variety of sports (that shall include swimming and that may include dance and any other high quality recreational activity) provided by coaches and teachers from institutions of higher education and from elementary and secondary schools (as defined in ); and

(5)

enrichment instruction and information on matters relating to the well-being of youth, to include educational opportunities and information on study practices, education for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and information on health and nutrition, career opportunities, and family and job responsibilities.

(c)

Advisory committee; partnerships

The eligible service provider shall, in each community in which a program is funded under this section—

(1)

ensure that—

(A)

a community-based advisory committee is established, with representatives from local youth, family, and social service organizations, schools, entities providing park and recreation services, and other community-based organizations serving high-risk youth; or

(B)

an existing community-based advisory board, commission, or committee with similar membership is utilized to serve as the committee described in subparagraph (A); and

(2)

enter into formal partnerships with youth-serving organizations or other appropriate social service entities in order to link program participants with year-round services in their home communities that support and continue the objectives of this chapter.

(d)

Eligible providers

A service provider that is a national private, nonprofit organization, a coalition of such organizations, or a private, nonprofit organization applying jointly with a business concern shall be eligible to apply for a grant under this section if—

(1)

the applicant has demonstrated experience in operating a program providing instruction to low-income youth;

(2)

the applicant agrees to contribute an amount (in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated) of not less than 25 percent of the amount requested, for the program funded through the grant;

(3)

the applicant agrees to use no funds from a grant authorized under this section for administrative expenses; and

(4)

the applicant agrees to comply with the regulations or program guidelines promulgated by the Secretary for use of funds made available through the grant.

(e)

Application process

To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a service provider shall submit to the Secretary, for approval, an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(f)

Promulgation of regulations or program guidelines

The Secretary shall promulgate regulations or program guidelines to ensure funds made available through a grant made under this section are used in accordance with the objectives of this chapter.

(g)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2003 for grants to carry out this section.

Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 682 Pub. L. 105–285, title II, § 201Oct. 27, 1998112 Stat. 2753 Pub. L. 107–110, title X, § 1076(ee)Jan. 8, 2002115 Stat. 2093 Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(t)Dec. 10, 2015129 Stat. 2171(, as added , , ; amended , , ; , , .)

Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 1141(a) of title 20 Pub. L. 105–244, § 3Oct. 7, 1998112 Stat. 1585Oct. 1, 1998section 1001 of Title 20, referred to in subsec. (b), was repealed by , title I, § 101(b), title VII, § 702, , , 1616, 1803, effective . However, the term “institution of higher education” is defined in , Education.

Prior Provisions

section 682 of Pub. L. 97–35 section 9910c of this title Pub. L. 105–285A prior was classified to , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .

section 682 of Pub. L. 97–35 section 9911 of this title Pub. L. 105–285Another prior was renumbered section 683 and was classified to , prior to the general amendment of this chapter by .

section 682 of Pub. L. 97–35 section 9911 of this title Pub. L. 101–501Another prior was classified to , prior to repeal by .

Amendments

Pub. L. 114–95 section 7801 of title 202015—Subsec. (b)(4). made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to .

Pub. L. 107–1102002—Subsec. (b)(4). substituted “7801” for “8801”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2015 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–95Dec. 10, 2015section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95 section 6301 of Title 20Amendment by effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see , set out as a note under , Education.

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–110Jan. 8, 2002section 5 of Pub. L. 107–110 section 6301 of Title 20Amendment by effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see , set out as an Effective Date note under , Education.