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TRIP BOOK - Eli Segal
April 30, 1993
New Orleans, LA
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 30, 1993
MEMORANDUM TO THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
Ann Walker
RE:
New Orleans - Louisiana Teacher Corps
The Louisiana Teacher Corps bill was introduced in 1992 by State
Senator Mark Morial and Representatives T. Carter and Thompson.
The bill calls for the forgiveness of student loans for teachers
who agree to work in economically disadvantaged regions of
Louisiana. One year of teaching amounts to two years of loan
(and interest) forgiveness.
The legislation was passed in 1992 and will be implemented this
school year (September 1993).
Bill Attached.
SENT BY:
5-30-93 ; 2:08PM ;
ADMIN. SERVICES-
2024562539:# 2/ 3
ENROLLED
Regular Session, 1992
SENATE HILL NO. 1006
BY SENATOR MORIAL AND REPRESENTATIVES T. CARTER AND THOMPSON
ACT No. 507
AN ACT
To chact R.S. 17:3042.7, relative to loans for students enrolled in collegiate teacher
preparation programs, to provide for the Louisiana Teacher Corps; to provide for
forgiveness of student loans of those students who agree 10 reach in elementary and
secondary schools located in economically disadvantaged regions of Louisiana as
shall be defined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education; 10
provide relative to applicant's qualifications; 10 provide for implementation: and to
provide for related matters.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
Section 1. R.S. 17:3042.7 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
$3042.7. Louisiana Teacher Corps
A. A student for whom a loan is made pursuant to this Chapter and under
the provisions of this Section shall, upon graduation and acceptance of a teaching
position pursuant to this Section, bc a member of the Louisiana Teacher Corps.
B.(1) Norwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, the commission
shall forgive any loan made to an applicant in return for services rendered by the
applicant by practicing his profession as a classroom teacher in an elementary or
secondary school which is located in an economically disadvantaged region of the
state as shall be defined by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Two year's funding of the loan together with the interest thereon shall be forgiven
by the commission for the applicant for each year of practicing his profession in an
elementary or secondary school in an economically disadvantaged region of
Louisiana.
(2) Applicants for this program shall meet all the requirements of this
Chapter.
$ 700
Page 1 of 2
SENI BY:
5-30-93 ; 2 : 08PM :
ADMIN. SERVICES-
20245
SB No. 1006
ENROLLED
C. The provisions of this Section shall be implemented beginning with the
1993-1994 school year and thereafter.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
3239
Page 2 of 2
GENERAL DAVID C. JONES, USAF (RET)
General Jones was Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, from
June 1974 to June 1978, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
from June 1978 to June 1982. In the latter capacity he served as
the senior military advisor to the President, the National
Security Council and the Secretary of Defense. General Jones is
the Chairman of the Board of the National Education Corporation,
the nation's largest education and training company. He is also
a member of the Board of Directors of Youth Service USA, a
Memphis-based non-profit organization which provides job training
programs for disadvantaged youth.
RAY CHAMBERS
Ray Chambers is one of the country's most successful businessmen.
After retiring from business five years ago Mr. Chambers created
the Amelior Foundation where he currently acts as Chair. Ray
Chambers also was the founding Chair of the Points of Light
Foundation.
Reflections on National Service
As concepts are being formulated to implement the President's
National Service commitment, three overarching principles could usefully
guide the program's architects:
I. The "service" part of National Service should be genuine and
measurable. The program must not be (nor be seen to be) a make work
endeavor with little substantive benefit or enduring impact. The service
should be directed toward manifest needs within our communities.
2. The individuals involved in the program should emerge from
their service as better citizens and better human beings. This enhance-
ment of character should not be simply a serendipity by-product of the
program but one of its main purposes.
There are many potential patterns upon which to base this portion
of the program, but one of the most insightful and encompassing sets of
goals for personal growth was articulated in 1992 by Edward F. Tormay.
The personal development aspect of the National Service program should
focus tightly on the five areas he advocates:
Self-discipline: The price tag for every acquired skill and every
learning experience.
Personal Health: A key component because of one's own life and
the example shown to children. Caring for oneself is the prelude
to concern for all life.
Respect: Not merely tolerance (which he calls a condescension),
but recognition and appreciation of other beliefs, cultures and
preferences.
Communications: Language in all its forms, the found on stone
of creativity and dialogue and our best weapon 43 inst ig-
norance and poverty.
Nature/The environment: Just as ethics must be an integral part
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PHOTOCOPY
PRESERVATION
The program should provide intensive education and training at
the outset to develop the skills needed to begin beneficial service
Training would continue, but in a declining proportion, throughout the
program in order both to refine skills needed for continued service and
to strengthen the foundation for post-service employment or further
education. The following chart illustrates a pattern for a representative
mix of about one-third education/training and two-thirds service
:
Education/Training & Service Mix
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75%
Service
50%
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25%
0%
Unlike our experience with the Peace Corps, which usually left its
members behind their peers educationally and professionally, this ap
proach would enable participants to keep pace with their non-Service
contemporaries. The participants would leave the program with a "dual
track" of options: they can apply their earned college credits toward still
more advanced education or take their newly acquired and field-tested
job skills into the competitive marketplace. Some may decide to do both.
Many young people will see these dual track benefits, themselves. as a
strong incentive to join the National service program.
A great deal of planning and hard work will be required to achieve
the full scope of the program outlined
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FROM CONGRESSMON-SHOYS
POGE. 001
HOUSE
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES
MATRESENTATIVES U.S. BY OF
FAX COVER SHEET
Congressman Christopher Shays
1034 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
202/225-5541
fax# 202/225-9629
TO:
ELI SEGAL
HOUSE MEMBER LIST
RE:
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(including cover sheet)
CONTACT:
CHRIS SHAMS / MICHAEL Fox
NOTES:
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0PR 29 '93 15:17
FROM CONGRESSMAN-SHOYS
POGE. 002
PRESIDENT CLINTON'S NATIONAL SERVICE PROPOSAL
APRIL 29, 1993 GOP MEMBER MEETING
WITH ELI SEGAL AND JACK LEW
H-236 The Capitol
MEMBERS INVITED TO ATTEND
*
Denotes Those Members who actually attended
NAME
NUMBER
RESPONSE
* Christopher Shays
5-5541
Confirmed
Doug Bereuter
5-4806
Can't Attend
* Michael Castle
5-4165
Can't Attend
Jay Dickey
5-3772
Confirmed
Dean Gallo
5-5034
Will Try
Wayne Gilchrest
5-5311
50/50
Porter Goss
5-2536
Will Try
*
Steve Gunderson
5-5506
Will Try
* Dave Hobson
5-4324
Can't Attend
* Amo Houghton
5-3161
Scott Klug
5-2906
Confirmed
* Susan Molinari
5-3371
Confirmed
Tim Petri
5-2476
* Jim Walsh
5-3701
Will Try
Jim Leach
5-6576
Can't Attend
* Connie Morella
5-5341
* Steve Schiff
5-6316
Confirmed
Hamilton Fish
5-5441
Can't Attend
Ben Gilman
5-3776
50/50
* Sherry Boehlert
5-3665
Confirmed
Paul Gillmor
5-6405
Will Try
Ralph Regula
5-3876
Confirmed
OPR 29 '93 15:17 FROM CONGRESSMAN-SHOYS
PAGE.003
Bill Goodling
5-5836
Confirmed
* Ron Machtley
5-4911
Confirmed
Dave Camp
5-3561
Will Try
Tom Ridge
5-5406
Will Try
* Rick Lazio
5-3335
Ileana Ros-Lethinen
5-3931
will Try
* Peter Torkildsen
5-8020
Confirmed
Olympia Snowe
5-6306
will Try
Fred Upton
5-3761
will Try
5-5136
Can't Attend
Frank Wolf
* Dave McCurdy
5-6165
** TOTAL PAGE.003 **
EXAMPLES OF NATIONAL SERVICE PLACEMENTS
Education
Head Start programs.
The success of the Head Start expansion will depend on the ability of centers to employ
quality teaching personnel. National service participants could provide invaluable assistance in Head
Start and other child care programs. They would receive training in the summer after college, with
early childhood development education sponsored by a higher education institution in partnership with
a child care resource agency.
In the fall, participants would be assigned in groups as assistant teachers in Head Start centers
and other child care facilities for low-income families, where experienced teachers would act as their
mentors. Assistant teachers would work with small groups of children, developing their cognitive and
social skills through sustained attention and education. In addition, the participants would provide
services to parents -- literacy training, parenting education, etc. The assistant teachers would
periodically meet to receive additional training, and move on to more challenging tasks when suitable.
Urban/rural schools.
In Chapter 1 schools that most need help, an "army" of national service participants in a
variety of roles could significantly further the goals of your school reform plan. Working together, an
institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, and an education agency could use the
summer before service to train young people at different education levels to serve in the fall in
selected schools where interest was great.
Throughout the year, participants would receive mentoring from the most experienced and
talented teachers. Some could work with parents to ensure their involvement in their children's
education. Others would serve as math or reading tutors. A third group would act as service-learning
coordinators, arranging experiential community service activities to instill the service ethic in youths
and involve schools in their communities. Participants who became interested in teaching careers
would be able to receive additional training while serving. As part of the "army" of servers, a few
certified teachers might enter the schools in fields like special and bilingual education.
Environment
Conservation Corps.
Thousands of young people are already engaged in conservation work through youth corps.
These conservation programs often combine education and service components, teaching young people
not only the basic skills of environmental protection, but the principles of environmental problem-
solving as well. Some programs are run by federal agencies like the Forest Service, but state
departments and non-profit organizations often fund them also. The Vice President has developed
several new conservation-related proposals, and Secretary Babbitt believes there will be significant
opportunities in the Pacific Northwest after the Forest Summit.
Conservation corps plant trees, build soil banks to prevent erosion, develop trails, revegetate
heavily visited areas, and survey flora and fauna. Such programs primarily involve pre- and non-
college participants, but college graduates with special training often serve as team leaders.
Recycling initiatives.
There is often a gap between the political demand for recycling, sometimes reflected in
legislation, and the local capacity to support it. College graduates could work with businesses and
consumers to devise strategies to reduce waste. After a summer of training, they would be assigned to
cover a limited area where they would meet with employers, retailers, and building managers to
develop plans for source reduction and recycling. Participants would continue working with these
people, helping them meet their recycling goals. In areas where there are legal requirements for
recycling, participants could work with local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance. The
overall goal of the program, however, would be to help people fulfill requirements before legal action
becomes necessary.
Human services
Community health centers.
National service participants without advanced degrees could become an integral part of the
effort to improve health care in medically underserved areas. Working with a school of nursing or
public health agencies to provide the training necessary, nonprofit community health centers could
involve young people in a variety of health-related activities.
Some young people could provide daily services to the home-bound elderly, enabling to stay
at home instead of being forced to enter a nursing home. These services might include the
administration of medications, meal delivery, light housekeeping, and companionship. Other youths
could provide outreach services as part of prenatal and immunization programs, making home visits,
arranging for transportation, serving as translators, referring parents to substance abuse programs if
needed, and so on. Still other youths could provide administrative assistance after hours in clinics,
enabling them to stay open late to serve working parents.
Housing for the homeless.
Programs like Habitat for Humanity and YouthBuild are already well-established. The latter,
in particular, provides at-risk youth with remedial education, job training, and practical experience
while building much-needed shelter for homeless and low-income individuals. By leveraging non-
profit and private dollars, and by converting the "served" into "servers" in low-income communities,
programs like YouthBuild accomplish greater good at less cost than traditional programs.
Other housing-related initiatives could include renovation of abandoned buildings for use as
community centers and child care facilities. Some programs could not only build housing, but provide
essential supportive services like counseling as well.
Public Safety
Community service officers.
College graduates who do not want the responsibilities and dangers of regular police work can
still contribute significantly to public safety. Working closely with police departments and public
housing authorities -- and freeing up regular officers to walk beats -- "community service officers"
(CSOs) can provide valuable assistance in non-hazardous public safety services.
College graduates can be trained to handle minor investigations, analyze crime data, and
engage in alternative dispute resolution. CSOs can counsel crime victims. And they can act as
community liaisons, working with community groups and school children to organize prevention
efforts, such as anti-drug initiatives and crime patrols.
Drug abuse prevention.
No one is better at conveying to young people the temptation and danger of drug abuse than
other young people. In close partnership with local schools and anti-drug professionals (from
counselors to cops), national service participants could form drug abuse prevention teams to engage in
a panoply of activities. The teams could include a range of students, from college graduates trained in
psychology to high school dropouts and recovering crack addicts. Each would offer a unique
perspective.
Teams might spend some time developing a curriculum for drug education during and after
school and then implementing it. At other times, team members might work one-on-one with at-risk
youths. Part of the time, programs could run midnight basketball leagues to keep kids off the streets.
And at still other times, teams might solicit private sector funding to develop billboard advertising,
videos on drug abuse, and other educational materials.
House Republicans in 103rd who voted YES on NCSA Conference Report in 1990 (14)
Shays (R-CT)
Leach (R-IA)
Morella (R-MD)
Bereuter (R-NE)
Schiff (R-NM)
Molinari (R-NY)
Fish (R-NY)
Gilman (R-NY)
Boehlert (R-NY)
Gillmor (R-OH)
Regula (R-OH)
Goodling (R-PA)
Machtley (R-RI)
Quillen (R-TN)
House Republicans in 103rd who voted NO on NCSA Conference Report in 1990 (95)
Callahan (R-AL)
Young (R-AL)
Stump (R-AZ)
Kyle (R-AZ)
Kolbe (R-AZ)
Herger (R-CA)
Thomas (R-CA)
Gallegly (R-CA)
Moorhead (R-CA)
Dreier (R-CA)
Lewis (R-CA)
McCandless (R-CA)
Dornan (R-CA)
Cox (R-CA)
Rohrabacher (R-CA)
Packard (R-CA)
Hunter (R-CA)
Hefley (R-CO)
Schaefer (R-CO)
Johnson (R-CT)
McColllum (R-FL)
Stearns (R-FL)
Young (R-FL)
Bilirakis (R-FL)
Lewis (R-FL)
Goss (R-FL)
Gekas (R-PA)
Ridge (R-PA)
Clinger (R-PA)
Ravenel (R-SC)
Spence (R-SC)
Duncan (R-TN)
Sundquist (R-TN)
Barton (R-TX)
Archer (R-TX)
Fields (R-TX)
Combest (R-TX)
Smith (R-TX)
DeLay (R-TX)
Armey (R-TX)
Hansen (R-UT)
Bateman (R-VA)
Bliley (R-VA)
Wolf (R-VA)
Gunderson (R-WI)
Petri (R-WI)
Roth (R-WI)
Sensenbrenner (R-WI)
Thomas (R-WY)
House Democrats in 103rd who voted No on NCSA in 1990 (24)
Miller (D-CA)
Hutto (D-FL)
Yates (D-IL)
Slattery (D-KS)
Glickman (D-KS)
Tauzin (D-LA)
Hayes (D-LA)
Penny (D-MN)
Montgomery (D-MS)
Parker (D-MS)
Taylor (D-MS)
Volkmer (D-MO)
Hughes (D-NJ)
Valentine (D-NC)
English (D-OK)
Kanjorski (D-PA)
Clement (D-TN)
Wilson (D-TX)
Hall (D-TX)
Geren (D-TX)
Sarpalius (D-TX)
Laughlin (D-TX)
Stenholm (D-TX)
Payne (D-VA)
Representatives in 103rd who DID NOT VOTE in 1990 (4)
Ford (D-TN)
Kaptur (D-OH)
Rowland (R-CT)
McCrery (R-LA)
Senate Republicans in 103rd who voted YES on passage of NCSA in 1990 (19)
Stevens (R-AK)
Coats (R-IN)
Lugar (R-IN)
Grassley (R-IA)
Dole (R-KS)
McConnell (R-KY)
Cohen (R-ME)
Durenberger (R-MN)
Cochran (R-MS)
Lott (R-MS)
Bond (R-MO)
Danforth (R-MO)
Domenici (R-NM)
D'Amato (R-NY)
Specter (R-PA)
Chafee (R-RI)
Pressler (R-SD)
Hatch (R-UT)
Jeffords (R-VT)
Simpson (R-WI)
Senate Republicans in 103rd who voted NO on NCSA passage in 1990 (10)
Murkowski (R-AK)
McCain (R-AZ)
Roth (R-DE)
Mack (R-FL)
Kassebaum (R-KS)
Burns (R-MT)
Helms (R-NC)
Nickles (R-OK)
Hatfield (R-OR)
Thurmond (R-SC)
Senate Democrats in 103rd who voted NO on NCSA passage in 1990 (1)
Kerrey (D-NE)
Senators in 103rd who DID NOT VOTE on NCSA passage in 1990 (2)
Packwood (R-OR)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 29, 1993
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM FOR BRUCE LINDSEY
FROM Rob Gordon III BLOTH
SUBJECT: Comparisons Between Military and National Service
Benefits
Using more conservative numbers than Senator Nunn's office, I
attempted to more accurately reflect the differences between the
benefit levels of the military and the national service programs.
2 Years of Military Svc($)
1 Year National Svc ($)
Pay (1)
21,000
7,395
Post Service
10,500
6,500
Benefit (2)
MGIB kicker (3)
(9,000)
Totals
31,500
13,895
with kicker
(40,500)
Annualized
15,750
13,895
(20,250)
The annualized benefit for military service is higher than the
national service benefit, especially with the kicker. In fact,
National Service's annualized benefit is approximately 70% of the
military's annualized benefit with the kicker (13,895 is 69% of
20,250).
Be advised that the Navy limits the use of the kicker to 2% of
annual recruitment. In the Army approximately 28% of new
recruits qualify for the kicker. The Air Force does not use the
kicker. The point is that for our most personnel intensive
service, the Army, the kickers are available for new recruits if
they choose to go into critical shortage jobs. Please see the
attached appendix for derivation of the aforementioned numbers.
Enclosure
APPENDIX 1
(1) Service members' pay for two years of service was computed
as follows:
E1 basic pay for 4 months is $753.60 X 4 = 3014.40
E1 basic pay for 8 months is $814.80 X 8 = 6518.40
E2 basic pay for 6 months is $913.20 X 6 = 5479.20
E3 basic pay for 6 months is $1001.10 X 6 = 6006.60
Total pay over a 2 year period is
$21018.60
This assumes that service members live in the barracks and do not
draw a housing allowance.
Civilian national service members pay is computed as follows:
1700 hours of service X $4.35 an hour = $7395.
(2) The Montgomery GI Bill educational benefit, based on 2 years
of active duty service, is computed as follows:
$11700 - $1200 contribution = $10500.
(3) The Montgomery GI Bill kicker is computed as follows:
Using the Army College Fund figure, $556 for 36 months for a
2 year enlistment is $20000 - $10500 = $9000. The Army
uses the kicker to a much greater degree than the other
services.
MEMORANDUM
To: Eli
Fr: Chris
Dt: 4/29/93
Re: Republican Senators and Staff
Danforth: Jeff Ballobon (224-4589)
Dole: Walt Riker, Carrie Tymchuk (224-6521)
Chaffee: Colette Desmarais (224-2921)
Bond: LeaAnn Jerome (224-5721)
Kassebaum: Kimberly Barnes-O'Connor, Susan Hattan, Lisa Ross
(224-4774)
Jeffords: Pam Devitt (224-5141)
Durenberger: Susan Heegaard (224-3244)
D'Amato: Scott Amrhein (224-6542)
Specter: Carrie Lackman (224-9018)
Coats: Allison Carroll; Sharon Soderstrom (224-5623)
Hatch: Kris Iverson (224-5251)
Luger: Marty Morris; Beth Saunders (224-4814)
PRIDENT PRESE THE OF with SEAL ENT PLURIBUS OF UNUM SEAL THE
THE TRIP OF
THE PRESIDENT
TO
NEW ORLEANS,
LOUISIANA
April 30, 1993
schedule
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1993
FINAL DRAFT
SCHEDULER:
JOSH KING
HOME:
202-328-7531
OFFICE:
202-456-7560
WHCA PAGER:
4450
PRESS DESK:
ANNE EDWARDS
HOME:
301-565-3101
OFFICE:
202-456-7560
WHCA PAGER:
4208
PRINCIPAL EVENTS:
Conversation on National Service - Benjamin Franklin High
School, New Orleans, LA
Speech on Educational Opportunities - University of New
Orleans, New Orleans, LA
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
WEATHER:
Washington
Sunny and pleasant; maximum temperature 73 to 78; wind variable at
5 to 8 knots
New Orleans, LA
Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunder-
storms during the evening hours; minimum temperature 56 to 61;
maximum temperature 75 to 80; wind east to southeast at 8 to 15
knots
ADVANCE:
New Orleans, LA:
Signal Switchboard
(504) 286-9045
Staff Room
(504) 522-4187
Staff Fax
(504) 522-4201 or (504) 522-4028
Staff Modem
(504) 522-4196
Paging Access
(504) 522-9056
NAME
ROLE
WHCA PAGER
CELL PHONE
SKYPAGE
Brian McPartlin
LEAD
4432
(202) 494-9814
883-5735
David Neslen
S -- Speech
(202) 494-9838
Rebecca
S - Conversation
(202) 494-9902
McKenzie
on Nat'l Service
Sam Myers
P - Lead
4430
Paula
P --
(202) 494-9755
Thomasson
Nicole Elkon
P --
Ben Austin
M -
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
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DATE
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001a. schedule
re: Schedule of the President [partial] (2 pages)
04/30/1993
b(7)(E)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
National Service
Eli Segal
OA/Box Number: 1294
FOLDER TITLE:
Trip Book: 4/30/93 New Orleans, LA [binder]
2013-0661-F
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RESTRICTION CODES
Presidential Records Act - [44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - 15 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRA|
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA]
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRAJ
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes ((b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1993
FINAL DRAFT
NOTE TO STAFF: Staff vans will depart from West Executive Drive en route Andrews
Air Force Base at 8:00 am for staff traveling to New Orleans, LA,
with the President. Please be assembled and ready to leave by
7:50 am.
7:30 am
JOG with Field Wasson
8:45 am
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to South Lawn
9:00 am
THE PRESIDENT works ropeline and departs White House via
Marine 1 en route Andrews Air Force Base
[flight time: 10 minutes]
(b)(7)e
9:10 am
THE PRESIDENT arrives Andrews Air Force Base
9:25 am
EDT
THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force 1
en route Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle Chasse, LA
[flight time: 2 hours, 20 minutes]
10:45 am
CDT
THE PRESIDENT arrives Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle
Chasse, LA, and proceeds to motorcade
Staff Contact: Reta Lewis
OPEN PRESS
Met by:
Rear Admiral Maurice Bresnahan, Commander, Nava
Surface Force
Rear Admiral James Olson, Commander, Naval Air
Reserve Forces
Captain Michael Matt, Commander, Naval Air
Station, New Orleans
as of 04/29/93 0:20
Governor Edwin Edwards
Lt. Gov. Melinda Schwegmann
Attorney General Richard P. Leyoub
State Treasurer Mary Landrieu
Mayor Sidney Bartholemy
Jerry Fowler, Commissioner of Elections
Jim Brown, Commissioner of Insurance
Bob Odom, Commissioner of Agriculture
11:05 am
THE PRESIDENT departs Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle
Chasse, LA, via motorcade en route Benjamin Franklin High School,
New Orleans, LA
[drive time: 25 minutes]
[SEE TAB A]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest section of trip
book.
11:30 am
THE PRESIDENT arrives Benjamin Franklin High School and
proceeds to hold
[SEE TAB B]
Met by: Dr. Thomas Tewes, Principal
11:30 am-
THE PRESIDENT holds
11:40 am
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Benjamin Franklin High School
NOTE:
Staff will hold in Library of Benjamin Franklin High School.
Special guests arriving with the motorcade may observe the event from
behind the press positions or be escorted to the Health and Physical Education
Center at the University of New Orleans.
THE PRESIDENT will put on a lavalier microphone in the holding room.
Wendy Smith will supervise its attachment, use, and detachment.
It is likely that this event will be carried live locally.
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
11:40 am-
INFORMAL CONVERSATION ON NATIONAL SERVICE
12:25 pm
COURTYARD or LIBRARY (rain site)
Benjamin Franklin High School
NOTE: 20 participants
Staff Contact: Eli Segal
EXPANDED POOL PRESS
[SEE TAB C]
11:40 am
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Dr. Tewes,
enters courtyard, shakes hands with participants, and
takes seat on picnic table.
11:42 am
Dr. Tewes welcomes guests, introduces THE
PRESIDENT, and takes seat in Observation Area with
the other distinguished guests.
11:44 am
THE PRESIDENT makes brief welcome and asks
students to describe their service and educational
background. THE PRESIDENT may offer feedback.
11:55 am
THE PRESIDENT leads informal discussion of the
challenges of financing education and the rewards of
service.
12:15 pm
Dr. Tewes returns and closes the program.
12:20 pm
THE PRESIDENT thanks participants, bids them
farewell, and departs
12:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs via foot or motorcade en route Health and
Physical Education Center, University of New Orleans
[walk/drive time: 15 minutes]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest section of trip
book.
12:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Health and Physical Education Center,
University of New Orleans and proceeds to Room 209
Met by: Gregory O'Brien, Chancellor, University of New Orleans
12:45 pm-
SPEECH PREP
1:00 pm
ROOM 209
Health and Physical Education Center
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
1:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to off-stage area
1:10 pm-
SPEECH ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2:00 pm
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
University of New Orleans
Leon C. Simon Boulevard
NOTE: 2,300 audience members
Remarks:
Carolyn Curiel
Staff Contact: Eli Segal
OPEN PRESS
[SEE TAB D]
12:30 pm-
PRE-PROGRAM
1:00 pm
1:10 pm
Chancellor Gregory O'Brien welcomes the audience,
acknowledges President of Government Student
Association of University of New Orleans Robert
Styron, and introduces Senator John Breaux
1:12 pm
Sen. Breaux introduces THE PRESIDENT, who is
holding offstage
1:13 pm
THE PRESIDENT enters room to jazz music and
works ropeline en route stage
1:15 pm
Once THE PRESIDENT is on stage, he is introduced
by Robert Styron
1:16 pm
SPEECH
1:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT works ropeline en route departure
2:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to hold
2:00 pm-
POST-SPEECH ACTIVITIES
3:30 pm
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
University of New Orleans
[SEE TAB E]
2:00 pm-
Photo op with local police
2:10 pm
ROOM 209
NOTE: 6 local police are participating.
CLOSED PRESS
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
2:15 pm-
VIP Reception
2:45 pm
ROOM 203
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Linda Moore
CLOSED PRESS
NOTE:
THE PRESIDENT greets the 140
invited guests positioned in large
semicircle. Guests depart as they are
greeted.
2:45 pm-
Interview Prep (if necessary)
3:00 pm
ROOM 209
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Jeff Eller
3:00 pm-
Regional Print Interviews
3:30 pm
ROOM 207
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Jeff Eller
CLOSED PRESS
3:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs University of New Orleans Health and
Physical Education Center via motorcade en route New Orleans Naval
Air Station
[drive time: 25 minutes]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest section of the
trip book.
4:10 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives New Orleans Naval Air Station
4:20 pm
CDT
THE PRESIDENT departs New Orleans Naval Air Station via Air
Force 1 en route Andrews Air Force Base
[flight time: 2 hours, 10 minutes]
6:00 pm CDT / 7:00 EDT
PHONE CALL to Connecticut 100 Days Event
AIR FORCE 1
Staff Contact: Rahm Emanuel
POOL PRESS
7:30 pm
EDT
THE PRESIDENT arrives Andrews Air Force Base
7:50 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base via Marine 1 en
route White House
[flight time: 10 minutes]
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
(b)(7)e
8:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives White House
BC AND HRC RON
WHITE HOUSE
as of 04/29/93 0:20pm
motorcade manifests
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1993
SCHEDULER:
JOSH KING
HOME:
202-328-7531
OFFICE:
202-456-7560
WHCA PAGER:
4450
PRESS DESK:
ANNE EDWARDS
HOME:
301-565-3101
OFFICE:
202-456-7560
WHCA PAGER:
4208
PRINCIPAL EVENTS:
*
Conversation on National Service - Benjamin Franklin High
School, New Orleans, LA
*
Speech on Educational Opportunities - University of New
Orleans, New Orleans, LA
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
WEATHER:
Washington
Sunny and pleasant; maximum temperature 73 to 78; wind variable at
5 to 8 knots
New Orleans, LA
Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunder-
storms during the evening hours; minimum temperature 56 to 61;
maximum temperature 75 to 80; wind east to southeast at 8 to 15
knots
ADVANCE:
New Orleans, LA:
Signal Switchboard
(504) 286-9045
Staff Room
(504) 522-4187
Staff Fax
(504) 522-4201 or (504) 522-4028
Staff Modem
(504) 522-4196
Paging Access
(504) 522-9056
NAME
ROLE
WHCA PAGER
CELL PHONE
SKYPAGE
Brian McPartlin
LEAD
4432
(202) 494-9814
883-5735
David Neslen
S -- Speech
(202) 494-9838
Rebecca
S -- Conversation
(202) 494-9902
McKenzie
on Nat'l Service
Sam Myers
P -- Lead
4430
Paula
P --
(202) 494-9755
Thomasson
Nicole Elkon
P --
Ben Austin
M --
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
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001b. schedule
[Duplicate of 001a] (3 pages)
04/30/1993
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National Service
Eli Segal
OA/Box Number: 1294
FOLDER TITLE:
Trip Book: 4/30/93 New Orleans, LA [binder]
2013-0661-F
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Presidential Records Act - |44 U.S.C. 2204(a)]
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
P1 National Security Classified Information [(a)(1) of the PRAJ
b(1) National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
P2 Relating to the appointment to Federal office [(a)(2) of the PRA|
b(2) Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of
P3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(a)(3) of the PRA|
an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute |(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
b(6) Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
P6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
SCHEDULE OF THE PRESIDENT
FOR
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1993
FINAL DRAFT
NOTE TO STAFF:
Staff vans will depart from West Executive Drive en route Andrews
Air Force Base at 8:00 am for staff traveling to New Orleans, LA,
with the President. Please be assembled and ready to leave by
7:50 am.
7:30 am
JOG with Field Wasson
8:45 am
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to South Lawn
9:00 am
THE PRESIDENT works ropeline and departs White House via
Marine 1 en route Andrews Air Force Base
[flight time: 10 minutes]
(b)(7)e
9:10 am
THE PRESIDENT arrives Andrews Air Force Base
9:25 am
EDT
THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base via Air Force 1
en route Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle Chasse, LA
[flight time: 2 hours, 20 minutes]
10:45 am
CDT
THE PRESIDENT arrives Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle
Chasse, LA, and proceeds to motorcade
Staff Contact: Reta Lewis
OPEN PRESS
Met by:
Rear Admiral Maurice Bresnahan, Commander, Nava
Surface Force
Rear Admiral James Olson, Commander, Naval Air
Reserve Forces
Captain Michael Matt, Commander, Naval Air
Station, New Orleans
as of 04/29/93 10:20pm
Lt. Gov. Melinda Schwegmann
Attorney General Richard P. Leyoub
State Treasurer Mary Landrieu
Mayor Sidney Bartholemy
Jerry Fowler, Commissioner of Elections
Jim Brown, Commissioner of Insurance
Bob Odom, Commissioner of Agriculture
11:05 am
THE PRESIDENT departs Naval Air Station New Orleans, Belle
Chasse, LA, via motorcade en route University of New Orleans, New
Orleans, LA
[drive time: 25 minutes]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest section of trip
book.
11:30 am
THE PRESIDENT arrives Benjamin Franklin High School and
proceeds to hold
Met by: Dr. Thomas Tewes, Principal
11:30 am-
THE PRESIDENT holds
11:40 am
PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE
Benjamin Franklin High School
NOTE:
Staff will hold in Library of Benjamin Franklin High School.
Special guests arriving with the motorcade may observe the event from
behind the press positions or be escorted to the Health and Physical Education
Center at the University of New Orleans.
THE PRESIDENT will put on a lavalier microphone in the holding room.
Wendy Smith will supervise its attachment, use, and detachment.
It is likely that this event will be carried live locally.
11:40 am-
INFORMAL CONVERSATION ON NATIONAL SERVICE
12:25 pm
COURTYARD or LIBRARY (rain site)
Benjamin Franklin High School
NOTE: 20 participants
Staff Contact: Eli Segal
EXPANDED POOL PRESS
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
11:40 am
THE PRESIDENT, accompanied by Dr. Tewes,
enters courtyard, shakes hands with participants, and
takes seat on picnic table.
11:42 am
Dr. Tewes welcomes guests, introduces THE
PRESIDENT, and takes seat in Observation Area with
the other distinguished guests.
11:44 am
THE PRESIDENT makes brief welcome and asks
students to describe their service and educational
background. THE PRESIDENT may offer feedback.
11:55 am
THE PRESIDENT leads informal discussion of the
challenges of financing education and the rewards of
service.
12:15 pm
Dr. Tewes returns and closes the program.
12:20 pm
THE PRESIDENT thanks participants, bids them
farewell, and departs
12:30 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs via foot or motorcade en route Health and
Physical Education Center, University of New Orleans
[walk/drive time: 15 minutes]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest section of trip
book.
12:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives Health and Physical Education Center,
University of New Orleans and proceeds to Room 209
Met by: Gregory O'Brien, Chancellor, University of New Orleans
12:45 pm-
SPEECH PREP
1:00 pm
ROOM 209
Health and Physical Education Center
1:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to off-stage area
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
1:10 pm-
SPEECH ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2:00 pm
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
University of New Orleans
Leon C. Simon Boulevard
NOTE: 2,300 audience members
Remarks:
Carolyn Curiel
Staff Contact:
Eli Segal
OPEN PRESS
12:30 pm-
PRE-PROGRAM
1:00 pm
1:10 pm
Chancellor Gregory O'Brien welcomes the audience,
acknowledges University of New Orleans student
Anise Flowers, and introduces Senator John Breaux
1:12 pm
Sen. Breaux introduces THE PRESIDENT, who is
holding offstage
1:13 pm
THE PRESIDENT enters room to jazz music and
works ropeline en route stage
1:15 pm
Once THE PRESIDENT is on stage, he is introduced
by Anise Flowers
1:16 pm
SPEECH
1:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT works ropeline en route departure
2:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT proceeds to hold
2:00 pm-
POST-SPEECH ACTIVITIES
3:30 pm
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
University of New Orleans
2:00 pm-
Photo op with local police
2:10 pm
ROOM 209
NOTE: 6 local police are participating.
CLOSED PRESS
2:15 pm-
VIP Reception
2:45 pm
ROOM 203
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Linda Moore
CLOSED PRESS
NOTE:
THE PRESIDENT greets the 140
invited guests positioned in large
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
semicircle. Guests depart as they are
greeted.
2:45 pm-
Interview Prep (if necessary)
3:00 pm
ROOM 209
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Jeff Eller
3:00 pm-
Regional Print Interviews
3:30 pm
ROOM 207
Health and Physical Education Center
Staff Contact: Jeff Eller
CLOSED PRESS
3:45 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs University of New Orleans Health and
Physical Education Center via motorcade en route New Orleans Naval
Air Station
[drive time: 25 minutes]
Motorcade manifest:
Please refer to Manifest Master List.
4:10 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives New Orleans Naval Air Station
4:20 pm
CDT
THE PRESIDENT departs New Orleans Naval Air Station via Air
Force 1 en route Andrews Air Force Base
[flight time: 2 hours, 10 minutes]
6:00 pm CDT / 7:00 EDT
PHONE CALL to Connecticut 100 Days Event
AIR FORCE 1
Staff Contact: Rahm Emanuel
POOL PRESS
7:30 pm
EDT
THE PRESIDENT arrives Andrews Air Force Base
7:50 pm
THE PRESIDENT departs Andrews Air Force Base via Marine 1 en
route White House
[flight time: 10 minutes]
as of 04/29/93 9:00pm
(b)(7)e
8:00 pm
THE PRESIDENT arrives White House
BC AND HRC RON
WHITE HOUSE
as of 04/29/93 0:20pm
Presidential Motorcade Manifest as of 4/29/93, 10:26 PM
New Orleans, LA April 30, 1993
From:
Naval Air Station New Orleans
Leg 1
To:
University of New Orleans
Leg 2
To:
Naval Air Station New Orleans
CAR NAME
TYPE
PASSENGERS
COMMENTS
(b)(7)e
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P4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or
b(3) Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
financial information [(a)(4) of the PRAJ
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
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b(7) Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement
purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
b(8) Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of
of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
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Benjamin Franklin High
Divider Title:
April 29, 1993
NATIONAL SERVICE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
DATE:
April 30, 1993
LOCATION: Benjamin Franklin Senior High
School on the UNO campus
TIME:
11:30 am
FROM:
Julia Moffett
I.
PURPOSE
You will be holding an informal roundtable discussion with
20 people from Benjamin Franklin High School as well as
surrounding schools and service programs.
The roundtable discussion will provide you with an
opportunity to seek input from a group of young people on
issues of educational opportunity and community service.
Each of the participants is involved in some aspect of
service, many are enrolled in high school or college, and
some have aspirations for higher education but are
concerned about the financial barriers to their
participation. You will learn about the variety of service
activities which these young people are involved in and hear
first hand their concerns about attending a college or
university, staying there with rising tuition costs, and
paying back their loans upon graduation.
After hearing about their service and concerns, you will
lead a discussion about how your National Service initiative
helps alleviate financial indebtedness, opens avenues to
higher education and vocational training, and provides
opportunities for people to serve their communities and the
country.
II. BACKGROUND
Benjamin Franklin Senior High School is a city-wide, public
school on the University of New Orleans campus. Founded in
1957 as a speciality school for Math and Science, the school
continues to be a magnet school in which students must
"test in" to be accepted. Since its founding, the school
has now expanded its curriculum beyond Math and Science to
include all components of traditional high school courses.
The school has approximately 800 students in grades 9-12.
70 percent are Caucasian, 20 percent are African-American
and 10 percent are Asian-American. A large percentage of
the students are considered to be special education gifted
students. The students come from predominantly middle class
families. Close to 100 percent go to college, with a wide
range of financing scenarios. You will find a large number
of these students who will say that they are not going to
the college of their choice because of cost as opposed to
their pre-college academic performance.
The school's Key Club, National Honor Society and Beta Club
require service as part of their membership. The service
includes activites such as working at a radio station for
the blind, working in soup kitchens and hospitals, providing
services for the homeless and tutoring.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
20 students (see attached list)
20 people from Benjamin Franklin High School, University of
New Orleans, Tulane University, Xavier University, Delta
Service Corps, Vista, and Summerbridge will participate in
the roundtable discussion.
The elected officials and other VIPs traveling with you may
choose to accompany you to this event. They will not,
however, play a participatory role in the discussion.
Special seating will be provided for them outside the
roundtable area.
IV.
PRESS PLAN
Expanded pool. You will be lavaliered.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
*
Upon arrival you will be met curbside by Dr. Thomas
Tews, the principal of Benjamin Franklin High School.
You will proceed to the holding room in the Library to
be lavaliered and to allow the press to set up.
*
You and Dr. Tews will then proceed to the high school
courtyard where the roundtable discussion will take
place. You may greet the students on your way to
center picnic table. Dr. Tews will give a very brief
welcoming statement and will then proceed to the
special VIP area so that you and the students can begin
the discussion.
*
You will be seated on the center picnic table. After a
brief opening, you may initiate the discussion by each
participant to introduce themselves and tell the group
a little about their experiences. You may offer
feedback during this time or wait until everyone is
done to continue the discussion.
*
Discussion (see attached suggested questions)
*
Dr. Tews will reenter the roundtable area to bring the
discussion to a close and thank everyone for
participating.
*
At the end of the discussion you will proceed by
motorcade to the Univeristy of New Orleans' Health and
Physical Education Center. All participants and VIPs
will follow you there.
VI. REMARKS
Talking points/suggested questions attached.
SUGGESTED TALKING POINTS FOR INFORMAL CONVERSATION
I want to thank all of you for joining me today to discuss
some issues which are very important to each of you, and to
me as well--education and community service.
Something I believe in strongly is that everyone in this
country should have an opportunity to pursue an education.
As you all know, that is not easy to do these days. The costs
are high and the demands are great.
Later today, I will be announcing my National Service
legislation that proposes a program which will increase access
to educational opportunities including higher education and
vocational training. People will have the opportunity to
pursue education and also perform service to their community
and the nation through this program.
I know that each of you is involved in service activities and I
am eager to hear more about them and to talk with you about
the National Service legislation we are unveiling today.
SUGGESTED QUESTIONS FOR INFORMAL CONVERSATION
What motivates you to pursue an education?
What are some of the barriers which prevent you, or make it
difficult for you, to pursue an education?
Why are you involved in community service?
Tell me about some of the service activities you are currently
involved in.
What have you learned through the service experience and
how have you helped others?
Would it be helpful in your pursuit of education to have the
opportunity to serve your community and receive a financial
benefit in return?
What would you like to change about this country?
IV. PARTICIPANTS:
Teach for America
1. Julie Mikuta
Julie is a Science Teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in New Orleans. She
started a tutoring program while at Georgetown University. and has been awarded a
Rhodes Scholarship.
2. Elzy Lindsey
Elzy is a 6th grade teacher at E.D. White in New Orleans. After serving as a
paraprofessional in the Orleans Parish school system she decided to become a teacher. In
her spare time she performs professionally in a band.
Delta Service Corps
3. Parris Moore-Brown
Serves in Louisiana doing drug awareness outreach to parents in public housing projects.
Prior to the Corps she volunteered in a hospital. library. and as a health outreach worker.
She has a brittle bone disorder. She plans to use her post-service benefit stipend to pay
off student loans from when she attended Xavier University.
4. Fonda Greer
Serves in Mississippi as a team leaders renovating a building to provide a half-way house
for homeless who get a job. Plans to use post-service benefit to become a pediatrician.
She is a senior at Tougaloo College. Excellent singer who performs before audiences.
5. Sutton Hamilton
Serves in Mississippi with the New Orleans Habitat for Humanity. Prior to the Delta
Service Corps he served in the Teacher Corps teaching biology at Yazoo City High
School. Plans to use his post-service benefit to pursue medical school.
6. Walter Cross
Serves in Arkansas as a team leader helping to plan projects and support the Corps
members. He was a sergeant in the Air Force. Plans to further his education after his two
Narriein the Corps with his post-service benefit.
7. Donielle Smith
Donielle is a senior majoring in sociology. Was involved in many types of volunteer
work throughout her undergraduate education leading up to student coordinator of a
mentoring project for at-risk 6-8 graders. She will become the full-time volunteer
coordinator at Xavier upon graduations.
8. Omar Buckner
Omar is a senior majoring in sociology. Organized first Big Buddy program at Xavier
matching students with community youth. Received the Tulane/Navier/Loyola Martin
Luther King Jr. Community Service Award.
University of New Orleans
9. Tanya Butler
Tanva wrote the President after his speech at Rutgers University expressing her interest in
serving in the Summer of Service program. She volunteers at the Holy Redeemer
Elementary School. tutors students and baby-sits children at no charge. She is very
concerned about rising tuition costs and is dependent on loans to stay in school. Is very
intrigued with the Presidents National Service program.
10. Anise Flowers
Anies attends the University of New Orleans from Arkansas on a Taylor Scholarship.
Serves is the president of the Student Ambassador program whose members serve as host
and hostess of the school. She has been actively involved as a volunteer including
working in a local hospital with premature babies. Anise has been identified to
introduce the President at the University Orleans.
11. Stuart Palermo
Stuart is an Eagle Scout. and is actively involved with Circle K. Kiwanis. and the March
of Dimes.
VISTA
12. Shane Jennings
Shane is involved in implementing an educational program for at risk youth. The aim is
to reduce the drop out rate. She comes from Mississippi and is a gradate of Boston
College.
13. Laura Perlini
Laura is involved in recruiting and training community volunteers to provide one to one
tutoring for illiterate adults. She is fluent in French and Italian which helps her in
working with the Cajun community. She has been accepted into the Teacher Corps and
comes from Pennsylvania.
Benjamin Franklin High School
14. Adam Hirsch
Adam is a vouth leader in New Orleans Young Judaea and has worked as a summer camp
counselor for three years. He is one of the founding officers of Franklin's Young
Democrats and appeared on televised debates and worked as an active campaigner. He
helped raise $7,000 for a local soup kitchen.
15. Sarah Abbott
Sarah is very much involved in the Honor Society. She is the primary person responsible
for communicating the organization's activities.
16. Denise Walia
Denise has been involved in leadership roles with Girl Scouts. Lieutenant Governor of
the Hi Y State Mock legislature. and ran mock Presidential election debates. She was a
member of the student delegation to the inaugural. and one of the pages at the State
Electoral College.
Tulane
17. Louis Raymond Jason
Louis is a senior majoring in Bio-Chemistry pursuing medical school after graduation.
Served as Vice-Chair of Campus Projects. including English as a Second Language and
Peer Support Network. He is recipient of the Community Action Council of Tulane
University Students Project of the Year Award. He is a strong supporter of national
service programs which forgive student loans.
18. Jennie Angelina Minardi
Jennie is a junior Biology major. She participates in a service-learning course.
"Democracy. Citizenship. and Responsibility." She is receiving financial aid and College
Work Study. She is project coordinator for Reading is Fundamental.
Summerbridge
19. Vimla Sadhwani
Is a senior at Benjamin Franklin High School. She teachers middle school students from
low income families during the summers in the New Orleans Summerbridge and
volunteers in the Museum of Art. Works with Special Olympics. providing Thanksgiving
dinner for the elderly. and collecting gifts for underprivileged children.
20. Michael Brox
Michael is a senior at Tulane University majoring in Philosophy. He teaches in
Summerbridge and also serves as Dean of Students. overseeing counseling and parent
conferences. He was the Vice-President of the Associated Student Body. and received
the Rockefeller Brother Fund Scholarship.
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April 29, 1993
NATIONAL SERVICE ADDRESS AT THE UNIVERISTY OF NEW ORLEANS
DATE:
April 30, 1993
LOCATION:
University of New Orleans
Health and Physical Education
Center
TIME:
1:00 pm
FROM:
Julia Moffett
I. PURPOSE
You are going to the University of New Orleans (UNO) to
deliver an address previewing your National Service
initiative. The speech will detail the legislation which
offers expanded educational opportunities in conjunction
with national service opportunities. The actual legislation
will be introduced early next week, and takes the form of
two bills: The National Service Trust Act of 1993 and the
Federal Student Loan Program Amendments of 1993. Although
the legislation is formally in two pieces, you are using
this opportunity to talk about them together.
II. BACKGROUND
The Chancellor of the University is Gregory O'Brien. You
visited the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena during
the general election.
UNO was selected from the many colleges in New Orleans as
the venue for this speech because it is a public
university. UNO is a commuter college with over 20,000
credit and non-credit students. Known as "Louisiana's
Comprehensive Urban University", the existence of the
university and what it has to offer is largely due to
innovative partnerships with the community which include an
R & D park and the National Center for the Revitalization of
Central Cities.
The average age of the student body is 27 years old. Fifty
percent of the students are working part-time in order to
finance their education.
The university has serveral internship programs in which
students can earn academic credit for public service. In
addition, many of the student organizations offer
opportunities for community service. UNO was also one of
the first of ten area co-signers of the Campus Compact.
Chancellor O'Brien is currently exploring additional service
opportunities for the UNO student body.
III. PARTICIPANTS
The President
Anise Flowers
UNO Chancellor Gregory O'Brien
The Health and Physical Education Center has capacity for
2600 people. The tickets were distributed in the following
way: 850, Benjamin Franklin Senior High School; 850, UNO;
200, DLC; 300, general public; 300, national service
organizations; 100, political guests.
Anise Flowers: Anise Flowers attends the University of New
Orleans from Arkansas on a Taylor
Scholarship. She is the president of the
Student Ambassador program whose members
serve as hosts and hostesses of UNO. She
has been actively involved as a volunteer
including working in a local hospital with
premature babies.
Stage: There will be 200 students on stage behind you. The
group is comprised of students from: UNO, Benjamin
Franklin Senior High School, Delta Service Corps,
Vista, Summer Bridge, Tulane, Xavier, and Teach for
America.
Elected officials: See attached list.
VIPs: See attached list.
IV. PRESS PLAN
Open press. Additionally, many of the VIPs will speak in
support of the legislation to the press following the
speech.
V.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
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Upon arrival you will be greeted by UNO Chancellor,
Gregory O'Brien, , and several students involved in
service projects and student leadership at UNO.
*
You will then proceed to the holding room for speech
preparation time. Lunch will be available at this
time.
*
At the time of the speech, you, Chancellor O'Brien and
Anise Flowers will proceed to the offstage area.
*
Chancellor O'Brien will deliver welcoming remarks
followed by Anise Flowers who will introduce you as you
are still in the offstage area.
*
After you introduction, you will proceed to the stage
to deliver your remarks.
*
Following your address, you may work a ropeline before
proceeding back to the holding room.
*
From the holding room, you will proceed to the
reception followed by a series of interviews.
VI. REMARKS
Speech to be provided by speechwriters.
SPEECH ATTENDEES
Elected officials:
Senator John Breaux
Senator Bennett Johnston
Senator Harris Wofford
Representative Cleo Fields
Representative Bill Ford
Representative James Hayes
Representative William Jefferson
Representative Dave McCurdy
Representative Billy Tauzin
Fmr. Rep. Lindy Boggs
Governor Edwin Edwards
Mayor Sidney Barthelemy
Governor Bruce King
Senator Joseph Lieberman, DLC Vice Chair
VIPs:
General Colin Powell
Secretary Riley
Secretary Mike Espy, DLC Vice Chair
Deputy Secretary Kunin
Bob Skully, NAPO
Dewey Stokes, FOP
Ray McGrath, BPO
Ron DeLord, CLEAT
Sam Cabral, IUPA
Clarence Harmon, St. Louis Chief of Police
Bill Finney, St. Paul Chief of Police
Chip Warren, International Brotherhood of Police
Garland Webb, AFSCME
Nat LaCour, AFT
Michael Edwards, NEA
Alfred Whitehead, Firefighters
Dr. Norman Francis, Xavier University
Dr. Eamon Kelly, Tulane University
Kenneth Schwab, Centenary College
Betty Truxillo, Baton Rouge
Dr. Ione Elioff, Delgado Community College
Dr. Sam Cook, Dillard Univeristy
Dr. Perry Rigby, Louisiana State University Medical Center
Rev. James Carter, Loyola University
Dr. Landrum Leavell, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Msgr. Gregory Aymond, Notre Dame Seminary
Rev. Thomas Chambers, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Georjean Crosley, Philips Junior College
Dr. Robert Gex, Southern University of New Orleans
Speech attendees con't:
Andy Kopplin, Louisiana Serve
Trudy Bell, Delta Service Corp
Jennifer Cumberbatch, Youth Action Corp
Representative, Teach for America
Jay Altman, Summerbridge Program
Penny White/Nedra Jasper, Xavier/Tulane Consortium
Ray Chambers, Westray Corporation
Noel Gould and Steve Green, Samsonite
Robert Howson, McDermott
James Moffett, Freeport McMoran
H. Leighton Steward, Louisiana Land and Exploration
Albert Bossier, Jr. Avondale Industries
Noel Parnell, Corporate Volunteer Council
Fran Butler, Older American Volunteer Program
Dwight Rasmussen, National Association of Senior Companions
Anne Smith, National Association of Foster Grandparents
Maureen Mulligan, National Association of Retired Senior Vols.
Mimi Mager, Friends of Vista
Gary Kowalcvyk, ACTION
Tom Flemming, ACTION
Diana London, ACTION
Representatives from:
Young People for National Service
Campus Outreach Opportunity League
Rock the Vote
United States Students Association
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President of the United States
Address on National Service
University of New Orleans
April 30, 1993
I'm happy to be here at the University of New Orleans, and
just in time for the city's great Jazz Festival. Unfortunately,
in my haste to get here today, I left my saxophone at the White
House. That's okay; I'll blow a few horns here instead.
[further acknowledgements]
Although this 100th Day of our Administration marks a
milestone for some in Washington, in many ways it's a day like
the others we've spent since our Inauguration. For the past 99
days, we have worked relentlessly to address the pressing, long-
ignored needs of our people. And we have brought to the
Government something not seen in a very long time
an
acknowledgement that bold action is needed and needed now to
secure and enlarge America's future.
In 100 days, we've literally changed the direction in which
America had been going for a generation
and taken it toward
the new direction that Americans demanded in the election last
November.
We've also started an unprecedented debate in Washington
a debate about big ideas to better lives across our nation, ideas
that in many cases were shaped and nurtured by some of the people
I see before me today
the members of the Democratic Leadership
Council of which I am proud to be a part.
The D-L-C has done more, much more, than just talk about the
problems in America; it has been the laboratory for
experimentation and solutions. The D-L-C and its Progressive
Policy Institute helped conceive many of the ideas that I've
taken to Washington
from community policing to welfare reform
to lifting people out of poverty by rewarding their work. They
helped develop the legislation I'll be talking about today on
National Service.
The D-L-C saw what escaped the leaders in Washington for
more than a decade
that there was a middle ground between the
Republican politics of abandonment and the Democratic preference
for entitlement and that was the higher ground of empowerment:
it's helping people acquire the tools to help themselves.
In Washington, we don't always agree with one another. The
debate over big ideas often gets mired in petty politics. But I
know one thing, the ultimate direction that we take this nation
must come from the American people. Democracy is a dialogue. But
for too long, Washington wasn't listening.
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It didn't feel the anguish of the middle class as it was
squeezed by trickle-down economics. It didn't hear the creaking
as the backbone of families was bowed by the stress of
unemployment and crime. It didn't hear the sounds of 34-million
Americans in despair because they have no health insurance.
But you listened, and I did too.
In the past 99 days, we've addressed the people's Number-One
demand: We've attacked the deficit, increased investment and laid
the groundwork for a more prosperous tomorrow.
Together, finally, we have begun the long overdue renovation
of the economic house of America
a rebuilding that will be
supported by the strong foundation of reform
reform of the
campaign finance system, to take power away from special
interests and put it back into the hands of the people
reform
of government, to attack waste and make public officials better
servants of the people
welfare reform to restore dignity to
Americans who want jobs, not handouts
and health care reform,
because it is the linchpin to getting our economy on track for
long-term growth.
Now, on this, the 100th day of this Administration, we
commit ourselves to build on the values that have made this
nation without peer
those of opportunity, responsibility and
community. Today, we propose applying those values to a
revolution of opportunity, America's hard-pressed families.
As a first step, we're going to ease the terms of college
loans
helping students from middle- and lower-income families
to clear a major path to the American Dream, the path of higher
education. In return, we will demand fiscal responsibility from
these young people and offer them a chance to exercise civic
responsibility. We will offer them an option of paying back their
loans by serving their communities in a new program of National
Service.
In a few days I will send to the Congress two bills
containing our proposals to strengthen college opportunity and to
establish the National Service. Together, they will revive
America's commitment to community
and make affordable the cost
of college tuition for every American.
It's no secret: Middle-class parents have borne the brunt of
rising tuition
paying now about five percent of median family
income just to put one child through a four-year, in-state,
public college. It costs an average of $5,243 a year for that
education. That means families are depleting savings and many
students are faced with cutting back to a part-time course-load
or having to drop out. The middle class has gotten a bad deal and
we want to fix it.
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We propose a new way to finance college for the millions of
students who seek loans every year. We call it an EXCEL account.
With it, students can repay the loans with a percentage of future
earnings.
For students driven by debt into careers with high pay and
low satisfaction, this will be nothing less than liberating. A
student torn between pursuing a career in teaching or corporate
law, for example, can make a career choice based on what he or
she wants to do not on how much can make as an attorney to pay
off a potentially ruinous college debt.
With an EXCEL account, even young doctors, fresh out of
medical school, can use their new skills where they are most
needed, in low-income areas, without undue worry about the high
cost of their loans. And young entrepreneurs will have the
freedom to try out dreams that might otherwise never make it off
of the blackboard or out of the laboratory.
Under the current system, students faced with the crushing
bill sometimes take the irresponsible route and default on their
loans. That costs the taxpayers billions of dollars a year and
adds to the deficit. With our plan, the payment can be made
conveniently and automatically, as a regular deduction from
paychecks.
In short, EXCEL will bolster educational opportunity for
millions of financially stretched Americans.
But these EXCEL accounts are just the beginning. We hope
they will help lead Americans to the kind of responsibility and
sense of community encompassed in our program of National
Service.
It was Thomas Jefferson who first told Americans, in
essence, that the more you know, the more you owe. In his words:
"A debt of service is due from every man to his country,
proportioned to the bounties which nature and fortune have
measured to him."
That statement reminds us of values that will never go out
of fashion: that civic responsibility is good democracy, and that
when you take something from our country, you must give something
back to our country.
National Service is giving back in ways that benefit
everyone. It will encourage young people to exercise their social
conscience, civic pride and good citizenship.
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With National Service
we will open a new world to a new
generation, where higher learning goes hand-in-hand with the
higher purpose of addressing our nation's unmet needs
educational, social and environmental
to
secure
the
future
we
all share.
National Service will mark the start of a new era for
America, in which every citizen can become an agent of change
armed with the knowledge and experience that a college education
brings
and ready to transform the world we live in city by
city, community by community, block by block.
Today I issue a call to National Service for Americans young
and old; Democrats and Republicans; white and black, and all
races that make up this great nation.
I call you to National Service
where together we can
advance a tradition rooted in America's history: helping our
people help themselves.
And with National Service we will rejoin citizens and
communities, bonding each to the other with the glue of common
purpose and patriotism.
We have many young people here today
students of this
place of higher learning. In you, I see America's builders of
tomorrow. And I say to you: as good as the education is here and
at the other great institutions across this nation
the power
of academic learning is incomplete unless everyone can share it.
Right now, our country needs your knowledge and your
initiative. In community after community, there are needs that
have been ignored and allowed to get worse, and you have it in
your power to help fix them. So we will make it easier to serve.
One way is by making sure that the minimum wage of public
service won't be a route to the poor house for someone with
college loans. In addition to the loan reforms I talked about
earlier, many of you will have another way to pay off college
debt -- through National Service.
For each term of service, one year full-time, two years
part-time
participants in National Service will receive money
benefits
that
can be used toward past, present or future education costs,
whether it be for college or job training.
You'll get a college education, and in addition, maybe the
best experience in your life, and that's a pretty good
investment.
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Now, I've just talked a lot about students here, and they do
play a large part in this plan, but they're not alone. National
Service is for everyone.
Here in New Orleans, many of you already know what it means
to make a difference in a community, because you've been doing
just that in a model program called the Delta Service Corps.
There's Lawrence Williams, a team leader in the Corps who has
helped to restore housing for low-income residents with the local
Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Jane Sullivan is another American in service. She is a
retired public school teacher and a former Vista volunteer. In
her role as a leader in the Delta Corps, she helps rural
communities gain better access to health care, housing and other
assistance. As a minister's wife, Jane has a long history of
service.
Paris Moore-Brown is also a Corps team leader and she is with
us here today. She worked with parents in public housing for drug
awareness outreach, and now plans to work with the physically
challenged. Paris says she has no tolerance for self-pity and
she lives what she preaches. She has not been slowed by what
birth dealt her: a brittle bone disorder that left her, as an
adult and by her own measure, "four-feet, two-and-a-quarter
inches tall." I think we can all agree, she stands much taller
than that.
We want to involve more people like Paris and Jane and
Lawrence. I know many of you are out there, maybe already working
in public service. And that's good.
Another part of our plan is to build on the National and
Community Service Act of 1990 and the already flourishing
national service programs of non-profit groups and the states.
National Service will operate at the level Americans know best,
at the grass-roots. Its programs will be locally driven because
we trust communities to know what works.
We are encouraging Americans of all ages and from all walks
of life to join in this mission. Young adults, we could use your
help tutoring children, volunteering at hospitals, rebuilding
neighborhoods and serving as public safety officers. These
officers can work with police officers, probation officers,
judges and victim assistance workers to improve neighborhood
safety.
Teen-agers, even if you're not old enough to drive a car,
maybe you can help steer a youngster in the right direction by
helping with homework after school.
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Even a child can serve in programs that begin as early as
kindergarten. It can never be too early to learn the values that
make a good citizen. And for parents who want to serve, child
care will be available.
We have no upper age limit in our plan for service because,
very simply, our most experienced citizens have some of the best
knowledge to share. We want to ensure their role by including
existing programs like Foster Grandparents and Retired Senior
Volunteers.
To be successful, National Service will need the broad-based
support of all the American people: Parents and children
churches and synagogues
colleges and universities
all
potential providers and beneficiaries of service.
In our vision of National Service, everyone is a partner
and that includes, in particular, America's businesses. We need
business to contribute to this effort matching Federal money
in local programs, contributing at the national level
and
helping to ensure that programs can get on their feet and in
time, become independent of Government money.
This is what will set this legislation apart from past
programs that rewarded service to country: It cuts out the
Government bureaucracy
and believe me, no one will miss it.
As part of our plan, we will set up a corporation for
National Service, and it will be run like a venture capital firm,
not a big bureaucracy. And communities will have the flexibility
to make their programs work without a load of Government
regulations.
This year, we'll ask Congress for an appropriation to put
25-thousand Americans into service, unleashing their energies to
make our country better. When our program is fully implemented,
we hope to have 150,000 in service; about ten times the size of
the Peace Corps at its full strength. I can't think of a sounder
investment or a stronger commitment that we can make to our
communities.
Since I first outlined this plan at Rutgers -- challenging
Americans to service -- we've gotten an avalanche of mail in
response to the call, thousands of letters.
In each one we've seen, the message comes through loud and
clear: the cynics were wrong. Americans are hungry for a chance
to serve their country and to reap the rewards of civic pride and
education in the process.
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In answering this call, our people are following a proud
history. More than a century ago, President Lincoln signed the
Homestead Act, and the frontier was settled by countless families
who took up the challenge in exchange for 100 acres to call their
own.
In the 1930's, President Roosevelt enlisted millions of
young people to restore the environment through the Civilian
Conservation Corps
and their wages saw them through the
national nightmare of Depression. FDR gave others the chance to
support themselves by building America in the Works Progress
Administration.
The parents of the Baby Boom had the G-I Bill, which was one
of the best investments the Government has ever made. For every
dollar invested in education under the original law, the nation
received at least five-dollars in benefits, and as much as 12-and
a half-dollars.
A generation ago, America's youth saw suffering in Latin
America, Asia and Africa, and it rushed to the challenge laid
down by President Kennedy. In the process, the Peace Corps became
America's greatest ambassador, building bridges of understanding
to far-off cultures. Now, three decades later, the challenge
begins anew
and the crusade starts at your door.
In closing, let me say that on this 100th Day, reviews of
this Administration's early accomplishments are as plentiful as
Louisiana crawfish.
In fact, we're just out of the starting blocks for a four-
year marathon, but we've covered a lot of ground. Both Houses of
Congress agreed to the budget plan in record time
a plan that
will increase public and private investment and reduce the
national deficit by more than 500-Billion dollars.
Interest rates have gone down to a 20-year low, which alone
has brought on a rush of re-financings by homeowners
and that
promises to pump $100-Billion dollars back into the economy. A
huge bonus will be the new jobs created as businesses find
they're paying less to borrow.
By easing regulations and attacking the credit crunch, we've
given small businesses a hand because they are generating most of
the new jobs in this country. We have been fighting to put
Americans to work, and we know there's a lot more work to do, but
we're on our way.
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Almost exactly one year ago, in the middle of the long
campaign for the job I have now, I stood in front of many of the
same people here today, for a meeting of the Democratic
Leadership Conference here in New Orleans. And I said then to my
fellow Americans: "I want you to think about what kind of
citizens you're going to be
what kind of life you intend to
live
what kind of community you are determined to create."
I still firmly hold to those values as a guiding light for
our nation.
So let it be said on this 100th Day: This was the day the
American people were empowered to renew their nation and their
patriotism
called to action in the noblest of causes, the
cause of their fellow citizens.
Thank you and God bless you all.
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RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
--
the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
The National Service Trust Act of 1993
Reinventing Government, Rebuilding Communities
Community. The National Service Trust will put the talents and idealism of Americans to work
meeting our most pressing needs. Communities will design programs to meet local needs in four
national priority areas: education, human service, public safety, and the environment.
Choice. Programs will be those best suited to the local community, ranging from specialized
service programs engaging college graduates in providing child care, tutoring and mentoring youth,
or assisting police work; to youth corps offering disadvantaged young people a second chance while
they build parks or tend the elderly; to community corps that bring together the young and the old
of all economic and racial backgrounds to provide a variety of services.
Competition. No program will be guaranteed funding; there will be competition for funds at the
state and federal levels.
Responsibility. While contributing millions of hours of service, National Service Trust participants
will learn an ethic of civic responsibility. In addition to the Trust, the proposal supports a variety
of other programs that develop citizenship among all Americans, ranging from elementary school
"service-learning" projects to older American volunteer programs.
Opportunity. In return for their substantial service, Americans will receive an education award that
they may use to pay back student loans, or to attend college, graduate school, trade school, or an
apprenticeship program.
Diverse Participation. Before, during or after college, Americans ages 16 and up will be eligible to
serve full-time or part-time. With a stipend comparable to that of VISTA volunteers, plus health and
child care benefits, all will be able to participate.
National Spirit. While communities will recruit, select and place volunteers, a nationwide public
awareness campaign will build a common identity for programs and help place a leader corps of
participants across the country.
Reinventing Government. Two existing agencies will be combined in a single government
Corporation, governed by a bipartisan Board, offering pay-for-performance, and raising private
funds.
Partnerships. Programs will match all federal assistance with private or other support. State
commissions composed of local representatives appointed by governors will work hand in hand with
the national Corporation to support service.
Quality. The Corporation will establish quality guidelines for all programs. In addition, programs
must set measurable goals and demonstrate success in order to receive continued funding. Local
programs will have flexibility to design the best ways to meet their goals.
Rewarding Success. If the program is successful, each year an increasing number of Americans will
have the opportunity to participate.
April 30, 1993
FACT SHEET
NATIONAL SERVICE INITIATIVE
The national service initiative is innovative public policy founded on traditional
American values: offering educational opportunity, demanding personal responsibility, and
building the American community. In affirming these values, the initiative also rejects big
bureaucracy -- reinventing government to unleash the initiative of the American people.
The President's initiative will:
Build the American community through a new domestic Peace Corps that brings
Americans together to tackle pressing national problems.
Offer educational opportunity by providing educational awards to hundreds of
thousands of students who serve our country; and overhauling and simplifying the
student loan system -- saving taxpayers billions of dollars, lowering interest rates, and
expanding repayment options.
Demand personal responsibility by requiring Americans who borrow to repay their
loans in one of two ways -- either through service or through repayment plans that
make it tougher to default.
Reinvent government by streamlining federal bureaucracies, relying on locally driven
initiatives, and creating flexibility for students and competition among programs,
pertnessher
The initiative is composed of two bills: the national service trust act and the overhaul
of the student loan program.
NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST
The centerpiece of the programs will be a Corporation for National Service that will
offer Americans who do vital work in the national service initiative an educational award.
The Corporation will establish quality criteria and require measurable impacts; but
within these bounds, communities will be able to design programs that meet their own
pressing needs. Programs will be expected to educate their participants both in the particular
skills their service demands, and in the civic responsibility that our democracy requires. In all
respects, the Act is designed to build partnerships -- among federal government, state
governments, and the private sector; and within communities, among the schools, businesses,
and civic organizations that seek to fight common problems. Assistance will be distributed on
a competitive basis and no program will have a right to funding, but a wide variety of
organizations will have a chance to establish programs that serve our country.
Definition of National Service
full
time
Meets unmet educational, environmental, human, or public safety needs.
Improves the life of the participant, through citizenship education and training.
Does not displace or duplicate the functions of existing workers.
Organization
To reduce waste and promote an entrepreneurial government culture, a new
government Corporation for National Service will be established, combining the Commission
on National and Community Service and ACTION.
While maintaining existing programs such as VISTA, the new program calls for
investments in new initiatives; neither the Corporation nor the state commissions will operate
them.
A small bipartisan Board will share power with a chairperson.
Flexible and quality-driven personnel policies will include pay-for-performance and a
5-year limit on most tenures.
The Corporation may solicit and accept private contributions.
At the state level, commissions on national service will be established to mirror and
cooperate with the federal corporation.
Like the Corporation Board, commissions will be composed of bipartisan members
from a variety of fields. To ensure a genuine federal/state partnership, a representative of the
Corporation will sit on the state commissions, and a state representative will sit on the
Corporation Board.
All programs will have to compete for support; none will be guaranteed funding.
A portion of funds will be allocated by population-based formula to state commissions
with approved plans for competitive distribution of funds; a portion to state commissions on a
competitive basis for competitive distribution; and a portion of funds will be reserved to the
Corporation for allocation mainly to national models, also on a competitive basis.
Programs
National quality criteria for programming will be developed for every type of program
in conjunction with experts in the field.
Performance goals and independent evaluations will be required in every program.
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An Inspector General will police fraud and abuse.
To encourage public/private partnership, programs must provide a 15 percent cash
match on stipends and health care, and a 25 percent match for other program support.
Entities ranging from small community organizations to federal agencies will be
eligible to operate service programs.
A broad array of possible programs will be eligible for funding: from youth corps for
at-risk youth, to specialized service programs for college graduates, to diverse community
corps for Americans of all backgrounds. Many other models are possible, and venture capital
will be available for new efforts.
Participants
To encourage wide and diverse participation, individuals aged 17 and over may serve
before, during, or after post-secondary education.
To target program participation to participant interests and community needs,
participants will be recruited and by approved local programs. A national or state recruitment
system will also be established to disseminate information and help interested individuals
locate placements in local programs. Information about available positions will be widely
disseminated through high schools, colleges and other placement offices.
To earn an educational award, a participant must complete at least one year of full-
time or two years of part-time service in an approved program. An individual may serve up to
two terms and earn up to two educational awards.
Educational awards will be provided for each term of service. Awards may be used for
past, present or future expenses, including two- and four-year colleges, training programs, and
graduate or professional programs.
Programs will set stipends within a limited range based at minimum wage. Health and
child care will be provided to those who need them.
Encouraging Service by All
The Act enhances the Serve-America program for school-age youth.
The Act extends and improves the VISTA and Older Americans Volunteer Programs.
The Act reauthorizes support for the Points of Light Foundation to continue its
outreach to support volunteerism.
By removing the obstacle of fixed high monthly payments, new flexible repayment
options in the student loan reform will enable Americans who borrow for school to take jobs
that pay less but do more for the community.
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OVERHAUL OF THE STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
Today, complex procedures and inflexible repayment plans have created serious
problems for many students with federal education loans. Burdened with debt and locked into
repayment plans, many students can not repay their loans, leaving taxpayers pay to foot the
billions in bank subsidies and default costs. The current system doesn't serve students or
taxpayers well. This legislation offers a less costly, less complicated alternative.
The Federal Direct Student Loan Program Amendments of 1993 propose an important
first step toward comprehensive reform of the student loan system through two major
initiatives:
Substituting a system of direct federal lending instead of the costly and complicated
current system.
Providing students a variety of repayment options, including income contingent
repayment, to ease repayment, reduce defaults and encourage community service.
DIRECT LENDING
The bill will gradually replace the Federal Family Education Loan Program with the
Federal Direct Student Loan Program.
Federal capital will be used as the source of funds for student loans, instead of private
capital.
Because the federal government can borrow money at a lower interest rate, a direct
lending program saves taxpayers billions of dollars in high subsidies to banks and other
private lenders.
Savings
The Congressional Budget Office, the General Accounting Office, and the Department
of Education have all found that direct lending will save billions of dollars over four years,
even after transition costs.
Students will receive some of these savings in the form of a reduced interest rate.
Streamlined Delivery
Direct lending simplifies the current complicated maze of financial aid for students
and parents by cutting down on the number of middlemen and procedures in the current
system.
Most students will receive all of their financial assistance through their existing
financial aid offices -- a "one stop shopping" approach to student aid.
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Institutions as Originators
The Secretary of Education will develop strict criteria for which schools can make
loans directly to students on campus, or "originate" loans.
No school will be forced to originate or service and collect loans; institutions can
choose alternative originators, selected by the Department of Education on a competitive
basis. Schools that do originate will receive a fee for any additional administrative costs.
FLEXIBLE REPAYMENT OPTIONS
The second part of the legislation will expand choice and reduce burdens for borrowers by
offering them a menu of repayment options, so borrowers can choose the one that best serves
their financial needs. Borrowers will be able to choose from fixed, graduated, extended, and
income contingent repayments -- and be able to switch plans as their financial needs change.
Borrowers will also be able to consolidate any existing loans, and then pay them back based
on their ability to pay.
Lower debt burdens
The new repayment choices and extended repayment periods will make it easier for
students to pay back their loans.
Lower default rates
Longer repayment periods will reduce the high default rate by enabling borrowers to
pay their loans off on a schedule they can afford.
State agencies and private organizations will be chosen on a competitive basis by the
Department to service loans.
Encouraging community service
The income contingent repayment plan will allow and encourage borrowers to pay
back their loans as a small percentage of their income over time.
High debt burden will no longer discourage Americans from taking a lower-paying job
serving their communities.
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ROLE
The Department of Education will oversee an orderly transition to the new system, and
do most of the monitoring of the new program.
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The Department is already working on several new initiatives, including the
development of a National Student Data Bank System, to improve its oversight capabilities
and ensure a smooth the transition to direct lending.
Where the Department cannot perform a function adequately, it will contract out with
public or private entities that can best perform these functions on a fee-for-service basis.
THE ROLE OF THE IRS
The bill provides for Internal Revenue Service participation in loan collection through
a two-stage process.
First, the bill immediately authorizes the IRS to share income information with the
Department of Education.
The bill also calls for the Secretaries of Education and Treasury to come up with a
plan, within a year, to involve the IRS in the collection of student loans.
The bill gives the Secretary of Education the authority to place a defaulted borrower
into income contingency.
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GENERAL DAVID C. JONES, USAF (RET)
General Jones was Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, from June 1974
to June 1978, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from June 1978 to
June 1982. In the latter capacity he served as the senior military
advisor to the President, the National Security Council and the Secretary
of Defense. His eight years service as a member of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff was the longest in history and, uniquely he served four different
Presidents and four different Secretaries of Defense during that time.
Since leaving active duty, he has been involved in many diverse
activities, including continuing to work on national security matters.
He was at the forefront of efforts to reorganize the Joint Chiefs of
Staff. He continues to participate in private, but U.S. government
sanctioned, arms control talks with officials of the Russian Republic.
General Jones is Chairman of the Board of the National Education
Corporation, the country's largest education and training company. He is
also Chairman of the Board of Hay Systems, Inc., and is a member of the
Board of Directors of the General Electric Company and the National
Broadcasting Company.
His public service activities include being Co-chairman of the Awards
Council of the American Academy of Achievement. He is also a member of:
the International Security and Arms Control Committee of the National
Academy of Sciences; the Board of Directors of Youth Service USA; the
Board of Trustees of the Falcon Foundation; the Board of Regents of Minot
State University; the Council on Foreign Relations; the Bohemian Club;
the Management Executives Society; the Air Force Association; the Order
of the Daedalians; the Alfalfa Club, the Bohemian Club; and the Army Navy
Country Club.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 29, 1993
TO: Eli
FR: Rob III
RE: General David Jones' Thoughts on Service
General Jones approach to national service actually parallels the
philosophical concept of the Civilian Community Corps: to use
retired and discharged military members at bases targeted for
closure to give discipline to and train disadvantaged youth, and
guide them in performing service in their communities. He feels
that a pilot project could be established in Washington, D.C. by
getting the military leadership to establish "camps" at the bases
surrounding the greater Washington area. Camp supervisors and
trainers would provide an intensive educational and training
experience to the participants; thus, giving the young people
carryover job skills in addition to service learning. A pilot
program in D.C. would serve as "an education laboratory for a
number of interested government agencies." General Jones feels
that National Service, the military services, Education, Labor
and HHS should form a steering committee to develop this program.
I recommend you mention that the CCC concept mirrors his thoughts
and we would like to continue to rely on him for guidance and
advice as the CCC program is developed.
Service
USA
314 South Goodlett Memphis. TN 38117
901 452 G600 Fax 901-320-1004
YOUTH SERVICE USA, INC.
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remain competitive in the global economy. This will require giving priority
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attention to such things as improving our educational system. retraining
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dislocated workers. and developing better vocational training and
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apprenticeship programs. In addition. however. we must make a sustained
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effort to bring more of our minority population into the workforce. Minority
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workers are projected to comprise almost one-third of our work force by the
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rising. In most major cities with large minority populations, the
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dropout rate exceeds 40%.
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and hispanics score at 70% of white scores.
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The federal commitment to education declined in real dollars
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by 23% during the 1980's. Support for job training showed a
similar decline. At current levels of federal support. fewer than
one in 20 young people will receive job training and
employment assistance.
The future appears bleak for many non-college-bound minority youth.
The nation has no systematic means of moving even average students from
school to the workplace. When students are academically. socially, and
culturally deprived. the problem becomes severe. Ordinarily this problem
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would be addressed through a significant investment of federal dollars. However. with the
current deficit-burdened economy. more innovative and non-traditional approaches are needed.
One possible solution lies in exploring new ways to use one of our strongest vocational training
assets -- the U.S. military.
Civil-Military Partnership -- New Opportunities.
The U.S. military is one of the world's largest and best training organizations. The
capability exists within the military to train in thousands of occupations, including many in high
technology areas. With the collapse of the Soviet Union. a portion of the military's occupational
skills (MOS) training capability could be made available to prepare fairly large numbers of
unemployed young people for high demand jobs. Even with increased levels of regional
instability around the world. excess military training capability should exist that could be used for
this purpose.
During the 1980's. the military was involved in a number of job training programs for
disadvantaged young adults. The majority of these programs were organized by a single agency.
Youth Service USA. Inc., a Memphis-based non-profit organization. Youth Services has a 24-
year history of organizing civil-military partnerships to benefit young people.
The agency's Founder and President. The Rev. Don Mowery, began efforts in
1968 that produced 100 vocational exposure programs on military bases which
have served over 500,000 youth.
In 1972. Father Don obtained permission from the Memphis Naval Air Station to
fill empty seats in an auto mechanics course with a dozen disadvantaged high
school graduates. Navy instructors taught them during the day and Youth Service
personnel tutored and counscled them at night. Every student finished the course
and was placed in a job with a local car dcaler.
During the 1980's the agency expanded on this idea and organized civil-military
partnerships that provided on-the-job training on military bases. Youth Service
supplemented the military's occupational training with basic education,
employability instruction, and job placement assistance. Over 7,000 young people
in 17 cities were trained and placed in jobs.
The agency's work with the military was aided by a board that includes General
David Jones, General John Vessey and Admiral William Crowe each a former
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Vice President Albert Gore was briefed on the agency's early work by Father
Mowery.
Military-hased job training--the Youth Service USA concept.
The steps required to implement a nationwide program are outlined below.
Provide national-level direction but leave program implementation to local
commanders. A body similar to the 1970's Domestic Action Council is needed at
the DOD level to provide general policy guidance and direction. The military
services can then establish overall goals and limitations. Beyond this. individual
commanders at the local level are in the best position to determine whether their
installation should be involved. the level of participation and the details of
program implementation.
Create civil-military community partnerships to organize and operate the
programs.
Agencies like Youth Service USA are needed to organize the community
partnerships. manage the programs. and provide supportive services to
participants. Participant support would include the following: recruiting.
assessment. employability instruction. case management. counseling.
mentoring, tutoring and job placement assistance. Working with
disadvantaged youth requires somewhat different skills and experience
than is normally found in most military organizations. Disadvantaged
young people have unique problems that must he dealt with properly if
they are to be retained in training and socialized to the workplace culture.
State and local departments of employment security would be used to
identify jobs in demand in each community.
Military installations would provide. on a non-interference basis. the
occupational training courses that match local job demand. Military bases
would also provide room and board. classrooms. instructors. materials, etc.
Very few minority youth living in our inner cities have the academic skills
needed for direct entry into a military technical training school. Many
military training bases. however, have remedial education programs that
could be used. Where these programs are not available. local community
colleges would be needed to help program applicants upgrade their skills
to the level required for success in military training programs.
Provide funding for a training stipend. A small stipend must he paid if young
minority men are to be trained. If participants are provided room and board on a
military installation. the stipend can be less than minimum wage. Experience with
Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) programs over the last ten years has shown
the difficulty of recruiting and training minority males if no stipend is paid.
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
-- the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
-- the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
:
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
--
the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
--
the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
--
the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
-- the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
-- reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
-- the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
-- the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
-- given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
RESPONSE -- CHANGES IN POLICY
In order to develop bi-partisan support for the National
Service Program, over the past week we have circulated details of
our national service proposal for review by Members of Congress
as well as constituencies who will be affected by the proposal.
After reviewing these comments with the President on
Thursday evening, the proposal has been modified to increase the
appeal of the legislation on a bi-partisan basis both in Congress
and among the Governors.
Formula for State Funding
Responding to a concern expressed by Governors, we have
modified the formula for distributing funds to the States.
The original proposal allocated 30 percent of program funds
by formula and 20 percent in a competitive process. To simplify
the program and to give the States a clear signal about the
importance of competitive funding, the formula has been modified
to allocate one third of program funds by formula to the states
and one third by a competitive process.
This change makes clear the vital importance of local
initiative to this program, and the equal importance of
competition in the selection process.
Benefit Level
It was clear that reducing the overall cost of participation
would address a number of concerns with the draft proposal.
In particular, while the use of minimum wage as a target for
stipends was clearly recognized as consistent with the ethic of
service, educational awards of $6,500, were seen by some as
somewhat high.
In the final proposal, the educational benefits will be set
at $5000, accomplishing several objectives:
--
reflecting concerns about fiscal pressures will enhance
bi-partisan support
--
the $5,000 benefit continues to represent substantial
financial assistance for college or training
--
the $5,000 benefit ensures comparability with
educational benefits for military service
--
given limited funding, this benefit level allows
increased participation in the program
NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST ACT OF 1993
DRAFT
SUMMARY
The National Service Trust Act of 1993 has five titles.
Title I contains programs: the new national service program
offering educational awards in return for service; amendments to
service programs for school-age youth and students in
institutions of higher education; and an investment fund to
promote quality and innovation in programming. Title I amends the
National and Community Service Act of 1990 ("NCSA").
Title II establishes the organizational framework for these
programs: State Commissions on National Service and a federal
Corporation for National Service. Title II also amends the NCSA.
Title III replaces the guaranteed student loan program with
a federal direct student loan program, makes available flexible
repayment of loans to all borrowers, and simplifies the student
loan system while expanding access. Title III contains amendments
to the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Title IV reauthorizes the NCSA and the Domestic Volunteer
Service Act of 1973 ("DVSA"), amends DVSA and authorizes
appropriations for titles I and II of the Act.
Title V contains the technical and conforming amendments.
SECTION-BY-SECTION SUMMARY
Section 1. Short title and table of contents.
The short title of the bill is the National Service Trust
Act of 1993.
TITLE I -- PROGRAMS
Subtitle C -- National Service Program
Section 101. Federal investment in support of national service.
Section 101 replaces Subtitle c of the NCSA with a new
National Service Program.
PART I -- INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL SERVICE
Section 121. Authority to provide assistance to national service
programs.
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DRAFT
The Corporation for National Service ("Corporation") is
authorized to provide assistance to national service programs and
to provide educational awards to participants in approved
programs. Organizations eligible to apply for such assistance
include nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher
education, school districts, local governments, states and
federal agencies.
Programs may not use more than 5 percent of their program
assistance for administrative costs.
Section 122. Types of national service programs eligible for
program assistance.
A variety of national service programs will be eligible to
receive funding. All programs must provide opportunities to
perform full- or part-time service that meets unmet human,
educational, environmental or public safety needs. Section 122
lists a number of examples of qualified programs, to which the
Corporation may add others: (1) diverse community corps; (2)
youth corps; (3) service-learning programs; (4) specialized
services programs; (5) individualized placement programs with
regular group activities; (6) campus-based programs; (7)
preprofessional programs with summer training while in college;
(8) professional corps; (9) youthbuild programs; (10) national
service entrepreneurship programs; (11) intergenerational
programs.
In consultation with experts inthe fields, he Corporation
will establish different quality criteria for different types of
programs. The Corporation's criteria will apply to all grants
made under the Act, including grants by states and other programs
operating subgranting programs.
The Corporation will also establish priorities to focus
national service programs on meeting particular unmet human,
educational, environmental or public safety needs. The
Corporation will provide notice of these priorities and changes
as they are made. These priorities will be applied in funding
decisions made by the Corporation, states, or other subgranting
programs.
Section 123. Types of national service positions eligible for
approval for national service educational awards.
All participants in programs that receive operating
assistance will be eligible to receive educational awards. In
addition, participants in certain other service programs will be
eligible for educational awards. The following categories, to
which the Corporation add others, will be eligible to receive
educational awards: (1) positions as participants in programs
receiving assistance under Section 121; (2) positions in approved
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DRAFT
national service programs not receiving federal operating
assistance; (3) positions as VISTA volunteers; (4)
positions
as service-learning coordinators in programs receiving assistance
under the Serve-America program; (5) positions in the Civilian
Conservation Corps; (6) positions on the staff of approved
national service programs; (7)
certain positions as employees
in jobs meeting unmet needs, that are unlikely to be filled in
the next 6 months, and are located in economically disadvantaged
areas.
Section 124. Types of program assistance.
The Corporation is authorized to make several kinds of
grants: planning grants for up to one year; operational
assistance and replication assistance. Operation and replication
assistance may be for three years and is renewable. States and
other organizations operating grant programs may provide the same
types of assistance through sub-grants.
Section 125. Training and technical assistance
The Corporation is authorized to provide training and
technical assistance, either directly, or by grant or contract.
Training programs will help national service programs meet unmet
needs, develop leaders, instill an ethic of civic responsibility
in participants, improve management and budgetary skills, and
enhance the training of participants. Technical assistance will
help applicants develop programs and apply for assistance.
Section 126. Other special assistance.
The Corporation may also provide assistance to states in
order to establish State commissions, to corps and other national
service programs in order to provide disaster relief, and to
high-quality model programs as challenge grants, which would
offer $1 of assistance for every $1 raised from private sources.
Funding for these purposes would be subject to a limited
authorization of appropriations.
PART II -- APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS
Section 129. Provision of Assistance and Approved National
Service Positions by Competitive and Other Means.
National service programs must apply to the Corporation
through State Commissions on National Service ("State
Commissions") or directly. The Corporation may only distribute
such funds as are available in each fiscal year. Funds allocated
for educational awards will be maintained in a separate National
Service Trust and will not be available for program expenses.
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DRAFT
Program funds, and a proportional allocation of educational
awards, will be made available in three ways: (a) by formula to
states; (b) competitively to States; and (c) competitively to
entities (including states) applying directly to the Corporation.
(a) Thirty percent of program funds, and a corresponding
proportion of educational awards, will be allocated to states
based on population (one percent of all program assistance will
be reserved for Indian tribes and territories).
(b) No less than 20 percent of program assistance and
approved positions will be available to states on a competitive
basis. State applications for formula funding may include an
application for additional competitive funding.
(c) Remaining funds will be allocated competitively by the
Corporation. These funds may be allocated to federal agency
programs; additional state proposals; programs seeking to expand
to multiple states; innovative programs; programs aimed at
Corporation designated priorities; and such other types of
programs which the Corporation may designate.
Direct federal programs operated by the Corporation -- VISTA
and the Civilian Community Corps -- will automatically receive
educational awards in any year when the total number of
educational awards is at least two hundred percent of the total
number of such participants.
Individuals, corporations, or foundations may agree with the
Corporation to sponsor approved positions in designated areas.
Such sponsored positions will not be taken into account when the
Corporation allocates federally-funded positions.
If a state does not apply to the Corporation for its formula
allocation, the Corporation may use its formula portion to make
grants directly to national service programs.
Section 130. Application for assistance and approved national
service positions.
In order to be eligible for program assistance and approved
positions, entities must submit applications either to State
Commissions or directly to the Corporation. The Corporation may
set reasonable deadlines and require reasonable information to be
provided in such applications, including descriptions of: (1)
programs to be carried out directly by the applicant; (2) the
process by which programs were selected to receive grants; (3)
other funding sources that the program sought or managed to find,
particularly in the case of an application for renewed funding;
(4) the extent to which the program will meet particular unmet
needs and benefit the community in which projects are performed;
(5) the manner in which the program will build an ethic of civic
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responsibility in participants; improve the lives of participants DRAFT
through training, meaningful service experiences, and
opportunities to reflect on those experiences; and offer
participants opportunities to design and lead programs; (6)
measurable goals for meeting unmet needs and providing a
meaningful service experience, and a strategy to meet those
goals; (7) the extent to which the program meets the national
service priorities; (8) the past experience of the applicant; and
(9) the type and number of national service positions that the
participant requests.
In the case of applications for educational awards that do
not request program assistance, the Corporation may require
special application requirements.
In submitting state plans for Corporation approval, State
Commissions may provide no more than 50 percent of assistance to
programs that are run by the State. In the event that
insufficient qualified applications are submitted by such other
applicants, additional funds may be requested for programs
administered directly by the State.
Section 131. National service program assistance requirements.
In order to be eligible for assistance, programs must
provide several assurances or guarantees regarding: (a) expected
impact of service on participants; (b) compliance with the
nonduplication and nondisplacement provisions of section 177; (c)
broad consultation in the community served, with community-based
organizations and with labor organizations representing employees
engaged in similar work, to ensure compliance with
nondisplacement provisions; (d) performance goals and independent
evaluation; (e) the nature of the living allowance provided; (f)
willingness to select some participants from among prospective
participants recruited centrally, including the national
leadership pool recruited and trained by the Corporation.
Section 132. Ineligible Service Categories.
National service programs may not provide direct benefits to
businesses organized for profit, labor unions, or partisan
political organization. Benefits may be provided to religious
organizations only if programs do not provide religious
instruction, conduct worship services, or proselytize.
Section 133. Consideration of applications.
The Corporation, states, and other applicants operating
grant programs will use the following criteria in determining
whether to provide assistance or approved slots to programs: (1)
program quality; (2) innovation; (3) replicability; (4)
sustainability, based on broad community support and multiple or
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private funding sources; (5) leadership quality; (6) past
performance; (7) building on existing programs; (8) involvement
of participants and community residents in program design,
leadership and operations; (9) the extent to which programs are
in areas that most need them, such as enterprise zones,
environmentally distressed areas, or areas affected by reductions
in defense spending; (10) other criteria established by the
Corporation.
In providing assistance and approved positions on a
competitive basis -- both to states and to programs directly --
the Corporation will ensure that programs receiving assistance
are geographically diverse and in both urban and rural areas. In
addition, among programs applying directly to the Corporation,
the Corporation may designate certain programs for priority
consideration, such as: (1) programs operated by other federal
agencies; (2) programs addressing Corporation designated
priorities; (3) innovative programs; (4) private non-profit
programs which would replicate in several states a model already
operating in at least one state; (5) national grant programs
operated by nonprofit organizations with established expertise in
national service or in providing particular services.
If the Corporation rejects the application of a State
Commission, the Corporation will promptly notify the Commission
of the reasons for the rejection. The Corporation must then
provide the Commission with reasonable opportunity to revise and
resubmit the application, and with technical assistance if the
Commission requests. If the request of a State Commission is
finally rejected, the Corporation may reallocate the funds and
directly review applications which otherwise would be submitted
to that State Commission.
Section 134. Matching funds requirements by recipients.
All programs that use funds provided under section 121 will
satisfy matching requirements with respect to the grant funds. A
waiver will be available.
PART III -- NATIONAL SERVICE PARTICIPANTS
Section 137. Description of Participants.
In order to participate in a national service program, an
individual must in general be 17 years of age or older, a citizen
or permanent resident, have a high school diploma or agree to
obtain one while serving, meet eligibility requirements for the
particular program, and be selected by that program.
Out-of-school youths under age 17 are eligible to
participate in youth corps or youthbuild programs.
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Section 138. Selection of national service participants.
DRAFT
In general, a program that receives assistance or approved
positions will be responsible for selecting participants. In
addition to ensuring that participants satisfy eligibility
requirements under section 137, programs must select participants
without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age,
disability or political affiliation.
While individual programs will be responsible for most
recruiting, the Corporation and State Commissions may establish a
recruiting and placement system from which programs may be
required to recruit a portion of their participants. In
addition, the Corporation is authorized to establish a national
leadership pool and a leadership training program. The
Corporation will assign these leaders to national service
programs that request them.
Section 139. Required terms of service of national service
participants.
In general, in order to receive an educational award, an
individual must serve either full-time (not less than 1,500 hours
over 9 months to 1 year) or part-time (not less than 1,500 hours
over 1 to 2 years). The Corporation is authorized to develop
guidelines for part-time participants to complete fewer hours and
receive a correspondingly smaller educational award.
Participants released by recipients of assistance from
service for compelling personal reasons may be eligible for
partial educational awards.
Section 140. Living allowances for national service participants.
All programs must provide living allowances within specified
guidelines. The provisions are designed to permit a great deal
of flexibility in designing programs which are attractive and
accessible to a wide range of potential participants in widely
differing economic circumstances, including college graduates,
high school graduates, and high school drop-outs who enroll in
high school equivalency programs.
The Corporation will support 85 percent of the living
allowances up to the total amount of the VISTA average annual
subsistence allowance and stipend, which is comparable to a
minimum age stipend.
Programs may offer stipends up to twice this target stipend
level, but the Corporation will not match any amount in excess of
the total of the VISTA subsistence and allowance.
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To permit educational awards to be available to recruit
participants for professional corps in underserved communities,
programs may provide living allowances above 200 percent of the
VISTA living allowance and stipend. In such instances, however,
the Corporation will provide no contributions toward such
stipends, and applications for this assistance will be approved
by the Corporation on a case-by-case, competitive basis.
The Corporation will also provide assistance to pay 85
percent of the cost of a basic health care policy for each full-
time participant who does not otherwise have access to health
care. The Corporation will establish the contents of the basic
health care policy.
The Corporation will also make child care or a child care
allowance available for full-time participants who require such
services.
Section 141. National Service Educational Awards.
A participant in a national service program will be eligible
for an educational award if he or she serves in an approved
position and satisfies eligibility requirements under section
146.
Section 102. Replaces Subtitle D of the NCSA with the National
Service Trust.
Subtitle D -- National Service Trust and
Provision of National Service Educational Awards
Section 145. Establishment of the National Service Trust.
The National Service Trust is established as an account in
the United States Treasury. Funds in the Trust are available for
educational awards. The Trust consists of: (1) amounts designated
by the Corporation for educational awards from amounts
appropriated to the Corporation and made available for this
subtitle; (2) amounts received by the Corporation as gifts,
bequests, or in other such ways; and [(3) interest on, and
proceeds from sale or redemption of, any obligations held by the
Trust.
[The Secretary of the Treasury will invest amounts
appropriated to the Trust in interest-bearing obligations.]
The Corporation will report to Congress every year on the
financial status of the Trust.
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Section 146. Individuals eligible to receive a national
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educational award from the trust.
Individuals who complete a term of service in approved
national service positions will be eligible for educational
awards of $6,500 for each of up to two terms of service. $6,500
is roughly the average indebtedness of a graduate of a four-year
public college. Individuals may participate in programs for
longer periods of time, but will not be eligible for educational
awards after the second term of service.
Awards will be non-taxable and will not count as income in
determining eligibility for means-tested Federal programs.
Section 148. Disbursement of National Service Educational Awards.
Individuals may use educational awards to repay student
loans, to pay for attendance at an institution of higher
education, or to pay for expenses in an apprenticeship program.
An individual who wants to use his or her educational award
to repay loans will submit an application, on forms prescribed by
the Corporation, that identifies or enables the Corporation
easily to identify the holder of the loan, the outstanding
principal and interest, and other basic information. The
Corporation will then disburse to the holder the amount to which
the individual is entitled. The Corporation may require
verification by the lender, and may aggregate payments to
holders.
Loans made, insured, or guaranteed under title IV of the
Higher Education Act ("HEA") or title VII of the Public Health
Service Act will be eligible for repayment.
An individual who intends to use an education awards to pay
current educational expenses must verify eligibility through an
eligible institution of higher education. Institutions
designated by these individuals will notify the Corporation of
the names of those students and the amounts of educational awards
that will be claimed. These institutions must also verify
participation in programs under section 487 of the HEA.
The Corporation will disburse the amount for which eligible
individuals have qualified, which may be no greater than the cost
of attendance less the sum of financial assistance and veterans'
education benefits. Disbursements will be made in at least two
installments, with the interval between first and second to be
not less than half of the enrollment period. Institutions will
be required to refund amounts disbursed for individuals who do
not complete their periods of enrollment at those institutions.
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The Corporation will establish regulations for the payment
of national service awards to individuals to participate in
recognized and approved apprenticeship programs.
Section 103. Amendments to Programs for Students and Out-of-
School Youth.
This section lists purposes of the subsection, including
amendments to improve the Serve-America program.
The section strikes Subtitle B, Part I of the National and
Community Service Act and replaces it with a similar program that
differs from existing law in the following ways: by authorizing
planning grants to local educational agencies to recruit and
train, or support, service-learning coordinators; eliminating
authority in existing law for grants for community service
programs for school dropouts and out-of-school youth; authorizing
the Corporation to make grants to existing public or private non-
profit organizations that will make subgrants to eligible
organizations for service-learning programs; authorizing the
Corporation to reserve up to 25 percent of appropriated funds to
make competitive grants to states or existing public or private
non-profit organizations that will make subgrants; modifying
allocation of funds requirements; and making other improvements.
The section further authorizes new authority for the
Corporation to provide assistance for programs involving school-
age youth (including school dropouts and out-of-school youth) in
community service.
The section further amends Subtitle B, Part II of the
National and Community Service Act by adding priority criteria to
be considered by the Corporation in allocating funds under the
Higher Education Innovative Projects.
Section 104. Quality and Innovation Activities.
The section repeals subtitle E of Title I of the National
and Community Service Act, renumbers the Act, and authorizes an
Investment Fund for Quality and Innovation. Activities
authorized for funding include: support for innovative and model
programs, support for summer programs; provision of training and
technical assistance to community-based agencies that are service
sponsors; training and technical assistance in applying for
assistance; national service fellowships; conferences and
materials; Peace Corps and VISTA training; promotion and
recruitment; training of participants and supervisors; research;
intergenerational support; planning coordination; youth
leadership; national program identity; clearinghouses; and
Presidential awards. The section also makes a series of
technical and conforming amendments.
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Section 105. Definitions.
The section provides definitions of terms used in the
National and Community Service Act and makes a series of
technical and conforming amendments.
TITLE II -- ORGANIZATIONS
Section 201. State Commissions on National Service.
Section 201 replaces section 178 of the NCSA, describing
state advisory and requires the establishment of State
Commissions.
Section 178. Establishment of State Commissions on National
Service.
In order to be eligible for allotments under subtitle B or
c, a state must establish a State Commission on National Service.
In the limited transitional circumstances, the Corporation may
recognize already existing state programs as an alternative to
the State Commission.
State Commissions will consist of not less than 7 members
and not more than 11 members. The Governor of the State will
appoint members from among representatives of national service
programs, including participants, such as youth corps programs,
service programs for school-age youth, programs in which older
Americans are participants; representatives of labor, business,
and community-based organizations; and educators and experts
regarding the delivery of human, educational, environmental or
public safety services. A Corporation representative will serve
as a full voting member. Additional State officials may serve
only as ex officio non-voting members.
To the maximum extent possible, State Commissions should be
balanced according to political affiliation, race, ethnic
background, age and gender. Members will serve for 3 year terms,
and may only receive reimbursements for travel expenses and per
diems as compensation. State Commissions will elect a
chairperson from among the members of the Commission.
The responsibilities of the State Commission include: (1)
preparation of state applications for program assistance under
Subtitles B and c; (2) assisting the State educational agency in
the preparation of an application for assistance under section
113; (3) preparation of the application of the state for approved
national service positions; (4) assisting in the provision of
health care and child care benefits under section 140; (6)
developing a state system for disseminating information about
national service and recruiting and placing volunteers in the
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national service programs; (7) administering grant programs for
national service conducted by the states, including oversight and
evaluation; (8) developing projects, training methods, curriculum
materials, and other materials related to national service.
State commissions may not directly operate a national
service program.
In order to make the State Commission eligible to receive
grants, the Governor must notify the Corporation of its
composition and authority under state law. The Corporation may
reject a State Commission if it does not comply with the
requirements of this section. The Corporation will notify the
State of its reasons, provide technical assistance if requested,
and give an opportunity for resubmission.
Section 202. Corporation for National Service
Section 202 establishes a new Corporation for National
Service to administer the National Service Program. The
Corporation is a government corporation as defined in section 103
of title 5, United States Code.
Section 192. Board of Directors
The Board of the Corporation will consist of eleven members,
appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. To the
maximum extent practicable, Board members will have extensive
experience in service, represent a broad range of viewpoints,
have expertise in education, environmental, public safety or
human services.
Eight initial members of the Board will be appointed from
the individuals serving on the Board of Directors of the
Commission on National and Community Service.
Terms will generally be three years, except that certain
initial appointments will be for one year or two years in order
to stagger terms of service.
Section 192A. Authorities and Duties of Board of Directors
The Board will meet at least three times each year. The
Board will elect a Vice-Chairperson from among its members, as
well as such other officers that the Board determines to be
appropriate.
Board members other than the chairperson will be reimbursed
only for travel and other business expenses, including a per diem
in lieu of subsistence for persons intermittently in the
Government service.
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DRAFT
Board members who are not otherwise government employees
will be considered special Government employees. Board members
will be considered federal employees for the purposes of tort
claims.
The duties of the Board include the following: (1) preparing
an annual strategic plan for the Corporation; (2) reviewing the
actions of the Chairperson with regard to personnel, standards,
policies, procedures, programs and initiatives; (3) receiving and
acting on reports of the Corporation's Inspector General; and (4)
arranging for the evaluation of programs.
Section 193. Chairperson and Director
The Chairperson will be appointed by the President and
confirmed by the Senate, and compensated at the rate provided for
Level III of the Executive Schedule.
The Chairperson will prescribe such rules and regulations as
are necessary and appropriate under this Act.
Section 193A. Authorities and Duties of Chairperson
The Chairperson will be responsible for the exercise of the
powers of the Corporation that are not reserved to the Board,
including authority and control over personnel.
The Chairperson will submit to the Board a proposal
regarding standards, policies and procedures necessary to carry
out this Act; consult with other Federal agencies; and on the
recommendation of the Board, make grants and enter into contracts
or suspend payments. The Chairperson will submit reports to the
Board regarding major actions with respect to personnel and will
notify the Board of any substantial difference between the
actions of the Chairperson and the strategic plan recommended by
the Board.
The Chairperson will submit to Congress an annual report
regarding the manner in which the Corporation used or disposed of
services, money and property donated to the Corporation.
The Chairperson is authorized to establish and change the
organizational units within the Corporation. With the approval
of the President, the Chairperson may arrange with and reimburse
other Federal agencies for the performance of duties under this
Act or delegate duties to the heads of other Federal agencies.
The Chairperson may accept, without reimbursement, services
provided by other Federal agencies. The Chairperson may also
allocate funds to other federal agencies as may be necessary to
carry out this Act.
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When programs administered by ACTION are transferred to the
Corporation, the Chairperson will assume the duties of the
Director of ACTION.
The Chairperson is authorized to rent offices and expend
Corporation funds for this purpose. The Chairperson is also
authorized to sue and be sued on behalf of the Corporation.
The Chairperson may not delegate a function of the Board
without permission of the Board. The Chairperson may delegate
other functions to other full time government employees.
Section 194. Officers
There will be two managing directors within the Corporation,
one responsible for Federally-operated programs and the other
responsible for investment programs. There will also be an
Inspector General who will report directly to the Board.
Section 195. Employees
The Corporation will establish a merit-based competitive
selection system based on job requirements and applicant
qualifications. Except for special circumstances, the personnel
of the Corporation may be appointed for terms that do not exceed
five years, with renewals for a period not to exceed seven years.
Employees will be covered by civil service health and life
insurance programs. Employees who transfer or separate after
working at the Corporation for three years will be eligible for
appointment in the competitive service. Service for one year or
more will be treated as a period of service for personnel seeking
employment in the competitive service.
After appropriate consultations, the Chairperson will
establish the compensation system, which will include pay-for
performance compensation and an upper limit on salaries of
Executive Level IV.
The Chairperson may also establish advisory committees to
assist in developing quality criteria for programs, outreach
programs, or other key elements of the initiative. Members of
advisory committees may have only their travel expenses
reimbursed.
Section 196. Administration
The Corporation may solicit and accept voluntary services
and donations, consistent with reasonable conflict of interest
rules. The Corporation may also enter into contracts to carry
out this Act.
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DRAFT
The functions of the Commission on National and Community
Service are transferred to the Corporation on October 1, 1993.
The Board of the Commission will continue to serve until such
time as the Board of the Corporation is formed.
Job search assistance will be provided for any personnel
from ACTION or the Commission who do not become employees of the
Corporation.
Section 203. Final Authorities of the Corporation
During a transitional period not to exceed 18 months after
the date of enactment, the Corporation, together with the Office
of Management and Budget, will organize an orderly transfer of
certain functions from ACTION to the Corporation. To the extent
that ACTION personnel accept employment at the Corporation prior
to the transfer of function, such employment will be under the
Corporation's personnel system. To the extent that functions are
transferred, personnel who are transferred will retain their
rights under the competitive civil service system. At the point
that such transferred personnel separate from the Corporation,
these positions may be filled under the Corporation's personnel
system.
Title III -- Higher Education
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Title IV -- Reauthorization
Section 401. Authorization of Appropriations.
Subtitle B -- Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973
Section 411. Short Title; References.
Provides that this subtitle may be cited as the "Domestic
Volunteer Service Act Amendments of 1993" and provides that
amendments, unless otherwise specified, are to the Domestic
Volunteer Service Act.
Chapter 1 -- VISTA and other Anti-Poverty Programs.
Section 421. Purpose of the VISTA program.
Provides an addition to the statement of purpose for the
VISTA program to include strengthening local agencies and
organizations to address the needs of low-income communities and
individuals.
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Section 422. Selection and Assignment of VISTA volunteers.
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Provides for a series of amendments affecting the selection
and assignment of VISTA volunteers, including clarifying that
volunteers may participate in programs similar to those
authorized under the VISTA Literacy Corps and repealing mandated
organizational structures, information systems, staffing levels,
hiring requirements, and content of an application to become a
VISTA volunteer. The section further revises authority for a
sponsoring organization to recruit a volunteer to clarify that it
is subject to the Director's approval; makes a series of changes
to the existing requirements concerning public awareness and
recruitment, the composition of the volunteer force, and spending
requirements related to promotion and recruitment; and encourages
the Director to enter into agreements with other federal agencies
to place VISTA volunteers.
Section 423. Terms and Periods of Service.
Clarifies the terms and periods of service for VISTA
volunteers and authorizes the creation of a VISTA Summer
Associates program.
Section 424. Support for VISTA volunteers.
Provides for several amendments affecting the subsistence
allowance and stipend rates for VISTA volunteers.
Section 425. Participation of Younger and Older Persons
Revises the requirement for program participation to have
the Director take necessary steps to encourage the fullest
participation of younger and older individuals.
Section 426. Literacy Activities.
Repeals the requirement that funds made available under
VISTA Literacy Corps will be used to supplement and not supplant
the level of services provided under part A in fiscal year 1986
to address the problem of illiteracy.
Section 427. Applications for Assistance.
Restates the requirements related to the consideration of
applications under the VISTA program to clarify existing
statutory requirements.
Section 428. Repeal of Authority for Student Community Service
Programs.
Repeals authority to make grants for student community
service programs.
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Section 429. University Year for VISTA.
Redesignates the University Year for ACTION program to the
University Year for VISTA program. Revises the minimum period of
service under the program from an academic year to an academic
semester or its equivalent.
Section 430. Authority to Establish and operate special
volunteer and demonstration programs.
Authorizes the Director to conduct or make grants or
contracts for special volunteer and demonstration programs that
will fulfill the purpose of the Agency. Specifies that grants
will be made on the basis of merit. Deletes current provisions
restricting the flexibility of the Director under part C of title
I. Permits supporting both stipended and non-stipended volunteer
programs under part C.
Section 431. Technical and Financial Assistance.
Clarifies authority for the Director to provide technical
and financial assistance.
Section 432. Elimination of Separate Authority for Drug Abuse
Programs.
Deletes separate authority for drug abuse programs under
part C of title I.
Chapter II -- National Senior Volunteer Corps
Section 441. National Senior Volunteer Corps.
Revises all references to Older American Volunteer Program
to refer to National Senior Volunteer Corps.
Section 442. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Revises the name of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program to
the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Section 443. Operation of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program.
Revises the minimum age for participation in the program
from 60 to 55 and recognizes the participation of older working
persons, in addition to retired individuals, in the program.
Also deletes an obsolete requirement to give State agencies
established under the Older Americans Act of 1965 the opportunity
to comment on any award within the state.
Section 444. Services Under the Foster Grandparent Program.
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Modifies the statutory description of types of activities of
Foster Grandparents to reflect the current scope and breadth of
the program. Further, clarifies that Foster Grandparents may
provide services to multiple children.
Section 445. Stipends for Low-Income Volunteers.
Requires that the hourly stipend for low-income volunteers
under the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs be
adjusted once over the next several years, rounded to the nearest
five cents. Further requires that the stipend be a minimum of
$2.45 per hour, the current rate under the programs.
Section 446. Participation of Non-Low-Income Persons under Parts
B and C.
Revises the section allowing non-low-income persons to
participate under parts B and C of title II. Detailed statutory
requirements governing such participation are unnecessary. Local
projects retain the flexibility to determine whether volunteers
will be used.
Section 447. Conditions of Grants and Contracts.
Repeals a limitation on participation in the Foster
Grandparent and Senior Companions to those no longer in the work
force, thereby enabling these volunteers to work on a part-time
basis. Also repeals a requirement that grants under the Foster
Grandparent Program be made to a community action agency, and if
not made to that agency, that certain requirements be met.
Further, repeals a requirement that provides certain state
agencies with the opportunity to review and comment on
recommendations for awards within the state.
Section 448. Evaluation of the Senior Companion Program.
Deletes a duplicative provision requirement the evaluation
of the impact of projects assisted under the Senior Companion
Program.
Section 449. Agreements with Other Federal Agencies.
Inserts a section encouraging the Director to enter into
certain arrangements with other Federal agencies that will
promote both the mission of ACTION and the mission and programs
of those agencies.
Section 450. Programs of National Significance.
Eliminates a requirement that not less than one-third of the
new funds made available for Older American Volunteer Programs be
earmarked for programs of national significance, provides
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discretion for the Director to determine which programs will be
supported in a particular year, expands the categories of
activities that may be funded, and replaces the limitation on
authorization with the authority to award such sums as necessary.
Section 451. Adjustments to Federal Financial Assistance.
Repeals reporting and certain other requirements with
respect to inflationary considerations.
Section 452. Arrangements with Private, Profit-making
Organizations.
Provides authority, under certain specified conditions, for
the Director, and projects funded under title II, to enter into
arrangements with private, profit-making organization to offer
services of Older American volunteers tho those organizations,
their employees. and families.
Section 453. Demonstration Programs.
Provides for a new demonstration authority to fund projects
involving Older American volunteers.
Chapter III -- Administration
Section 461. Purpose of Agency.
Clarifies the responsibility of the organization.
Section 462. Authority of the Director.
Provides authority to the Agency to solicit gifts and
services. Further, provides authority to enter into agreements
with profit-making organizations to help further the purposes of
the Act.
Section 463. Compensation for Volunteers.
Clarifies that only contributions from Volunteers and
beneficiaries is prohibited under the Act.
Section 464. Repeal of Report on Annual Recruitment Plan.
Repeals a requirement that the Director submit an annual
report to Congress on the recruitment plan and activities
conducted for the VISTA program.
Section 465. Application of Federal Law.
Revises the basis of computation for disability benefits for
volunteers under the VISTA program from the entrance salary of a
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grade GS-7 employee to the entrance salary of a grade GS-5
employee.
Section 466. Evaluation of Programs.
Revises requirements for program evaluations.
Section 467. Nondiscrimination Provisions.
Replaces existing nondiscrimination provisions with those
currently provided for under the National and Community Service
Act.
Section 468. Elimination of Separate Requirements for Setting
Regulations.
Eliminates a series of requirements related to prescribing
regulations under the Act.
Section 469. Clarification of Role of Inspector General.
Clarifies the Act to indicate that recipients of grants must
make records available to the Inspector General of ACTION.
Section 470. Copyright Protection.
Provides copyright protection for the major programs
operated by the Agency.
Section 471. Center for Research and Training.
Authorizes a Center for Research and Training on
Volunteerism.
Section 472. Deposit Requirement Credit for Service as a
Volunteer.
Amends title 5, United States Code, to provide that
retirement credit under the Civil Service Retirement System
(CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for
time served as a VISTA volunteer will be available for all former
volunteers who become federal employees subsequent to their
volunteer service, upon payment of a deposit based on their post
service stipends.
Chapter IV -- Authorization of Appropriations and
other Amendments
Section 481. Authorization of Appropriations for Title I.
Provides separate authorization for various parts and
sections under title I of the legislation for fiscal years 1994
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through 1998. Also stipulates that the legislatively mandated
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minimum subsistence allowance for VISTA volunteers may not be
reduced in order to increase the number of volunteer service
years. Specifies that any VISTA volunteers also working on
activities authorized under parts B and/or C of title I must meet
the antipoverty criteria specified under part A. Finally,
specifies that amounts appropriated for part A must provide for a
minimum number of volunteer service years in each fiscal year.
Section 482. Authorization of Appropriations for Title II.
Provides authorizes for programs under Title II for fiscal
years 1994 through 1998.
Section 483. Authorization of Appropriations for Title IV.
Provides authorization for program administration under
title IV. Provides separate authorization for evaluation and the
Center for Research and Training.
Section 484. Conforming Amendments; Compensation for VISTA FECA
Claimants.
Provides for Conformation amendments.
Section 485. Repeal of Authority.
Repeals authority for Youthbuild.
Section 486. Effective Date.
Makes October 1, 1993, or date of enactment the effective
date.
Title V -- Technical and Conforming Amendments
Sections 501 - 505.
Makes a series of technical and conforming amendments.
Section 506. Effective Date.
Establishes effective dates for the legislation.
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