,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #bca #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eabi ,report ,no4 #aag-caa ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,august #ca1 #bjba,ms4 ,bonamici 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,pennsylvania1 ,ms4 ,mc,collum1 ,ms4 ,stefanik1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 and ,mr4 ,comer7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor ,may #f1 #bjbb;,additional sponsors3 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,langevin1 ,mr4 ,rogers of ,kentucky1 ,mr4 ,cicilline1 ,mr4 ,fitzpatrick1 ,mrs4 ,axne1 ,mr4 ,mc,kinley1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,morelle1 ,mr4 ,moulton1 ,mr4 ,lawson of ,florida1 ,mrs4 ,hayes1 ,mr4 ,reed1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,mr4 ,suozzi1 ,mr4 ,sean ,patrick ,maloney of ,new ,york1 ,mrs4 ,luria1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,california1 ,ms4 ,pingree1 ,mr4 ,trone1 ,mr4 ,courtney1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mr4 ,stanton1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,ms4 ,brownley1 ,ms4 ,tenney1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 ,mr4 ,vicente ,gonzalez of ,texas1 ,mrs4 ,beatty1 ,mrs4 ,trahan1 ,mr4 ,o',halleran1 ,mr4 ,guthrie1 ,mr4 ,van ,drew1 ,ms4 ,adams1 ,mr4 ,aguilar1 ,mr4 ,amodei1 ,ms4 ,leger ,fernandez1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 ,mr4 ,balderson1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mr4 ,correa1 ,mr4 ,costa1 ,mr4 ,evans1 ,mr4 ,kind1 ,mr4 ,mrvan1 ,mr4 ,ryan1 ,mr4 ,larson of ,connecticut1 ,mr4 ,michael ,f4 ,doyle of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,carson1 ,mr4 ,newhouse1 ,ms4 ,pressley1 ,ms4 ,schrier1 ,mr4 ,panetta1 ,mr4 ,katko1 ,ms4 ,craig1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,ohio1 ,mr4 ,valadao1 ,mr4 ,delgado1 ,mrs4 ,bustos1 ,mr4 ,kim of ,new ,jersey1 ,mr4 ,smith of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,case1 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,mr4 ,keller1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,mrs4 ,mc,bath1 ,mr4 ,kahele1 ,mr4 ,pocan1 ,ms4 ,houlahan1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,ms4 ,ross1 ,ms4 ,wild1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,takano1 ,mr4 ,fitzgerald1 ,mr4 ,feenstra1 ,mr4 ,crow1 ,mr4 ,pappas1 ,mr4 ,jones1 ,mr4 ,kinzinger1 ,ms4 ,stevens1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan1 ,mr4 ,bowman1 ,mr4 ,mfume1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mr4 ,bentz1 ,ms4 ,kuster1 ,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester1 ,mr4 ,lynch1 ,mrs4 ,cherfilus-,mc,cormick1 ,mr4 ,carey1 ,mr4 ,bishop of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,cuellar1 ,mr4 ,auchincloss1 ,mr4 ,schneider1 ,mr4 ,carter of ,louisiana1 ,mr4 ,nadler1 ,mr4 ,brown of ,maryland1 ,mr4 ,danny ,k4 ,davis of ,illinois1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,california1 ,ms4 ,dean1 ,mr4 ,payne1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,california1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 ,mr4 ,raskin1 ,mr4 ,cooper1 ,mr4 ,upton1 ,ms4 ,moore of ,wisconsin1 ,ms4 ,barragn1 ,ms4 ,manning1 ,ms4 ,kaptur1 ,ms4 ,tlaib1 ,mr4 ,kildee1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,ms4 ,chu1 ,ms4 ,clark of ,massachusetts1 ,mr4 ,cohen1 ,mr4 ,higgins of ,new ,york1 and ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas ,may #f1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,august #ca1 #bjba ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act to reauthorize and modernize the ,act4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb4 #b4 ,reauthorization ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vi of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,community services block grant program #fga4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act4 #fgb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this subtitle are-- 7#a7 to reduce poverty in the ,united ,states by supporting the activities of community action agencies and other community services network organizations that improve the economic security of low-income individuals and families and create new economic opportunities in the communities where they live2 and 7#b7 to accomplish the purposes described in paragraph 7#a7 by-- 7,a7 strengthening community capabilities for identifying poverty conditions and opportunities to alleviate such conditions2 7,b7 empowering residents of the low-income communities served to respond to the unique problems and needs in their communities through their maximum feasible participation in advising1 planning1 and evaluating the programs1 projects1 and services funded under this subtitle2 7,c7 using innovative community-based approaches that produce a measurable impact on the causes and effects of poverty1 including whole family approaches that create opportunities for1 and address the needs of1 parents and children together2 7,d7 coordinating ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and other assistance1 including private resources1 related to the reduction of poverty so that resources can be used in a manner responsive to local needs and conditions2 and 7,e7 broadening the resources directed to the elimination of poverty1 so as to promote partnerships that include-- 7i7 private1 religious1 charitable1 and neighborhood-based organizations2 and 7ii7 individuals1 businesses1 labor organizations1 professional organizations1 and other organizations engaged in expanding opportunities for all individuals4 #fgc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,agency-wide strategic plan ,the term agency-wide strategic plan means a plan that has been adopted by an eligible entity in the previous #e years and establishes goals that include meeting needs identified by the entity in consultation with residents of the community through a process of comprehensive community needs assessment4 7#b7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line means the poverty guideline calculated by the ,secretary from the most recent data available from the ,bureau of the ,census4 ,the ,secretary shall revise the poverty line annually 7or at any shorter interval the ,secretary determines to be feasible and desirable74 ,the required revision shall be accomplished by multiplying the official poverty thresholds from the ,bureau of the ,census by the percentage change in the ,consumer ,price ,index for ,all ,urban ,consumers during the annual or other interval immediately preceding the time at which the revision is made4 7#c7 ,community action agency ,the term community action agency means an eligible entity 7which meets the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 as appropriate1 of section #fhj7;c77 that delivers multiple programs1 projects1 and services to a variety of low-income individuals and families4 7#d7 ,community action plan ,the term community action plan means a detailed plan1 including a budget1 that is adopted by an eligible entity1 for expenditures of funds appropriated for a fiscal year under this subtitle for the activities supported directly or indirectly by such funds4 7#e7 ,community services network organization ,the term community services network organization means any of the following organizations funded under this subtitle3 7,a7 ,a grantee4 7,b7 ,an eligible entity4 7,c7 ,a ,tribal grantee4 7,d7 ,an association with a membership composed primarily of grantees1 eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 or associations of grantees1 eligible entities1 or ,tribal grantees4 7#f7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#g7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity-- 7,a7 that is an eligible entity described in section #fgc7a7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7as in effect immediately before the date of the enactment of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb7 as of the day before such date of enactment1 or has been designated by the process described in section #fhj7;a7 7including an organization serving migrant or seasonal farmworkers that is so described or designated72 and 7,b7 that has a tripartite board described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 as appropriate1 of section #fhj7;c74 7#h7 ,evidence-based practice ,the term evidence-based practice means an activity1 strategy1 or intervention that-- 7,a7 demonstrates a statistically significant effect on improving relevant outcomes based on at least one well-designed and well-implemented experimental or quasi-experimental study1 or at least one well-designed and well-implemented correlational study with statistical controls for selection bias1 and includes ongoing efforts to examine the effects of such activity1 strategy1 or intervention2 or 7,b7 demonstrates a rationale based on high-quality research findings or positive evaluation that such activity1 strategy1 or intervention is likely to improve relevant outcomes1 and includes ongoing efforts to examine the effects of such activity1 strategy1 or intervention4 7#i7 ,grantee ,the term grantee means a recipient of a grant under section #fge or #fgf4 7#aj7 ,private1 nonprofit organization ,the term private1 nonprofit organization means a domestic organization that is-- 7,a7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 and 7,b7 described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #eji7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#aa7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#ab7 ,service area ,the term service area means the unique geographic area which the ,state has designated as the area to be served by an eligible entity with funding under section #fgi7;a77#a74 7#ac7 ,state ,the term ,state means any of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#ad7 ,tribal grantee ,the term ,tribal grantee means an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 as defined in section #fgg7;a71 that receives a grant under section #fgg7;c74 #fgd4 ,authorization of community services block grant program 7a7 ,authorization of program ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out a community services block grant program and to make grants through the program1 under sections #fge and #fgf1 to ,states to support local community action plans carried out by eligible entities to reduce poverty in the communities served by such entities4 7b7 ,authority of ,secretary ,the ,secretary is authorized to carry out other community programs described in section #fij4 #fge4 ,grants to territories 7a7 ,apportionment ,the ,secretary shall apportion the amount reserved under section #fia7;c77#a7 for each fiscal year on the basis of need1 based on the most recent applicable data available from the ,bureau of the ,census to account for poverty1 to eligible jurisdictions among ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall make a grant to each eligible jurisdiction to which subsection 7a7 applies for the amount apportioned under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,plans for apportionment to territories ,no later than six months after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available the ,department's plan for apportioning funds among territories1 including factors that contribute to the calculation of need and methodology for calculating the apportionment for each territory4 ,the ,secretary must make publicly available any updates or changes to this plan no less frequently than any time new applicable data are available from the ,bureau of ,census4 #fgf4 ,allotments and grants to ,states 7a7 ,allotments in general ,from the amount appropriated under section #fia7;a7 for each fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary makes the reservations required by section #fia7;c71 the ,secretary shall allot to each eligible ,state1 subject to section #fgg1 an amount that bears the same ratio to such remaining amount as the amount received by the ,state for fiscal year #aiha under section #bba of the ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #aifd bore to the total amount received by all ,states for fiscal year #aiha under such section1 except as provided in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,minimum allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall allot to each ,state not less than of #a percent of the amount appropriated under section #fia7;a7 for such fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary makes the reservations required by section #fia7;c74 7#b7 ,years with greater available funds ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 if the amount appropriated under section #fia7;a7 for a fiscal year and remaining after the ,secretary makes the reservations required by section #fia7;c7 exceeds #ijj1jjj1jjj1 no ,state shall receive under this section less than #c_/d of #a percent of the remaining amount4 7c7 ,grants and payments ,subject to section #fgg1 the ,secretary shall make grants to eligible ,states for the allotments described in subsections 7a7 and 7b74 ,the ,secretary shall make payments for the grants in accordance with section #fejc7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,the ,secretary shall allocate the amounts allotted under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 on a quarterly basis at a minimum1 notify the ,states of their respective allocations1 and make each ,state's first allocation amount in a fiscal year available for expenditure by the ,state no later than #cj days after receipt of an approved apportionment from the ,office of ,management and ,budget and1 for subsequent allocation amounts in the fiscal year1 not later than #cj days after the start of the period for which the ,secretary is allocating the funds4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,state does not include ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #fgg4 ,payments to ,indian ,tribes 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,the term ,indian means a member of an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization ,the term ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization means a ,tribe1 band1 or other organized group recognized in the ,state in which the ,tribe1 band1 or group resides1 or considered by the ,secretary of the ,interior to be an ,indian ,tribe or an ,indian organization for any purpose4 7b7 ,reservation 7#a7 ,application ,paragraph 7#b7 shall apply only if1 with respect to any ,state1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 receives a request from the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization in such ,state that assistance under this subtitle be made available directly to such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 and 7,b7 determines that the members of such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization would be better served by means of grants made directly to such ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to provide benefits under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,amount ,the ,secretary shall reserve from amounts allotted to a ,state under section #fgf for a fiscal year not less than the amount that bears the same ratio to the ,state allotment for the fiscal year as the population of all eligible ,indians in that particular ,state for whom a determination has been made under paragraph 7#a7 bears to the population of all individuals eligible for assistance through a grant made under section #fgf to such ,state4 7c7 ,awards ,the amount reserved by the ,secretary on the basis of a determination made under subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 shall be made available by grant to the ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization serving the ,indians for whom the determination has been made under subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7d7 ,plan ,in order for an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to be eligible for a grant award for a fiscal year under this section1 the ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization shall submit to the ,secretary a plan for such fiscal year that meets such criteria as the ,secretary may prescribe by regulation4 7e7 ,alternative performance measurement system ,the ,secretary may implement alternative requirements for implementation by an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal ,organization of the requirements of section #fhf7;a74 #fgh4 ,state plans and applications2 community action plans and applications 7a7 ,state lead agency 7#a7 ,designation ,the chief executive officer of a ,state desiring to receive a grant under section #fge or #fgf shall designate1 in an application submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7b71 an appropriate ,state agency that agrees to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#b71 to act as a lead agency for purposes of carrying out ,state activities under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,duties of ,state lead agencies ,the ,state lead agency-- 7,a7 shall be authorized by the chief executive officer to convene ,state agencies and coordinate information and activities funded under this subtitle2 7,b7 shall develop the ,state plan to be submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7b71 which shall be based primarily on the community action plans of eligible entities1 submitted to the ,state as a condition of receiving funding under this subtitle2 7,c7 may revise an existing ,state plan for submission to the ,secretary1 if considered a major revision under criteria established by the ,secretary in regulations required under section #fhi7;a77#a772 7,d7 in conjunction with the development or revision of the ,state plan as required under subsection 7b7-- 7i7 shall hold at least #a hearing in the ,state on the proposed plan or a proposed major revision to a plan to provide to the public an opportunity to comment on the public record on the proposed use and distribution of funds under the plan2 7ii7 not less than #ae days before the hearing1 shall distribute notice of the hearing and a copy of the proposed plan or major plan revision statewide to the public and directly to the chief executive officer and the chairperson of the board of each of the eligible entities 7or designees7 and other community services network organizations2 and 7iii7 in the case of any proposed plan revision1 without regard to whether it is a major revision1 shall notify and distribute a copy of the proposed revision statewide directly to the chief executive officer and the chairperson of the board of each of the eligible entities 7or designees7 and other community services network organizations1 before submission of such proposed revision to the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 at least every #c years1 in conjunction with the development of the ,state plan1 shall hold at least #a legislative hearing4 7b7 ,state application for ,state program and ,state plan ,beginning with the first fiscal year following the transition period described in section #c of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb1 to be eligible to receive a grant under section #fge or #fgf1 a ,state shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary for approval an application containing a ,state plan covering a period of not more than #b fiscal years4 ,the application shall be submitted not later than #fj days before the beginning of the first fiscal year covered by the plan1 and shall contain such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the manner in which funds made available through the grant under section #fge or #fgf will be used to carry out the ,state activities described in section #fgi7;b7 and the ,state's community action plans2 7#b7 a description summarizing the community action plans of the eligible entities serving the ,state2 7#c7 an assurance that the ,state and all eligible entities in the ,state will participate in a performance measurement system under section #fhf7;a77#a77;,a72 7#d7 a plan for the ,state's oversight of eligible entities2 7#e7 an assurance that the ,state will make payments to eligible entities in accordance with section #fgi7;a77#b72 7#f7 an assurance that no eligible entity in the ,state that received1 in the previous fiscal year1 funding through a grant made under section #fge or #fgf will have funding reduced below the proportional share of funding the entity received from the ,state in the previous fiscal year1 or eliminated1 or its designation as an eligible entity terminated1 unless1 after providing the affected entity 7or entities1 as applicable7 with notice and an opportunity for a hearing on the record1 the ,state determines that cause exists for the reduction or elimination of funding or for termination of such designation1 subject to review by the ,secretary as provided in section #fhd7;c72 and-- 7,a7 in the case of failure of an eligible entity to comply with the terms of a corrective action plan relating to correction of a serious deficiency1 except according to the procedures set forth in section #fhd7;b72 and 7,b7 for purposes of this subsection1 the term cause means-- 7i7 the failure of an eligible entity to comply with the terms of a corrective action plan relating to correction of a serious deficiency as described in subsection #fhd7;b72 or 7ii7 a statewide proportional distribution of funds provided through a community services block grant under this subtitle to respond to-- 7,i7 the results of the most recently available census or other appropriate demographic data2 7,,ii7 severe economic dislocation2 or 7,,iii7 the designation of an eligible entity to serve a geographic area that has been unserved for at least the previous #e years2 7#g7 an assurance that each eligible entity serving the ,state has established procedures that permit a low-income individual or organization to petition for adequate representation of such individuals or organizations1 respectively1 on the board of the eligible entity2 7#h7 a description of outcome measures to be used to measure ,state and eligible entity performance in achieving the goals of the ,state plan and the community action plans1 respectively2 7#i7 an assurance that the ,state will develop a policy on board vacancies in accordance with section #fhj7;c77#c7 and provide guidance to assist eligible entities in filling board vacancies2 and 7#aj7 an assurance that the ,state and the eligible entities in the ,state will coordinate1 and establish linkages between1 governmental and other social services programs to assure the effective delivery of such services to low-income individuals and to avoid duplication of such services1 and a description of how the ,state and the eligible entities will coordinate the provision of employment and training activities1 as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 in the ,state and in communities with entities providing activities through statewide and local workforce development systems under such ,act4 7c7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall notify the chief executive officer of each ,state submitting an application containing a ,state plan under this section of the approval1 disapproval1 or approval in part1 of the application1 not later than #fj days after receiving the application4 ,in the event of a full or partial disapproval1 the ,secretary's notification shall include a description of changes necessary for final approval4 ,in the event of a partial approval1 the ,secretary may allow grantee use of funds for activities included in the portions of the plan which the ,secretary has approved4 ,in the event a ,state application fails to be approved in whole or in part before the end of the third month of the period covered by such plan the ,secretary may award funding as specified in section #fhd7;a77#e77;,b74 7d7 ,public inspection ,each plan and major revision to a ,state plan prepared under this section shall be distributed for public inspection and comment4 ,a hearing on such plan or major revision shall be held as required under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#b71 but a ,state application for merger1 combination1 or privatization of entities under section #fhj7;b7 shall not be considered a major revision4 7e7 ,eligible entity application and community action plan ,beginning with the first fiscal year following the transition period described in section #c of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb1 to be eligible to receive a subgrant under section #fgi7;a71 each eligible entity shall prepare and submit to the ,state an application containing a community action plan or plans covering a period of not more than #b fiscal years4 ,such application shall be submitted in a reasonable and timely manner as required by the ,state4 ,the application shall contain information on the intended implementation of the eligible entity's activities1 including demonstrating how the activities will-- 7#a7 meet needs identified in the most recent comprehensive community needs assessment which has been conducted in the previous #c years and which may be coordinated with community needs assessments conducted for other programs2 and 7#b7 achieve the purposes of this subtitle through programs1 projects1 and services4 #fgi4 ,state and local uses of funds 7a7 ,state subgrants to eligible entities and other organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under section #fge or #fgf shall use not less than #ij percent to make subgrants to eligible entities that enable the entities to implement programs1 projects1 and services for a purpose described in section #fgb4 7#b7 ,obligational requirements 7,a7 ,date of obligation ,the ,state shall obligate the funds for subgrants described in paragraph 7#a7 and make such subgrants available for expenditure by eligible entities not later than the later of-- 7i7 the #cjth day after the date on which the ,state receives from the ,secretary a notice of funding availability for the ,state's application under section #fgh for a first or subsequent allocation for a fiscal year2 or 7ii7 the first day of the ,state program year for which funds are to be expended under the ,state application4 7,b7 ,exception ,if funds are appropriated to carry out this subtitle for less than a full fiscal year1 a ,state may request an exception from the ,secretary from the requirement to make subgrants available for expenditure by eligible entities in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 except that a ,state may not accumulate more than one fiscal quarter's worth of funding without making such funds available for expenditure by eligible entities4 7,c7 ,availability ,funds allocated to eligible entities through subgrants made under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year shall be available for obligation by the eligible entity during that fiscal year and the succeeding fiscal year4 7b7 ,statewide activities 7#a7 ,use of remainder 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives a grant under section #fge or #fgf shall1 after carrying out subsection 7a71 use the remainder of the grant funds for activities described in the ,state's application under section #fgh7;b7 as described in subparagraph 7,b7 and for administrative expenses subject to the limitations in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,training and technical assistance ,after applying subsection 7a71 the ,state may use the remaining grant funds for the purposes of-- 7i7 providing to eligible entities training and technical assistance and resources to respond to statewide or regional conditions that create economic insecurity1 including emergency conditions2 7ii7 supporting professional development activities for eligible entities that enhance the skills of their local personnel 7including members of the board of directors of such entities7 in organizational management1 service delivery1 and program development and management1 giving priority to activities carried out through partnerships of such entities with institutions of higher education2 7iii7 supporting information and communication resources for the comprehensive community needs assessments described in section #fgh7;e77#a72 7iv7 supporting performance measurement systems consistent with the requirements of section #fhf2 7v7 promoting coordination and cooperation among eligible entities in the ,state1 including supporting activities of a statewide association of community services network organizations2 7vi7 providing training and technical assistance and resources to assist eligible entities in building and using evidence of effectiveness in reducing poverty conditions1 including entities participating in or proposing to participate in the ,community ,action ,innovations ,program established under section #fhb7;a77#b72 7vii7 supporting efforts of eligible entities to identify and respond to physical and behavioral health challenges 7including substance use disorders7 experienced by low-income individuals1 families1 and communities2 and 7viii7 analyzing the distribution of funds made available under this subtitle within the ,state to determine if such funds have been targeted to the areas of greatest need4 7#b7 ,administrative cap 7,a7 ,limitation ,of the amounts remaining after the required funding for subgrants described under subsection 7a77#a71 a ,state shall not spend more than #e percent of its grant under section #fge or #fgf for administrative expenses4 7,b7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term administrative expenses-- 7i7 means the costs incurred by the ,state's lead agency for carrying out planning and management activities1 including monitoring1 oversight1 and reporting as required by this ,act2 and 7ii7 does not include the cost of activities conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 other than monitoring4 7c7 ,eligible entity use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under subsection 7a77#a7 shall use the subgrant funds to carry out a community action plan that shall include-- 7#a7 programs1 projects1 and services that provide low-income individuals and families with opportunities-- 7,a7 to identify and develop strategies to remove obstacles and solve problems that block access to opportunity1 economic stability1 and achievement of self-sufficiency2 7,b7 to secure and retain meaningful employment at a family supporting wage2 7,c7 to secure an adequate education1 improve literacy and language skills1 and obtain job-related skills2 7,d7 to make effective use of available income and build assets2 7,e7 to obtain and maintain adequate housing and a safe and healthy living environment2 7,f7 to address health needs and improve health and well-being2 7,g7 to obtain emergency materials or other assistance to meet immediate and urgent needs1 including to meet the collective needs of a community1 and prevent greater or more prolonged economic instability2 7,h7 to secure and identify assistance related to reducing energy expenses and reducing energy consumption2 and 7,i7 to achieve greater participation in community affairs2 and 7#b7 activities that develop and maintain-- 7,a7 partnerships for the purpose of addressing community1 economic1 and social conditions of poverty and promoting healthy communities1 between the eligible entity and-- 7i7 ,state and local public entities2 and 7ii7 private partners1 including statewide and local businesses1 associations of private employers1 and private charitable and civic organizations2 7,b7 linkages with public and private organizations for coordinating initiatives1 services1 and investments so as to avoid duplication1 and maximize the effective use1 of community resources for creating economic opportunity1 including developing lasting social and economic assets2 and 7,c7 new investments in the community to reduce the incidence of poverty1 including developing lasting social and economic assets4 7d7 ,eligibility criterion 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 #bjj percent of the poverty line shall be used as a criterion of eligibility for services1 assistance1 or resources provided directly to individuals or families through the community services block grant program established under this subtitle4 7#b7 ,a ,state or ,tribal grantee may establish procedures to ensure that a participant in a program1 project1 or service funded under this subtitle remains eligible to participate as long as the participant is successfully progressing toward achievement of the goals of the program1 project1 or service1 regardless of the income eligibility criteria used to determine the participant's initial eligibility4 #fhj4 ,eligible entities and tripartite boards 7a7 ,designation and redesignation of eligible entities in unserved areas 7#a7 ,in general ,if any geographic area of a ,state is not1 or ceases to be1 served by an eligible entity1 the ,state lead agency may1 in consultation with local officials and organizations representing the area1 solicit one or more applications and designate a new community action agency to provide programs1 projects1 and services to the area1 that is-- 7,a7 a community action agency that is a private1 nonprofit organization and that is geographically located in an area in reasonable proximity of1 or contiguous to1 the unserved area and that is already providing similar programs1 projects1 and services1 and that has demonstrated financial capacity to manage and account for ,federal funds2 or 7,b7 if no community action agency described in subparagraph 7,a7 is available1 a private1 nonprofit organization 7which may include an eligible entity7 that is geographically located in1 or is in reasonable proximity to1 the unserved area and that is capable of providing a broad range of programs1 projects1 and services designed to achieve the purposes of this subtitle as stated in section #fgb4 7#b7 ,requirement ,in order to serve as the eligible entity for the service area1 an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 shall agree to ensure that the governing board of directors of the entity will meet the requirements of subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,community ,a service area referred to in this subsection or a portion thereof shall be treated as a community for purposes of this subtitle4 7#d7 ,interim designation ,if no entity that meets the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 is available for designation as a permanent eligible entity1 the ,state may designate a private1 nonprofit agency 7or public agency if a private1 nonprofit is not available7 on an interim basis for no more than #a year while the ,state completes a selection process for a permanent eligible entity that meets the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 ,an agency designated on an interim basis shall be capable of providing programs1 projects1 and services designed to achieve the purposes of this subtitle as stated in section #fgb and have demonstrated financial capacity to manage and account for ,federal funds1 and may be designated as a permanent eligible entity only if1 by the time of permanent designation1 it meets all the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7b7 ,merger1 combination1 or privatization of eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,if an eligible entity receiving subgrant funds makes a determination described in paragraph 7#b7 and notifies the ,state1 the ,state-- 7,a7 shall assist in developing a plan for implementing such merger1 combination1 or privatization1 including a budget for transitional costs not to exceed #b years in duration2 7,b7 in the case of a merger or combination1 shall provide to the merged or combined entity an amount of funding under section #fgi7;a77#a7 equal to the sum of amounts the merged or combined entities each received under section #fgi7;a77#a7 immediately before the merger or combination4 7#b7 ,covered merger1 combination1 or privatization ,this subsection applies when-- 7,a7 #b or more eligible entities determine that the geographic areas of a ,state that they serve can be more effectively served under common control or shared management2 or 7,b7 a public organization that is an eligible entity determines that the area it serves can be more effectively served if it becomes a private1 nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,plans ,a ,state may establish requirements for merger1 combination1 or privatization plans and for a determination that the merged1 combined1 or privatized entity1 or entities1 will be capable of conducting a broad range of programs1 projects1 and services designed to achieve the purposes of this subtitle as stated in section #fgb consistent with the comprehensive community needs assessments for the areas served4 7#d7 ,state determination ,if a ,state determines that a merged1 combined1 or privatized entity or entities will be capable of conducting a broad range of programs1 projects1 and services as specified in paragraph 7#c71 it shall designate the merged1 combined1 or privatized entity or entities to serve the area7s7 in question without soliciting applications from other entities4 7c7 ,tripartite boards 7#a7 ,private1 nonprofit organizations 7,a7 ,board ,in order for a private1 nonprofit organization to be considered to be an eligible entity for purposes of section #fgc7g71 the entity shall be governed by a tripartite board of directors described in subparagraph 7,c7 that fully participates in the development1 planning1 implementation1 oversight1 and evaluation of the programs1 projects1 and services carried out or provided through the subgrant made under section #fgi7;a77#a7 and all activities of the entity4 7,b7 ,selection ,the members of the board referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be selected by the private1 nonprofit organization4 7,c7 ,composition of board ,the board shall be composed so as to assure that-- 7i7 #a_/c of the members of the board are elected public officials holding office on the date of selection1 or their representatives 7but if an elected public official chooses not to serve1 such official may designate a representative to serve as the voting board member72 7ii7 not fewer than #ac of the members are persons chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to assure that such members are representative of low-income individuals and families in the service area2 and if selected to represent a specific geographic area1 such member resides in that area2 and 7iii7 the remainder of the members may be comprised of representatives from business1 industry1 labor1 religious1 educational1 charitable1 or other significant groups and interests in the community4 7,d7 ,expertise ,the eligible entity shall ensure that the members of the board are provided resources1 which may include contracted services with individuals and organizations with expertise in financial management1 accounting1 and law1 to support the work of the board4 7,e7 ,compliance with tax-exempt and other requirements ,the board of a private1 nonprofit organization shall ensure that the board operates and conducts activities under the subgrant made under section #fgi7;a77#a7 in a manner that complies with-- 7i7 the requirements for maintaining tax-exempt status under section #eja7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #eja7;a77 regarding the governance of charities under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #eja7;c77#c772 and 7ii7 applicable requirements of ,state nonprofit law4 7#b7 ,public organizations 7,a7 ,board ,in order for a local public 7governmental7 entity to be considered to be an eligible entity for purposes of section #fgc7g71 the entity shall ensure that the programs1 projects1 and services carried out or provided through the subgrant made under section #fgi7;a77#a7 are administered under the supervision of a tripartite board described in subparagraph 7,c7 that fully participates in the development1 planning1 implementation1 oversight1 and evaluation of such programs1 projects1 and services4 7,b7 ,selection ,the members of the board referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be selected by the local public entity4 7,c7 ,composition of board ,the board shall be composed so as to assure that-- 7i7 not more than #a_/c of the members of the board are employees or officials1 including elected officials1 of the unit of government in which the organization is located2 7ii7 not fewer than #a_/c of the members are persons chosen in accordance with democratic selection procedures adequate to assure that such members are representative of low-income individuals and families in the service area2 and if selected to represent a specific geographic area1 such member resides in that area2 and 7iii7 the remainder of the members may be comprised of representatives from business1 industry1 labor1 religious1 educational1 charitable1 or other significant groups and interests in the community4 7,d7 ,expertise ,the eligible entity shall ensure that the members of the board are provided resources1 which may include contracted services with individuals and organizations with expertise in financial management1 accounting1 and law1 to support the work of the board4 7,e7 ,compliance with state requirements and policy ,the board of a public organization shall ensure that the board operates in a manner that complies with ,state requirements for open meetings1 financial transparency1 and ,state open records policy4 7#c7 ,board vacancies ,to fulfill the requirements under this section1 an eligible entity shall fill a board vacancy not later than #f months after such vacancy arises4 ,in the event that an eligible entity is unable to fill a board vacancy in the #f-month period1 the entity shall certify to the ,state that it is making a good faith effort to fill the vacancy and shall receive #a additional #f-month period to fill such vacancy4 7#d7 ,safeguard ,neither the ,federal ,government nor a ,state or local government shall require a religious organization to alter its form of internal governance1 except 7for purposes of administration of the community services block grant program7 as provided in section #fhj7;c74 7d7 ,operations and duties of the board ,the duties of a board described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7c7 shall include-- 7#a7 in the case of a board for a private1 nonprofit organization that is an eligible entity1 having legal and financial responsibility for administering and overseeing the eligible entity1 including making proper use of ,federal funds2 7#b7 establishing terms for officers and adopting a code of ethical conduct1 including a conflict of interest policy for board members2 7#c7 participating in each comprehensive community needs assessment1 developing and adopting for the corresponding eligible entity an agency-wide strategic plan1 and preparing the community action plan for the use of funds under this subtitle2 7#d7 approving the eligible entity's operating budget2 7#e7 reviewing all major policies such that-- 7,a7 for private1 nonprofit organizations that are eligible entities1 a review includes conducting annual performance reviews of the eligible entity's chief executive officer 7or individual holding an equivalent position72 and 7,b7 for local public entities that are eligible entities1 a review includes participating in annual performance reviews of the eligible entity's chief executive officer 7or individual holding an equivalent position72 7#f7 performing oversight of the eligible entity to include-- 7,a7 conducting assessments of the eligible entity's progress in carrying out programmatic and financial provisions in the community action plan2 and 7,b7 in the case of any required corrective action1 reviewing the eligible entity's plans and progress in remedying identified deficiencies2 and 7#g7 concerning personnel policies and procedures-- 7,a7 in the case of private1 nonprofit organizations that are eligible entities1 adopting personnel policies and procedures1 including for hiring1 annual evaluation1 compensation1 and termination1 of the eligible entity's chief executive officer 7or individual holding a similar position72 and 7,b7 in the case of local public entities that are eligible entities1 reviewing personnel policies and procedures1 including for hiring1 annual evaluation1 compensation1 and termination1 of the eligible entity's chief executive officer 7or individual holding a similar position74 #fha4 ,office of ,community ,services 7a7 ,office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an ,office of ,community ,services in the ,department to carry out the functions of this subtitle4 7#b7 ,director ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director 7referred to in this section as the ,director74 7b7 ,grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall carry out the functions of this subtitle through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements4 #fhb4 ,training1 technical assistance1 and related activities 7a7 ,activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 use amounts reserved under section #fia7;c77#b7 for training1 technical assistance1 planning1 assessment1 and performance measurement1 as described in this section and in sections #fhd and #fhf1 to assist ,states1 eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations in-- 7i7 building and using evidence of effectiveness in reducing poverty conditions1 including through development and dissemination of information about clearinghouses and other resources that identify relevant evidence-based initiatives1 for use in connection with the ,community ,action ,innovations ,program established under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 carrying out professional development activities that expand the capacity of eligible entities and ,tribal grantees2 7iii7 carrying out performance measurement1 data collection1 and reporting activities related to programs1 projects1 and services carried out under this subtitle2 and 7iv7 correcting programmatic deficiencies1 including such deficiencies of eligible entities or ,tribal grantees2 and 7,b7 distribute the amounts reserved under section #fia7;c77#b77;,a7 through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements with eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations described in subsection 7b7 for-- 7i7 professional development for key community services network organization personnel2 7ii7 activities to improve community services network organization programs1 financial management1 compliance1 and governance practices 7including practices related to performance management information systems72 7iii7 activities that train community services network organizations and their staff and board members to effectively address the needs of low-income families and communities through place-based strategies that address local causes and conditions of poverty through coordinated investment and integrated service delivery2 and 7iv7 activities that train community services network organizations in building and using evidence of effectiveness in reducing poverty conditions and that support effective administration of funds under the ,community ,action ,innovations ,program established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,innovative and evidence-based projects to reduce poverty 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall use amounts reserved under section #fia7;c77#c7 for a ,community ,action ,innovations ,program to-- 7i7 award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations1 including consortia of such entities1 grantees1 or organizations to facilitate innovation and use of evidence-based practice designed to reduce poverty conditions1 including through whole family approaches that create opportunities for1 and address the needs of1 parents and children together2 and 7ii7 disseminate results for public use4 7,b7 ,projects ,the ,secretary shall award funds from its ,community ,action ,innovations ,program for projects to enable-- 7i7 replication or expansion of innovative practices with demonstrated evidence of effectiveness1 with priority given to those with the strongest evidence base as determined through a broad review of available studies2 or 7ii7 testing of innovative practices to determine their effectiveness1 with priority given to those incorporating rigorous1 independent evaluation to further build the evidence base4 7,c7 ,use of funds ,the funds reserved for use under this paragraph may be used by awardees for resources or activities necessary to replicate1 expand1 or test innovative and evidence-based practices1 including costs of training and technical assistance1 evaluation1 data collection1 and technology4 7,d7 ,expenses ,the funds reserved for use under this paragraph may be used for reasonable expenses of awardees1 associated with administration of projects and dissemination of their results4 7,e7 ,awards and obligation ,the ,secretary shall award and obligate funds reserved for projects under this paragraph during the first program year for which the funds are appropriated4 ,grant funds awarded under this paragraph shall remain available for expenditure by the awardee not later than #cf months after the date of award by the ,secretary1 unless a longer period of availability is approved by the ,secretary based on extenuating circumstances and demonstrated evidence of effectiveness4 7b7 ,eligible entities1 tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations ,eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations referred to in subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 shall include such entities1 grantees1 and organizations 7and their partners1 including institutions of higher education7 with demonstrated expertise in providing training for individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities and1 if appropriate1 expertise in ,tribal issues4 7c7 ,training and technical assistance process #8,the process for determining the training and technical assistance to be carried out under subsection 7a77#a7 shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the needs of eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and programs relating to improving program quality 7including quality of financial management practices7 are addressed to the maximum extent feasible2 and 7#b7 incorporate mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to local needs1 including an ongoing procedure for obtaining input from the national and ,state networks of eligible entities4 #fhc4 ,state monitoring of eligible entities ,in order to determine whether eligible entities receiving subgrants under this subtitle meet performance goals1 administrative standards1 financial management requirements1 and other requirements under this subtitle1 the ,state shall conduct the following reviews of eligible entities3 7#a7 ,a full onsite review of each eligible entity at least once during each #c-year period4 7#b7 ,an onsite review of each newly designated eligible entity immediately after the completion of the first year in which such entity receives funds through the community services block grant program under this subtitle4 7#c7 ,followup reviews1 including onsite reviews scheduled in a corrective action plan 7including return visits71 in a calendar quarter for eligible entities with programs1 projects1 or services that fail to meet the ,state's performance criteria1 standards1 financial management requirements1 or other significant requirements established under this subtitle4 7#d7 ,other reviews as appropriate1 including reviews of eligible entities with programs1 projects1 and services that have had other ,federal1 ,state1 or local grants 7other than assistance provided under this subtitle7 terminated for cause4 7#e7 ,in conducting reviews1 including as required by paragraph 7#a71 a ,state may conduct a remote 7including virtual7 review of an eligible entity in extraordinary circumstances if approved by the ,secretary on a case-by-case basis4 #fhd4 ,assessments2 corrective action2 reduction or elimination of funding 7a7 ,assessments of ,states by the ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct1 in not fewer than #a_/e of the ,states in each fiscal year1 assessments 7including investigations7 of ,state compliance with this subtitle1 including requirements relating to the use of funds received under this subtitle1 requirements applicable to ,state plans submitted under section #fgh7;b71 and requirements of section #fgi7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,report to ,states ,the ,secretary shall submit to each ,state assessed1 and make available to the public on the ,department's website1 a report containing-- 7,a7 the results of such assessment2 and 7,b7 7i7 recommendations for improvements designed to enhance the benefit and impact of the activities carried out with such funds2 and 7ii7 in the event a serious deficiency is found regarding a ,state's compliance with this subtitle1 including requirements relating to the use of funds received under this subtitle1 a proposed corrective action plan4 7#c7 ,state response ,not later than #de days after receiving a report under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a ,state that received recommendations under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 shall submit to the ,secretary and make available to the public on the ,state lead agency's website a plan of action in response to the recommendations2 and 7,b7 a ,state that received a proposed corrective action plan under paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii7 shall agree to implement the corrective action plan proposed by the ,secretary or propose to the ,secretary and make available to the public on the ,state lead agency's website a different corrective action plan1 developed by the ,state in a timely manner that the ,state will implement upon approval by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit the results of the assessments annually1 as part of the report submitted by the ,secretary in accordance with section #fhf7;b77#b74 7#e7 ,enforcement 7,a7 ,reduction or elimination of funding ,if the ,secretary determines1 in a final decision based on an assessment conducted under this section1 that a ,state fails to meet the requirements of this subtitle1 the ,secretary may1 after providing adequate notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 initiate proceedings to reduce or eliminate the amount of funding apportioned and allocated to the ,state as described in section #fge or #fgf1 as applicable 7and1 if necessary1 deobligate such funding74 7,b7 ,direct awards to other entities 7i7 ,reduction or elimination of state funding2 lack of approved ,state plan ,if the ,secretary reduces or eliminates funding to a ,state under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall award funding directly as provided under clauses 7ii7 and 7iii74 ,if1 for a particular fiscal year1 a ,state plan is not approved by the ,secretary in accordance with section #fgh7;c71 the ,secretary may award funding directly as provided under clauses 7ii7 and 7iii74 7ii7 ,direct funding to eligible entities ,if funding specified in section #fgi7;a77#a7 is reduced or eliminated due to the ,secretary's reduction or elimination of funding under subparagraph 7,a71 or if the ,secretary chooses to award funding directly due to the lack of an approved ,state plan as authorized in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall award financial assistance in the amount of such reduced or eliminated funding1 or in the amount the ,state would have received for the purposes specified in section #fgi7;a77#a7 had a ,state plan been approved1 directly 7by grant or cooperative agreement7 to affected eligible entities 7provided that any such entity has not had its funding under this subtitle eliminated or its designation as an eligible entity terminated by the ,state in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #fhd7 to carry out the activities described in section #fgi7;c74 ,in awarding such funding1 the ,secretary shall ensure that each such affected eligible entity receives the same proportionate share of funding under section #fgi7;a77#a7 that it received in the previous fiscal year4 7iii7 ,statewide funds ,if funding specified in section #fgi7;b7 is reduced or eliminated due to the ,secretary's reduction or elimination of funding under subparagraph 7,a71 or if the ,secretary chooses to award funding directly due to the lack of an approved ,state plan as authorized in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall reserve an amount equal to the amount of such reduced or eliminated funds1 or to the amount the ,state would have received for the purposes specified in section #fgi7;b7 had a ,state plan been approved4 ,the ,secretary may use such amount for such purposes directly or through a grant or cooperative agreement to community services network organizations 7other than the ,state itself74 7iv7 ,reduction ,in the case of expenditure as provided in accordance with this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall reduce funding the ,state would otherwise have received under section #fge or #fgf 7and1 if necessary1 deobligate such funding7 for the appropriate fiscal year by an amount equal to the amount so expended4 7#f7 ,training and technical assistance ,the ,secretary1 through the ,department's own employees or contractors 7rather than under grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements issued under section #fhb71 shall provide training and technical assistance to ,states with respect to the development or implementation of the ,states' corrective action plans4 7b7 ,determination of eligible entity failure ,to comply 7#a7 ,corrective action by eligible entities ,if the ,state determines1 on the basis of a review pursuant to section #fhc or section #fhe1 that there is a serious deficiency regarding an eligible entity's compliance with this subtitle1 the ,state shall inform the entity of the serious deficiencies that shall be corrected and provide technical assistance for the corrective action4 7#b7 ,eligible entity corrective action plans ,an eligible entity that is found to have a serious deficiency under paragraph 7#a7 shall develop1 in a timely manner1 a corrective action plan that shall be subject to the approval of the ,state1 and that shall specify-- 7,a7 the deficiencies to be corrected2 7,b7 the actions to be taken to correct such deficiencies2 and 7,c7 the timetable for accomplishment of the corrective actions specified4 7#c7 ,final decision ,if the ,state determines1 on the basis of a final decision in a review conducted under section #fhc1 that an eligible entity fails to comply with the terms of a corrective action plan under paragraph 7#b7 relating to correction of a serious deficiency for the eligible entity1 the ,state may1 after providing adequate notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 initiate proceedings to withhold1 reduce1 or eliminate the funding provided under section #fgi7;a77#a7 to the eligible entity 7including1 in the case of elimination of funding1 terminating the designation under this subtitle of the eligible entity7 unless the entity corrects the serious deficiency4 7c7 ,review ,a ,state's decision to withhold1 reduce1 or eliminate funding1 or to terminate the designation of an eligible entity 7or eligible entities1 as applicable7 may be reviewed by the ,secretary4 ,upon request by a community services network organization1 the ,secretary shall review such a determination4 ,the review shall be completed not later than #fj days after the ,secretary receives from the ,state all necessary documentation relating to the determination4 ,the ,state shall submit such documentation within a reasonable time frame established by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,direct assistance ,whenever the ,secretary determines that a ,state has violated the ,state plan described in section #fgh7;b7 7including the assurance described in section #fgh7;b77#f77 and the ,state has reduced or eliminated the funding provided under section #fgi7;a7 to any eligible entity or entities or terminated the eligible entity designation of any eligible entity or entities before the completion of the ,state proceedings described in section #fgh7;b77#f7 7including1 if applicable1 the proceedings required by subsection 7b77 and the ,secretary's review as required by subsection 7c71 the ,secretary may provide financial assistance under this subtitle to the affected eligible entity or entities directly until the violation is corrected by the ,state4 ,in such a case1 the ,secretary may reduce funding the ,state would otherwise have received under section #fge or #fgf 7and1 if necessary1 deobligate such funding7 for the appropriate fiscal year by an amount equal to the financial assistance provided directly by the ,secretary to such eligible entity or entities4 #fhe4 ,state and local fiscal controls and audits 7a7 ,fiscal controls1 procedures1 audits1 and inspections ,a ,state that receives funds under this subtitle shall-- 7#a7 establish fiscal control and fund accounting procedures necessary to assure the proper disbursal of1 and accounting for1 ,federal funds paid to the ,state under this subtitle1 including procedures for monitoring the funds provided under this subtitle2 7#b7 ensure that cost and accounting standards of the ,office of ,management and ,budget apply to a subrecipient of the funds under this subtitle2 7#c7 in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c71 prepare1 not less than once each year1 an audit of the expenditures of the ,state of amounts received under this subtitle2 and 7#d7 make appropriate books1 documents1 papers1 and records available to the ,secretary and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 or any of their duly authorized representatives1 for examination1 copying1 or mechanical reproduction1 on or off the premises of the appropriate entity1 upon a reasonable request for the items4 7b7 ,independent entity ,subject to subsection 7c71 each audit required by subsection 7a77#c7 shall be conducted by an entity independent of any agency administering activities or services under this subtitle and shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles4 7c7 ,single audit requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,any audit under this subsection shall be conducted in the manner and to the extent provided in chapter #ge of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,single ,audit ,act ,amendments of #aihd7 except in the event a serious financial deficiency is identified4 7#b7 ,serious financial deficiency ,in the event that such a deficiency is identified1 the ,secretary shall order-- 7,a7 an audit conducted as described in subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 an audit of each of the accounts involved1 in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7d74 7d7 ,submission of copies ,not later than #cj days after the completion of each audit in a ,state as required in subsection 7a77#c71 the chief executive officer of the ,state shall submit copies of such audit1 at no charge1 to any eligible entity that was the subject of the audit1 to the legislature of the ,state1 and to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,repayments ,if the ,secretary1 after review of the audit1 finds that a ,state has not expended an amount of funds in accordance with this subtitle1 the ,secretary is authorized to withhold funds from a ,state under this subtitle until the ,state remedies the improperly expended funds for the original purposes for which the grant funds were intended4 7f7 ,response to complaints ,the ,secretary shall respond in an expeditious manner to complaints of a substantial or serious nature that a ,state has failed to use grant funds received under section #fge or #fgf or to carry out ,state activities under this subtitle in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle4 7g7 ,investigations ,whenever the ,secretary determines that there is a pattern of complaints regarding failures described in subsection 7f7 or a complaint of a serious deficiency concerning any ,state1 the ,secretary shall conduct an investigation of the use of the funds received under this subtitle by such ,state in order to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subtitle4 #fhf4 ,accountability and reporting requirements 7a7 ,state accountability and reporting requirements 7#a7 ,performance measurement 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning with the first fiscal year following the transition period described in section #c of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb1 each ,state that receives funds under this subtitle shall participate1 and shall ensure that all eligible entities in the ,state participate1 in a results-oriented performance measurement system that the ,secretary is satisfied meets the requirements of section #fhi7;b77#a74 7,b7 ,subcontractors ,the ,state may elect to have subcontractors of the eligible entities under this subtitle participate in the results-oriented performance measurement system4 ,if the ,state makes that election1 references in this section to eligible entities shall be considered to include such subcontractors4 7,c7 ,eligible entity reports ,eligible entities shall provide the results measured by their performance measurement system and such other reports as the ,state may require4 7#b7 ,annual report ,each ,state receiving funds under this subtitle shall annually prepare1 and submit to the ,secretary by ,march #ca of each year1 a report on the performance of the ,state and eligible entities in the ,state1 including achievement with respect to performance measurements that were used by community services network organizations in the ,state for the previous fiscal year4 ,each ,state shall also include in the report-- 7,a7 an accounting of the expenditure of funds received by the ,state through the community services block grant program1 including an accounting of funds spent on administrative or indirect costs by the ,state and the eligible entities and funds spent by the eligible entities on local programs1 projects1 and services2 7,b7 information on the number and characteristics of participants served under this subtitle in the ,state1 based on data collected from the eligible entities2 7,c7 a summary describing the training and technical assistance offered by the ,state under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #fgi7;b77#a7 during the year covered by the report2 7,d7 information on the total budget and activities of the eligible entities receiving subgrants from the ,state under this subtitle1 including local and private resources available for a purpose described in section #fgb2 and 7,e7 a report on the manner in which the ,state and eligible entities and other recipients of funds under this subtitle have implemented results-oriented management practices based on their performance measurement systems4 7b7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,contents ,not later than ,september #cj of each year1 the ,secretary shall1 directly or by grant or contract1 prepare a report including-- 7,a7 the information included in the ,state annual reports under subsection 7a77#b7 for the preceding fiscal year2 7,b7 a report on the performance of the ,department in the preceding year regarding carrying out critical roles and responsibilities under this subtitle1 including with regard to timeliness in allocating and making appropriated funds available for expenditure to ,states1 approvals or notifications to ,states concerning ,state plans and plan revisions1 and conducting assessments of ,states and implementation of ,state corrective action plans 7including status of and follow-up on recommendations made in previous ,state assessments and corrective action plans72 7,c7 a description of the training and technical assistance activities funded by the ,secretary under section #fhb and the results of those activities2 and 7,d7 a report on the ,community ,action ,innovations ,program authorized under section #fhb7;a77#b71 including a description of training and technical assistance funded by the ,secretary1 the rationale for projects that received support1 a description of funded activities and their results1 and a summary of ways in which the ,program has expanded use of evidence-based practice or contributed to building the evidence base designed to reduce poverty conditions4 7#b7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate the report described in paragraph 7#a7 and any recommendations the ,secretary may have with respect to such report4 7#c7 ,electronic data system for reports to states and eligible entities ,the ,secretary1 through the ,department's own employees or contractors 7rather than under grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements issued under section #fhb71 shall provide technical assistance1 including support for the development and maintenance of an electronic data system for the reports under this section1 to the ,states and eligible entities to enhance the quality and timeliness of reports submitted under this subtitle4 ,the system shall be coordinated and consistent with the data systems established for other programs of the ,department that are managed by eligible entities1 including all programs of the ,administration for ,children and ,families or successor administrative units in which the office is located4 #fhg4 ,limitations on use of funds 7a7 ,construction of facilities 7#a7 ,limitations ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of this subsection and in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #fij7;a71 grants or subgrants made under this subtitle may not be for the purchase or improvement of land1 or the purchase1 construction or permanent improvement of any building or other facility4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation contained in paragraph 7#a7 upon a ,state request for such a waiver if the ,secretary finds that-- 7,a7 the request describes extraordinary circumstances to justify the purchase or improvement of land1 or the purchase1 construction1 or permanent improvement of any building or other facilities2 and 7,b7 permitting the waiver will contribute to the ability of the ,state and eligible entities to carry out a purpose described in section #fgb at substantially reduced costs4 7#c7 ,architectural barriers to accessibility ,grants or subgrants made under this subtitle may be used by eligible entities or ,tribal grantees for making material improvements in the accessibility of the physical structures for individuals with disabilities seeking services of such entities4 7b7 ,political activities 7#a7 ,treatment as a ,state or local agency ,for purposes of chapter #ae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 any entity that assumes responsibility for planning1 developing1 and coordinating activities under this subtitle and receives assistance under this subtitle shall be deemed to be a ,state or local agency4 ,for purposes of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aejb7;a7 of such title1 any entity receiving assistance under this subtitle shall be deemed to be a ,state or local agency4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,a program1 project1 or service assisted under this subtitle1 and any individual employed by1 or assigned to or in1 such a program1 project1 or service 7during the hours in which the individual is working on behalf of the program1 project1 or service7 shall not engage in-- 7,a7 any partisan or nonpartisan political activity or any political activity associated with a candidate1 or contending faction or group1 in an election for public or party office2 or 7,b7 any activity to provide voters or prospective voters with transportation to the polls or similar assistance in connection with any election4 7#c7 ,registration ,none of the funds appropriated to carry out this subtitle may be used to conduct voter registration activities4 ,nothing in this subtitle prohibits entities receiving assistance under this subtitle from making its facilities available during hours of operation for use by nonpartisan organizations to increase the number of eligible citizens who register to vote in elections for ,federal office4 7c7 ,nondiscrimination 7#a7 ,in general ,no person shall1 on the basis of race1 color1 national origin1 or sex1 be excluded from participation in1 be denied the benefits of1 or be subjected to discrimination under1 any program1 project1 or service funded in whole or in part with funds made available under this subtitle4 ,any prohibition against discrimination on the basis of age under the ,age ,discrimination ,act of #aige 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faja et seq47 or with respect to an otherwise qualified individual with a disability as provided in section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 or title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq471 shall also apply to any such program1 project1 or service4 7#b7 ,action of ,secretary ,whenever the ,secretary determines that a ,state that has received a payment under this subtitle has failed to comply with paragraph 7#a7 or an applicable regulation1 the ,secretary shall notify the chief executive officer of the ,state and shall request that the officer secure compliance4 ,if within a reasonable period of time1 not to exceed #fj days1 the chief executive officer fails or refuses to secure compliance1 the ,secretary is authorized to-- 7,a7 refer the matter to the ,attorney ,general with a recommendation that an appropriate civil action be instituted2 7,b7 exercise the powers and functions provided by title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 the ,age ,discrimination ,act of #aige 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #faja et seq471 section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid71 or title ,,ii of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq471 as may be applicable2 or 7,c7 take such other action as may be provided by law4 7#c7 ,action of attorney general ,when a matter is referred to the ,attorney ,general pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 or whenever the ,attorney ,general has reason to believe that the ,state is engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination in violation of the provisions of this subsection1 the ,attorney ,general may bring a civil action in any appropriate ,united ,states district court for such relief as may be appropriate1 including injunctive relief4 #fhh4 ,child support services and referrals ,during each fiscal year for which an eligible entity receives a subgrant under section #fgi7;a71 such entity shall-- 7#a7 inform custodial parents or legal guardians that participate in programs1 projects1 or services carried out or provided under this subtitle about the availability of child support services2 and 7#b7 refer custodial parents or legal guardians to the child support offices of ,state and local governments4 #fhi4 ,regulations 7a7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations implementing this subtitle1 including regulations regarding-- 7#a7 ,state plans1 including the form and information required for ,state plans submitted to the ,secretary1 and criteria for determining whether a ,state plan revision is to be considered a major revision2 7#b7 community action plans1 including the form and information required for community action plans submitted to ,states2 7#c7 ,state monitoring of eligible entities2 and 7#d7 reports to the ,secretary described in section #fhf4 7b7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,performance measurement ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance regarding ,state and local performance measurement systems4 ,guidance may include one or more model performance measurement systems1 facilitated by the ,secretary1 that ,states and eligible entities may use to measure their performance in carrying out the requirements of this subtitle and in achieving the goals of their community action plans4 7#b7 ,comprehensive analysis of poverty conditions ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance 7including models7 for comprehensive community needs assessments described in section #fgh7;e77#a74 ,the guidance shall include methods for preparing an analysis of all poverty conditions affecting a community and of local and regional assets for alleviating such conditions4 #fij4 ,discretionary community programs 7a7 ,grants1 contracts1 arrangements1 loans1 and guarantees 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 from funds appropriated under section #fia7;b71 make grants1 loans1 or guarantees to ,states and public agencies and private1 nonprofit organizations1 or enter into contracts or jointly financed cooperative arrangements with ,states and public agencies and private1 nonprofit organizations 7and for-profit organizations1 to the extent specified in paragraph 7#b77;,e77 for each of the objectives described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d74 7#b7 ,community economic development 7,a7 ,economic development activities ,the ,secretary shall make grants described in paragraph 7#a7 on a competitive basis to private1 nonprofit organizations that are community development corporations to provide technical and financial assistance for economic development activities designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families by creating employment and business development opportunities4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall exercise the authority provided under subparagraph 7,a7 after consultation with other relevant ,federal officials4 7,c7 ,governing boards ,for a community development corporation to receive funds to carry out this paragraph1 the corporation shall be governed by a board that shall-- 7i7 consist of residents of the community and business and civic leaders2 and 7ii7 have as a principal purpose planning1 developing1 or managing low-income housing or community development projects4 7,d7 ,geographic distribution ,in making grants to carry out this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the geographic distribution of funding among ,states and the relative proportion of funding among rural and urban areas4 7,e7 ,reservation ,of the amounts made available to carry out this paragraph1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #a percent for each fiscal year to make grants to private1 nonprofit organizations or to enter into contracts with private1 nonprofit1 or for-profit organizations to provide technical assistance to aid community development corporations in developing or implementing activities funded to carry out this paragraph and to evaluate activities funded to carry out this paragraph4 7#c7 ,rural community development activities ,the ,secretary shall provide the assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 for rural community development activities1 which shall include providing-- 7,a7 grants to private1 nonprofit organizations to enable the organizations to provide assistance concerning home repair to rural low-income families and planning and developing low-income rural rental housing units2 and 7,b7 grants to multi-,state1 regional1 private1 nonprofit organizations to enable the organizations to provide training and technical assistance to small1 rural communities concerning meeting their community facility needs4 7#d7 ,broadband navigator projects 7,a7 ,navigator project authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 for broadband navigator projects consistent with the purposes of this ,act to address the educational and economic needs of low-income individuals and communities4 7,b7 ,navigator grants ,the ,secretary shall make grants consistent with subparagraph 7,a7 to community action agencies and ,tribal grantees to enable them to provide assistance through trained navigators to low-income individuals and communities to help facilitate access to affordable high-speed broadband service1 internet-enabled devices1 digital literacy training1 technical support1 and other services to meet the broadband and digital needs of such individuals and communities4 7,c7 ,priority ,priority in the awarding of such grants under paragraph 7#d7 shall be given to community action agencies and ,tribal grantees serving underserved areas with the most significant unmet broadband and digital needs4 7,d7 ,technical assistance ,of the amounts made available to carry out broadband navigator projects1 the ,secretary may reserve up to #e percent for grant review1 technical assistance1 and evaluation4 7b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall require all activities receiving assistance under this section to be evaluated for their effectiveness4 ,funding for such evaluations shall be provided as a stated percentage of the assistance or through a separate grant or contract awarded by the ,secretary specifically for the purpose of evaluation of a particular activity or group of activities4 7c7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall compile an annual report containing a summary of the evaluations required under subsection 7b7 and a listing of all activities assisted under this section4 ,the ,secretary shall annually submit such report to the chairperson of the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the chairperson of the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 #fia4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle 7excluding section #fij7-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbg2 and 7#b7 such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcb4 7b7 ,discretionary programs ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #fij such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb4 7c7 ,reservations by the ,secretary ,of the amounts appropriated under subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall reserve-- 7#a7 of #a percent for carrying out section #fge 7relating to grants to territories72 7#b7 #b percent for activities authorized in section #fhb7;a77#a71 of which-- 7,a7 not less than #ej percent of the amount reserved by the ,secretary under this paragraph shall be awarded through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations described in section #fhb7;b71 for the purpose of carrying out activities described in section #fhb7;a77#a77;,b72 and 7,b7 the remainder of the amount reserved by the ,secretary under this paragraph may be awarded through grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities1 ,tribal grantees1 and other community services network organizations described in section #fhb7;b71 or other entities with demonstrated expertise in providing training for individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities and1 if appropriate1 expertise in ,tribal issues2 7#c7 #a percent for the ,community ,action ,innovations ,program authorized in section #fhb7;a77#b72 and 7#d7 up to #e1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 and #bjbe1 to carry out section #fhf7;b77#c74 #fib4 ,references ,a reference in any provision of law to the poverty line set forth in section #fbd or #fbe of the ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #aifd shall be construed to be a reference to the poverty line defined in section #fgc of this subtitle4 ,except as otherwise provided1 any reference in any provision of law to any community action agency designated under title ,,ii of the ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #aifd shall be construed to be a reference to an entity eligible to receive funds under the community services block grant program4 4 #c4 ,transition period 7a7 ,transition period ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall expeditiously announce a transition period for the implementation of any changes in regulations1 procedures1 guidance1 and reporting requirements of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq47 as amended by this ,act1 from the regulations1 procedures1 guidance1 and reporting requirements of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq47 as in effect immediately before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,federal training ,the transition period shall include the availability of ,federal training for ,states and eligible entities regarding compliance with new requirements under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq47 as amended by this ,act4 7c7 ,timing ,the transition period described in this section-- 7#a7 may not extend later than the date that is #c months prior to the start of the second fiscal year after the date of enactment of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb2 7#b7 notwithstanding 7#a71 may not extend later than two years after the date of enactment of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,modernization ,act of #bjbb for the issuance of final regulations implementing this subtitle2 and 7#c7 may require that certain regulations1 procedures1 and reporting requirements be adopted before other regulations1 procedures1 or reporting requirements4 #d4 ,conforming amendments ,section #cjf7;a77#f77;,c77ii7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbf7;a77#f77;,c77ii77 is amended by inserting or subsequent years after fiscal year #aihb and by striking section #fgf;,b of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act and inserting section #fhj7;c7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act4 ,may #f1 #bjbb,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed