,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bghb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #aa1 #bjbe,mr4 ,kim introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to direct the ,secretary of ,education to carry out grant programs to encourage student participation in local government and volunteer service1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,service ,starts ,at ,home ,act4 #b4 ,grants to support internships in local government 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary makes grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to support paid internships within units of local government for secondary school students and students who are qualified undergraduates at institutions of higher education in the ,state in which the entity is located4 7b7 ,application ,to be considered for a grant under subsection 7a71 an eligible entity shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,local government internship program ,each eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7a7 shall use such grant to carry out a program under which the entity-- 7#a7 identifies appropriate paid internship opportunities within units of local government for secondary school students and students who are undergraduates at institutions of higher education in the ,state in which the entity is located2 7#b7 establishes a process for the selection of students to fill such internships2 7#c7 determines hourly rates of pay and other terms and conditions applicable to such internships2 and 7#d7 pays the costs incurred in providing such internships4 7d7 ,accommodations and educational standards ,in carrying out the internship program under subsection 7c71 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 work with institutions of higher education to ensure that the work performed by interns has educational value and meets applicable educational standards2 and 7#b7 seek to provide reasonable employment-related accommodations to interns who have childcare needs1 transportation difficulties1 or other such challenges1 which may include accommodations such as flexible work schedules for interns and allowing interns to telework to the extent determined practicable by the eligibility entity concerned4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 #c4 ,scholarship for volunteer service programs 7a7 ,funding 7#a7 ,state programs 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program under which the ,secretary makes allocations to ,states1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 to carry out the scholarship program under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,allocations to ,states ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year and not reserved under paragraph 7#b71 each ,state that has an application approved by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,c7 shall be allocated an amount in proportion to number of students enrolled in the public elementary schools and secondary schools in the ,state for the previous school year relative to the total number of students enrolled in the public elementary schools and secondary schools for such school year in every ,state that has an application approved by the ,secretary under such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,state application ,to be eligible to receive an allocation under subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,federal program ,from the amount appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #bj percent to carry out the ,federal supplemental scholarship program under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,state administered scholarship program 7#a7 ,in general ,each ,state that receives an allocation under subsection 7a77#b7 shall use such allocation to carry out a program under which the ,state awards scholarships1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible students who demonstrate a commitment to volunteer service work4 7#b7 ,application ,a student who seeks a scholarship under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,state may require4 7#c7 ,student eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a scholarship under this subsection a student shall meet the following criteria3 7,a7 ,first-time applicant ,in the case of a first-time applicant for a scholarship under this subsection1 the student shall-- 7i7 be enrolled-- 7,i7 in a secondary school and be in the final year of a program of study leading to a regular high school diploma2 or 7,,ii7 in an institution of higher education2 and 7ii7 have completed at least #ajj hours of volunteer service work in the preceding school year 7or another one-year period determined by the ,secretary74 7,b7 ,renewal applicant ,in the case of a student who received a scholarship under this subsection for an academic year and is seeking a scholarship for a subsequent academic year1 the student shall-- 7i7 be enrolled in an institution of higher education2 7ii7 be in good academic standing 7as determined by the institution72 and 7iii7 have completed at least #ajj hours of volunteer service work in the preceding school year 7or another one-year period determined by the ,secretary74 7#d7 ,renewal process ,subject to the availability of funds for such purpose1 a ,state that receives an allocation under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 award a scholarship to each renewal applicant who meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 and 7,b7 establish a streamlined process under which renewal applicants can apply for such scholarships with minimal documentation required4 7#e7 ,priority ,in awarding scholarships under this subsection1 a ,state shall-- 7,a7 in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 first award scholarships to renewal applicants described in paragraph 7#c77;,b72 and 7,b7 from any funds remaining after awarding such scholarships1 award scholarships to first-time applicants described in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7#f7 ,use of funds ,a scholarship received by a student under this subsection may be used by such student only to pay the student's costs of attendance at an institution of higher education4 7#g7 ,duration ,each scholarship under this subsection shall be awarded for a period of one academic year4 ,a student may receive a scholarship under this subsection for a total period of not more than #d academic years4 7#h7 ,amount ,the amount of each scholarship under this subsection shall be-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1 for a student who completed at least #ajj hours1 but less than #ach hours1 of volunteer service work in the preceding school year 7or another one-year period determined by the ,secretary72 7,b7 #a1ejj1 for a student who completed at least #ach hours1 but less than #age hours1 of volunteer service work in the preceding school year 7or another one-year period determined by the ,secretary72 7,c7 #b1jjj1 for a student who completed at least #age hours1 but less than #bac hours1 of volunteer service work in such period2 7,d7 #b1ejj1 for a student who completed at least #bac hours1 but less than #bej hours1 of volunteer service work in such period2 and 7,e7 #c1jjj1 for a student who completed at least #bej hours of volunteer service work in such period4 7c7 ,federal supplemental scholarship program 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts reserved under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary may carry out a program under which the ,secretary awards supplementary funds1 on a competitive basis1 directly to eligible students for volunteer service work4 7#b7 ,amount ,the amount of supplementary funds awarded to each student under paragraph 7#a7 shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,priority ,in awarding scholarships under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the award of funds to students who have not received a scholarship under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 #d4 ,recognition of achievement in community service ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to recognize elementary schools1 secondary schools1 local educational agencies1 and institutions of higher education based on their overall volunteer achievement and contributions to community service4 #e4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,,esea definitions ,the terms elementary school1 local educational agency1 regular high school diploma1 secondary school1 ,secretary1 and ,state have the meanings given those terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#b7 ,cost of attendance ,the term cost of attendance has the meaning given that term in section #dgb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgll74 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state or a unit of local government4 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,unit of local government ,the term unit of local government means-- 7,a7 a county1 municipality1 town1 township1 village1 parish1 borough1 or other unit of general government below the ,state level2 or 7,b7 a governing body of an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization4 7#f7 ,volunteer service work ,the term volunteer service work-- 7,a7 means unpaid acts of volunteer service conducted for or on behalf of a government or other nonprofit organization1 which may include a community-based organization1 faith-based organization1 school1 national service program1 civic or fraternal service organization1 local government agency1 or other such organization2 and 7,b7 does not include acts of proselytizing1 conducting worship services1 religious instruction1 political lobbying1 court ordered service1 or service conducted primarily for the benefit of the family of a student eligible for a scholarship under section #c4