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This bill seeks to reinvest in and expand the Learn and Serve America program, which is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The bill provides a direct appropriation of $40 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026, with specific allocations: at least 20% for part I of the program and at least 80% for part II. Additionally, the bill authorizes funding to hire at least 10 full-time staff members to support program planning, design, and technological improvements. The legislation expands program eligibility to include local educational agencies (school districts) and allows state educational agencies to designate statewide entities with service-learning experience to receive and manage program grants. For fiscal years 2026 and beyond, the bill mandates that 2-3% of appropriated funds be reserved for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and grants will be awarded competitively to state educational agencies, territories, and Indian tribes. The Corporation will be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the distribution and use of these grants. These changes aim to broaden the reach and effectiveness of service-learning programs across the United States.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5307/all-info