S 2273 · 98th Congress · Education

Student Aid Volunteer Earnings Act

Introduced 1984-02-08· Sponsored by Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1984-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Student Aid Volunteer Earnings Act - Establishes a student aid volunteer earnings program. Requires that participants in the program: (1) be between 16 and 25 years old; (2) either have a high school diploma (or its equivalent) or be at least 18 years old and pursuing a high school equivalency diploma during participation in the program; (3) enter an agreement to commit themselves to participate in the program; (4) be a citizen or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence; and (5) if below 18 years old, have the written consent of their parents or legal guardians. Requires that the volunteers participate in community service projects including specified service and work activities which would not otherwise be carried out. Provides for a period of service of between six to 24 months, to be served in six-month increments. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services ("the Secretary") after consultation with participating States and local sponsoring agencies, to design, prepare, and make available to participating States certificates of volunteer service to be presented to volunteers who successfully complete the applicable period of service. Provides for st…

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