The Learn and Serve America Reinvestment Act would provide $40 million each year beginning in fiscal year 2026 for the Learn and Serve America program. It would also provide additional funds to hire at least 10 full-time program staff. The bill would expand eligible organizations and change how future grants are awarded, including competitive grants for state educational agencies, territories, and tribes. It was introduced and referred to House committees.
Local educational agencies and groups of two or more such agencies could become eligible for the program. State educational agencies could designate certain experienced statewide entities to receive awards and run program activities. Future awards would be competitive, and the Corporation would report each year on who received funds and how they used them.
The bill would appropriate $40 million for the program in fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year. It would also provide whatever additional funds are needed to hire at least 10 full-time staff. The text does not state the amount needed for those staff positions.
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