42 U.S.C. § 12899e
Section 12899e · Additional program requirements
Version as of October 21, 1998, with additions and removals from the October 28, 1992 version.
(1) In general
(1) In general
Except as provided in paragraph (2), an individual may participate in a Youthbuild program receiving assistance under this part only if such individual is—
Except as provided in paragraph (2), an individual may participate in a Youthbuild program receiving assistance under this part only if such individual is—
(A) 16 to 24 years of age, inclusive;
(A) 16 to 24 years of age, inclusive;
(B) a very low-income individual or a member of a very low-income family; and
(B) a very low-income individual or a member of a very low-income family; and
(C) an individual who has dropped out of high school.
(C) an individual who has dropped out of high school.
(2) Exception for individuals not meeting income or educational need requirements
(2) Exception for individuals not meeting income or educational need requirements
Not more than 25 percent of the participants in such program may be individuals who do not meet the requirements of either paragraphs 1 (1)(B) or (C), but who have educational needs despite attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Not more than 25 percent of the participants in such program may be individuals who do not meet the requirements of either paragraphs 1 (1)(B) or (C), but who have educational needs despite attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent.
(3) Participation limitation
(3) Participation limitation
Any eligible individual selected for full-time participation in a Youthbuild program may be offered full-time participation for a period of not less than 6 months and not more than 24 months.
Any eligible individual selected for full-time participation in a Youthbuild program may be offered full-time participation for a period of not less than 6 months and not more than 24 months.
A Youthbuild program receiving assistance under this part shall be structured so that 50 percent of the time spent by participants in the program is devoted to educational services and activities, such as those specified in subparagraphs (B) through (F) 2 of section 12899c(b)(4) of this title.
A Youthbuild program receiving assistance under this part shall be structured so that 50 percent of the time spent by participants in the program is devoted to educational services and activities, such as those specified in subparagraphs (B) through (F) 2 of section 12899c(b)(4) of this title.
No provision of this part may be construed to authorize any agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school system, or over the selection of library resources, textbooks, or other printed or published instructional materials by any educational institution or school system.
No provision of this part may be construed to authorize any agency, officer, or employee of the United States to exercise any direction, supervision, or control over the curriculum, program of instruction, administration, or personnel of any educational institution, school, or school system, or over the selection of library resources, textbooks, or other printed or published instructional materials by any educational institution or school system.
All educational programs and activities supported with funds provided under this part shall be consistent with applicable State and local educational standards. Standards and procedures with respect to the awarding of academic credit and certifying educational attainment in such programs shall be consistent with applicable State and local educational standards.
All educational programs and activities supported with funds provided under this part shall be consistent with applicable State and local educational standards. Standards and procedures with respect to the awarding of academic credit and certifying educational attainment in such programs shall be consistent with applicable State and local educational standards.