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The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the information collection for childcare benefit forms. These forms are used by AmeriCorps members to request childcare assistance and by childcare providers to receive payments for caring for members' children during their service. Comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection are welcome until February 18, 2025, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The current approval for this information collection will expire on March 31, 2025.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, has issued a final rule to update the civil monetary penalties in its regulations in line with inflation, following the guidelines set by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. The penalties related to Restrictions on Lobbying have been adjusted from a range of $24,497 to $244,957 to a new range of $25,133 to $251,321. Similarly, the penalty under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act has been raised from a maximum of $13,946 to $14,308. These changes take effect immediately as of January 14, 2025, without prior public notice or comment due to the non-discretionary nature of the updates.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) is seeking public comments on its proposal to reinstate a data collection for the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) impact studies. These studies aim to evaluate the effectiveness of NCCC programs in developing leaders, strengthening communities, and retaining participants throughout their service. The information collection had previously expired, and AmeriCorps intends to gather feedback on various aspects of the proposed data collection, including its necessity and potential burden on respondents. Comments are invited and must be submitted by March 24, 2025.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) is proposing revisions to an information collection called the Schools of National Service Commitment Form. This initiative helps educational institutions provide incentives to AmeriCorps alumni. The proposed changes include adding options for career and technical education, online or in-person programs, and benefits for senior citizens. Feedback is requested, focusing on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden of the information collection.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, operating as AmeriCorps, has announced a proposal to renew an information collection in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection involves recordkeeping for National Service Criminal History Checks, ensuring that individuals in covered positions are screened before beginning service. AmeriCorps aims to protect national service beneficiaries and will accept public comments on this proposal until June 16, 2025, through various submission methods. The collection is crucial for maintaining compliance with statutory requirements and evaluating the burden of collecting this information.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (operating as AmeriCorps) is proposing to renew an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection, known as the Days of Service Project Collection Tool, allows event organizers to register volunteer projects for Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Day, September 11th Day of Service, and other events. AmeriCorps invites public comments on the necessity and efficiency of this collection and on ways to improve it, with the deadline for comments set for March 18, 2025. The information collected is voluntary and will not be used for grant or funding purposes.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, known as AmeriCorps, has submitted a request for the renewal of information collection regarding Childcare Benefit Forms. This request is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act, and comments are due by April 3, 2025. The forms are used by AmeriCorps members and their childcare providers to apply for and receive payment assistance for childcare services during their service time. Currently, eight different forms are part of this process, and the existing approval is set to expire on March 31, 2025. The agency is seeking public input on how to enhance and manage the collection process effectively.

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), known as AmeriCorps, revised its rules for the National Service Criminal History Check (NSCHC), effective May 1, 2021. The new regulations aim to simplify and clarify the process and require grant recipients to conduct checks on individuals in specific positions. The rule does not mandate using CNCS-approved vendors, although it is recommended. Also, the revised rule includes waivers for individuals under 18 and new positions starting after November 1, 2021, ensuring checks are consistent and conducted before starting work or service.

The Corporation for National and Community Service, also known as AmeriCorps, is starting a new computer matching program with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This program will verify the social security numbers and citizenship status of people applying for or receiving education awards through AmeriCorps. The program will last for 18 months, starting April 1, 2021, and could be extended for another year if needed. AmeriCorps will ensure that all information collected is handled in compliance with the Privacy Act and applicants have the chance to contest any incorrect information.

The Executive Order provides a way for alumni of AmeriCorps programs to be hired for federal jobs without going through the usual competitive application process. It allows people who have completed a certain amount of service with AmeriCorps to be directly appointed by federal agencies if they are qualified. This order helps keep skilled individuals in public service roles. However, all applicants must still meet baseline requirements, like citizenship and no legal disqualifications, to be considered for these positions.