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National Youth Technology Corps Act

Introduced: September 23, 1999 Introduced by: Larson, John B. Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jun 29, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1150)
Sep 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 23, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Youth Technology Corps Act - Amends the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 to establish a National Youth Technology Corps (NYTC) as part of the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program, using VISTA volunteers who are highly proficient in computer technologies.

Includes under NYTC functions: (1) recruiting and organizing youth to implement and maintain computer systems for public schools, community centers, public senior centers, and libraries, and to teach students, teachers, senior citizens, and others how to use computer and other information technologies and systems; (2) promoting such youth's involvement in community services involving the use of technology; (3) promoting entrepreneurship among, and employment opportunities for, such youth in technology-related fields; and (4) providing recognition to affiliated youth and organizations for outstanding efforts and achievements.

Requires assignment of such volunteers to projects and programs that meet the antipoverty criteria and provide assistance to persons who are unserved or underserved by computer education programs, according to specified priorities. Allows such programs and projects to be administered by various specified types of entities. Requires equitable distribution of such volunteers. Requires NYTC to consist of all VISTA volunteers who are working on the described projects and programs. Provides for proportionate reduction of NYTC funds for any fiscal year for which VISTA funding is reduced.

What's happening now June 29, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1150)

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