S 2061
106th Congress
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Kids 2000 Act
Introduced: February 10, 2000
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Feb 10, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S620-621)
Feb 10, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S619-620)
Feb 10, 2000
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Kids 2000 Act - Directs the Attorney General to make grants to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for the purpose of funding effective after-school technology programs, such as PowerUp, in order to provide: (1) constructive technology-focused activities that are part of a comprehensive program to provide access to technology and technology training to youth during after-school hours, weekends, and school vacations; (2) supervised activities in safe environments for youth; and (3) full-time staffing with teachers, tutors, and other qualified personnel.
Directs the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to make sub-awards to local boys and girls clubs authorizing expenditures associated with providing technology programs, including the hiring of teachers and other personnel and the procurement of goods and services, including computer equipment.
Sets forth provisions regarding grant eligibility, application requirements, and criteria for making grant awards. Authorizes appropriations. Allows funds to carry out this Act to be derived from the Violent Crime Reduction Trust Fund.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S620-621)
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