H2648B3201A05813 PWK:CDM 10/24/22 #90 A05813
AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE BILL NO. 2648
Sponsor: SENATOR BARTOLOTTA
Printer's No. 3201
Amend Bill, page 1, line 23, by striking out the period after
"charges" and inserting
; repealing provisions relating to coordination of Commonwealth
community service programs; and providing for PennSERVE.
Amend Bill, page 3, by inserting between lines 13 and 14
Section 2. Article XXII-B of the act is repealed:
[ARTICLE XXII-B
COORDINATION OF COMMONWEALTH
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS
Section 2201-B. Definitions.--The following words and
phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given
to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
"Board" means the Community Service Advisory Board.
"Community-based agency" means a private, nonprofit
organization that is representative of a community or a
significant segment of a community that is engaged in meeting
human, educational or environmental community needs.
"Community service" means performance of tasks designated to
accomplish any of the following:
(1) Environmental preservation, enhancement and remediation.
(2) Promotion of the well-being of children, the elderly,
persons with physical or developmental disabilities and persons
with low incomes.
(3) Educational development, including, but not limited to,
literacy training, adult basic education courses and instruction
in job search skills and job application skills.
(4) Improvement activities on public lands or facilities.
(5) Projects or activities calculated to improve public
health, safety and welfare developed by the board.
(6) Educational activities, through a Pennsylvania education
system or a community or governmental entity, that instill an
ethic of civic responsibility and citizenship in all
Pennsylvanians and in particular young Pennsylvanians.
"Department" means the Department of Labor and Industry of
the Commonwealth.
"Office" means the Governor's Office of Citizen Service
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(PennSERVE) within the Department of Labor and Industry.
Section 2202-B. Governor's Office of Citizen Service
(PennSERVE) Established.--(a) There is hereby established
within the department the Governor's Office of Citizen Service
(PennSERVE).
(b) The department shall provide staff, space, equipment and
supplies for the office to discharge its duties.
Section 2203-B. Responsibilities of Office.--(a) The
predominant, but not the sole responsibility of the office shall
be to coordinate the development and implementation of community
service programs within this Commonwealth.
(b) PennSERVE is established to make community service the
common expectation and experience of all Pennsylvanians with a
special concentration on Pennsylvania's young people.
(c) PennSERVE shall work to renew the ethic of civic
responsibility in Pennsylvania and to involve and enroll young
people in service opportunities that will benefit Pennsylvania
while offering our young people literacy skills and improved job
skills. PennSERVE shall build on the existing organizational
framework of State, local and community-based programs and
agencies to expand full-time and part-time service opportunities
for all citizens, but particularly youth.
(d) All Commonwealth departments, agencies, boards,
commissions and instrumentalities shall share information and
cooperate with the office to enable it to perform the functions
assigned to it in this article.
(e) The expenditure of money by PennSERVE for the
compensation of participants, other than PennSERVE employes, in
a community service program or in any other program established
by a community-based agency or by the Commonwealth or a
political subdivision is prohibited.
Section 2204-B. Commonwealth Departments and Agencies.--The
office shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) (i) To develop jointly with the Department of Education
and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency a plan
under which at least ten per centum (10%) of the funds available
under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Public Law
89-329, 79 Stat. 1219) may be used to permit students to perform
community service. The office shall assist the Department of
Education and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance
Agency in preparing a public information program for students
receiving the funds to apprise them of the community service
option.
(ii) To develop jointly with the Department of Education and
the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency a plan to
encourage college and university students to participate in
thirty (30) hours of community service each year. The plan shall
include tuition reimbursement or academic course credit or
tuition reimbursement and academic course credit for students
who perform community service.
(2) To cooperate with the Department of Community Affairs to
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produce the following:
(i) A plan to advise local governments of the procedure for
establishing community service programs. The plan shall include
creation of a data base that will enable local governments to
share information with educational institutions, community-based
agencies and other entities and individuals concerned with
community service and the private sector on a regional basis.
(ii) An informational brochure or pamphlet for local
governments that describes community-based agencies and explains
the desirability of having participants in community service and
recipients of community service serve on the governing board of
community-based agencies.
(3) To work jointly with the Department of Corrections and
the State Board of Education to formulate and implement a
project to encourage children adjudicated delinquent for
commission of nonviolent offenses to perform community service
for local governments and school districts. The project shall
include an evaluative and reflective component.
(4) To cooperate with the Department of Education to
implement the policy of the State Board of Education that all
secondary, college and university students be encouraged to
become involved in community service.
(5) (i) To work with other bureaus and offices of the
department to attempt to obtain increased Federal funding for
the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps and Summer Youth Corps
programs.
(ii) To meet and consult with other bureaus and offices of
the department to enhance the quality and efficiency of job
training programs.
(6) To assist the Department of Environmental Resources in
incorporating the goals of protecting the environment, promoting
recreational facilities and restoring public parks into the
mission of the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps.
(7) To work with the Department of Aging to produce the
following results:
(i) Involvement of young people in assisting professional
staff in the delivery of services to older Pennsylvanians in
nursing homes, retirement communities or personal households.
(ii) Expansion of service opportunities that combine the
human resources of younger Pennsylvanians with the human
resources of older Pennsylvanians to expand intergenerational
programs so as to combine the energy, wisdom, strength and time
of both our younger and older population in order to address
vital social needs.
(8) To develop with the Department of Health a proposal that
will allow young people to be involved in the health-related
activities, including, but not limited to, the following:
(i) Educational programs that are aimed at increasing
awareness in communities and educational institutions about
community health problems.
(ii) Engagement with community health clinics and
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professional medical personnel to ensure that all Pennsylvania
children are immunized.
(9) To work with the Department of Transportation to meet
the transportation and infrastructure needs of Pennsylvania by
ensuring the eligibility of the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps
or local corps to perform contract work that may include, but
need not be limited to, maintenance work, rehabilitation and
repainting of bridge and underpass structures and beautifying
efforts along public roadways.
(10) To develop and implement with the Department of Public
Welfare a plan for job training programs that will have
community service options which can serve as a transition from
public assistance to sustained employment.
Section 2205-B. Liaison with Federal Government.--The office
shall serve as the liaison between the Federal Government and
State, county and local governments for submitting grant
proposals, accessing funds, seeking changes in Federal community
service laws and regulations and related purposes.
Section 2206-B. Annual Report.--The office, through the
Secretary of Labor and Industry, shall submit an annual report
of its activities to the General Assembly.
Section 2207-B. Community Service Advisory Board.--(a)
There is hereby established within the department the Community
Service Advisory Board which shall include no more than twenty-
five (25) members.
(b) The board shall include the following members:
(1) The Secretary of Labor and Industry who shall be the
presiding officer of the board.
(2) The Secretary of Education.
(3) The Secretary of Community Affairs.
(4) The Secretary of Corrections.
(5) The executive director of the Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency.
(6) A member of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader.
(7) A member of the Senate appointed by the Minority Leader.
(8) A member of the House of Representatives appointed by
the Majority Leader.
(9) A member of the House of Representatives appointed by
the Minority Leader.
(10) A representative of the State System of Higher
Education, who is an active member of the Pennsylvania Campus
Compact, appointed by the Governor.
(11) A representative of a private college or university,
who is an active member of the Pennsylvania Campus Compact,
appointed by the Governor.
(12) A college or university student, who is personally
involved in community service, appointed by the Governor.
(13) One adult and one minor, who are actively involved in
the Pennsylvania Conservation Corps or the Summer Youth Corps,
both appointed by the Governor.
(14) A public school administrator, appointed by the
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Governor.
(15) A secondary public school student, appointed by the
Governor.
(16) Two representatives of community-based agencies, both
appointed by the Governor.
(17) A member of a labor organization, appointed by the
Governor.
(18) A member representing the business community, appointed
by the Governor.
(19) A member of the Pennsylvania Service Delivery Area,
appointed by the Governor.
(20) Other members, at the discretion of and appointed by
the Governor.
(c) The terms of office of the public members shall coincide
with the terms of their respective elective or appointive
offices. Members appointed by the Governor shall serve for a
term of two years. No member shall serve for more than two
consecutive terms on the board.
(d) The board shall have the power to adopt rules governing
its organization and its procedure.
(e) The members of the board shall receive no compensation
for their services on the board, but shall be reimbursed by the
department for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of their duties.
(f) The board shall consult with and advise the office on
the development of a Statewide plan for expansion of community
service opportunities. The board shall encourage youth to
participate in community service, shall disseminate information
concerning community service and shall monitor the effectiveness
and geographical distribution of community service programs. The
board shall also have the power to develop novel community
service programs.]
Section 3. The act is amended by adding an article to read:
ARTICLE XXII-C
PENNSERVE
Section 2201-C. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Board." The PennSERVE Advisory Board established under
section 2206-C.
"Community-based agency." A private, nonprofit organization
that is representative of a community or a significant segment
of a community that is engaged in meeting human, educational or
environmental community needs.
"Community service." The performance of tasks designated to
accomplish any of the following:
(1) The promotion of the well-being of children, older
adults, persons with physical or developmental disabilities
or persons with low incomes.
(2) Educational development, including literacy
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training, adult basic education courses or instruction in job
search skills, job application skills, school readiness or
postsecondary access.
(3) Projects or activities calculated to improve public
health and safety.
(4) Environmental preservation, enhancement and
remediation, including the conservation of natural habitats,
maintenance of public lands or promotion of environmental
stewardship.
(5) Activities to increase the preparation of
individuals for disasters, improve individuals' readiness to
respond to disasters, help individuals recover from disasters
or help mitigate disasters.
(6) Facilitate access to services and resources that
contribute to the economic well-being of Pennsylvanians,
including financial literacy, healthy and affordable housing
or improved employment readiness or skills.
(7) Impact the quality of life of veterans and military
families.
(8) Educational activities, through a Pennsylvania
education system or community or governmental entity, which
instill an ethic of civic responsibility and citizenship in
all Pennsylvanians and in particular young Pennsylvanians.
"Department." The Department of Labor and Industry of the
Commonwealth.
"National and Community Service Act of 1990." The National
and Community Service Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-610, 104 Stat.
3127), as amended.
"Office." The PennSERVE Office within the department
established under section 2202-C.
Section 2202-C. PennSERVE Office established.
The PennSERVE Office is established within the department.
The department shall provide staff, space, equipment and
supplies for the office for the discharge of office duties.
Section 2203-C. Responsibilities and duties of office.
The office shall:
(1) Administer programs of the National and Community
Service Act of 1990 for the Commonwealth.
(2) Develop a three-year comprehensive national and
community service plan and establishment of Commonwealth
priorities.
(3) Administer a competitive process in compliance with
Federal regulations to select service programs to be included
in the applications to the Federal agency responsible for
administering the National and Community Service Act of 1990.
(4) Administer, oversee and monitor the performance and
progress of funded programs, including evaluation, monitoring
and providing technical assistance.
(5) Assist in the development of high-quality community
service programs.
(6) Develop mechanisms for recruitment and placement of
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individuals interested in participating in service programs,
with a special emphasis on engaging disconnected youth and
individuals from unserved communities.
(7) Facilitate publicity and recognition of volunteerism
and community service.
Section 2204-C. State coordination.
(a) Consultation.--The office shall meet and consult with
other bureaus and offices of the department to coordinate and
enhance the quality and efficiency of service, workforce
development and job training programs.
(b) Education services.--The office may develop jointly with
the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency a plan to increase community service
opportunities for students and graduates. The office may assist
the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency in preparing a public information
program for students and graduates to apprise them of community
service options.
(c) Aging services.--The office may work with the Department
of Aging to expand service opportunities that combine the human
resources of younger Pennsylvanians with the human resources of
older Pennsylvanians to expand intergenerational programs.
(d) Health services.--The office may develop with the
Department of Health a proposal that will allow young people to
be involved in health-related activities, including educational
programs that are aimed at increasing awareness in communities
and educational institutions about community health problems.
Section 2205-C. Federal coordination.
The office shall serve as the liaison between the Federal
Government and State, county and local governments for
submitting grant proposals, accessing funds, seeki ng changes in
Federal community service laws and regulations and related
purposes.
Section 2206-C. PennSERVE Advisory Board.
(a) Establishment.--The PennSERVE Advisory Board is
established within the department.
(b) Voting members.--
(1) The board shall include at least 15 voting members
but not more than 25 voting members, who shall serve for
renewable three-year terms consistent with Federal
regulations issued under the National and Community Service
Act of 1990.
(2) Voting members of the board shall include the
following:
(i) The Secretary of Labor and Industry, or a
designee, who shall serve as the presiding officer of the
board.
(ii) The Secretary of Education or a designee.
(iii) The following individuals appointed by the
Governor:
(A) A representative of a community-based agency
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or organization in this Commonwealth.
(B) A representative of local government in this
Commonwealth.
(C) A representative of local labor
organizations in this Commonwealth.
(D) A representative of business.
(E) An individual who is at least 16 years of
age, less than 26 years of age and who is a
participant or supervisor of a service program for
school-age youth or of a campus-based or national
service program.
(F) A representative of a national service
program.
(G) An individual with expertise in the
educational, training and development needs of youth,
particularly disadvantaged youth.
(H) An individual with experience in promoting
the involvement of older adults who are 55 years of
age or older in service and volunteerism.
(I) A representative of the volunteer sector.
(iv) A member of the Senate appointed by the
Majority Leader of the Senate, or a designee.
(v) A member of the House of Representatives
appointed by the Majority Leader of the House of
Representatives, or a designee.
(vi) A member of the Senate appointed by the
Minority Leader of the Senate, or a designee.
(vii) A member of the House of Representatives
appointed by the Minority Leader of the House of
Representatives, or a designee.
(3) The Governor may appoint voting members of the board
who are educators, including representatives from
institutions of higher education and local education
agencies, and experts in the delivery of human, educational,
environmental or public safety services to communities and
individuals.
(c) Representation.--A voting member of the board may
represent none, one or more than one category specified in
subsection (b)(2)(iii).
(d) Ex officio, nonvoting members.--The board shall include
the following public officials as ex officio, nonvoting members:
(1) The Secretary of Aging, or a designee.
(2) The Secretary of Community and Economic Development,
or a designee.
(3) The Secretary of Corrections, or a designee.
(4) The Secretary of Health, or a designee.
(5) The Secretary of Human Services, or a designee.
(6) The executive director of the Pennsylvania Higher
Education Assistance Agency, or a designee.
(e) Public officials.--The terms of office of the elected
public officials designated in subsection (b)(2)(iii)(B), (iv),
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(v), (vi) and (vii) shall coincide with the terms of their
respective elective or appointive offices. Public official
members shall continue to serve after the expiration of their
term until the appointing authority appoints a replacement
unless the member is no longer a public official at the time of
their term expiration.
(f) Federal representative.--Consistent with Federal
regulations, the individual who is an employee of the Federal
agency responsible for administering the National and Community
Service Act of 1990 and who is designated to serve as a
representative to each State or group of States shall be
included as an ex officio, nonvoting member on the board.
(g) Diversity.--To the extent practicable, the board shall
be diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, religion, age,
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability
characteristics and geographic representation.
(h) Chairperson.--The chairperson of the board shall be
elected by the voting members of the board. To be eligible to
serve as chairperson, an individual must be an appointed, voting
member of the board.
(i) Rules.--The board may adopt rules governing its
organization and procedures.
(j) Compensation.--The members of the board shall receive no
compensation for their services on the board but shall be
reimbursed by the department for ordinary and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties as members of the
board.
(k) Consultation.--The board shall consult with and advise
the office on the development of a Statewide plan for expansion
of community service opportunities.
(l) Goals.--The board shall:
(1) Encourage all Pennsylvanians to participate in
community service.
(2) Disseminate information concerning community
service.
(3) Monitor the effectiveness and geographical
distribution of community service programs.
(m) Novel programs.--The board may develop novel community
service programs.
(n) Support services.--The board shall be supported in its
duties by the staff of the office and may use operational
support services of the office, such as mailing and duplication
services, to carry out its duties.
Section 4. The addition of Article XXII-C of the act is a
continuation of Article XXII-B of the act. Except as otherwise
provided in Article XXII-C of the act, all activities initiated
under Article XXII-B of the act shall continue and remain in
full force and effect and may be completed under Article XXII-C
of the act. Orders, regulations, rules and decisions which were
made under Article XXII-B of the act and which are in effect on
the effective date of section 2 of this act shall remain in full
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force and effect until revoked, vacated or modified under
Article XXII-C of the act. Contracts, obligations and collective
bargaining agreements entered into under Article XXII-B of the
act are not affected nor impaired by the repeal of Article XXII-
B of the act.
Amend Bill, page 3, line 14, by striking out "2" and
inserting
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See A05813 in
the context
of HB2648