20 U.S.C. § 1087–57 — Additional funds to conduct community service work-study programs

development of mechanisms to assure the academic quality of the student experience,

assuring student access to educational resources, expertise, and supervision necessary to achieve community service objectives, and

collaboration with public and private nonprofit agencies, and programs assisted under the National and Community Service Act of 1990 [42 U.S.C. 12501 et seq.] in the planning, development, and administration of such programs.

In addition to funds made available under section 1087–53(b)(2)(A) of this title, the Secretary^* is authorized to award grants to institutions participating under this part to supplement off-campus community service employment.

An institution shall ensure that funds granted to such institution under this subsection are used in accordance with section 1087–53(b)(2)(A) of this title to recruit and compensate students (including compensation for time spent in training and for travel directly related to such community service).

In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority to applications that support postsecondary students assisting with early childhood education activities and activities in preparation for emergencies and natural disasters.

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.