Sec. 3503. Pilot program to promote immigrant integration at State and local levels
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The Chief of the Office of Citizenship of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (referred to in this section as the Chief ) shall establish a pilot program through which the Chief may award grants, on a competitive basis, to States and local governments and other qualifying entities in collaboration with States and local governments— to establish new immigrant councils to carry out programs to integrate new immigrants; and to carry out programs to integrate new immigrants.
Qualifying entities under this section may include— an educational institution; a private organization; a community-based organization; or a nonprofit organization. A State or local government, or other qualifying entity in collaboration with a State or local government, seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Chief at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Chief may reasonably require, including— a proposal to carry out 1 or more activities described in subsection (d)(3); the estimated number of new immigrants residing in the geographic area of the applicant; and a description of the challenges in introducing and integrating new immigrants into the State or local community.
A grant awarded under this subsection shall be used— to form a new immigrant council, which shall— consist of not fewer than 15 individuals and not more than 19 representatives of the State or local government or qualifying organization, as applicable; include, to the extent practicable, representatives from— business; faith-based organizations; civic organizations; philanthropic organizations; nonprofit organizations, including nonprofit organizations with legal and advocacy experience working with immigrant communities; key education stakeholders, such as State educational agencies, local educational agencies (as defined in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 )), community colleges, and teachers;
State adult education offices; State or local public libraries; and State or local governments; and meet not less frequently than quarterly; to provide subgrants to local communities, city governments, municipalities, nonprofit organizations (including veterans’ and patriotic organizations), or other qualifying entities; to develop, implement, expand, or enhance a comprehensive plan to introduce and integrate new immigrants into the applicable State by— improving English language skills; engaging caretakers with limited English proficiency in their child’s education through interactive parent and child literacy activities; improving and expanding access to workforce training programs; teaching United States history, civics education, and citizenship rights and responsibilities; promoting an understanding of the form of government and history of the United States and the principles of the Constitution of the United States; improving financial literacy; and focusing on other key areas of importance to integration in United States society; and to engage communities receiving immigrants in the citizenship and civic integration process by— increasing local service capacity; building meaningful connections between new immigrants and long-time residents; communicating the contributions of communities receiving new immigrants; and engaging leaders from all sectors of the community.
Not less frequently than annually, each recipient of a grant under this section shall submit to the Chief a report that describes, for the preceding calendar year— the activities undertaken by the grant recipient, including the manner in which such activities meet the goals of the Foundation and the comprehensive plan referred to in subsection (d)(3); the geographic area being served; the estimated number of immigrants in such area; and the primary languages spoken in such area.
Not less frequently than annually, the Chief shall conduct an evaluation of the grant program under this section— to assess and improve the effectiveness of the grant program; to assess the future needs of immigrants and of State and local governments with respect to immigrants; and to ensure that grantees, recipients, and subgrantees are acting within the scope and purpose of this section.
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Pilot program to promote immigrant integration at State and local levels
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