GRANTS FOR FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS.

SEC. 443. GRANTS FOR FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAMS. Section 443 (42 U.S.C. 2753) is amended—(1) in subsection (b)(2)—(A) by striking subparagraph (A); and122 STAT. 3259(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively; and(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:“(e) Civic Education and Participation Activities.—“(1) Use of funds.—Funds granted to an institution under this section may be used in accordance with such subsection to compensate (including compensation for time spent in training and travel directly related to civic education and participation activities) students employed in projects that—“(A) teach civics in schools;“(B) raise awareness of government functions or resources; or“(C) increase civic participation.“(2) Priority for schools.—To the extent practicable, an institution shall—“(A) give priority to the employment of students participating in projects that educate or train the public about evacuation, emergency response, and injury prevention strategies relating to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other emergency situations; and“(B) ensure that any student compensated with the funds described in paragraph (1) receives appropriate training to carry out the educational services required.“(3) Federal share.—The Federal share of the compensation of work-study students compensated under this subsection may exceed 75 percent.”.