Proposed Rule to Remove Barriers from AmeriCorps State and National Term Limits

AmeriCorps State and National program has proposed a new rule that is open for comment for the next 30 days [] [AmeriCorps] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 28, 2024 AmeriCorps Press Office [press[@]AmeriCorps.gov](mailto:press@americorps.gov) [Proposed Rule to Remove Barriers from AmeriCorps State and National Term Limits]( AmeriCorps State and National program has proposed a new rule that is open for comment for the next 30 days WASHINGTON, DC — AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, announced a [proposed rule]( to revise the AmeriCorps State and National program regulations on the number of terms for which AmeriCorps will fund living allowances and other benefits for members. This proposal would revise the [recently finalized AmeriCorps State and National rule,]( expanding the flexibility for members to earn the aggregate value of two Segal Education Awards or four terms, whichever is longer. This proposed rule is open for public comment until Friday, September 27, 2024. To view the proposed rule, visit the [Federal Register.]( ### AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term or one-time volunteers. Learn more at [AmeriCorps.gov](. AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally and receive benefits for their service. [Learn How to Get Involved]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Members smiling and text that reads: New Proposed AmeriCorps State and National Rule. Proposed new rule open for comment until Friday, Sept. 27. ]( Help us spread this exciting news by sharing on [X.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [youtube]([instagram]([twitter]([facebook]( [AmeriCorps] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Unsubscribe]( / [Manage preferences]( / [AmeriCorps.gov]( We sent this email to [{EMAIL}](mailto:{NAME}%40gmail.com) on behalf of AmeriCorps. [Bookmark and Share]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Produced and published at US taxpayer expense. This email was sent to {EMAIL} using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: AmeriCorps · 250 E. Street SW · Washington, DC 20525 · (202) 606- 5000 · (800) 833-3722 [GovDelivery logo](