52 U.S.C. § 21121

Current through P.L. 118-107 (published on www.congress.gov on 11/21/2024)

Section 21121 - Establishment of program

(a) In general

Not later than 1 year after the appointment of its members, the Election Assistance Commission shall develop a program to be known as the "Help America Vote College Program" (hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the "Program").

(b) Purposes of Program

The purpose of the Program shall be-

(1) to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants; and

(2) to encourage State and local governments to use the services of the students participating in the Program.

52 U.S.C. § 21121

Pub. L. 107-252, title V, §501, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1717.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was formerly classified to section 15521 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.