PUBLIC LAW 101-204—DEC. 7, 1989 103 STAT. 1815 SEC. 402. EVALUATION. The first sentence of section 416(a) (42 U.S.C. 5056(a)) is amended by inserting after "this Act" the following: "(including the VISTA Literacy Corps which shall be evaluated as a separate program at least once every 3 years)". SEC. 403. DEFINITIONS. Section 421 (42 U.S.C. 5061) is amended— (1) by striking "and" at the end of paragraph (4); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (5) and inserting a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: "(6) the term 'poverty line for a single individual' means such poverty line as established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget in accordance with section 673(2) of ' the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2)); and". TITLE V—OLDER AMERICAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS SEC. 501. PURPOSES. Title II (42 U.S.C. 5001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the heading for such title the following new section: "STATEMENT OF PURPOSES "SEC. 200. It is the purpose of— 42 USC 5000. "(1) this title to provide for Older American Volunteer Pro- grams, comprised of the retired senior volunteer program, the foster grandparent program, and the senior companion pro- gram, that empower older individuals to contribute to their communities through volunteer service, enhance the lives of the volunteers and those whom they serve, and provide commu- nities with valuable services; "(2) part A, the retired senior volunteer program, to utilize the vast talents of older individuals willing to share their experiences, abilities, and skills in responding to a wide variety of community needs; "(3) part B, the foster grandparent program, to afford low- income older individuals an opportunity to provide supportive, individualized services to children with exceptional or special needs; and "(4) part C, the senior companion program, to afford low- income older individuals the opportunity to provide personal assistance and companionship to other older individuals through volunteer service.". SEC. 502. PROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. (a) AUTHORITY TO MAKE GRANTS.— Part D of title II (42 U.S.C. 5021 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: "P ROGRAMS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE "SEC. 225. (a)(1) With not less than one-third of the funds made 42 USC 5025. available under subsection (d) in each fiscal year, the Director shall
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