Federal Register #3045NEW

AmeriCorps Request for Comment: VISTA Criminal History Acknowledgment Form

This notice from the Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) seeks public comment on a proposed information collection form, not a procurement opportunity. - Government Buyer: - Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) - Purpose: - Request for comment on the AmeriCorps VISTA Criminal History Acknowledgment Form (CHAF) - Intended for VISTA sponsors and certain VISTA service candidates - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are being procured - Key Details: - The form standardizes data collection regarding criminal history disclosures for VISTA candidates - Aims to increase sponsor autonomy in candidate selection, especially for those with certain criminal histories - Includes sections for candidate disclosure, sponsor recommendation, and a personal narrative for violent offenses - No product or service line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities are associated with this notice

Description

The Corporation for National and Community Service (AmeriCorps) is proposing a new information collection for AmeriCorps VISTA sponsors and certain categories of candidates for VISTA service. The collection involves the AmeriCorps VISTA Criminal History Acknowledgment Form (CHAF), which standardizes data collection and increases sponsor autonomy in volunteer selection. The form must be completed when a candidate fails to report criminal history or has a criminal history involving certain violent or serious offenses. The form includes sections for candidate disclosure, acceptance of conditions, sponsor recommendation, and a personal narrative for violent offenses.

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