With an emphasis on civic involvement, what prohibitions exist on registering to vote? Must Learn and Serve America applicants exclude lobbying as part of the program?
CNCS has restrictions on legislative lobbying and partisan politics and the Office of General Counsel provides guidance to programs on “Restrictions on legislative lobbying and partisan politics” on its website. This guidance includes one general rule for national and community service programs and participants funded by the Corporation. They may not participate in (1) any efforts designed to influence legislation or (2) partisan political activities. Any deviation from this rule may jeopardize a program’s funding as well as undermine public confidence in national and community service.
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- With an emphasis on civic involvement, what prohibitions exist on registering to vote? Must Learn and Serve America applicants exclude lobbying as part of the program?
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