Citizenship Education and Training (97.010)
Program
97.010 Citizenship Education and Training
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952, as amended, Public Law 82-414, 66 Stat. 163, 8 U.S.C. 1003, 1443(b), 1457.
Program Number
97.010
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To promote instruction and training in citizenship responsibilities for persons interested in becoming naturalized citizens of the United States and to initiate and further efforts on their part to learn the English language and acquire the knowledge of U.S. history and government needed to qualify for naturalization.
Types of Assistance
Dissemination of Technical Information.
Uses and Use Restrictions
The Immigration and Naturalization Service has prepared Federal Textbooks on Citizenship at various reading levels for use in acquiring or expanding a knowledge U.S. history, government and basic citizenship responsibility. These textbooks are furnished free of charge to aliens who are receiving citizenship instruction under supervision of public schools. Various public educational institutions and some nonprofit immigration provider organization provide correspondence courses in citizenship education and the Immigration and Naturalization Service textbooks are used in these courses. In addition, the Level I version of both the U.S. History and civics texts are now available to read online or for download at the INS internet website at www.ins.usdoj.gov.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Public schools conducting citizenship education classes for aliens, or other educational groups conducting these classes under supervision of public schools, or public educational institutions, are qualified to receive free Federal Textbooks on Citizenship and the information mentioned in Uses and Use Restrictions above.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Aliens have the use of free Federal Textbooks on Citizenship if they are receiving citizenship instruction under supervision of public schools or public educational institutions.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Copies of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) textbooks may be obtained by completing INS Form G-62 and filing the form with the nearest INS Regional office. Copies of Level I of both texts are also available to anyone for free at the INS website at www.ins.usdoj.gov.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Requests for free textbooks may be renewed at any time if eligibility requirements are met.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Public schools must provide classroom facilities and instructors to teach citizenship classes.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2001, 4,208 citizenship textbooks were distributed.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0504-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Immigration Examinations Fee) FY 02 $30,000; FY 03 est $30,000; FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
8 CFR 332 b. Literature available at no charge includes A Guide to Naturalization, which describes the naturalization process and eligibility requirements. The Guide is available on-line at www.ins.usdoj.gov, by calling 1-800-870-3676, and from INS district offices. In addition, the INS website contains the law and regulations governing naturalization.
Related Programs
84.002, Adult Education_State Grant Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Local office, Immigration and Naturalization Service, or local department of public education or local public school. Initial contact should be at the regional or local level (see Appendix IV of the Catalog).
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
