The Future of SCSEP

Text of bill to reauthorize the Older Americans Act

 

Current House Bill 5293 (Title V) with line-by-line comparison with the current OAA (2000) Title V language

Leaders discuss, comment on draft legislation

Leaders kicked off Older Americans Month by providing feedback on the Senior Independence Act of 2006 - draft legislation to reauthorize the Older Americans Act.

Ohio, Maryland SCSEP leaders weigh in at 'feedback session'

'Don't fix it if it's not broken,' Arnold J. Eppel, executive director of the Baltimore County Department of Aging, urged this week in testimony at a 'feedback' session of a Congressional subcommittee reviewing the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) as part of the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.

SSAI leader testifies on value of SCSEP

Leaders of three national SCSEP grantees, including SSAI’s Tony Sarmiento, testified before a Senate subcommittee considering reauthorization of Title V of the Older Americans Act. Their testimony followed that of Mason Bishop, who articulated changes proposed by the Department of Labor.

Additional testimony surrounding reauthorization of Title V was heard by the U.S. Senate Special Subcommittee on Aging.

Keep SCSEP as is, leaders urge

Keep SCSEP intact. That was the message delivered by leaders of nine national aging organizations who recently testified on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.

The Administration recently released its principles for reforming SCSEP.

The 13 national sponsors offer guiding principles for refining SCSEP under the Older Americans Act.

Why SCSEP matters

Individuals who have experienced SCSEP first-hand share their views of the program's value.

White House Conference on Aging delegates show strong support for SCSEP

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