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S 1211119th CongressIntroduced
AID Youth Employment Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeEducationLabor & Employment
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The AID Youth Employment Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish competitive grant programs providing summer and year-round subsidized employment opportunities for youth aged 14-24, with specific funding allocations for marginalized populations including homeless, foster care, and justice-involved youth while prioritizing rural and tribal communities.
Key Points
- 1Creates two competitive grant programs: $1.8 billion annually for summer employment and $2.4 billion for year-round opportunities targeting youth aged 14-24 through subsidized wages and support services.
- 2Requires eligible entities to form mandatory partnerships with educational agencies, workforce boards, and justice system entities to serve marginalized youth populations effectively.
- 3Reserves 20% of funds for rural areas and 5% for tribal areas while increasing tribal program shares to 95% and establishing strict performance metrics for outcomes.
Impact Areas
Youth aged 14-24, particularly marginalized groups including homeless individuals, foster care youth, and justice-involved populationsState and local governments, tribal organizations, and community-based nonprofits administering employment programsRural communities and tribal areas receiving targeted funding allocations and specialized program requirements
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