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Free Summer Programs for Youth: Education, Meals, and Safety Expansion.

This Act establishes a federal grant program, "Summer for All," designed to fund high-quality, affordable summer programming for youth aged 5 to 22, focusing heavily on low-income and vulnerable populations. The goal is to reduce summer learning loss and ensure all youth have access to safe, enriching environments, requiring programs to run for at least five weeks and provide free meals and transportation. The bill authorizes $4 billion for 2025 through 2028.
Key points
Creation of competitive grants to fund free, five-week summer programs (5 days a week) for youth eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches.
Mandatory provision of free meals and safe transportation services for participants, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Programs must include academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, health promotion, and activities focused on career readiness and violence prevention.
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Print number: 118_S_4843
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2024-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Summer for All Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4843.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of competitive grants to fund free, five-week summer programs (5 days a week) for youth eligible for free or reduced-price school lunches.
  • Mandatory provision of free meals and safe transportation services for participants, especially in rural and underserved areas.
  • Programs must include academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, health promotion, and activities focused on career readiness and violence prevention.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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