What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4843.
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.
Status:
Expired
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