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Mandatory Youth Representation on State Workforce Development Boards

This bill mandates the inclusion of youth representatives (aged 16-24, including those out of school or work) on State workforce development boards. The goal is to ensure that training programs and investments are better tailored to the needs of young people entering the job market. Furthermore, these boards must establish a standing committee dedicated solely to youth employment matters.
Key points
Requires State workforce boards to include at least one representative of youth (ages 16-24), including those disconnected from school or work.
Mandates the inclusion of a representative from a youth-serving nonprofit organization on the State board.
Establishes a standing youth workforce committee within each State board to prioritize and recommend youth workforce investment activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4903
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Process start date: 2024-07-31