arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Student Support: Local Government Internships and Volunteer Scholarships

This act establishes grant programs to support paid internships for high school and college students in local governments. It also creates a scholarship system for students engaged in volunteer service, helping them cover higher education costs. The goal is to encourage youth participation in community life and public service.
Key points
Paid internships in local government for high school and college students to gain experience and understand local governance.
Scholarships for students who volunteer, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 annually based on hours served, to help cover college expenses.
Accommodations for interns, such as flexible work schedules and telework options, to balance responsibilities with personal life.
Recognition programs for schools and higher education institutions for their contributions to volunteerism and community service.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2782
Sponsor: Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Service Starts At Home Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Paid internships in local government for high school and college students to gain experience and understand local governance.
  • Scholarships for students who volunteer, ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 annually based on hours served, to help cover college expenses.
  • Accommodations for interns, such as flexible work schedules and telework options, to balance responsibilities with personal life.
  • Recognition programs for schools and higher education institutions for their contributions to volunteerism and community service.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kim, Andy [D-NJ].

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education Local Government Public Investments