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Students Helping Young Students: Expanding Work-Study for After-School Programs.

This act expands the federal work-study program, allowing college students to earn money by assisting younger students in after-school activities. Elementary and secondary schools, especially those in low-income communities, will be able to hire college students to provide educational support after regular school hours, benefiting both the younger students' learning and the college students' finances.
Key points
College students can earn money by working in after-school programs, helping to fund their education.
Elementary and secondary schools, particularly in low-income areas, will receive additional support for after-school educational activities.
The program covers educational activities during non-school hours, including after school, before school, and summer recess.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_377
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2025-02-03