Search Results: keywords:"marginalized youth"

  • H. R. 2506 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:7,554

    H. R. 2506, known as the “Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act,” aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide competitive funding for employment opportunities for young people aged 14 to 24. The bill establishes grants for summer and...

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    The Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act wants to give money to help young people get jobs in the summer and all year round, focusing on those who might need extra help. It plans to work with schools and communities to teach kids important skills and aims to make sure the money is used wisely to really help people get better jobs in the future.

  • S. RES. 871 — Expressing support for the designation of October 2024 as National Youth Justice Action Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:236

    The resolution S. RES. 871 supports declaring October 2024 as "National Youth Justice Action Month." It highlights the importance of using the juvenile court system to rehabilitate young people as it is better suited than adult courts, which are more punitive. The resolution...

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    In October 2024, there's a special month called "National Youth Justice Action Month" to help kids who go to court so they don't get treated like grown-ups. This month is about understanding that kids are different, and it's important to help them learn from their mistakes in a safe way.

  • S. 1211 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide funding, on a competitive basis, for summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:7,578

    S. 1211, the "Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act," aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create funding opportunities for summer and year-round employment for young people aged 14 to 24. The bill introduces two grant programs that provide...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like giving a big pot of money to help kids and young people aged 14 to 24 find jobs in the summer or all year round. It wants to work with local communities to make sure everyone gets a chance to learn and grow, especially those who might need extra help.

  • H. R. 9875 — To establish an independent Children’s Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,122

    H.R. 9875, also known as the "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024," seeks to create an independent Children’s Commission and establish the position of a Children’s Commissioner. The Commission is tasked with advocating for the well-being of children and marginalized youth, advising...

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    The "Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2024" is like setting up a special team to make sure children are safe and happy, and it gives them $5 million each year to do their work, even though there are some questions about how exactly they'll use the money.