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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024''. SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act-- (1) $1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2) $1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (3) $1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (4) $1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; (5) $1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and (6) $1,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2030. SEC. 3. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (a) Reservation of Funds for Administrative and Other Purposes.--Of the amount available under section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall reserve-- (1) not more than 5 percent to carry out innovation and learning activities under section 9; (2) not more than 5 percent for the costs of Federal administration of this Act; and (3) not more than 2 percent to carry out evaluations under section 10. (b) Distribution of Funds.--Of the amount made available under section 2 and not reserved under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use-- (1) 30 percent of such amount to carry out section 4; (2) 35 percent of such amount to carry out section 5; and (3) 35 percent of such amount to carry out section 6. SEC. 4. SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. (a) In General.--From the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section-- (1) after making the reservations described in paragraphs (2) and (3), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); (2) reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and (3) reserve not more than 1\\1/2\\ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2). (b) Within State Allocations.-- (1) In general.--The Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section. (2) Reallocation among local areas.-- (A) In general.--The Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a ``local allocation'') and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph. (B) Amount.--The amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year. (C) Reallocation.--In making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year. (D) Eligible local area.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term ``eligible local area'' means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made. (3) Local reservation.--Of the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)-- (A) not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and (B) not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing. (c) Local Plans.-- (1) In general.--In order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum-- (A) not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and (B) contain the contents required under paragraph (3). (2) Submission.-- (A) In general.--A plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require. (B) Combined plans.--If a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans. (3) Contents.--At a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include-- (A) a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year; (B) a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment; (C) the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year; (D) a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services; (E) performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1); (F) an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided in such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3)); (G) an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H) a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable; (I) a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J) a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and (K) any other information that the Governor may reasonably require. (d) Local Use of Funds.-- (1) In general.--A local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2) Development activities.--In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area-- (A) shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to-- (i) plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence- based; (ii) engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and (iii) conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and (B) may-- (i) use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and (ii) use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program. (3) Expansion activities.--In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area-- (A) shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to-- (i) increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii) conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and (iii) subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and (B) may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B). (4) Program requirements.--A summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements: (A) Program design.--Each eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not-- (i) be less than 4 weeks; or (ii) pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage. (B) Program elements.--The program includes each of the following program elements: (i) Work readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license. (ii) Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the summer employment program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the summer employment program. (iii) Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent. (iv) Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program. (v) High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program to support their financial literacy as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi) Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports. (vii) Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate. (viii) Integration of services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable. (ix) Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth. (C) Information and referrals.-- (i) In general.--Each local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided-- (I) information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and (II) referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis. (ii) Further assessment and referral.--Each local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment. (5) Priority.--In carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall-- (A) give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program-- (i) in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or (ii) that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and (B) for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth. (e) Performance Accountability.-- (1) Primary indicators of performance.--For each local area carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include-- (A) the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs (I) and (II) of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)); (B) the percentage of program participants completing the program; and (C) the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning. (2) Failure to meet local performance accountability measures.-- (A) In general.--If a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program. (B) Corrective actions.--In a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J). (f) Supplement and Not Supplant.--Any funds made available for a local area for a summer employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164). (g) Reports.-- (1) In general.--For each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing-- (A) the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by status as in-school youth or out-of-school youth; (B) the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program; (C) the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services; (D) a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services; (E) for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F) information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program; (G) the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program; (H) the average number of hours spent on-- (i) carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and (ii) providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training; (I)(i) the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector; (ii) the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and (iii) the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; and (J) any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program. (2) Disaggregation.--The information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)). (h) Eligible Youth Defined.--For the purposes of this section, the term ``eligible youth'' means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in- school youth. SEC. 5. YEAR-ROUND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH. (a) In General.--From the amount available under section 3(b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out year- round employment programs under this section-- (1) after making the reservation described in paragraph (2), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); and (2) reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas. (b) Within State Allocations.-- (1) In general.--The Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding year-round employment programs under this section. (2) Reallocation among local areas.-- (A) In general.--The Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a ``local allocation'') and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph. (B) Amount.--The amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year. (C) Reallocation.--In making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year. (D) Eligible local area.--For purposes of this paragraph, the term ``eligible local area'' means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made. (3) Local reservation.--Of the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)-- (A) not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a year-round employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and (B) not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing. (c) Local Plans.-- (1) In general.--In order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the year-round employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum-- (A) not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and (B) contain the contents required under paragraph (3). (2) Submission.-- (A) In general.--A plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require. (B) Combined plans.--If a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 4, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 4, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans. (3) Contents.--At a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include-- (A) a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year; (B) a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the year-round employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment; (C) the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year; (D) a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services; (E) performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1); (F) an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.); (G) an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H) a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable; (I) a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J) a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or country executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and (K) any other information that the Governor may reasonably require. (d) Local Use of Funds.-- (1) In general.--A local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a year-round employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2) Development activities.--In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a year-round employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area-- (A) shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to-- (i) plan, develop, and carry out a community-based year-round employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based; (ii) engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine year-round job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and (iii) conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and (B) may-- (i) use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and (ii) use not more than 50 percent of such amount to subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program. (3) Expansion activities.--In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a year-round program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area-- (A) shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to-- (i) increase the number of community-based, year-round employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii) conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and (iii) subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program, subject to paragraph (4)(A)(ii); and (B) may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B). (4) Program requirements.-- (A) Program design.--A year-round employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements: (i) In general.--Each eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the participant, for high-quality, year-round employment, which may not-- (I) be less than 180 days or more than 1 year; (II) pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; or (III) employ the eligible youth for less than 20 hours per week. (ii) Employer share of wages.--Not less than 25 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program is paid by the employer, except this requirement may be waived for not more than 10 percent of eligible youth participating in the program that have a significant barrier to employment, as defined by the State board. (B) Program elements.--The program includes each of the following program elements: (i) Work readiness training and educational programs aligned to career pathways for eligible youth to enhance their year-round employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license. (ii) Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the year-round employment program to enhance their year-round employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the year-round employment program. (iii) Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent. (iv) Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program. (v) High-quality financial literacy education, for eligible youth participating in the program, to support their financial literacy, as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi) Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports. (vii) Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate. (viii) Integration of services provided by the program with youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable. (ix) Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable. (x) A rigorous evaluation of such program using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi- experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (C) Information and referrals.-- (i) In general.--Each local board shall ensure that each participant of a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided-- (I) information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and (II) referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis. (ii) Further assessment and referral.--Each local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet the employment requirements for the year-round employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment. (5) Priority.--In carrying out a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local area shall give priority to year-round employment opportunities offered under such program-- (A) in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or (B) that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector. (e) Performance Accountability.-- (1) Primary indicators of performance.--For each local area carrying out a year-round employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include-- (A) the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii)); (B) the percentage of program participants completing the program; and (C) the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning. (2) Failure to meet local performance accountability measures.-- (A) In general.--If a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E) with respect to a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such program. (B) Corrective actions.--In a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide year-round employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J). (f) Supplement and Not Supplant.--Any funds made available for a year-round employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for year-round youth employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164). (g) Reports.-- (1) In general.--For each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section for a year-round employment program, the local area shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing-- (A) the number of eligible youth participating in the program; (B) the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a year-round employment opportunity through the program; (C) the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in the program with supportive services; (D) a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a year-round employment program that is a work-based learning program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in the program and accessing such services; (E) for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F) information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program; (G) the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program; (H) the average number of hours spent on-- (i) carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and (ii) providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training; (I)(i) the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector; (ii) the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and (iii) the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; (J) the number of eligible youth participating in the program who are asked by the employer involved to remain employed by the employer after the end of the year-round employment program and the number of such youth participants remaining employed by the employer for not less than 90 days after the end of the year- round employment program; and (K) any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program. (2) Disaggregation.--The information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)). (h) Eligible Youth Defined.--For the purposes of this section, the term ``eligible youth'' means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth. SEC. 6. CONNECTING-FOR-OPPORTUNITIES COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--From the amount available under section 3(b)(3), the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, award grants on a competitive basis to local community partnerships to assist such local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates. (b) Local Community Partnerships.-- (1) In general.--In this section, the term ``local community partnership'' means a partnership that shall include each of the mandatory partners described in paragraph (2) and may include any of the optional partners described in paragraph (3). (2) Mandatory partners.--The mandatory partners described in this paragraph are each of the following: (A) A unit of general local government. (B) A local educational agency. (C) An institution of higher education. (D) A local board. (E) A community-based organization with experience or expertise in working with youth. (F) A public agency serving youth or young adults under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system. (G) A State or local child welfare agency. (H) An agency administering programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). (I) An industry or sector partnership, to the extent practicable. (J) A labor organization or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable. (3) Optional partners.--The optional partners described in this paragraph are any of the following: (A) A one-stop operator. (B) An employer or employer association. (C) An entity that carries out a program that receives funding under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.). (D) A public agency, or community-based organization, with expertise in providing, to youth, evidence-based trauma support services, counseling (including trauma-informed and gender-responsive care), or mental health care. (E) A public housing agency, a collaborative applicant (as defined in section 401 of the McKinney- Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360)), or a private nonprofit organization that serves homeless youth and households or foster youth. (F) The operator of a Job Corps center. (G) Another appropriate State or local agency. (c) Application.--A local community partnership desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Labor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, each application shall include a comprehensive plan that-- (1) demonstrates sufficient need for the grant to serve the local population, which need may be demonstrated-- (A) on the basis of the relative number of high school dropouts in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of high school dropouts in local areas in all States; (B) on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in local areas in all States; or (C) on the basis of the relative percentage or number of low-income individuals in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total percentage or number of low-income individuals in local areas in all States; (2) identifies and describes the role of each entity in the partnership, including the fiscal agent in the partnership and the role of each such entity in carrying out the activities described in subsection (d); (3) does not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board, in the local area served by the local community partnership, under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), the applicable local application for career and technical education programs under section 134 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354) (if not part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act local plan), and the applicable State plan for programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); (4) includes an assurance that the partnership will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; and (5) for any activity that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, describes the activity leading to the credential. (d) Use of Funds.--A local community partnership receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds-- (1) to target and serve individuals not younger than age 14 or older than age 24, prioritizing individuals with barriers to employment; (2) to make appropriate use of education, child welfare, social services, and workforce development data collection systems to facilitate the local community partnership's ability to target and serve the individuals described in paragraph (1); (3) to develop wide-ranging pathways leading to postsecondary education and employment, including-- (A) using not less than 50 percent of the grant funds to help individuals described in paragraph (1) complete their secondary school education, including through high-quality, flexible programs that utilize community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions and provide differentiated services (or pathways) to students-- (i) who are returning to education after exiting secondary school without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; or (ii) who, based on their grade or age, are significantly off track to accumulate sufficient academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements, as established by the State; (B) creating career pathways, focused on paid work- based learning consisting of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, that-- (i) will lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and (ii) includes, to the maximum extent practicable, learning through apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs; (C) connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with professionals who can provide such individuals with pre-employment and employment counseling and assist such individuals in-- (i) finding and securing employment or work-based learning opportunities that pay not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; (ii) identifying and assessing eligibility for training programs and funding for such programs; (iii) completing necessary paperwork for applying for and enrolling in such programs; and (iv) identifying additional services, if needed; (D) connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with providers of-- (i) youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, and adult education and literacy services, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.); (ii) career planning services; and (iii) federally and State-funded programs that provide skills training; and (E) ensuring that such individuals successfully transition into pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (4) to provide a comprehensive system of supportive services aimed at preventing the individuals described in paragraph (1) from disconnecting from education, training, or employment, and aimed at re-engaging any such individual who has been so disconnected, by-- (A) providing school-based dropout prevention and community-based dropout recovery services, including establishing or improving local educational agency early warning systems that-- (i) connect to data collection and reporting systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for the purpose of identifying the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection if such data does not reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would not reveal such information when combined with other released information; and (ii) engage any such identified individual using targeted, community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs and issues of the individual, including chronic absenteeism; and (B) providing the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection with access to re-engagement services for training programs and employment opportunities and, to the extent practicable, using providers of youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) to conduct intake and refer such individuals and their families to the appropriate re-engagement services; and (5) to provide a comprehensive system of support for the individuals described in paragraph (1), including-- (A) connecting such individuals with professionals who can-- (i) provide case management and counseling services; and (ii) assist such individuals in-- (I) developing achievable short- term goals and long-term goals; and (II) overcoming any social, administrative, or financial barrier that may hinder enrollment in the program for which the grant was made or the achievement of such goals; and (B) providing or connecting participants with available supportive services. (e) Priority in Awards.--In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to applications, submitted by local community partnerships, that include a comprehensive plan that-- (1) serves and targets communities with a high percentage of low-income individuals and a high rate of high school dropouts and youth unemployment; and (2) allows the individuals described in paragraph (1) to earn academic credit through various means, including high- quality career and technical education, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, virtual learning, or work-based learning. (f) Geographic Distribution.--The Secretary of Labor shall ensure that consideration is given to geographic distribution (such as distribution to urban, Tribal, and rural areas) in awarding grants under this section. (g) Performance Accountability.--For a partnership receiving a grant to carry out a program under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to such program, shall include-- (1) the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii)); (2) the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in a State that chooses to use such a graduation rate for participants in the program; and (3) the rate of attaining a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED diploma for participants in the program. (h) Reports.-- (1) In general.--For each year that a local community partnership carries out activities (including providing services) with a grant under this section, the partnership shall submit to the State board in which the partnership is carrying out activities under this section, and to the Secretary of Labor, a report on-- (A) the number of individuals ages 16 through 24 (referred to in this subsection as ``youth'') participating in activities under subsection (d), including the number of in-school youth and out-of- school youth so participating; (B) the expenditures made from the grant awarded under this section, including any expenditures made to provide youth participants with supportive services; (C) a description of the activities carried out under this section, including supportive services provided and the number of youth participants accessing such services; (D) information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (g) for the program; and (E) any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program. (2) Disaggregation.--The information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)). SEC. 7. LABOR STANDARDS. Any activity receiving assistance under this Act shall be subject to-- (1) the requirements and restrictions, including the labor standards, that apply to activities under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.) as provided under section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241); (2) the requirements for nondiscrimination that apply to activities under such title as provided under section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248); and (3) any other applicable Federal law. SEC. 8. PRIVACY. Nothing in this Act-- (1) shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and such protections shall apply as if each program funded under this Act is an applicable program under that section; (2) shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this Act; or (3) shall require the disaggregation of data when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual, or would reveal such information when combined with other released information. SEC. 9. INNOVATION AND LEARNING. Out of the amount reserved under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall-- (1) provide technical assistance to ensure that each State, local area, and local community partnership receiving funds under this Act have sufficient organizational capacity, staff training, and expertise to effectively implement the requirements under this Act; (2) create regional and national opportunities for virtual or in-person peer learning; and (3) provide, on a competitive basis, grants to States and local areas to-- (A) conduct pilot programs and demonstration programs using emerging and evidence-based best practices and models for youth employment programs; and (B) evaluate programs conducted under subparagraph (A) using designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible. SEC. 10. EVALUATION AND REPORTS. (a) Evaluation.--The Secretary of Labor shall conduct, on an annual basis, a rigorous evaluation of the programs administered under this Act using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi- experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre- experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (b) Reports to Congress.--Beginning on the date of the completion of the first program year, after the date of enactment of this Act, for which funds are expended to carry out this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall transmit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and make publicly accessible, the reports described in sections 4(g), 5(g), and 6(h), and a final report on the results of each evaluation conducted under subsection (a). SEC. 11. DEFINITIONS. In this Act: (1) In general.--Except as otherwise provided, any term that is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) shall have the meaning given the term in such section. (2) Apprenticeship.--The term ``apprenticeship'', used with respect to a program, means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (3) ESEA terms.--The terms ``dual or concurrent enrollment program'', ``evidence-based'', ``extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate'', ``four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate'', ``local educational agency'', and ``secondary school'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (4) Native american terms.--The terms ``Alaska Native'', ``Indian'', ``Indian tribe'', ``National Hawaiian organization'', and ``tribal organization'' have the meanings given such terms in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3221). (5) Institution of higher education.--The term ``institution of higher education'' has the meaning given such term in sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001, 1002(a)(1)(B)). (6) Pre-apprenticeship.--The term ``pre-apprenticeship'', used with respect to a program, means a training model or program that-- (A) is designed to prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship program; (B) is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with 1 or more sponsors of apprenticeship programs that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program-- (i) to enter into the corresponding apprenticeship program if a place in the program is available and if the participant meets the qualifications of the apprenticeship program; and (ii) to earn credits towards the apprenticeship program; and (C) includes-- (i) training (including a curriculum for the training) that is aligned with industry standards related to the apprenticeship program and that is created in consultation with the sponsors of the apprenticeship program that are parties to the written agreement under subparagraph (B), and that will prepare participants by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter 1 or more apprenticeship programs; and (ii) hands-on training and theoretical education for participants that do not displace a paid employee. (7) Program year.--The term ``program year'' is used in the manner as such term is used with respect to youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) and activities under section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226). (8) Supportive services.--The term ``supportive services'' means services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, needs-related payments, food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this Act. (9) Work-based learning.--The term ``work-based learning'' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). <all>\n--- SOURCE_TEXT END ---\n\n--- FLAGGED_JSON START ---\n{\n  \"pl_ai_title\": \"Program pracy i rozwoju dla młodzieży z barierami zatrudnienia.\",\n  \"pl_summary\": \"Ustawa przeznacza miliardy dolarów na stworzenie dotowanych programów zatrudnienia letniego i całorocznego dla młodych ludzi w wieku 14-24 lat, którzy mają trudności ze znalezieniem pracy. Obywatele zyskają dostęp do płatnych stanowisk, szkoleń zawodowych, doradztwa finansowego oraz wsparcia w zakresie transportu, opieki nad dziećmi i zdrowia psychicznego, co ma ułatwić im ukończenie szkoły i rozpoczęcie kariery. Dodatkowo, fundusze trafią do lokalnych partnerstw, aby poprawić wskaźniki ukończenia szkół średnich.\",\n  \"pl_key_points\": [\n    \"Dotowane miejsca pracy: Młodzież otrzyma płatne, subsydiowane stanowiska pracy (letnie i całoroczne) z wynagrodzeniem nie niższym niż minimalne, co zwiększa ich dochody i doświadczenie zawodowe.\",\n    \"Wsparcie finansowe i socjalne: Uczestnicy otrzymają bezpośrednią pomoc finansową na pokrycie kosztów transportu, opieki nad dziećmi i zakwaterowania, a także dostęp do usług zdrowotnych i psychologicznych, usuwając bariery w uczestnictwie.\",\n    \"Rozwój kariery: Programy obejmują obowiązkowe szkolenia z gotowości do pracy, doradztwo zawodowe, edukację finansową oraz ścieżki prowadzące do dyplomów i certyfikatów zawodowych.\",\n    \"Inwestycje w edukację: Znaczna część funduszy (35%) jest przeznaczona na granty dla partnerstw lokalnych, mających na celu poprawę wskaźników ukończenia szkół średnich i tworzenie ścieżek kariery.\"\n  ],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"Subsidized Youth Employment and Career Pathways Act of 2024.\",\n  \"eng_summary\": \"This Act authorizes billions of dollars to establish subsidized summer and year-round employment programs for youth aged 14-24, particularly those facing systemic employment barriers. Citizens participating will gain access to paid jobs, career training, financial literacy education, and essential supportive services like transportation, childcare, and mental health support, facilitating high school completion and career entry. Furthermore, funds will support local community partnerships focused on improving graduation rates.\",\n  \"eng_key_points\": [\n    \"Subsidized Job Opportunities: Youth will receive paid, subsidized summer and year-round employment opportunities, paying at least the applicable minimum wage, boosting their income and work experience.\",\n    \"Financial and Social Support: Participants receive direct financial assistance for needs like transportation, childcare, and housing, alongside access to health and mental health care supports, removing participation barriers.\",\n    \"Career Development: Programs mandate work readiness training, career counseling, financial literacy education, and pathways leading to recognized diplomas and professional credentials.\",\n    \"Education Investment: A significant portion of funding (35%) is allocated to competitive grants for local partnerships aimed at boosting high school graduation and creating career pathways.\"\n  ],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"Subventionierte Jugendbeschäftigung und Karriereförderung für benachteiligte Jugendliche.\",\n  \"de_summary\": \"Dieses Gesetz stellt Milliarden von Dollar bereit, um subventionierte Sommer- und Ganzjahresbeschäftigungsprogramme für Jugendliche (14-24 Jahre) einzurichten, die mit systemischen Beschäftigungshindernissen konfrontiert sind. Die Teilnehmer erhalten bezahlte Arbeitsplätze, Berufsausbildung, Finanzbildung und wichtige unterstützende Dienste wie Transport, Kinderbetreuung und psychologische Unterstützung, um den Schulabschluss und den Berufseinstieg zu erleichtern. Ein weiterer Teil der Mittel fließt in lokale Partnerschaften zur Verbesserung der Abschlussquoten.\",\n  \"de_key_points\": [\n    \"Subventionierte Arbeitsplätze: Jugendliche erhalten bezahlte, subventionierte Sommer- und Ganzjahresstellen, die mindestens den geltenden Mindestlohn zahlen, was ihr Einkommen und ihre Berufserfahrung verbessert.\",\n    \"Finanzielle und soziale Unterstützung: Die Teilnehmer erhalten direkte finanzielle Unterstützung für Bedürfnisse wie Transport, Kinderbetreuung und Wohnen sowie Zugang zu Gesundheits- und psychologischen Unterstützungsdiensten, um Teilnahmehindernisse zu beseitigen.\",\n    \"Karriereentwicklung: Die Programme umfassen obligatorische Arbeitsvorbereitungsschulungen, Berufsberatung, Finanzkompetenz und Wege zu anerkannten Abschlüssen und Zertifikaten.\",\n    \"Bildungsinvestitionen: 35% der Mittel sind für Zuschüsse an lokale Partnerschaften vorgesehen, um die Abschlussquoten zu erhöhen und Karrierewege zu schaffen.\"\n  ],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"Emploi subventionné et parcours professionnels pour les jeunes défavorisés.\",\n  \"fr_summary\": \"Cette loi autorise des milliards de dollars pour créer des programmes d'emploi subventionnés (été et toute l'année) destinés aux jeunes de 14 à 24 ans confrontés à des obstacles systémiques à l'emploi. Les participants bénéficieront d'emplois rémunérés, de formations professionnelles, d'éducation financière et de services de soutien essentiels (transport, garde d'enfants, santé mentale), facilitant ainsi l'obtention du diplôme d'études secondaires et l'entrée dans la carrière. Une partie des fonds est également destinée à des partenariats locaux pour améliorer les taux de diplomation.\",\n  \"fr_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunités d'emploi subventionnées: Les jeunes obtiendront des emplois rémunérés et subventionnés (été et toute l'année), payant au moins le salaire minimum applicable, augmentant ainsi leurs revenus et leur expérience.\",\n    \"Soutien financier et social: Les participants recevront une aide financière directe pour le transport, la garde d'enfants et le logement, ainsi qu'un accès à des services de soutien en matière de santé et de santé mentale, éliminant les obstacles à la participation.\",\n    \"Développement de carrière: Les programmes comprennent des formations obligatoires de préparation au travail, des conseils de carrière, une éducation financière et des parcours menant à des diplômes et des certifications reconnus.\",\n    \"Investissement dans l'éducation: 35% des fonds sont alloués à des subventions pour des partenariats locaux visant à améliorer les taux de diplomation et à créer des parcours professionnels.\"\n  ],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"Empleo juvenil subvencionado y vías de carrera para jóvenes con barreras.\",\n  \"es_summary\": \"Esta ley autoriza miles de millones de dólares para establecer programas de empleo subvencionados (de verano y durante todo el año) para jóvenes de 14 a 24 años que enfrentan barreras sistémicas para el empleo. Los ciudadanos participantes obtendrán acceso a trabajos remunerados, capacitación profesional, educación financiera y servicios de apoyo esenciales como transporte, cuidado de niños y apoyo de salud mental, facilitando la finalización de la escuela secundaria y la entrada en la carrera. Además, los fondos apoyarán asociaciones comunitarias locales para mejorar las tasas de graduación.\",\n  \"es_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de empleo subvencionadas: Los jóvenes recibirán oportunidades de empleo remuneradas y subvencionadas (de verano y durante todo el año), pagando al menos el salario mínimo aplicable, lo que aumenta sus ingresos y experiencia laboral.\",\n    \"Apoyo financiero y social: Los participantes recibirán asistencia financiera directa para necesidades como transporte, cuidado de niños y vivienda, junto con acceso a servicios de apoyo de salud y salud mental, eliminando barreras de participación.\",\n    \"Desarrollo profesional: Los programas incluyen capacitación obligatoria para la preparación laboral, asesoramiento profesional, educación financiera y vías que conducen a diplomas y credenciales reconocidas.\",\n    \"Inversión en educación: El 35% de los fondos se destina a subvenciones competitivas para asociaciones locales destinadas a impulsar la graduación de la escuela secundaria y crear vías de carrera.\"\n  ],\n  \"it_ai_title\": \"Lavoro giovanile sovvenzionato e percorsi di carriera per giovani svantaggiati.\",\n  \"it_summary\": \"Questa legge autorizza miliardi di dollari per istituire programmi di lavoro sovvenzionati (estivi e annuali) per i giovani di età compresa tra 14 e 24 anni che affrontano barriere sistemiche all'occupazione. I partecipanti otterranno accesso a lavori retribuiti, formazione professionale, educazione finanziaria e servizi di supporto essenziali come trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia e supporto per la salute mentale, facilitando il completamento della scuola superiore e l'ingresso nella carriera. Inoltre, i fondi sosterranno partenariati comunitari locali per migliorare i tassi di diploma.\",\n  \"it_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunità di lavoro sovvenzionate: I giovani riceveranno opportunità di lavoro retribuite e sovvenzionate (estive e annuali), pagando almeno il salario minimo applicabile, aumentando il loro reddito e l'esperienza lavorativa.\",\n    \"Supporto finanziario e sociale: I partecipanti riceveranno assistenza finanziaria diretta per esigenze come trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia e alloggio, insieme all'accesso a supporti per la salute e la salute mentale, rimuovendo le barriere alla partecipazione.\",\n    \"Sviluppo della carriera: I programmi prevedono formazione obbligatoria per la preparazione al lavoro, consulenza professionale, educazione finanziaria e percorsi che portano a diplomi e credenziali riconosciute.\",\n    \"Investimento nell'istruzione: Il 35% dei fondi è destinato a sovvenzioni competitive per partenariati locali volti a incrementare i tassi di diploma e creare percorsi di carriera.\"\n  ],\n  \"nl_ai_title\": \"Gesubsidieerde jeugdwerkgelegenheid en carrièrekansen voor jongeren met belemmeringen.\",\n  \"nl_summary\": \"Deze wet autoriseert miljarden dollars om gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond werkgelegenheidsprogramma's op te zetten voor jongeren van 14 tot 24 jaar die te maken hebben met systemische belemmeringen voor werk. Deelnemende burgers krijgen toegang tot betaalde banen, beroepsopleidingen, financiële geletterdheid en essentiële ondersteunende diensten zoals vervoer, kinderopvang en geestelijke gezondheidszorg, wat hun middelbare schoolafstuderen en carrière-instap vergemakkelijkt. Bovendien gaan fondsen naar lokale partnerschappen om de afstudeerpercentages te verbeteren.\",\n  \"nl_key_points\": [\n    \"Gesubsidieerde banen: Jongeren krijgen betaalde, gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond werkgelegenheid, met een salaris dat ten minste gelijk is aan het toepasselijke minimumloon, wat hun inkomen en werkervaring verhoogt.\",\n    \"Financiële en sociale ondersteuning: Deelnemers ontvangen directe financiële hulp voor behoeften zoals vervoer, kinderopvang en huisvesting, naast toegang tot gezondheids- en geestelijke gezondheidszorg, waardoor deelnamebelemmeringen worden weggenomen.\",\n    \"Carrièreontwikkeling: Programma's omvatten verplichte training in werkbereidheid, loopbaanbegeleiding, financiële geletterdheid en trajecten die leiden tot erkende diploma's en certificaten.\",\n    \"Investering in onderwijs: 35% van de financiering is bestemd voor concurrerende subsidies voor lokale partnerschappen gericht op het verbeteren van de afstudeerpercentages en het creëren van carrièrepaden.\"\n  ],\n  \"pt_ai_title\": \"Emprego juvenil subsidiado e vias de carreira para jovens com barreiras.\",\n  \"pt_summary\": \"Este Ato autoriza milhares de milhões de dólares para estabelecer programas de emprego subsidiado (de verão e anuais) para jovens de 14 a 24 anos que enfrentam barreiras sistémicas ao emprego. Os cidadãos participantes terão acesso a empregos remunerados, formação profissional, educação financeira e serviços de apoio essenciais, como transporte, cuidados infantis e apoio à saúde mental, facilitando a conclusão do ensino secundário e a entrada na carreira. Além disso, os fundos apoiarão parcerias comunitárias locais focadas na melhoria das taxas de graduação.\",\n  \"pt_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de Emprego Subsidiado: Os jovens receberão oportunidades de emprego remuneradas e subsidiadas (de verão e anuais), pagando pelo menos o salário mínimo aplicável, aumentando o seu rendimento e experiência de trabalho.\",\n    \"Apoio Financeiro e Social: Os participantes recebem assistência financeira direta para necessidades como transporte, cuidados infantis e habitação, juntamente com acesso a apoios de saúde e saúde mental, removendo barreiras à participação.\",\n    \"Desenvolvimento de Carreira: Os programas exigem formação obrigatória em prontidão para o trabalho, aconselhamento de carreira, educação financeira e vias que conduzem a diplomas e credenciais reconhecidas.\",\n    \"Investimento na Educação: 35% do financiamento é alocado para subsídios competitivos para parcerias locais destinadas a aumentar a graduação do ensino secundário e criar vias de carreira.\"\n  ],\n  \"category\": [\n    \"Labor\",\n    \"Education\"\n  ]\n}\n--- FLAGGED_JSON END ---\n\nOUTPUT:\nWyłącznie naprawiony obiekt JSON zgodny ze strukturą:\n{\n  \"pl_ai_title\": \"...\", \"pl_summary\": \"...\", \"pl_key_points\": [...],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"...\", \"eng_summary\": \"...\", \"eng_key_points\": [...],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"...\", \"de_summary\": \"...\", \"de_key_points\": [...],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"...\", \"fr_summary\": \"...\", \"fr_key_points\": [...],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"...\", \"es_summary\": \"...\", \"es_key_points\": [...],\n  \"it_ai_title\": \"...\", \"it_summary\": \"...\", \"it_key_points\": [...],\n  \"nl_ai_title\": \"...\", \"nl_summary\": \"...\", \"nl_key_points\": [...],\n  \"pt_ai_title\": \"...\", \"pt_summary\": \"...\", \"pt_key_points\": [...],\n  \"category\": [\"...\"]\n}\n\n",
      "ai_response_raw": "{\n  \"pl_ai_title\": \"Program pracy i rozwoju dla młodzieży z barierami zatrudnienia\",\n  \"pl_summary\": \"Ustawa upoważnia do przeznaczenia miliardów dolarów na stworzenie dotowanych programów zatrudnienia letniego i całorocznego dla młodzieży, która napotyka systemowe bariery w zatrudnieniu. Uczestnicy zyskają dostęp do płatnych stanowisk, szkoleń z gotowości do pracy, edukacji finansowej oraz usług wspierających, takich jak transport, opieka nad dziećmi i wsparcie w zakresie zdrowia psychicznego. Dodatkowo, fundusze trafią do lokalnych partnerstw społecznych, aby poprawić wskaźniki ukończenia szkół średnich i zatrudnienia młodzieży.\",\n  \"pl_key_points\": [\n    \"Dotowane miejsca pracy: Młodzież otrzyma płatne, subsydiowane możliwości zatrudnienia (letnie i całoroczne) z wynagrodzeniem nie niższym niż wyższa z obowiązujących stawek minimalnych (federalna, stanowa lub lokalna).\",\n    \"Wsparcie finansowe i socjalne: Lokalne obszary muszą przeznaczyć część środków na bezpośrednią pomoc finansową dla uczestników (np. na transport, opiekę nad dziećmi) oraz zapewnić dostęp do usług wspierających, w tym zdrowotnych.\",\n    \"Rozwój kariery: Programy obejmują szkolenia z gotowości do pracy, doradztwo zawodowe, edukację finansową oraz integrację z programami edukacyjnymi i szkoleniowymi.\",\n    \"Inwestycje w edukację: 35% funduszy (po odliczeniu rezerw administracyjnych) jest przeznaczone na konkurencyjne granty dla lokalnych partnerstw społecznych, mających na celu poprawę wskaźników ukończenia szkół średnich i zatrudnienia młodzieży.\"\n  ],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024\",\n  \"eng_summary\": \"This Act authorizes billions of dollars to establish subsidized summer and year-round employment programs for youth who face systemic barriers to employment. Participants will gain access to paid jobs, work readiness training, financial literacy education, and supportive services like transportation, childcare, and mental health support. Furthermore, funds will support local community partnerships focused on improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.\",\n  \"eng_key_points\": [\n    \"Subsidized Job Opportunities: Youth will receive paid, subsidized summer and year-round employment opportunities, paying not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage.\",\n    \"Financial and Social Support: Local areas must use a portion of funds to provide direct financial assistance to participants (e.g., for transportation, childcare) and ensure access to supportive services, including health supports.\",\n    \"Career Development: Programs include work readiness training, career counseling, financial literacy education, and integration with educational and skills training programs.\",\n    \"Education Investment: 35% of the funds (after administrative reservations) are allocated for competitive grants to local community partnerships aimed at improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.\"\n  ],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"Gesetz zur Förderung von Jugendbeschäftigung und Karrierewegen 2024\",\n  \"de_summary\": \"Dieses Gesetz genehmigt Milliarden von Dollar für die Einrichtung subventionierter Sommer- und Ganzjahresbeschäftigungsprogramme für Jugendliche, die mit systemischen Beschäftigungshindernissen konfrontiert sind. Die Teilnehmer erhalten Zugang zu bezahlten Arbeitsplätzen, Arbeitsvorbereitungstraining, Finanzbildung und unterstützenden Diensten wie Transport, Kinderbetreuung und psychologischer Unterstützung. Darüber hinaus fließen Mittel in lokale Partnerschaften zur Verbesserung der Schulabschluss- und Jugendbeschäftigungsquoten.\",\n  \"de_key_points\": [\n    \"Subventionierte Arbeitsmöglichkeiten: Jugendliche erhalten bezahlte, subventionierte Sommer- und Ganzjahresstellen, die nicht weniger als den höheren der geltenden Mindestlöhne (Bund, Staat oder lokal) zahlen.\",\n    \"Finanzielle und soziale Unterstützung: Lokale Gebiete müssen einen Teil der Mittel für direkte finanzielle Unterstützung der Teilnehmer (z. B. für Transport, Kinderbetreuung) verwenden und Zugang zu unterstützenden Diensten gewährleisten.\",\n    \"Karriereentwicklung: Die Programme umfassen Training zur Arbeitsbereitschaft, Berufsberatung, Finanzkompetenz und Integration in Bildungs- und Ausbildungsprogramme.\",\n    \"Bildungsinvestitionen: 35% der Mittel (nach Verwaltungsrücklagen) sind für wettbewerbliche Zuschüsse an lokale Partnerschaften vorgesehen, um die Schulabschluss- und Jugendbeschäftigungsquoten zu verbessern.\"\n  ],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"Loi de 2024 sur l'ouverture de portes pour la jeunesse\",\n  \"fr_summary\": \"Cette loi autorise des milliards de dollars pour créer des programmes d'emploi subventionnés (été et toute l'année) destinés aux jeunes confrontés à des obstacles systémiques à l'emploi. Les participants bénéficieront d'emplois rémunérés, de formations à la préparation au travail, d'éducation financière et de services de soutien tels que le transport, la garde d'enfants et le soutien en santé mentale. De plus, des fonds soutiendront des partenariats communautaires locaux pour améliorer les taux de diplomation et d'emploi des jeunes.\",\n  \"fr_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunités d'emploi subventionnées: Les jeunes bénéficieront d'opportunités d'emploi rémunérées et subventionnées, payées au moins au salaire minimum applicable le plus élevé (fédéral, étatique ou local).\",\n    \"Soutien financier et social: Les zones locales doivent utiliser une partie des fonds pour fournir une aide financière directe aux participants (par ex. transport, garde d'enfants) et assurer l'accès à des services de soutien.\",\n    \"Développement de carrière: Les programmes incluent une formation à la préparation au travail, des conseils de carrière, une éducation financière et une intégration avec des programmes éducatifs et de formation.\",\n    \"Investissement dans l'éducation: 35% des fonds (après les réserves administratives) sont alloués à des subventions compétitives pour des partenariats communautaires locaux visant à améliorer les taux de diplomation et d'emploi des jeunes.\"\n  ],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"Ley de Apertura de Puertas para la Juventud de 2024\",\n  \"es_summary\": \"Esta ley autoriza miles de millones de dólares para establecer programas de empleo subvencionados (de verano y durante todo el año) para jóvenes que enfrentan barreras sistémicas para el empleo. Los participantes obtendrán acceso a trabajos remunerados, capacitación para la preparación laboral, educación financiera y servicios de apoyo como transporte, cuidado de niños y apoyo de salud mental. Además, los fondos apoyarán asociaciones comunitarias locales para mejorar las tasas de graduación de la escuela secundaria y de empleo juvenil.\",\n  \"es_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de empleo subvencionadas: Los jóvenes recibirán oportunidades de empleo remuneradas y subvencionadas, pagando no menos que el mayor de los salarios mínimos aplicables (federal, estatal o local).\",\n    \"Apoyo financiero y social: Las áreas locales deben usar una parte de los fondos para proporcionar asistencia financiera directa a los participantes (por ejemplo, transporte, cuidado de niños) y asegurar el acceso a servicios de apoyo.\",\n    \"Desarrollo profesional: Los programas incluyen capacitación para la preparación laboral, asesoramiento profesional, educación financiera e integración con programas educativos y de capacitación.\",\n    \"Inversión en educación: El 35% de los fondos (después de las reservas administrativas) se asigna a subvenciones competitivas para asociaciones comunitarias locales destinadas a mejorar las tasas de graduación y empleo juvenil.\"\n  ],\n  \"it_ai_title\": \"Legge del 2024 per le opportunità giovanili\",\n  \"it_summary\": \"Questa legge autorizza miliardi di dollari per istituire programmi di lavoro sovvenzionati (estivi e annuali) per i giovani che affrontano barriere sistemiche all'occupazione. I partecipanti otterranno accesso a lavori retribuiti, formazione per la preparazione al lavoro, educazione finanziaria e servizi di supporto come trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia e supporto per la salute mentale. Inoltre, i fondi sosterranno partenariati comunitari locali per migliorare i tassi di diploma di scuola superiore e di occupazione giovanile.\",\n  \"it_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunità di lavoro sovvenzionate: I giovani riceveranno opportunità di lavoro retribuite e sovvenzionate, con una retribuzione non inferiore al maggiore tra i salari minimi applicabili (federale, statale o locale).\",\n    \"Supporto finanziario e sociale: Le aree locali devono utilizzare una parte dei fondi per fornire assistenza finanziaria diretta ai partecipanti (ad es. trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia) e garantire l'accesso ai servizi di supporto.\",\n    \"Sviluppo della carriera: I programmi includono formazione per la preparazione al lavoro, consulenza professionale, educazione finanziaria e integrazione con programmi educativi e di formazione.\",\n    \"Investimento nell'istruzione: Il 35% dei fondi (dopo le riserve amministrative) è destinato a sovvenzioni competitive per partenariati comunitari locali volti a migliorare i tassi di diploma e di occupazione giovanile.\"\n  ],\n  \"nl_ai_title\": \"Wet Opening Doors for Youth van 2024\",\n  \"nl_summary\": \"Deze wet autoriseert miljarden dollars om gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond werkgelegenheidsprogramma's op te zetten voor jongeren die te maken hebben met systemische belemmeringen voor werk. Deelnemers krijgen toegang tot betaalde banen, training in werkbereidheid, financiële geletterdheid en ondersteunende diensten zoals vervoer, kinderopvang en geestelijke gezondheidszorg. Bovendien gaan fondsen naar lokale gemeenschapspartnerschappen om de afstudeerpercentages van middelbare scholen en de werkgelegenheidscijfers voor jongeren te verbeteren.\",\n  \"nl_key_points\": [\n    \"Gesubsidieerde banen: Jongeren krijgen betaalde, gesubsidieerde werkgelegenheidskansen, met een loon dat niet lager is dan het hoogste van de toepasselijke minimumlonen (federaal, staats- of lokaal).\",\n    \"Financiële en sociale ondersteuning: Lokale gebieden moeten een deel van de middelen gebruiken voor directe financiële bijstand aan deelnemers (bijv. vervoer, kinderopvang) en toegang tot ondersteunende diensten garanderen.\",\n    \"Carrièreontwikkeling: Programma's omvatten training in werkbereidheid, loopbaanbegeleiding, financiële geletterdheid en integratie met onderwijs- en vaardigheidstrainingsprogramma's.\",\n    \"Investering in onderwijs: 35% van de middelen (na administratieve reserveringen) wordt toegewezen aan concurrerende subsidies voor lokale gemeenschapspartnerschappen gericht op het verbeteren van afstudeer- en werkgelegenheidscijfers.\"\n  ],\n  \"pt_ai_title\": \"Lei de Abertura de Portas para a Juventude de 2024\",\n  \"pt_summary\": \"Esta Lei autoriza milhares de milhões de dólares para estabelecer programas de emprego subsidiado (de verão e anuais) para jovens que enfrentam barreiras sistémicas ao emprego. Os participantes terão acesso a empregos remunerados, formação de prontidão para o trabalho, educação financeira e serviços de apoio como transporte, cuidados infantis e apoio à saúde mental. Além disso, os fundos apoiarão parcerias comunitárias locais focadas na melhoria das taxas de graduação do ensino secundário e de emprego juvenil.\",\n  \"pt_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de Emprego Subsidiado: Os jovens receberão oportunidades de emprego remuneradas e subsidiadas, pagando não menos que o maior dos salários mínimos aplicáveis (federal, estadual ou local).\",\n    \"Apoio Financeiro e Social: As áreas locais devem usar uma parte dos fundos para fornecer assistência financeira direta aos participantes (por exemplo, transporte, cuidados infantis) e garantir o acesso a serviços de apoio.\",\n    \"Desenvolvimento de Carreira: Os programas incluem formação de prontidão para o trabalho, aconselhamento de carreira, educação financeira e integração com programas educacionais e de formação.\",\n    \"Investimento na Educação: 35% dos fundos (após reservas administrativas) são alocados para subsídios competitivos para parcerias comunitárias locais destinadas a melhorar as taxas de graduação e emprego juvenil.\"\n  ],\n  \"category\": [\n    \"Labor\",\n    \"Education\"\n  ]\n}"
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II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3990IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 20, 2024Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Butler) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024.2.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act—(1)$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2)$1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(3)$1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(4)$1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(5)$1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and(6)$1,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.3.Availability of funds(a)Reservation of funds for administrative and other purposesOf the amount available under section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall reserve—(1)not more than 5 percent to carry out innovation and learning activities under section 9;(2)not more than 5 percent for the costs of Federal administration of this Act; and(3)not more than 2 percent to carry out evaluations under section 10.(b)Distribution of fundsOf the amount made available under section 2 and not reserved under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use—(1)30 percent of such amount to carry out section 4;(2)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 5; and(3)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 6.4.Summer employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservations described in paragraphs (2) and (3), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113);(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and(3)reserve not more than 1½ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2).(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided in such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3));(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7;(H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirementsA summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(A)Program designEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not—(i)be less than 4 weeks; or(ii)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the summer employment program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the summer employment program.(iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program to support their financial literacy as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall—(A)give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program—(i)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(ii)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and(B)for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs (I) and (II) of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a local area for a summer employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by status as in-school youth or out-of-school youth;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; and(J)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth.5.Year-round employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out year-round employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservation described in paragraph (2), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); and(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas.(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding year-round employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a year-round employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the year-round employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 4, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 4, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the year-round employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.);(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or country executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a year-round employment program in accordance with this subsection.(2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a year-round employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a community-based year-round employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine year-round job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 50 percent of such amount to subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a year-round program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of community-based, year-round employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based;(ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program, subject to paragraph (4)(A)(ii); and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirements(A)Program DesignA year-round employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(i)In generalEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the participant, for high-quality, year-round employment, which may not—(I)be less than 180 days or more than 1 year;(II)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; or(III)employ the eligible youth for less than 20 hours per week.(ii)Employer share of wagesNot less than 25 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program is paid by the employer, except this requirement may be waived for not more than 10 percent of eligible youth participating in the program that have a significant barrier to employment, as defined by the State board.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs aligned to career pathways for eligible youth to enhance their year-round employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the year-round employment program to enhance their year-round employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the year-round employment program. (iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education, for eligible youth participating in the program, to support their financial literacy, as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections.(vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(x)A rigorous evaluation of such program using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet the employment requirements for the year-round employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local area shall give priority to year-round employment opportunities offered under such program—(A)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(B)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a year-round employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E) with respect to a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide year-round employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a year-round employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for year-round youth employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section for a year-round employment program, the local area shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a year-round employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in the program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a year-round employment program that is a work-based learning program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in the program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section;(F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector;(J)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who are asked by the employer involved to remain employed by the employer after the end of the year-round employment program and the number of such youth participants remaining employed by the employer for not less than 90 days after the end of the year-round employment program; and(K)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth.6.Connecting-for-opportunities competitive grant program(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(3), the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, award grants on a competitive basis to local community partnerships to assist such local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.(b)Local community partnerships(1)In generalIn this section, the term local community partnership means a partnership that shall include each of the mandatory partners described in paragraph (2) and may include any of the optional partners described in paragraph (3).(2)Mandatory partnersThe mandatory partners described in this paragraph are each of the following: (A)A unit of general local government.(B)A local educational agency.(C)An institution of higher education.(D)A local board.(E)A community-based organization with experience or expertise in working with youth.(F)A public agency serving youth or young adults under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system.(G)A State or local child welfare agency. (H)An agency administering programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(I)An industry or sector partnership, to the extent practicable.(J)A labor organization or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.(3)Optional partnersThe optional partners described in this paragraph are any of the following:(A)A one-stop operator.(B)An employer or employer association.(C)An entity that carries out a program that receives funding under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.).(D)A public agency, or community-based organization, with expertise in providing, to youth, evidence-based trauma support services, counseling (including trauma-informed and gender-responsive care), or mental health care.(E)A public housing agency, a collaborative applicant (as defined in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360)), or a private nonprofit organization that serves homeless youth and households or foster youth. (F)The operator of a Job Corps center.(G)Another appropriate State or local agency.(c)ApplicationA local community partnership desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Labor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, each application shall include a comprehensive plan that—(1)demonstrates sufficient need for the grant to serve the local population, which need may be demonstrated—(A)on the basis of the relative number of high school dropouts in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of high school dropouts in local areas in all States; (B)on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in local areas in all States; or(C)on the basis of the relative percentage or number of low-income individuals in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total percentage or number of low-income individuals in local areas in all States;(2)identifies and describes the role of each entity in the partnership, including the fiscal agent in the partnership and the role of each such entity in carrying out the activities described in subsection (d);(3)does not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board, in the local area served by the local community partnership, under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), the applicable local application for career and technical education programs under section 134 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354) (if not part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act local plan), and the applicable State plan for programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); (4)includes an assurance that the partnership will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; and(5)for any activity that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, describes the activity leading to the credential. (d)Use of fundsA local community partnership receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds—(1)to target and serve individuals not younger than age 14 or older than age 24, prioritizing individuals with barriers to employment;(2)to make appropriate use of education, child welfare, social services, and workforce development data collection systems to facilitate the local community partnership’s ability to target and serve the individuals described in paragraph (1);(3)to develop wide-ranging pathways leading to postsecondary education and employment, including—(A)using not less than 50 percent of the grant funds to help individuals described in paragraph (1) complete their secondary school education, including through high-quality, flexible programs that utilize community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions and provide differentiated services (or pathways) to students—(i)who are returning to education after exiting secondary school without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; or(ii)who, based on their grade or age, are significantly off track to accumulate sufficient academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements, as established by the State;(B)creating career pathways, focused on paid work-based learning consisting of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, that—(i)will lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and(ii)includes, to the maximum extent practicable, learning through apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs;(C)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with professionals who can provide such individuals with pre-employment and employment counseling and assist such individuals in—(i)finding and securing employment or work-based learning opportunities that pay not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage;(ii)identifying and assessing eligibility for training programs and funding for such programs;(iii)completing necessary paperwork for applying for and enrolling in such programs; and(iv)identifying additional services, if needed;(D)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with providers of—(i)youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, and adult education and literacy services, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.);(ii)career planning services; and(iii)federally and State-funded programs that provide skills training; and(E)ensuring that such individuals successfully transition into pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(4)to provide a comprehensive system of supportive services aimed at preventing the individuals described in paragraph (1) from disconnecting from education, training, or employment, and aimed at re-engaging any such individual who has been so disconnected, by—(A)providing school-based dropout prevention and community-based dropout recovery services, including establishing or improving local educational agency early warning systems that—(i)connect to data collection and reporting systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for the purpose of identifying the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection if such data does not reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would not reveal such information when combined with other released information; and (ii)engage any such identified individual using targeted, community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs and issues of the individual, including chronic absenteeism; and(B)providing the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection with access to re-engagement services for training programs and employment opportunities and, to the extent practicable, using providers of youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) to conduct intake and refer such individuals and their families to the appropriate re-engagement services; and(5)to provide a comprehensive system of support for the individuals described in paragraph (1), including—(A)connecting such individuals with professionals who can—(i)provide case management and counseling services; and(ii)assist such individuals in—(I)developing achievable short-term goals and long-term goals; and(II)overcoming any social, administrative, or financial barrier that may hinder enrollment in the program for which the grant was made or the achievement of such goals; and(B)providing or connecting participants with available supportive services.(e)Priority in awardsIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to applications, submitted by local community partnerships, that include a comprehensive plan that—(1)serves and targets communities with a high percentage of low-income individuals and a high rate of high school dropouts and youth unemployment; and(2)allows the individuals described in paragraph (1) to earn academic credit through various means, including high-quality career and technical education, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, virtual learning, or work-based learning.(f)Geographic distributionThe Secretary of Labor shall ensure that consideration is given to geographic distribution (such as distribution to urban, Tribal, and rural areas) in awarding grants under this section.(g)Performance accountabilityFor a partnership receiving a grant to carry out a program under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to such program, shall include—(1)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(2)the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in a State that chooses to use such a graduation rate for participants in the program; and(3)the rate of attaining a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED diploma for participants in the program.(h)Reports(1)In generalFor each year that a local community partnership carries out activities (including providing services) with a grant under this section, the partnership shall submit to the State board in which the partnership is carrying out activities under this section, and to the Secretary of Labor, a report on—(A)the number of individuals ages 16 through 24 (referred to in this subsection as youth) participating in activities under subsection (d), including the number of in-school youth and out-of-school youth so participating;(B)the expenditures made from the grant awarded under this section, including any expenditures made to provide youth participants with supportive services;(C)a description of the activities carried out under this section, including supportive services provided and the number of youth participants accessing such services;(D)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (g) for the program; and(E)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).7.Labor standardsAny activity receiving assistance under this Act shall be subject to—(1)the requirements and restrictions, including the labor standards, that apply to activities under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.) as provided under section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241);(2)the requirements for nondiscrimination that apply to activities under such title as provided under section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248); and(3)any other applicable Federal law.8.PrivacyNothing in this Act—(1)shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and such protections shall apply as if each program funded under this Act is an applicable program under that section;(2)shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this Act; or(3)shall require the disaggregation of data when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual, or would reveal such information when combined with other released information.9.Innovation and learningOut of the amount reserved under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall—(1)provide technical assistance to ensure that each State, local area, and local community partnership receiving funds under this Act have sufficient organizational capacity, staff training, and expertise to effectively implement the requirements under this Act;(2)create regional and national opportunities for virtual or in-person peer learning; and(3)provide, on a competitive basis, grants to States and local areas to—(A)conduct pilot programs and demonstration programs using emerging and evidence-based best practices and models for youth employment programs; and(B)evaluate programs conducted under subparagraph (A) using designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible.10.Evaluation and reports(a)EvaluationThe Secretary of Labor shall conduct, on an annual basis, a rigorous evaluation of the programs administered under this Act using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (b)Reports to CongressBeginning on the date of the completion of the first program year, after the date of enactment of this Act, for which funds are expended to carry out this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall transmit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and make publicly accessible, the reports described in sections 4(g), 5(g), and 6(h), and a final report on the results of each evaluation conducted under subsection (a).11.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)In generalExcept as otherwise provided, any term that is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) shall have the meaning given the term in such section.(2)ApprenticeshipThe term apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (3)ESEA termsThe terms dual or concurrent enrollment program, evidence-based, extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, local educational agency, and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(4)Native American termsThe terms Alaska Native, Indian, Indian tribe, National Hawaiian organization, and tribal organization have the meanings given such terms in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3221).(5)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001, 1002(a)(1)(B)).(6)Pre-apprenticeshipThe term pre-apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means a training model or program that—(A)is designed to prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship program;(B)is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with 1 or more sponsors of apprenticeship programs that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program—(i)to enter into the corresponding apprenticeship program if a place in the program is available and if the participant meets the qualifications of the apprenticeship program; and(ii)to earn credits towards the apprenticeship program; and(C)includes—(i)training (including a curriculum for the training) that is aligned with industry standards related to the apprenticeship program and that is created in consultation with the sponsors of the apprenticeship program that are parties to the written agreement under subparagraph (B), and that will prepare participants by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter 1 or more apprenticeship programs; and(ii)hands-on training and theoretical education for participants that do not displace a paid employee.(7)Program yearThe term program year is used in the manner as such term is used with respect to youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) and activities under section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226).(8)Supportive servicesThe term supportive services means services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, needs-related payments, food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this Act.(9)Work-based learningThe term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. 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II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3990IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 20, 2024Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Butler) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024.2.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act—(1)$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2)$1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(3)$1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(4)$1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(5)$1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and(6)$1,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.3.Availability of funds(a)Reservation of funds for administrative and other purposesOf the amount available under section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall reserve—(1)not more than 5 percent to carry out innovation and learning activities under section 9;(2)not more than 5 percent for the costs of Federal administration of this Act; and(3)not more than 2 percent to carry out evaluations under section 10.(b)Distribution of fundsOf the amount made available under section 2 and not reserved under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use—(1)30 percent of such amount to carry out section 4;(2)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 5; and(3)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 6.4.Summer employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservations described in paragraphs (2) and (3), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113);(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and(3)reserve not more than 1½ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2).(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided in such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3));(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7;(H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirementsA summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(A)Program designEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not—(i)be less than 4 weeks; or(ii)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the summer employment program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the summer employment program.(iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program to support their financial literacy as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall—(A)give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program—(i)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(ii)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and(B)for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs (I) and (II) of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a local area for a summer employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by status as in-school youth or out-of-school youth;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; and(J)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth.5.Year-round employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out year-round employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservation described in paragraph (2), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); and(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas.(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding year-round employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a year-round employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the year-round employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 4, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 4, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the year-round employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.);(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or country executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a year-round employment program in accordance with this subsection.(2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a year-round employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a community-based year-round employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine year-round job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 50 percent of such amount to subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a year-round program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of community-based, year-round employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based;(ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program, subject to paragraph (4)(A)(ii); and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirements(A)Program DesignA year-round employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(i)In generalEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the participant, for high-quality, year-round employment, which may not—(I)be less than 180 days or more than 1 year;(II)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; or(III)employ the eligible youth for less than 20 hours per week.(ii)Employer share of wagesNot less than 25 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program is paid by the employer, except this requirement may be waived for not more than 10 percent of eligible youth participating in the program that have a significant barrier to employment, as defined by the State board.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs aligned to career pathways for eligible youth to enhance their year-round employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the year-round employment program to enhance their year-round employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the year-round employment program. (iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education, for eligible youth participating in the program, to support their financial literacy, as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections.(vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(x)A rigorous evaluation of such program using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet the employment requirements for the year-round employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local area shall give priority to year-round employment opportunities offered under such program—(A)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(B)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a year-round employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E) with respect to a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide year-round employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a year-round employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for year-round youth employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section for a year-round employment program, the local area shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a year-round employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in the program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a year-round employment program that is a work-based learning program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in the program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section;(F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector;(J)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who are asked by the employer involved to remain employed by the employer after the end of the year-round employment program and the number of such youth participants remaining employed by the employer for not less than 90 days after the end of the year-round employment program; and(K)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth.6.Connecting-for-opportunities competitive grant program(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(3), the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, award grants on a competitive basis to local community partnerships to assist such local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.(b)Local community partnerships(1)In generalIn this section, the term local community partnership means a partnership that shall include each of the mandatory partners described in paragraph (2) and may include any of the optional partners described in paragraph (3).(2)Mandatory partnersThe mandatory partners described in this paragraph are each of the following: (A)A unit of general local government.(B)A local educational agency.(C)An institution of higher education.(D)A local board.(E)A community-based organization with experience or expertise in working with youth.(F)A public agency serving youth or young adults under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system.(G)A State or local child welfare agency. (H)An agency administering programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(I)An industry or sector partnership, to the extent practicable.(J)A labor organization or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.(3)Optional partnersThe optional partners described in this paragraph are any of the following:(A)A one-stop operator.(B)An employer or employer association.(C)An entity that carries out a program that receives funding under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.).(D)A public agency, or community-based organization, with expertise in providing, to youth, evidence-based trauma support services, counseling (including trauma-informed and gender-responsive care), or mental health care.(E)A public housing agency, a collaborative applicant (as defined in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360)), or a private nonprofit organization that serves homeless youth and households or foster youth. (F)The operator of a Job Corps center.(G)Another appropriate State or local agency.(c)ApplicationA local community partnership desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Labor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, each application shall include a comprehensive plan that—(1)demonstrates sufficient need for the grant to serve the local population, which need may be demonstrated—(A)on the basis of the relative number of high school dropouts in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of high school dropouts in local areas in all States; (B)on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in local areas in all States; or(C)on the basis of the relative percentage or number of low-income individuals in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total percentage or number of low-income individuals in local areas in all States;(2)identifies and describes the role of each entity in the partnership, including the fiscal agent in the partnership and the role of each such entity in carrying out the activities described in subsection (d);(3)does not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board, in the local area served by the local community partnership, under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), the applicable local application for career and technical education programs under section 134 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354) (if not part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act local plan), and the applicable State plan for programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); (4)includes an assurance that the partnership will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; and(5)for any activity that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, describes the activity leading to the credential. (d)Use of fundsA local community partnership receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds—(1)to target and serve individuals not younger than age 14 or older than age 24, prioritizing individuals with barriers to employment;(2)to make appropriate use of education, child welfare, social services, and workforce development data collection systems to facilitate the local community partnership’s ability to target and serve the individuals described in paragraph (1);(3)to develop wide-ranging pathways leading to postsecondary education and employment, including—(A)using not less than 50 percent of the grant funds to help individuals described in paragraph (1) complete their secondary school education, including through high-quality, flexible programs that utilize community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions and provide differentiated services (or pathways) to students—(i)who are returning to education after exiting secondary school without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; or(ii)who, based on their grade or age, are significantly off track to accumulate sufficient academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements, as established by the State;(B)creating career pathways, focused on paid work-based learning consisting of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, that—(i)will lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and(ii)includes, to the maximum extent practicable, learning through apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs;(C)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with professionals who can provide such individuals with pre-employment and employment counseling and assist such individuals in—(i)finding and securing employment or work-based learning opportunities that pay not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage;(ii)identifying and assessing eligibility for training programs and funding for such programs;(iii)completing necessary paperwork for applying for and enrolling in such programs; and(iv)identifying additional services, if needed;(D)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with providers of—(i)youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, and adult education and literacy services, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.);(ii)career planning services; and(iii)federally and State-funded programs that provide skills training; and(E)ensuring that such individuals successfully transition into pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(4)to provide a comprehensive system of supportive services aimed at preventing the individuals described in paragraph (1) from disconnecting from education, training, or employment, and aimed at re-engaging any such individual who has been so disconnected, by—(A)providing school-based dropout prevention and community-based dropout recovery services, including establishing or improving local educational agency early warning systems that—(i)connect to data collection and reporting systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for the purpose of identifying the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection if such data does not reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would not reveal such information when combined with other released information; and (ii)engage any such identified individual using targeted, community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs and issues of the individual, including chronic absenteeism; and(B)providing the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection with access to re-engagement services for training programs and employment opportunities and, to the extent practicable, using providers of youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) to conduct intake and refer such individuals and their families to the appropriate re-engagement services; and(5)to provide a comprehensive system of support for the individuals described in paragraph (1), including—(A)connecting such individuals with professionals who can—(i)provide case management and counseling services; and(ii)assist such individuals in—(I)developing achievable short-term goals and long-term goals; and(II)overcoming any social, administrative, or financial barrier that may hinder enrollment in the program for which the grant was made or the achievement of such goals; and(B)providing or connecting participants with available supportive services.(e)Priority in awardsIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to applications, submitted by local community partnerships, that include a comprehensive plan that—(1)serves and targets communities with a high percentage of low-income individuals and a high rate of high school dropouts and youth unemployment; and(2)allows the individuals described in paragraph (1) to earn academic credit through various means, including high-quality career and technical education, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, virtual learning, or work-based learning.(f)Geographic distributionThe Secretary of Labor shall ensure that consideration is given to geographic distribution (such as distribution to urban, Tribal, and rural areas) in awarding grants under this section.(g)Performance accountabilityFor a partnership receiving a grant to carry out a program under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to such program, shall include—(1)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(2)the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in a State that chooses to use such a graduation rate for participants in the program; and(3)the rate of attaining a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED diploma for participants in the program.(h)Reports(1)In generalFor each year that a local community partnership carries out activities (including providing services) with a grant under this section, the partnership shall submit to the State board in which the partnership is carrying out activities under this section, and to the Secretary of Labor, a report on—(A)the number of individuals ages 16 through 24 (referred to in this subsection as youth) participating in activities under subsection (d), including the number of in-school youth and out-of-school youth so participating;(B)the expenditures made from the grant awarded under this section, including any expenditures made to provide youth participants with supportive services;(C)a description of the activities carried out under this section, including supportive services provided and the number of youth participants accessing such services;(D)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (g) for the program; and(E)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).7.Labor standardsAny activity receiving assistance under this Act shall be subject to—(1)the requirements and restrictions, including the labor standards, that apply to activities under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.) as provided under section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241);(2)the requirements for nondiscrimination that apply to activities under such title as provided under section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248); and(3)any other applicable Federal law.8.PrivacyNothing in this Act—(1)shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and such protections shall apply as if each program funded under this Act is an applicable program under that section;(2)shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this Act; or(3)shall require the disaggregation of data when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual, or would reveal such information when combined with other released information.9.Innovation and learningOut of the amount reserved under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall—(1)provide technical assistance to ensure that each State, local area, and local community partnership receiving funds under this Act have sufficient organizational capacity, staff training, and expertise to effectively implement the requirements under this Act;(2)create regional and national opportunities for virtual or in-person peer learning; and(3)provide, on a competitive basis, grants to States and local areas to—(A)conduct pilot programs and demonstration programs using emerging and evidence-based best practices and models for youth employment programs; and(B)evaluate programs conducted under subparagraph (A) using designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible.10.Evaluation and reports(a)EvaluationThe Secretary of Labor shall conduct, on an annual basis, a rigorous evaluation of the programs administered under this Act using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (b)Reports to CongressBeginning on the date of the completion of the first program year, after the date of enactment of this Act, for which funds are expended to carry out this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall transmit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and make publicly accessible, the reports described in sections 4(g), 5(g), and 6(h), and a final report on the results of each evaluation conducted under subsection (a).11.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)In generalExcept as otherwise provided, any term that is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) shall have the meaning given the term in such section.(2)ApprenticeshipThe term apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (3)ESEA termsThe terms dual or concurrent enrollment program, evidence-based, extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, local educational agency, and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(4)Native American termsThe terms Alaska Native, Indian, Indian tribe, National Hawaiian organization, and tribal organization have the meanings given such terms in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3221).(5)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001, 1002(a)(1)(B)).(6)Pre-apprenticeshipThe term pre-apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means a training model or program that—(A)is designed to prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship program;(B)is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with 1 or more sponsors of apprenticeship programs that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program—(i)to enter into the corresponding apprenticeship program if a place in the program is available and if the participant meets the qualifications of the apprenticeship program; and(ii)to earn credits towards the apprenticeship program; and(C)includes—(i)training (including a curriculum for the training) that is aligned with industry standards related to the apprenticeship program and that is created in consultation with the sponsors of the apprenticeship program that are parties to the written agreement under subparagraph (B), and that will prepare participants by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter 1 or more apprenticeship programs; and(ii)hands-on training and theoretical education for participants that do not displace a paid employee.(7)Program yearThe term program year is used in the manner as such term is used with respect to youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) and activities under section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226).(8)Supportive servicesThe term supportive services means services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, needs-related payments, food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this Act.(9)Work-based learningThe term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. 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      "ai_response_raw": "{\n  \"pl_ai_title\": \"Program pracy i rozwoju dla młodzieży z barierami zatrudnienia.\",\n  \"pl_summary\": \"Ustawa przeznacza miliardy dolarów na stworzenie dotowanych programów zatrudnienia letniego i całorocznego dla młodych ludzi w wieku 14-24 lat, którzy mają trudności ze znalezieniem pracy. Obywatele zyskają dostęp do płatnych stanowisk, szkoleń zawodowych, doradztwa finansowego oraz wsparcia w zakresie transportu, opieki nad dziećmi i zdrowia psychicznego, co ma ułatwić im ukończenie szkoły i rozpoczęcie kariery. Dodatkowo, fundusze trafią do lokalnych partnerstw, aby poprawić wskaźniki ukończenia szkół średnich.\",\n  \"pl_key_points\": [\n    \"Dotowane miejsca pracy: Młodzież otrzyma płatne, subsydiowane stanowiska pracy (letnie i całoroczne) z wynagrodzeniem nie niższym niż minimalne, co zwiększa ich dochody i doświadczenie zawodowe.\",\n    \"Wsparcie finansowe i socjalne: Uczestnicy otrzymają bezpośrednią pomoc finansową na pokrycie kosztów transportu, opieki nad dziećmi i zakwaterowania, a także dostęp do usług zdrowotnych i psychologicznych, usuwając bariery w uczestnictwie.\",\n    \"Rozwój kariery: Programy obejmują obowiązkowe szkolenia z gotowości do pracy, doradztwo zawodowe, edukację finansową oraz ścieżki prowadzące do dyplomów i certyfikatów zawodowych.\",\n    \"Inwestycje w edukację: Znaczna część funduszy (35%) jest przeznaczona na granty dla partnerstw lokalnych, mających na celu poprawę wskaźników ukończenia szkół średnich i tworzenie ścieżek kariery.\"\n  ],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"Subsidized Youth Employment and Career Pathways Act of 2024.\",\n  \"eng_summary\": \"This Act authorizes billions of dollars to establish subsidized summer and year-round employment programs for youth aged 14-24, particularly those facing systemic employment barriers. Citizens participating will gain access to paid jobs, career training, financial literacy education, and essential supportive services like transportation, childcare, and mental health support, facilitating high school completion and career entry. Furthermore, funds will support local community partnerships focused on improving graduation rates.\",\n  \"eng_key_points\": [\n    \"Subsidized Job Opportunities: Youth will receive paid, subsidized summer and year-round employment opportunities, paying at least the applicable minimum wage, boosting their income and work experience.\",\n    \"Financial and Social Support: Participants receive direct financial assistance for needs like transportation, childcare, and housing, alongside access to health and mental health care supports, removing participation barriers.\",\n    \"Career Development: Programs mandate work readiness training, career counseling, financial literacy education, and pathways leading to recognized diplomas and professional credentials.\",\n    \"Education Investment: A significant portion of funding (35%) is allocated to competitive grants for local partnerships aimed at boosting high school graduation and creating career pathways.\"\n  ],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"Subventionierte Jugendbeschäftigung und Karriereförderung für benachteiligte Jugendliche.\",\n  \"de_summary\": \"Dieses Gesetz stellt Milliarden von Dollar bereit, um subventionierte Sommer- und Ganzjahresbeschäftigungsprogramme für Jugendliche (14-24 Jahre) einzurichten, die mit systemischen Beschäftigungshindernissen konfrontiert sind. Die Teilnehmer erhalten bezahlte Arbeitsplätze, Berufsausbildung, Finanzbildung und wichtige unterstützende Dienste wie Transport, Kinderbetreuung und psychologische Unterstützung, um den Schulabschluss und den Berufseinstieg zu erleichtern. Ein weiterer Teil der Mittel fließt in lokale Partnerschaften zur Verbesserung der Abschlussquoten.\",\n  \"de_key_points\": [\n    \"Subventionierte Arbeitsplätze: Jugendliche erhalten bezahlte, subventionierte Sommer- und Ganzjahresstellen, die mindestens den geltenden Mindestlohn zahlen, was ihr Einkommen und ihre Berufserfahrung verbessert.\",\n    \"Finanzielle und soziale Unterstützung: Die Teilnehmer erhalten direkte finanzielle Unterstützung für Bedürfnisse wie Transport, Kinderbetreuung und Wohnen sowie Zugang zu Gesundheits- und psychologischen Unterstützungsdiensten, um Teilnahmehindernisse zu beseitigen.\",\n    \"Karriereentwicklung: Die Programme umfassen obligatorische Arbeitsvorbereitungsschulungen, Berufsberatung, Finanzkompetenz und Wege zu anerkannten Abschlüssen und Zertifikaten.\",\n    \"Bildungsinvestitionen: 35% der Mittel sind für Zuschüsse an lokale Partnerschaften vorgesehen, um die Abschlussquoten zu erhöhen und Karrierewege zu schaffen.\"\n  ],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"Emploi subventionné et parcours professionnels pour les jeunes défavorisés.\",\n  \"fr_summary\": \"Cette loi autorise des milliards de dollars pour créer des programmes d'emploi subventionnés (été et toute l'année) destinés aux jeunes de 14 à 24 ans confrontés à des obstacles systémiques à l'emploi. Les participants bénéficieront d'emplois rémunérés, de formations professionnelles, d'éducation financière et de services de soutien essentiels (transport, garde d'enfants, santé mentale), facilitant ainsi l'obtention du diplôme d'études secondaires et l'entrée dans la carrière. Une partie des fonds est également destinée à des partenariats locaux pour améliorer les taux de diplomation.\",\n  \"fr_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunités d'emploi subventionnées: Les jeunes obtiendront des emplois rémunérés et subventionnés (été et toute l'année), payant au moins le salaire minimum applicable, augmentant ainsi leurs revenus et leur expérience.\",\n    \"Soutien financier et social: Les participants recevront une aide financière directe pour le transport, la garde d'enfants et le logement, ainsi qu'un accès à des services de soutien en matière de santé et de santé mentale, éliminant les obstacles à la participation.\",\n    \"Développement de carrière: Les programmes comprennent des formations obligatoires de préparation au travail, des conseils de carrière, une éducation financière et des parcours menant à des diplômes et des certifications reconnus.\",\n    \"Investissement dans l'éducation: 35% des fonds sont alloués à des subventions pour des partenariats locaux visant à améliorer les taux de diplomation et à créer des parcours professionnels.\"\n  ],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"Empleo juvenil subvencionado y vías de carrera para jóvenes con barreras.\",\n  \"es_summary\": \"Esta ley autoriza miles de millones de dólares para establecer programas de empleo subvencionados (de verano y durante todo el año) para jóvenes de 14 a 24 años que enfrentan barreras sistémicas para el empleo. Los ciudadanos participantes obtendrán acceso a trabajos remunerados, capacitación profesional, educación financiera y servicios de apoyo esenciales como transporte, cuidado de niños y apoyo de salud mental, facilitando la finalización de la escuela secundaria y la entrada en la carrera. Además, los fondos apoyarán asociaciones comunitarias locales para mejorar las tasas de graduación.\",\n  \"es_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de empleo subvencionadas: Los jóvenes recibirán oportunidades de empleo remuneradas y subvencionadas (de verano y durante todo el año), pagando al menos el salario mínimo aplicable, lo que aumenta sus ingresos y experiencia laboral.\",\n    \"Apoyo financiero y social: Los participantes recibirán asistencia financiera directa para necesidades como transporte, cuidado de niños y vivienda, junto con acceso a servicios de apoyo de salud y salud mental, eliminando barreras de participación.\",\n    \"Desarrollo profesional: Los programas incluyen capacitación obligatoria para la preparación laboral, asesoramiento profesional, educación financiera y vías que conducen a diplomas y credenciales reconocidas.\",\n    \"Inversión en educación: El 35% de los fondos se destina a subvenciones competitivas para asociaciones locales destinadas a impulsar la graduación de la escuela secundaria y crear vías de carrera.\"\n  ],\n  \"it_ai_title\": \"Lavoro giovanile sovvenzionato e percorsi di carriera per giovani svantaggiati.\",\n  \"it_summary\": \"Questa legge autorizza miliardi di dollari per istituire programmi di lavoro sovvenzionati (estivi e annuali) per i giovani di età compresa tra 14 e 24 anni che affrontano barriere sistemiche all'occupazione. I partecipanti otterranno accesso a lavori retribuiti, formazione professionale, educazione finanziaria e servizi di supporto essenziali come trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia e supporto per la salute mentale, facilitando il completamento della scuola superiore e l'ingresso nella carriera. Inoltre, i fondi sosterranno partenariati comunitari locali per migliorare i tassi di diploma.\",\n  \"it_key_points\": [\n    \"Opportunità di lavoro sovvenzionate: I giovani riceveranno opportunità di lavoro retribuite e sovvenzionate (estive e annuali), pagando almeno il salario minimo applicabile, aumentando il loro reddito e l'esperienza lavorativa.\",\n    \"Supporto finanziario e sociale: I partecipanti riceveranno assistenza finanziaria diretta per esigenze come trasporto, assistenza all'infanzia e alloggio, insieme all'accesso a supporti per la salute e la salute mentale, rimuovendo le barriere alla partecipazione.\",\n    \"Sviluppo della carriera: I programmi prevedono formazione obbligatoria per la preparazione al lavoro, consulenza professionale, educazione finanziaria e percorsi che portano a diplomi e credenziali riconosciute.\",\n    \"Investimento nell'istruzione: Il 35% dei fondi è destinato a sovvenzioni competitive per partenariati locali volti a incrementare i tassi di diploma e creare percorsi di carriera.\"\n  ],\n  \"nl_ai_title\": \"Gesubsidieerde jeugdwerkgelegenheid en carrièrekansen voor jongeren met belemmeringen.\",\n  \"nl_summary\": \"Deze wet autoriseert miljarden dollars om gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond werkgelegenheidsprogramma's op te zetten voor jongeren van 14 tot 24 jaar die te maken hebben met systemische belemmeringen voor werk. Deelnemende burgers krijgen toegang tot betaalde banen, beroepsopleidingen, financiële geletterdheid en essentiële ondersteunende diensten zoals vervoer, kinderopvang en geestelijke gezondheidszorg, wat hun middelbare schoolafstuderen en carrière-instap vergemakkelijkt. Bovendien gaan fondsen naar lokale partnerschappen om de afstudeerpercentages te verbeteren.\",\n  \"nl_key_points\": [\n    \"Gesubsidieerde banen: Jongeren krijgen betaalde, gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond werkgelegenheid, met een salaris dat ten minste gelijk is aan het toepasselijke minimumloon, wat hun inkomen en werkervaring verhoogt.\",\n    \"Financiële en sociale ondersteuning: Deelnemers ontvangen directe financiële hulp voor behoeften zoals vervoer, kinderopvang en huisvesting, naast toegang tot gezondheids- en geestelijke gezondheidszorg, waardoor deelnamebelemmeringen worden weggenomen.\",\n    \"Carrièreontwikkeling: Programma's omvatten verplichte training in werkbereidheid, loopbaanbegeleiding, financiële geletterdheid en trajecten die leiden tot erkende diploma's en certificaten.\",\n    \"Investering in onderwijs: 35% van de financiering is bestemd voor concurrerende subsidies voor lokale partnerschappen gericht op het verbeteren van de afstudeerpercentages en het creëren van carrièrepaden.\"\n  ],\n  \"pt_ai_title\": \"Emprego juvenil subsidiado e vias de carreira para jovens com barreiras.\",\n  \"pt_summary\": \"Este Ato autoriza milhares de milhões de dólares para estabelecer programas de emprego subsidiado (de verão e anuais) para jovens de 14 a 24 anos que enfrentam barreiras sistémicas ao emprego. Os cidadãos participantes terão acesso a empregos remunerados, formação profissional, educação financeira e serviços de apoio essenciais, como transporte, cuidados infantis e apoio à saúde mental, facilitando a conclusão do ensino secundário e a entrada na carreira. Além disso, os fundos apoiarão parcerias comunitárias locais focadas na melhoria das taxas de graduação.\",\n  \"pt_key_points\": [\n    \"Oportunidades de Emprego Subsidiado: Os jovens receberão oportunidades de emprego remuneradas e subsidiadas (de verão e anuais), pagando pelo menos o salário mínimo aplicável, aumentando o seu rendimento e experiência de trabalho.\",\n    \"Apoio Financeiro e Social: Os participantes recebem assistência financeira direta para necessidades como transporte, cuidados infantis e habitação, juntamente com acesso a apoios de saúde e saúde mental, removendo barreiras à participação.\",\n    \"Desenvolvimento de Carreira: Os programas exigem formação obrigatória em prontidão para o trabalho, aconselhamento de carreira, educação financeira e vias que conduzem a diplomas e credenciais reconhecidas.\",\n    \"Investimento na Educação: 35% do financiamento é alocado para subsídios competitivos para parcerias locais destinadas a aumentar a graduação do ensino secundário e criar vias de carreira.\"\n  ],\n  \"category\": [\n    \"Labor\",\n    \"Education\"\n  ]\n}"
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      "prompt_sent": "\nROLE: Fact Checker.\nZADANIE: Porównaj SOURCE (oryginał) i SUMMARY (streszczenie przygotowane przez inne AI).\n\nTwoim celem jest wykrycie \"ZMYŚLONYCH KONKRETÓW\" (Fabricated Entities) w SUMMARY.\n\nSOURCE:\n118 S3990 IS: Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024 U.S. Senate 2024-03-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3990IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 20, 2024Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Butler) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024.2.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act—(1)$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2)$1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(3)$1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(4)$1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(5)$1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and(6)$1,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.3.Availability of funds(a)Reservation of funds for administrative and other purposesOf the amount available under section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall reserve—(1)not more than 5 percent to carry out innovation and learning activities under section 9;(2)not more than 5 percent for the costs of Federal administration of this Act; and(3)not more than 2 percent to carry out evaluations under section 10.(b)Distribution of fundsOf the amount made available under section 2 and not reserved under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use—(1)30 percent of such amount to carry out section 4;(2)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 5; and(3)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 6.4.Summer employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservations described in paragraphs (2) and (3), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113);(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and(3)reserve not more than 1½ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2).(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided in such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3));(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7;(H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirementsA summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(A)Program designEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not—(i)be less than 4 weeks; or(ii)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the summer employment program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the summer employment program.(iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program to support their financial literacy as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall—(A)give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program—(i)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(ii)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and(B)for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs (I) and (II) of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a local area for a summer employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by status as in-school youth or out-of-school youth;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; and(J)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth.5.Year-round employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out year-round employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservation described in paragraph (2), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); and(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas.(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding year-round employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a year-round employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the year-round employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 4, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 4, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the year-round employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.);(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or country executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a year-round employment program in accordance with this subsection.(2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a year-round employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a community-based year-round employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine year-round job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 50 percent of such amount to subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a year-round program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of community-based, year-round employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based;(ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program, subject to paragraph (4)(A)(ii); and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirements(A)Program DesignA year-round employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(i)In generalEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the participant, for high-quality, year-round employment, which may not—(I)be less than 180 days or more than 1 year;(II)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; or(III)employ the eligible youth for less than 20 hours per week.(ii)Employer share of wagesNot less than 25 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program is paid by the employer, except this requirement may be waived for not more than 10 percent of eligible youth participating in the program that have a significant barrier to employment, as defined by the State board.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs aligned to career pathways for eligible youth to enhance their year-round employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the year-round employment program to enhance their year-round employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the year-round employment program. (iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education, for eligible youth participating in the program, to support their financial literacy, as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections.(vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(x)A rigorous evaluation of such program using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet the employment requirements for the year-round employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local area shall give priority to year-round employment opportunities offered under such program—(A)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(B)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a year-round employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E) with respect to a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide year-round employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a year-round employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for year-round youth employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section for a year-round employment program, the local area shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a year-round employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in the program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a year-round employment program that is a work-based learning program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in the program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section;(F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector;(J)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who are asked by the employer involved to remain employed by the employer after the end of the year-round employment program and the number of such youth participants remaining employed by the employer for not less than 90 days after the end of the year-round employment program; and(K)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth.6.Connecting-for-opportunities competitive grant program(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(3), the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, award grants on a competitive basis to local community partnerships to assist such local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.(b)Local community partnerships(1)In generalIn this section, the term local community partnership means a partnership that shall include each of the mandatory partners described in paragraph (2) and may include any of the optional partners described in paragraph (3).(2)Mandatory partnersThe mandatory partners described in this paragraph are each of the following: (A)A unit of general local government.(B)A local educational agency.(C)An institution of higher education.(D)A local board.(E)A community-based organization with experience or expertise in working with youth.(F)A public agency serving youth or young adults under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system.(G)A State or local child welfare agency. (H)An agency administering programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(I)An industry or sector partnership, to the extent practicable.(J)A labor organization or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.(3)Optional partnersThe optional partners described in this paragraph are any of the following:(A)A one-stop operator.(B)An employer or employer association.(C)An entity that carries out a program that receives funding under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.).(D)A public agency, or community-based organization, with expertise in providing, to youth, evidence-based trauma support services, counseling (including trauma-informed and gender-responsive care), or mental health care.(E)A public housing agency, a collaborative applicant (as defined in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360)), or a private nonprofit organization that serves homeless youth and households or foster youth. (F)The operator of a Job Corps center.(G)Another appropriate State or local agency.(c)ApplicationA local community partnership desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Labor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, each application shall include a comprehensive plan that—(1)demonstrates sufficient need for the grant to serve the local population, which need may be demonstrated—(A)on the basis of the relative number of high school dropouts in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of high school dropouts in local areas in all States; (B)on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in local areas in all States; or(C)on the basis of the relative percentage or number of low-income individuals in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total percentage or number of low-income individuals in local areas in all States;(2)identifies and describes the role of each entity in the partnership, including the fiscal agent in the partnership and the role of each such entity in carrying out the activities described in subsection (d);(3)does not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board, in the local area served by the local community partnership, under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), the applicable local application for career and technical education programs under section 134 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354) (if not part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act local plan), and the applicable State plan for programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); (4)includes an assurance that the partnership will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; and(5)for any activity that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, describes the activity leading to the credential. (d)Use of fundsA local community partnership receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds—(1)to target and serve individuals not younger than age 14 or older than age 24, prioritizing individuals with barriers to employment;(2)to make appropriate use of education, child welfare, social services, and workforce development data collection systems to facilitate the local community partnership’s ability to target and serve the individuals described in paragraph (1);(3)to develop wide-ranging pathways leading to postsecondary education and employment, including—(A)using not less than 50 percent of the grant funds to help individuals described in paragraph (1) complete their secondary school education, including through high-quality, flexible programs that utilize community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions and provide differentiated services (or pathways) to students—(i)who are returning to education after exiting secondary school without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; or(ii)who, based on their grade or age, are significantly off track to accumulate sufficient academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements, as established by the State;(B)creating career pathways, focused on paid work-based learning consisting of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, that—(i)will lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and(ii)includes, to the maximum extent practicable, learning through apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs;(C)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with professionals who can provide such individuals with pre-employment and employment counseling and assist such individuals in—(i)finding and securing employment or work-based learning opportunities that pay not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage;(ii)identifying and assessing eligibility for training programs and funding for such programs;(iii)completing necessary paperwork for applying for and enrolling in such programs; and(iv)identifying additional services, if needed;(D)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with providers of—(i)youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, and adult education and literacy services, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.);(ii)career planning services; and(iii)federally and State-funded programs that provide skills training; and(E)ensuring that such individuals successfully transition into pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(4)to provide a comprehensive system of supportive services aimed at preventing the individuals described in paragraph (1) from disconnecting from education, training, or employment, and aimed at re-engaging any such individual who has been so disconnected, by—(A)providing school-based dropout prevention and community-based dropout recovery services, including establishing or improving local educational agency early warning systems that—(i)connect to data collection and reporting systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for the purpose of identifying the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection if such data does not reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would not reveal such information when combined with other released information; and (ii)engage any such identified individual using targeted, community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs and issues of the individual, including chronic absenteeism; and(B)providing the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection with access to re-engagement services for training programs and employment opportunities and, to the extent practicable, using providers of youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) to conduct intake and refer such individuals and their families to the appropriate re-engagement services; and(5)to provide a comprehensive system of support for the individuals described in paragraph (1), including—(A)connecting such individuals with professionals who can—(i)provide case management and counseling services; and(ii)assist such individuals in—(I)developing achievable short-term goals and long-term goals; and(II)overcoming any social, administrative, or financial barrier that may hinder enrollment in the program for which the grant was made or the achievement of such goals; and(B)providing or connecting participants with available supportive services.(e)Priority in awardsIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to applications, submitted by local community partnerships, that include a comprehensive plan that—(1)serves and targets communities with a high percentage of low-income individuals and a high rate of high school dropouts and youth unemployment; and(2)allows the individuals described in paragraph (1) to earn academic credit through various means, including high-quality career and technical education, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, virtual learning, or work-based learning.(f)Geographic distributionThe Secretary of Labor shall ensure that consideration is given to geographic distribution (such as distribution to urban, Tribal, and rural areas) in awarding grants under this section.(g)Performance accountabilityFor a partnership receiving a grant to carry out a program under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to such program, shall include—(1)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(2)the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in a State that chooses to use such a graduation rate for participants in the program; and(3)the rate of attaining a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED diploma for participants in the program.(h)Reports(1)In generalFor each year that a local community partnership carries out activities (including providing services) with a grant under this section, the partnership shall submit to the State board in which the partnership is carrying out activities under this section, and to the Secretary of Labor, a report on—(A)the number of individuals ages 16 through 24 (referred to in this subsection as youth) participating in activities under subsection (d), including the number of in-school youth and out-of-school youth so participating;(B)the expenditures made from the grant awarded under this section, including any expenditures made to provide youth participants with supportive services;(C)a description of the activities carried out under this section, including supportive services provided and the number of youth participants accessing such services;(D)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (g) for the program; and(E)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).7.Labor standardsAny activity receiving assistance under this Act shall be subject to—(1)the requirements and restrictions, including the labor standards, that apply to activities under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.) as provided under section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241);(2)the requirements for nondiscrimination that apply to activities under such title as provided under section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248); and(3)any other applicable Federal law.8.PrivacyNothing in this Act—(1)shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and such protections shall apply as if each program funded under this Act is an applicable program under that section;(2)shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this Act; or(3)shall require the disaggregation of data when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual, or would reveal such information when combined with other released information.9.Innovation and learningOut of the amount reserved under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall—(1)provide technical assistance to ensure that each State, local area, and local community partnership receiving funds under this Act have sufficient organizational capacity, staff training, and expertise to effectively implement the requirements under this Act;(2)create regional and national opportunities for virtual or in-person peer learning; and(3)provide, on a competitive basis, grants to States and local areas to—(A)conduct pilot programs and demonstration programs using emerging and evidence-based best practices and models for youth employment programs; and(B)evaluate programs conducted under subparagraph (A) using designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible.10.Evaluation and reports(a)EvaluationThe Secretary of Labor shall conduct, on an annual basis, a rigorous evaluation of the programs administered under this Act using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (b)Reports to CongressBeginning on the date of the completion of the first program year, after the date of enactment of this Act, for which funds are expended to carry out this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall transmit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and make publicly accessible, the reports described in sections 4(g), 5(g), and 6(h), and a final report on the results of each evaluation conducted under subsection (a).11.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)In generalExcept as otherwise provided, any term that is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) shall have the meaning given the term in such section.(2)ApprenticeshipThe term apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (3)ESEA termsThe terms dual or concurrent enrollment program, evidence-based, extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, local educational agency, and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(4)Native American termsThe terms Alaska Native, Indian, Indian tribe, National Hawaiian organization, and tribal organization have the meanings given such terms in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3221).(5)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001, 1002(a)(1)(B)).(6)Pre-apprenticeshipThe term pre-apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means a training model or program that—(A)is designed to prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship program;(B)is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with 1 or more sponsors of apprenticeship programs that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program—(i)to enter into the corresponding apprenticeship program if a place in the program is available and if the participant meets the qualifications of the apprenticeship program; and(ii)to earn credits towards the apprenticeship program; and(C)includes—(i)training (including a curriculum for the training) that is aligned with industry standards related to the apprenticeship program and that is created in consultation with the sponsors of the apprenticeship program that are parties to the written agreement under subparagraph (B), and that will prepare participants by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter 1 or more apprenticeship programs; and(ii)hands-on training and theoretical education for participants that do not displace a paid employee.(7)Program yearThe term program year is used in the manner as such term is used with respect to youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) and activities under section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226).(8)Supportive servicesThe term supportive services means services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, needs-related payments, food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this Act.(9)Work-based learningThe term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. 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II118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 3990IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 20, 2024Mr. Kaine (for himself and Ms. Butler) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsA BILLTo provide subsidized summer and year-round employment for youth who face systemic barriers to employment and viable career options and to assist local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2024.2.Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Labor to carry out this Act—(1)$1,000,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (2)$1,050,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;(3)$1,100,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;(4)$1,150,000,000 for fiscal year 2028;(5)$1,200,000,000 for fiscal year 2029; and(6)$1,250,000,000 for fiscal year 2030.3.Availability of funds(a)Reservation of funds for administrative and other purposesOf the amount available under section 2, the Secretary of Labor shall reserve—(1)not more than 5 percent to carry out innovation and learning activities under section 9;(2)not more than 5 percent for the costs of Federal administration of this Act; and(3)not more than 2 percent to carry out evaluations under section 10.(b)Distribution of fundsOf the amount made available under section 2 and not reserved under subsection (a), the Secretary of Labor shall use—(1)30 percent of such amount to carry out section 4;(2)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 5; and(3)35 percent of such amount to carry out section 6.4.Summer employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservations described in paragraphs (2) and (3), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113);(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and(3)reserve not more than 1½ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2).(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided in such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3));(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7;(H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; (J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. (2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based; (ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize not more than 100 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirementsA summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(A)Program designEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not—(i)be less than 4 weeks; or(ii)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the summer employment program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the summer employment program.(iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program to support their financial literacy as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. (vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall—(A)give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program—(i)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(ii)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and(B)for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs (I) and (II) of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a local area for a summer employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by status as in-school youth or out-of-school youth;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; (F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector; and(J)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth.5.Year-round employment opportunities for youth(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out year-round employment programs under this section—(1)after making the reservation described in paragraph (2), make an allotment from the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii)) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113); and(2)reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas.(b)Within State allocations(1)In generalThe Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3112; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection (c) in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i)) for the purpose of developing and expanding year-round employment programs under this section.(2)Reallocation among local areas(A)In generalThe Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph.(B)AmountThe amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year.(C)ReallocationIn making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph (B) for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year.(D)Eligible local areaFor purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection (c) and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph (B) for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made.(3)Local reservationOf the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)—(A)not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a year-round employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and(B)not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing.(c)Local plans(1)In generalIn order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph (2) a 4-year plan for the year-round employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum—(A)not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), as determined by the Governor; and(B)contain the contents required under paragraph (3).(2)Submission(A)In generalA plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local board to the Governor for the local area involved at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require.(B)Combined plansIf a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 4, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 4, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans.(3)ContentsAt a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include—(A)a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection (d) for each program year;(B)a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth to participate in the year-round employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment;(C)the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year;(D)a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services;(E)performance accountability goals, as measured on the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1);(F)an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.);(G)an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; (H)a description of the alignment of the program to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable;(I)a description of programs being offered that align with high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(J)a written commitment and support from the corresponding mayors or country executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan; and(K)any other information that the Governor may reasonably require.(d)Local use of funds(1)In generalA local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a year-round employment program in accordance with this subsection.(2)Development activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a year-round employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)plan, develop, and carry out a community-based year-round employment program that is described in and meets each requirement of paragraph (4), and that to the extent practicable is evidence-based;(ii)engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine year-round job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and(iii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(B)may—(i)use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and(ii)use not more than 50 percent of such amount to subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program.(3)Expansion activitiesIn the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a year-round program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area—(A)shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to—(i)increase the number of community-based, year-round employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector, that to the extent practicable are evidence-based;(ii)conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and(iii)subsidize the wages of each eligible youth participating in such program, subject to paragraph (4)(A)(ii); and(B)may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B).(4)Program requirements(A)Program DesignA year-round employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets each of the following requirements:(i)In generalEach eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and informed aspirations of the participant, for high-quality, year-round employment, which may not—(I)be less than 180 days or more than 1 year;(II)pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage; or(III)employ the eligible youth for less than 20 hours per week.(ii)Employer share of wagesNot less than 25 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program is paid by the employer, except this requirement may be waived for not more than 10 percent of eligible youth participating in the program that have a significant barrier to employment, as defined by the State board.(B)Program elementsThe program includes each of the following program elements:(i)Work readiness training and educational programs aligned to career pathways for eligible youth to enhance their year-round employment opportunities, including programs with digital literacy and online work readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support with obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or a license.(ii)Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the year-round employment program to enhance their year-round employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which services may be provided prior to, during, or after the year-round employment program. (iii)Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ each eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent.(iv)Career exploration, career counseling, career planning, and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program.(v)High-quality financial literacy education, for eligible youth participating in the program, to support their financial literacy, as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D)), and including education on the use of credit, financing higher education, savings and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections.(vi)Provision of supportive services to eligible youth, or connection of such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable participation in the program, which may include food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports.(vii)Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate.(viii)Integration of services provided by the program with youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq.), and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(ix)Connection of eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy activities under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3271 et seq.), career pathways, postsecondary education, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable.(x)A rigorous evaluation of such program using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies.(C)Information and referrals(i)In generalEach local board shall ensure that each participant of a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided—(I)information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and(II)referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis.(ii)Further assessment and referralEach local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B)), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet the employment requirements for the year-round employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause (i) to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment.(5)PriorityIn carrying out a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local area shall give priority to year-round employment opportunities offered under such program—(A)in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or(B)that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector.(e)Performance accountability(1)Primary indicators of performanceFor each local area carrying out a year-round employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include—(A)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(B)the percentage of program participants completing the program; and(C)the percentage of program participants having participated in work-based learning.(2)Failure to meet local performance accountability measures(A)In generalIf a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E) with respect to a year-round employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local area with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such program.(B)Corrective actionsIn a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area of all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such withheld funds shall be used to provide year-round employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B), with the commitment described in subsection (c)(3)(J).(f)Supplement and not supplantAny funds made available for a year-round employment program under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for year-round youth employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164).(g)Reports(1)In generalFor each year for which a local area receives an allocation under this section for a year-round employment program, the local area shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report containing—(A)the number of eligible youth participating in the program;(B)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a year-round employment opportunity through the program;(C)the expenditures made from the allocation under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in the program with supportive services;(D)a description of how the local area has used the allocation under this section to develop or expand a year-round employment program that is a work-based learning program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in the program and accessing such services;(E)for each youth participant with a subsidized wage, the amount and information describing the source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section;(F)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1) for the program;(G)the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program;(H)the average number of hours spent on—(i)carrying out recruitment and retention strategies; and(ii)providing support for participating youth, such as career planning, and time management and financial literacy training;(I)(i)the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector;(ii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the public sector; and(iii)the percent placed in an employment opportunity in the private sector;(J)the number of eligible youth participating in the program who are asked by the employer involved to remain employed by the employer after the end of the year-round employment program and the number of such youth participants remaining employed by the employer for not less than 90 days after the end of the year-round employment program; and(K)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (G) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).(h)Eligible youth definedFor the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth.6.Connecting-for-opportunities competitive grant program(a)In generalFrom the amount available under section 3(b)(3), the Secretary of Labor shall, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, award grants on a competitive basis to local community partnerships to assist such local community partnerships in improving high school graduation and youth employment rates.(b)Local community partnerships(1)In generalIn this section, the term local community partnership means a partnership that shall include each of the mandatory partners described in paragraph (2) and may include any of the optional partners described in paragraph (3).(2)Mandatory partnersThe mandatory partners described in this paragraph are each of the following: (A)A unit of general local government.(B)A local educational agency.(C)An institution of higher education.(D)A local board.(E)A community-based organization with experience or expertise in working with youth.(F)A public agency serving youth or young adults under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system or criminal justice system.(G)A State or local child welfare agency. (H)An agency administering programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).(I)An industry or sector partnership, to the extent practicable.(J)A labor organization or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable.(3)Optional partnersThe optional partners described in this paragraph are any of the following:(A)A one-stop operator.(B)An employer or employer association.(C)An entity that carries out a program that receives funding under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 (34 U.S.C. 11101 et seq.).(D)A public agency, or community-based organization, with expertise in providing, to youth, evidence-based trauma support services, counseling (including trauma-informed and gender-responsive care), or mental health care.(E)A public housing agency, a collaborative applicant (as defined in section 401 of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11360)), or a private nonprofit organization that serves homeless youth and households or foster youth. (F)The operator of a Job Corps center.(G)Another appropriate State or local agency.(c)ApplicationA local community partnership desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary of Labor an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. At a minimum, each application shall include a comprehensive plan that—(1)demonstrates sufficient need for the grant to serve the local population, which need may be demonstrated—(A)on the basis of the relative number of high school dropouts in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of high school dropouts in local areas in all States; (B)on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total number of unemployed individuals ages 16 through 24 in local areas in all States; or(C)on the basis of the relative percentage or number of low-income individuals in the local area to be served by the partnership, as compared to the total percentage or number of low-income individuals in local areas in all States;(2)identifies and describes the role of each entity in the partnership, including the fiscal agent in the partnership and the role of each such entity in carrying out the activities described in subsection (d);(3)does not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board, in the local area served by the local community partnership, under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3123), the applicable local application for career and technical education programs under section 134 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2354) (if not part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act local plan), and the applicable State plan for programs under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); (4)includes an assurance that the partnership will adhere to the labor standards and other requirements and restrictions described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of section 7; and(5)for any activity that leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, describes the activity leading to the credential. (d)Use of fundsA local community partnership receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds—(1)to target and serve individuals not younger than age 14 or older than age 24, prioritizing individuals with barriers to employment;(2)to make appropriate use of education, child welfare, social services, and workforce development data collection systems to facilitate the local community partnership’s ability to target and serve the individuals described in paragraph (1);(3)to develop wide-ranging pathways leading to postsecondary education and employment, including—(A)using not less than 50 percent of the grant funds to help individuals described in paragraph (1) complete their secondary school education, including through high-quality, flexible programs that utilize community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions and provide differentiated services (or pathways) to students—(i)who are returning to education after exiting secondary school without a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent; or(ii)who, based on their grade or age, are significantly off track to accumulate sufficient academic credits to meet high school graduation requirements, as established by the State;(B)creating career pathways, focused on paid work-based learning consisting of on-the-job training and classroom instruction, that—(i)will lead to the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential; and(ii)includes, to the maximum extent practicable, learning through apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs;(C)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with professionals who can provide such individuals with pre-employment and employment counseling and assist such individuals in—(i)finding and securing employment or work-based learning opportunities that pay not less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage;(ii)identifying and assessing eligibility for training programs and funding for such programs;(iii)completing necessary paperwork for applying for and enrolling in such programs; and(iv)identifying additional services, if needed;(D)connecting individuals described in paragraph (1) with providers of—(i)youth services (such as youth workforce investment activities), adult employment and training activities, vocational rehabilitation services, and adult education and literacy services, under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.);(ii)career planning services; and(iii)federally and State-funded programs that provide skills training; and(E)ensuring that such individuals successfully transition into pre-apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship programs, or programs leading to recognized postsecondary credentials in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations;(4)to provide a comprehensive system of supportive services aimed at preventing the individuals described in paragraph (1) from disconnecting from education, training, or employment, and aimed at re-engaging any such individual who has been so disconnected, by—(A)providing school-based dropout prevention and community-based dropout recovery services, including establishing or improving local educational agency early warning systems that—(i)connect to data collection and reporting systems established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) for the purpose of identifying the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection if such data does not reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would not reveal such information when combined with other released information; and (ii)engage any such identified individual using targeted, community-based, and, to the extent practicable, evidence-based interventions to address the specific needs and issues of the individual, including chronic absenteeism; and(B)providing the individuals described in paragraph (1) who are at risk for such disconnection with access to re-engagement services for training programs and employment opportunities and, to the extent practicable, using providers of youth workforce investment activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) to conduct intake and refer such individuals and their families to the appropriate re-engagement services; and(5)to provide a comprehensive system of support for the individuals described in paragraph (1), including—(A)connecting such individuals with professionals who can—(i)provide case management and counseling services; and(ii)assist such individuals in—(I)developing achievable short-term goals and long-term goals; and(II)overcoming any social, administrative, or financial barrier that may hinder enrollment in the program for which the grant was made or the achievement of such goals; and(B)providing or connecting participants with available supportive services.(e)Priority in awardsIn awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall give priority to applications, submitted by local community partnerships, that include a comprehensive plan that—(1)serves and targets communities with a high percentage of low-income individuals and a high rate of high school dropouts and youth unemployment; and(2)allows the individuals described in paragraph (1) to earn academic credit through various means, including high-quality career and technical education, dual or concurrent enrollment programs, virtual learning, or work-based learning.(f)Geographic distributionThe Secretary of Labor shall ensure that consideration is given to geographic distribution (such as distribution to urban, Tribal, and rural areas) in awarding grants under this section.(g)Performance accountabilityFor a partnership receiving a grant to carry out a program under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to such program, shall include—(1)the performance metrics described in section 116(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A)(ii));(2)the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate and the extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, in a State that chooses to use such a graduation rate for participants in the program; and(3)the rate of attaining a recognized equivalent of a high school diploma, such as a GED diploma for participants in the program.(h)Reports(1)In generalFor each year that a local community partnership carries out activities (including providing services) with a grant under this section, the partnership shall submit to the State board in which the partnership is carrying out activities under this section, and to the Secretary of Labor, a report on—(A)the number of individuals ages 16 through 24 (referred to in this subsection as youth) participating in activities under subsection (d), including the number of in-school youth and out-of-school youth so participating;(B)the expenditures made from the grant awarded under this section, including any expenditures made to provide youth participants with supportive services;(C)a description of the activities carried out under this section, including supportive services provided and the number of youth participants accessing such services;(D)information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (g) for the program; and(E)any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines to be necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the program.(2)DisaggregationThe information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1) shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and status in each subpopulation described in subclauses (I) through (VI) of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii)).7.Labor standardsAny activity receiving assistance under this Act shall be subject to—(1)the requirements and restrictions, including the labor standards, that apply to activities under title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3111 et seq.) as provided under section 181 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3241);(2)the requirements for nondiscrimination that apply to activities under such title as provided under section 188 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3248); and(3)any other applicable Federal law.8.PrivacyNothing in this Act—(1)shall be construed to supersede the privacy protections afforded parents and students under section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and such protections shall apply as if each program funded under this Act is an applicable program under that section;(2)shall be construed to permit the development of a national database of personally identifiable information on individuals receiving services under this Act; or(3)shall require the disaggregation of data when the number of individuals in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about an individual, or would reveal such information when combined with other released information.9.Innovation and learningOut of the amount reserved under section 3(a)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall—(1)provide technical assistance to ensure that each State, local area, and local community partnership receiving funds under this Act have sufficient organizational capacity, staff training, and expertise to effectively implement the requirements under this Act;(2)create regional and national opportunities for virtual or in-person peer learning; and(3)provide, on a competitive basis, grants to States and local areas to—(A)conduct pilot programs and demonstration programs using emerging and evidence-based best practices and models for youth employment programs; and(B)evaluate programs conducted under subparagraph (A) using designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible.10.Evaluation and reports(a)EvaluationThe Secretary of Labor shall conduct, on an annual basis, a rigorous evaluation of the programs administered under this Act using research approaches appropriate to the level of development and maturity of the program, including random assignment or quasi-experimental impact evaluations, implementation evaluations, pre-experimental studies, or feasibility studies. (b)Reports to CongressBeginning on the date of the completion of the first program year, after the date of enactment of this Act, for which funds are expended to carry out this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Labor shall transmit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate, and make publicly accessible, the reports described in sections 4(g), 5(g), and 6(h), and a final report on the results of each evaluation conducted under subsection (a).11.DefinitionsIn this Act: (1)In generalExcept as otherwise provided, any term that is defined in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102) shall have the meaning given the term in such section.(2)ApprenticeshipThe term apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the “National Apprenticeship Act”; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.). (3)ESEA termsThe terms dual or concurrent enrollment program, evidence-based, extended-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, local educational agency, and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).(4)Native American termsThe terms Alaska Native, Indian, Indian tribe, National Hawaiian organization, and tribal organization have the meanings given such terms in section 166 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3221).(5)Institution of higher educationThe term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in sections 101 and 102(a)(1)(B) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001, 1002(a)(1)(B)).(6)Pre-apprenticeshipThe term pre-apprenticeship, used with respect to a program, means a training model or program that—(A)is designed to prepare participants to enter an apprenticeship program;(B)is carried out by a sponsor that has a written agreement with 1 or more sponsors of apprenticeship programs that would enable participants who successfully complete the pre-apprenticeship program—(i)to enter into the corresponding apprenticeship program if a place in the program is available and if the participant meets the qualifications of the apprenticeship program; and(ii)to earn credits towards the apprenticeship program; and(C)includes—(i)training (including a curriculum for the training) that is aligned with industry standards related to the apprenticeship program and that is created in consultation with the sponsors of the apprenticeship program that are parties to the written agreement under subparagraph (B), and that will prepare participants by teaching the skills and competencies needed to enter 1 or more apprenticeship programs; and(ii)hands-on training and theoretical education for participants that do not displace a paid employee.(7)Program yearThe term program year is used in the manner as such term is used with respect to youth workforce investment activities under subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3151 et seq.) and activities under section 171 of such Act (29 U.S.C. 3226).(8)Supportive servicesThe term supportive services means services such as transportation, child care, dependent care, housing, needs-related payments, food and nutrition services, and health and mental health care supports, that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in activities authorized under this Act.(9)Work-based learningThe term work-based learning has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. 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Celem jest zwiększenie szans na zatrudnienie i poprawa wskaźników ukończenia szkoły średniej.\",\n  \"pl_key_points\": [\n    \"Miliardy dolarów na dotowane programy zatrudnienia letniego (do 100% subsydiowania wynagrodzenia) i całorocznego dla młodych ludzi, z priorytetem dla osób z trudnościami w dostępie do pracy.\",\n    \"Programy zapewniają płatne doświadczenie zawodowe, szkolenia z umiejętności cyfrowych i finansowych, mentoring oraz wsparcie socjalne (np. transport, opieka nad dziećmi, wsparcie zdrowia psychicznego).\",\n    \"Wprowadzenie grantów dla partnerstw lokalnych (szkoły, samorządy, organizacje społeczne) na tworzenie ścieżek kariery, zapobieganie porzucaniu szkoły i pomoc w uzyskaniu dyplomu lub kwalifikacji zawodowych.\"\n  ],\n  \"eng_ai_title\": \"Youth Employment Act: Subsidized Jobs, Career Pathways, and Dropout Prevention\",\n  \"eng_summary\": \"This Act authorizes over $6.75 billion to create subsidized summer and year-round job opportunities and educational programs for youth aged 14-24, focusing on those facing systemic barriers. Citizens benefit from paid work experience, career counseling, financial literacy training, and direct supportive services like transportation, childcare, and mental health support. The goal is to boost employment prospects and improve high school graduation rates.\",\n  \"eng_key_points\": [\n    \"Authorizes billions in funding for subsidized summer (up to 100% wage subsidy) and year-round employment programs, prioritizing youth facing barriers to employment.\",\n    \"Programs must provide paid work experience, digital and financial literacy training, mentoring, and essential supportive services (transportation, housing, childcare, mental health care).\",\n    \"Establishes competitive grants for local community partnerships to improve high school graduation rates and connect youth to high-skill, high-wage career pathways and apprenticeships.\"\n  ],\n  \"de_ai_title\": \"Jugendbeschäftigungsgesetz: Subventionierte Jobs, Karrierewege und Schulabschlussförderung\",\n  \"de_summary\": \"Dieses Gesetz genehmigt über 6,75 Milliarden Dollar zur Schaffung subventionierter Sommer- und Ganzjahresarbeitsplätze sowie Bildungsprogramme für Jugendliche zwischen 14 und 24 Jahren, insbesondere für diejenigen, die mit systemischen Hindernissen konfrontiert sind. Bürger erhalten Zugang zu bezahlter Berufserfahrung, Berufsberatung, Finanzbildung und direkten Unterstützungsleistungen wie Transport und Kinderbetreuung. Ziel ist es, die Beschäftigungschancen zu erhöhen und die Schulabschlussquoten zu verbessern.\",\n  \"de_key_points\": [\n    \"Milliardenfinanzierung für subventionierte Sommer- (bis zu 100% Lohnzuschuss) und Ganzjahresbeschäftigungsprogramme für Jugendliche mit Beschäftigungshemmnissen.\",\n    \"Die Programme bieten bezahlte Praktika, Schulungen in digitalen und finanziellen Kompetenzen, Mentoring und wesentliche soziale Unterstützung (Transport, Kinderbetreuung, psychische Gesundheitsversorgung).\",\n    \"Einführung von Wettbewerbszuschüssen für lokale Partnerschaften zur Verbesserung der Schulabschlussquoten und zur Schaffung von Karrierewegen in gefragten Branchen.\"\n  ],\n  \"fr_ai_title\": \"Loi Jeunesse: Emploi Subventionné, Parcours Professionnels et Prévention du Décrochage\",\n  \"fr_summary\": \"Cette loi autorise plus de 6,75 milliards de dollars pour créer des opportunités d'emploi subventionnées (estivales et annuelles) et des programmes éducatifs pour les jeunes de 14 à 24 ans, en ciblant ceux confrontés à des obstacles systémiques. Les citoyens bénéficieront d'une expérience de travail rémunérée, de conseils de carrière, d'une formation en littératie financière et de services de soutien directs (transport, garde d'enfants, logement). L'objectif est d'améliorer l'employabilité et les taux de diplomation.\",\n  \"fr_key_points\": [\n    \"Financement de plusieurs milliards pour des programmes d'emploi subventionnés d'été (jusqu'à 100% du salaire) et à l'année pour les jeunes ayant des difficultés d'accès à l'emploi.\",\n    \"Les programmes incluent des stages rémunérés, une formation à la préparation au travail, du mentorat et des services de soutien essentiels (transport, logement, soins de santé mentale).\",\n    \"Création de subventions compétitives pour les partenariats locaux visant à améliorer les taux de diplomation et à établir des parcours professionnels qualifiants dans des secteurs à forte demande.\"\n  ],\n  \"es_ai_title\": \"Ley de Empleo Juvenil: Trabajos Subvencionados, Carreras y Prevención del Abandono Escolar\",\n  \"es_summary\": \"Esta ley autoriza más de 6.750 millones de dólares para crear oportunidades de empleo subvencionadas (de verano y durante todo el año) y programas educativos para jóvenes de 14 a 24 años, centrándose en aquellos que enfrentan barreras sistémicas. Los ciudadanos obtendrán experiencia laboral remunerada, asesoramiento profesional, educación financiera y apoyo directo para necesidades como transporte, cuidado infantil y vivienda. El objetivo es mejorar las perspectivas de empleo y las tasas de graduación.\",\n  \"es_key_points\": [\n    \"Financiación multimillonaria para programas de empleo juvenil subvencionados (hasta el 100% del salario en verano), priorizando a aquellos con barreras significativas para el empleo.\",\n    \"Los programas ofrecen salarios subsidiados, capacitación en habilidades digitales y financieras, tutoría y servicios de apoyo esenciales (transporte, cuidado infantil, salud mental).\",\n    \"Establece subvenciones para asociaciones comunitarias locales para mejorar las tasas de graduación de la escuela secundaria y desarrollar vías de carrera de alta cualificación y aprendizaje.\"\n  ],\n  \"it_ai_title\": \"Legge Gioventù: Lavoro Sovvenzionato, Percorsi di Carriera e Supporto Educativo\",\n  \"it_summary\": \"Questa legge autorizza oltre 6,75 miliardi di dollari per creare opportunità di lavoro sovvenzionate (estive e annuali) e programmi educativi per i giovani dai 14 ai 24 anni, in particolare quelli che affrontano barriere sistemiche. I cittadini avranno accesso a esperienze lavorative retribuite, consulenza professionale, educazione finanziaria e servizi di supporto diretti come trasporto e assistenza all'infanzia. L'obiettivo è aumentare l'occupabilità e migliorare i tassi di diploma.\",\n  \"it_key_points\": [\n    \"Stanziamento di miliardi per programmi di impiego estivo (fino al 100% del salario) e annuale sovvenzionati, con priorità per i giovani con difficoltà di accesso al lavoro.\",\n    \"I programmi includono tirocini retribuiti, formazione sulla preparazione al lavoro, tutoraggio e servizi di supporto essenziali (trasporto, alloggio, assistenza sanitaria mentale).\",\n    \"Istituzione di sovvenzioni competitive per partenariati locali per migliorare i tassi di diploma e creare percorsi di carriera qualificati in settori ad alta richiesta.\"\n  ],\n  \"nl_ai_title\": \"Jeugdwerkgelegenheidswet: Gesubsidieerde Banen, Carrièrepaden en Onderwijsondersteuning\",\n  \"nl_summary\": \"Deze wet autoriseert meer dan 6,75 miljard dollar om gesubsidieerde zomer- en jaarrond banen en onderwijsprogramma's te creëren voor jongeren van 14 tot 24 jaar, met de nadruk op degenen die met systemische belemmeringen kampen. Burgers krijgen toegang tot betaalde werkervaring, loopbaanbegeleiding, financiële geletterdheidstraining en directe ondersteunende diensten zoals vervoer en kinderopvang. Het doel is de arbeidskansen te vergroten en de slagingspercentages op de middelbare school te verbeteren.\",\n  \"nl_key_points\": [\n    \"Miljardenfinanciering voor gesubsidieerde zomer- (tot 100% loonsubsidie) en jaarrond werkgelegenheidsprogramma's voor jongeren met belemmeringen.\",\n    \"De programma's bieden betaalde stages, training in digitale en financiële vaardigheden, mentoring en essentiële ondersteunende diensten (vervoer, huisvesting, kinderopvang).\",\n    \"Introductie van subsidies voor lokale partnerschappen om de slagingspercentages op de middelbare school te verbeteren en carrièrepaden in sectoren met veel vraag te creëren.\"\n  ],\n  \"pt_ai_title\": \"Lei de Emprego Juvenil: Empregos Subsidiados, Carreiras e Prevenção do Abandono Escolar\",\n  \"pt_summary\": \"Esta lei autoriza mais de 6,75 mil milhões de dólares para criar oportunidades de emprego subsidiadas (de verão e anuais) e programas educativos para jovens dos 14 aos 24 anos, visando aqueles que enfrentam barreiras sistémicas. Os cidadãos terão acesso a experiência de trabalho remunerada, aconselhamento de carreira, educação financeira e apoio direto para necessidades como transporte e cuidados infantis. O objetivo é aumentar a empregabilidade e as taxas de graduação.\",\n  \"pt_key_points\": [\n    \"Financiamento multimilionário para programas de emprego juvenil subsidiados (até 100% do salário no verão), priorizando jovens com barreiras significativas ao emprego.\",\n    \"Os programas oferecem salários subsidiados, formação em prontidão para o trabalho, mentoria e serviços de apoio essenciais (transporte, alojamento, saúde mental).\",\n    \"Criação de subsídios competitivos para parcerias comunitárias locais para melhorar as taxas de graduação e desenvolver percursos de carreira de alta qualificação e aprendizagem.\"\n  ],\n  \"category\": [\n    \"Labor\",\n    \"Education\",\n    \"Benefits\"\n  ]\n}"
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