The "Service Starts At Home Act" aims to foster civic engagement and volunteerism among students by establishing two primary grant programs administered by the Secretary of Education. The first program provides competitive grants to eligible entities, such as states or local governments, to support paid internships within units of local government . These internships are available for secondary school students and qualified undergraduates, with grants covering the identification of opportunities, student selection, pay rates, and associated costs. Entities receiving these grants must ensure internships offer educational value and meet academic standards, while also striving to provide reasonable accommodations for interns facing challenges like childcare or transportation. This section authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The second major initiative is a scholarship program for volunteer service , with funds allocated to states to award competitive scholarships to eligible students. To qualify for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in secondary school or higher education and have completed at least 100 hours of volunteer service work in the preceding year, with renewal applicants needing to be in good academic standing. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000, depending on the number of volunteer hours, and can be used for higher education costs. The bill also allows the Secretary to reserve up to 20 percent of funds for a federal supplemental scholarship program, prioritizing students who have not received a state scholarship. This section authorizes $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, and includes a provision for recognizing schools and institutions for their community service achievements.