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Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-377| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2025
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, the "Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the Federal Work-Study Program. It specifically includes off-campus community service at after-school activities as an eligible use of funds, allowing college students to be compensated for providing educational support to younger students. The legislation defines "after-school activities" as educational programs during non-school hours, administered by public elementary or secondary schools or partnering community organizations. Institutions participating in the program can use funds to compensate students for work, training, and travel related to these activities. The Secretary of Education must establish a registration process for eligible schools and set program standards. Institutions are encouraged to prioritize schools in low-income communities and ensure student workers receive appropriate training for their roles. A key provision allows the Federal share of compensation for these specific work-study positions to exceed 75 percent, aiming to enhance participation and support for these vital educational services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-183
Students Helping Young Students Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-183
    Students Helping Young Students Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

Education of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsHigher educationNational and community serviceTeaching, teachers, curriculaTemporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings

Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-377| Senate 
| Updated: 2/3/2025
This bill, the "Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025," amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the Federal Work-Study Program. It specifically includes off-campus community service at after-school activities as an eligible use of funds, allowing college students to be compensated for providing educational support to younger students. The legislation defines "after-school activities" as educational programs during non-school hours, administered by public elementary or secondary schools or partnering community organizations. Institutions participating in the program can use funds to compensate students for work, training, and travel related to these activities. The Secretary of Education must establish a registration process for eligible schools and set program standards. Institutions are encouraged to prioritize schools in low-income communities and ensure student workers receive appropriate training for their roles. A key provision allows the Federal share of compensation for these specific work-study positions to exceed 75 percent, aiming to enhance participation and support for these vital educational services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-183
Students Helping Young Students Act of 2023
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 3, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-183
    Students Helping Young Students Act of 2023


  • February 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 3, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Education of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsHigher educationNational and community serviceTeaching, teachers, curriculaTemporary and part-time employmentWages and earnings