Bills · S 1571
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1571Crime and Law Enforcement
AFTER SCHOOL Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the issue of juvenile crime and youth engagement in communities. If passed, it would provide federal funding to areas most impacted by youth violence, aiming to reduce crime rates by offering constructive alternatives for young people during critical after-school hours. Studies often show that access to quality after-school programs can improve academic performance, increase school attendance, and reduce risky behaviors.
If this bill becomes law, eligible communities will receive resources to create safe, structured environments for teenagers, potentially leading to fewer young people involved in crime and better outcomes for students. If it doesn't pass, these communities may continue to struggle to fund such programs, potentially leaving more young people without supervised, enriching activities outside of school, which could contribute to ongoing juvenile crime challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program, managed by the Attorney General, to fund after-school programs for middle and high school students.
Creates a new funding source specifically for youth programs aimed at crime prevention.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that grants are only for local public school systems and eligible nonprofit organizations located in counties with a juvenile violent crime rate of 10% or higher.
Targets resources to areas with demonstrated challenges regarding youth crime.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant money to be used for expanding existing after-school programs or developing new ones, and permits partnerships between schools and nonprofits.
Provides flexibility for communities to address their unique needs while fostering collaboration.
PROVISION 04
Requires funded after-school programs to include activities that have an educational purpose, foster skill development, offer youth leadership opportunities, and provide a safe and supportive environment.
Ensures that programs receiving federal funds offer meaningful and beneficial experiences for students beyond just supervision.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $15,000,000 annually for four fiscal years (2026-2029) to fund these grants.
Provides a specific financial commitment and timeframe for the program's initial operation.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Tennessee
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
142
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 1
Introduced in Senate
MAY 1
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1571
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last actionMay 1, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025
Senate BillS 1571Crime and Law Enforcement
AFTER SCHOOL Act
INTRODUCED MAY 1, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 1, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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