Local law · Int 0239-2024
Establishing a universal youth employment program
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A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a universal youth employment program
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Services to establish a universal employment program for youth aged 14 to 17 and for youth aged 18 to 21 who attend a middle school or high school. The program would provide a summertime or part-time school year job to all eligible youth who seek employment through the program.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
Cosponsors
Shahana K. Hanif, Shaun Abreu and 12 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
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- Shahana K. Hanif
- Shaun Abreu
- Julie Menin
- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Sandra Ung
- Gale A. Brewer
- James F. Gennaro
- Farah N. Louis
- Shekar Krishnan
- Diana I. Ayala
- Nantasha M. Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council