Local law · Int 0241-2026
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
Assigned to a committee for review.
- 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 3 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic5
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council