AFTER SCHOOL Act
Sponsored By: Senator Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced
Summary
Creates targeted, formula grants to expand after‑school programs for students in counties where juveniles commit at least 10% of violent offenses. This bill would let the Attorney General award money to local school districts and qualified nonprofits to run educational, leadership, and safe‑space programs for students in grades 6 through 12 when school is out of session.
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- Families and students: Eligible students in grades 6 through 12 in high‑juvenile‑offense counties would gain more after‑school learning, leadership opportunities, and supervised activities outside regular school hours.
- Schools and nonprofit operators: Local educational agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits with experience running youth programs can apply for formula grants to expand or start programs and to partner in service delivery.
- Counties and federal oversight: The Attorney General would annually identify counties that meet the 10% juvenile offense threshold, publish an application, collect recipient reports on participants and program outcomes, and send Congress a summary of those reports.
*If enacted, the bill would authorize $15 million per year for fiscal years 2026–2029, totaling $60 million and thereby increase federal spending over that period.*
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After-school grants for teens in high-crime counties
If enacted, the bill would create a grant program to fund after-school programs for grades 6 through 12. Grants would go to local school agencies and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in counties with a juvenile offense rate of at least 10 percent. The Attorney General would publish the list of qualifying counties and an application each year. Congress would authorize $15,000,000 for each fiscal year 2026 through 2029, to remain available until expended. Approved applicants would get a share of that year's money based on how many eligible students they serve. Grant funds must run after-school programs held when school is out and aimed at learning, skills, leadership, and safe supervision. Grantees would file annual reports, and the Attorney General would send Congress a summary within 90 days after receiving them.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
NV • D
Sponsored 5/1/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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