Sec. 4. Summer employment opportunities for youth

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From the amount available under section 3(b)(1), the Secretary of Labor shall, for the purpose of carrying out summer employment programs under this section— after making the reservations described in paragraphs

(2)and (3), make an allotment of the remainder of such amount in accordance with section 127(b)(1)(C)(ii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3162(b)(1)(C)(ii) ) to each State that meets the requirements of section 102 or 103 of such Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3112 ; 3113); reserve not more than one-quarter of 1 percent of such amount to provide assistance to the outlying areas; and reserve not more than 1 ½ percent of such amount to make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native Hawaiian organizations, to carry out the activities described in subsection (d)(2). The Governor of a State, in accordance with the State plan developed under section 102 or 103 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3112 ; 3113), shall allocate the amount that is allotted to the State under subsection (a)(1) to local areas meeting the requirements under subsection

(c)in accordance with the allocation described in section 128(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3163(b)(2)(A)(i) ) for the purpose of developing and expanding summer employment programs under this section. The Governor may, after consultation with the State board, reallocate to eligible local areas within the State amounts that are made available to local areas from allocations made under this section (referred to in this paragraph as a local allocation ) and that are available for reallocation in accordance with this paragraph. The amount available for reallocation for a program year is equal to the amount by which the unobligated balance of the local allocation, at the end of the program year prior to the program year for which the determination under this paragraph is made, exceeds 20 percent of such allocation for the prior program year. In making reallocations to eligible local areas of amounts available pursuant to subparagraph

(B)for a program year, the Governor shall allocate to each eligible local area within the State an amount based on the relative amount of the local allocation for the program year for which the determination is made, as compared to the total amount of the local allocations for all eligible local areas in the State for such program year. For purposes of this paragraph, the term eligible local area means a local area that meets the requirements under subsection

(c)and does not have an amount available for reallocation under subparagraph

(B)for the program year for which the determination under such subparagraph is made. Of the amount allocated to a local area under paragraph (1)— not more than 10 percent of such amount may be used for the administrative costs of carrying out a summer employment program under this section, including costs for participating in regional and national opportunities for in-person or virtual peer learning under section 9; and not less than 5 percent of such amount shall be used to provide direct financial assistance to eligible youth through grants to support their financial needs to enter, remain enrolled in, and complete the program, such as support for supplies, transportation, child care, and housing. In order for a local area to be eligible for funds under this section, the local board of the local area shall develop and submit to the Governor in accordance with paragraph

(2)a 4-year plan for the summer employment program. Such plan shall, at a minimum— not conflict with the local plan submitted by the local board under section 108 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3123 ), as determined by the Governor; and contain the contents required under paragraph (3). A plan required under this subsection shall be submitted by the local area to the Governor of such area at such time and in such manner as the Governor may reasonably require. If a local area is seeking funds under this section and section 5, the plan required under this subsection may be submitted in combination with a plan under section 5, in lieu of the local area submitting 2 separate plans. At a minimum, each plan required under this subsection shall include— a description of how the local area will carry out the activities described in subsection

(d)for each program year; a description of how the local area will recruit eligible youth into the summer employment program, including how the local area will prioritize recruitment of individuals with barriers to employment; the number of eligible youth expected to participate in the program each program year; a description of the services, including supportive services, that the program is expected to provide to eligible youth, including how the local area will partner with community-based organizations to provide such services; performance accountability goals, as measured by the primary indicators of performance described in subsection (e)(1); an assurance that the program will be aligned with the youth workforce investment activities provided by the local area under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq. ), and to the extent practicable, the career exploration, information, and guidance activities provided by such local area in accordance with section 134(b)(3) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2354(b)(3) ; an assurance that the local area will adhere to the labor standards described in section 7; a description of program alignment to work-based learning opportunities, or plans to create work-based learning opportunities, and a description of whether the program awards academic credit towards a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, or a recognized postsecondary credential, as applicable; a description of programs being offered that align to high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; and any other information as the Governor may reasonably require. A local area that receives an allocation under this section shall use such allocation for development activities or expansion activities with respect to a summer employment program in accordance with this subsection. In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is not carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area— shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to— plan, develop, and carry out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4); engage or establish industry or sector partnerships to determine local summer job needs to inform the establishment of such program; and conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and may— use such amount to develop technology infrastructure, including data and management systems, to support such program; and use not more than 25 percent of such amount to subsidize not more than 75 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program. In the case of a local area that, at the beginning of the first program year covered by the local plan submitted under subsection (c), is carrying out a summer employment program described in paragraph (4), the local board of such local area— shall use the amount allocated under this section to such local area to— increase the number of summer employment opportunities offered through such program, including unsubsidized or partly subsidized opportunities and opportunities in the private sector; conduct outreach to eligible youth and employers; and subsidize not more than 50 percent of the wages of each eligible youth participating in the program; and may use such amount to enhance the activities required under paragraph (4)(B). A summer employment program described in this paragraph is a program that meets the following requirements: Each eligible youth participating in the program is matched with an appropriate employer, based on factors including the needs of the employer and the age, skill, and aspirations of the eligible youth, for a high-quality summer employment opportunity, which may not— be less than 4 weeks; and pay less than the greater of the applicable Federal, State, or local minimum wage. The program includes the following program elements: Work-readiness training and educational programs for eligible youth to enhance their summer employment opportunities, including digital literacy and online work-readiness opportunities, as appropriate, and support obtaining documentation needed for employment, such as identification or licenses. Coaching and mentoring services for eligible youth participating in the program to enhance their summer employment opportunities and encourage completion of such opportunities through the program, which may occur prior to, during, or after the summer employment program. Coaching and mentoring services for employers on how to successfully employ eligible youth participating in the program in meaningful work, including on providing a safe work and training environment for all participants, regardless of race, color, disability, age, religion, national origin, political affiliation, belief, marital status, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition, or status as a parent. Career exploration, career counseling, career planning and postsecondary education planning services for eligible youth participating in the program. High-quality financial literacy education for eligible youth participating in the program as described in section 129(b)(2)(D) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164(b)(2)(D) ), and including education on the use of credit and financing higher education, savings, and access to safe and affordable banking accounts with consumer protections. Providing supportive services to eligible youth, or connecting such youth to supportive services provided by another entity, to enable their participation in the program. Follow-up services for not less than 12 months after the completion of participation, as appropriate. Integrating services provided by the program with year-round employment programs, youth development programs, secondary school programs, career pathways, career and technical education programs, youth workforce investment activities provided under chapter 2 of subtitle B of title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3161 et seq. ), work-based learning, and skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable. Connecting eligible youth participating in the program to providers of youth services, adult employment and training services, vocational rehabilitation services, adult education and literacy services under title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ), career pathways, or skills training programs funded by the State or Federal Government, as applicable for each eligible youth. Express, written commitment from mayors and county executives to support the execution of the program as described in the plan submitted under subsection (c). Each local board shall ensure that each participant of a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section shall be provided— information on the full array of applicable or appropriate services that are available through the local board or other eligible providers or one-stop partners, including those providers or partners receiving funds under this Act; and referral to appropriate training and educational programs that have the capacity to serve the participant either on a concurrent or sequential basis. Each local board shall, in a manner consistent with section 129(c)(3)(B) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164(c)(3)(B) ), ensure that eligible youth who do not meet employment requirements for the summer employment program shall be referred for further assessment, as necessary, and referred to appropriate programs in accordance with clause

(i)to meet the basic skills and training needs for such employment. In carrying out a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, a local board shall— give priority to summer employment opportunities offered under such program— in existing or emerging high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations; or that meet community needs in the public, private, or nonprofit sector; and for any program year, use not less than 75 percent of the amount allocated under this section to provide summer employment opportunities under such program for eligible youth that are in-school youth. For each local board carrying out a summer employment program funded under this section, the primary indicators of performance, with respect to each such program, shall include— the performance metrics described in clause (i)(V), and subparagraphs

(I)and

(II)of clause (ii), of section 116(b)(2)(A) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3141(b)(2)(A) ); the percentage of eligible youth completing the program; and the percentage of youth having participated in work-based learning. If a local area fails, for any program year, to meet a performance accountability goal identified in its local plan under subsection (c)(3)(E), with respect to a summer employment program receiving assistance under this section, the Governor, or, upon request by the Governor, the Secretary of Labor, shall provide the local board with technical assistance, which may include assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan for such summer employment program. In a case in which such local area fails to meet such performance accountability goal with respect to the program for a third consecutive year or fails to implement the improvement plan, the Governor shall take corrective actions, which may include, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, the withholding from the local area all, or a portion, of the allocation under this section. Such funds shall be used to provide summer employment activities in such local area under alternative arrangements that are consistent with the program elements described in subsection (d)(4)(B). Any funds made available for a local area for summer employment programs under this section shall supplement and not supplant other State or local public funds expended for summer employment programs or other youth activities funded under section 129 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164 ). For each year that a local area receives an allocation under this section to carry out a summer employment program, the local board shall submit to the Secretary of Labor and the Governor a report with— the number of eligible youth participating in the program, disaggregated by the number of such youth that are in-school youth and that are out-of-school youth; the number of eligible youth participating in the program who complete a summer employment opportunity through the program; the expenditures made from the amounts allocated under this section, including expenditures made to provide eligible youth participating in such program with supportive services; a description of how the local area has used amounts allocated under this section to develop or expand a summer employment program, including a description of program activities and services provided to eligible youth, including supportive services provided and the number of eligible youth participating in such program and accessing such services; for youth participants with a subsidized wage, the amount and source of the subsidy, including the amount of the subsidy covered by grant funds under this section; information specifying the levels of performance achieved with respect to the primary indicators of performance for the program described in subsection (e)(1); the average number of hours and weeks worked and the average amount of wages earned by eligible youth participating in the program; the average number of hours spent on— recruitment and retention strategies; and support for participating youth, such as time management, career planning, and financial literacy training; the percent of eligible youth participating in the program that are placed in— an employment opportunity in the nonprofit sector; an employment opportunity in the public sector; and an employment opportunity in the private sector; and any other information that the Secretary of Labor determines necessary to monitor the effectiveness of the summer employment program. The information required to be reported under subparagraphs (A), (B), and

(G)of paragraph

(1)shall be disaggregated by race, ethnicity, sex, age, and the subpopulations described in subclauses

(I)through

(VI)of section 129(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3164(a)(1)(B)(iii) ). For the purposes of this section, the term eligible youth means an individual who, at the time the eligibility determination is made, is an out-of-school youth or an in-school youth.

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