[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[S. 4843 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4843
To establish a Summer for All program through summer enrichment
expansion grants and summer programming State grants, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 30, 2024
Mr. Murphy introduced the following bill; which was read twice and
referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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A BILL
To establish a Summer for All program through summer enrichment
expansion grants and summer programming State grants, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Summer for All Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) ESEA definitions.--The terms ``local educational
agency'' and ``State educational agency'' have the meanings
given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
(2) Community-based organization.--The term ``community-
based organization'' means an organization (including a
community action agency)--
(A) for which no part of the net earnings of the
organization inures to the benefit of any member,
founder, contributor, or individual;
(B) that has a voluntary board;
(C) that has an accounting system, or has
designated a fiscal agent in accordance with
requirements established by the Secretary; and
(D) that practices nondiscrimination in the
provision of assistance.
(3) English language learner.--The term ``English language
learner'' has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7801), except such term shall include an individual who is age
22 and otherwise meet the requirements of such term.
(4) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has the
meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
(5) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education'' means an institution of
higher education, as defined in section 101 of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001), or a postsecondary
vocational institution, as defined in section 102(c) of such
Act (20 U.S.C. 1002(c)).
(6) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Health and Human Services.
(7) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several
States of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands.
(8) Summer for all program.--The term ``Summer for All
program'' means a program supported by a grant under section
3(b).
(9) Youth.--The term ``youth'' means an individual who is
not younger than age 5 and not older than age 22.
(10) Youth with a disability.--The term ``youth with a
disability'' has the meaning given the term ``child with a
disability'' in section 602 of the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401), except such term
includes an individual who is age 22 and otherwise meets the
requirements of such term.
(11) Youth experiencing homelessness.--The term ``youth
experiencing homelessness'' has the meaning given the term
``homeless children and youths'' in section 725 of the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11434a).
SEC. 3. SUMMER ENRICHMENT EXPANSION GRANTS.
(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term
``eligible entity'' means--
(1) a community-based organization;
(2) an intermediary, or collaborative network, that
supports local community-based organizations and has experience
with, or relevant expertise in, supporting youth-serving
programs or youth needs during out-of-school time; or
(3) an institution of higher education.
(b) Program Authorized.--
(1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out
this section, the Secretary shall make summer enrichment
expansion grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities
to enable the eligible entities to carry out Summer for All
programs for the purposes of--
(A) providing high-quality, affordable summer
programming for youth, especially for low-income youth
and rural youth, including youth of color;
(B) ensuring that all youth have access to a safe,
nurturing, and enriching environment during summer out-
of-school time; and
(C) improving the quality of summer programming
across the United States and reducing learning loss
during summer out-of-school time.
(2) Duration.--A grant awarded under this section shall be
for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years.
(c) Application.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under this
section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and
containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(d) Priorities.--In awarding grants under this section, the
Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities--
(1) with a history of effectively serving low-income youth
and their families;
(2) proposing a Summer for All program that will primarily
serve--
(A) low-income youth;
(B) English language learners;
(C) youth with disabilities;
(D) youth experiencing homelessness;
(E) youth experiencing food insecurity;
(F) youth involved in the justice system;
(G) youth in the foster care system;
(H) youth who have not reached proficiency for
their grade level on English language arts,
mathematics, science, or social studies content area
assessments;
(I) rural youth; or
(J) native or indigenous youth;
(3) that will partner or contract with local youth-serving
government entities, such as local educational agencies, parks
and recreation departments, or public libraries, to offer the
Summer for All program;
(4) that will provide participants in the Summer for All
program with safe, timely transportation services to and from
summer programming, especially in rural or underserved areas;
or
(5) will use grant funds to carry out a Summer for All
program that provides 2 or more eligible activities described
in subsection (e)(1)(C).
(e) Use of Funds.--
(1) Required uses.--An eligible entity that receives a
grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out a
Summer for All program that--
(A) serves youth by providing programming--
(i) during the summer months when schools
are closed;
(ii) for not less than 5 days a week for a
minimum of 5 weeks during the summer months;
(iii) that requires participating youth to
be physically present at a building or location
designated by the eligible entity; and
(iv) for participating youth whose
household income would qualify the youth for a
free or reduced price lunch under the Richard
B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C.
1751 et seq.), that is offered at no cost;
(B) provides food at no cost to participating youth
whose household income would qualify for free or
reduced price lunch under such Act; and
(C) includes activities or programming that--
(i) fosters safe, healthy, supportive, and
drug-free environments;
(ii) supports youth academic enrichment;
(iii) provides social and emotional
learning;
(iv) promotes health and safety practices;
(v) supports a healthy, active lifestyle,
including nutritional education and regular,
structured physical education activities and
programs, that help maintain the mental and
physical well-being of youth;
(vi) promotes volunteerism, community
involvement, or service-learning, in which
students use academic and civic knowledge and
skills to address genuine community needs;
(vii) helps prevent bullying and
harassment;
(viii) develops relationship-building
skills, such as--
(I) effective communication; and
(II) improving safety through the
recognition and prevention of coercion,
violence, or abuse, including--
(aa) teen and dating
violence;
(bb) stalking;
(cc) domestic abuse; and
(dd) sexual violence and
harassment;
(ix) provides mentoring and school
counseling to participating youth, including
youth who are at risk of--
(I) academic failure;
(II) dropping out of school;
(III) involvement in criminal or
delinquent activities; or
(IV) drug use and abuse;
(x) promotes career or workforce readiness
or participation;
(xi) promotes readiness for postsecondary
education; or
(xii) provides other experiences that
contribute to a well-rounded education.
(2) Allowable uses.--In addition to the uses required under
paragraph (1), an eligible entity receiving a grant under this
section may use grant funds for--
(A) the recruitment, training, and retention of
qualified staff members for the Summer for All program
supported under the grant;
(B) raising awareness about the Summer for All
program in order to recruit and enroll program
participants; and
(C) other reasonable administrative costs of the
Summer for All program.
(f) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Subgrants and contracts.--Each recipient of a grant
under this section shall provide the services and activities
provided under the Summer for All program directly or through
subgrants, contracts, or other arrangements with State
educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions
of higher education, other public agencies including agencies
of Indian Tribes, or private entities.
(2) Nondiscrimination requirements.--An eligible entity
receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate
against any individual, including an employee, volunteer,
participant, or other individual involved in the Summer for All
program, who is receiving Federal financial assistance through
the Summer for All program on the basis of that individual's
actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex
(including sexual orientation and gender identity), or
disability.
(g) Reporting Requirements.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant
under this section shall, on an annual basis, prepare and submit a
report to the Secretary containing information about--
(1) how the grant funds were used;
(2) how many youth were served by activities supported by
grant funds; and
(3) how remaining unobligated grant funds will be used.
SEC. 4. SUMMER PROGRAMMING STATE GRANTS.
(a) Definition of Eligible Entity.--In this section, the term
``eligible entity'' means--
(1) The Governor or other chief executive officer of a
State.
(2) A State educational agency.
(3) The governing body of an Indian Tribe.
(b) Grants Authorized.--
(1) In general.--From amounts made available to carry out
this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary
of Education, shall award summer programming State grants, on a
competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible
entities to--
(A) plan and implement sustainable strategies that
address gaps in access to high-quality summer
enrichment programs for youth;
(B) build partnerships between local educational
agencies, local governments, and community-based
organizations to maximize the impact and availability
of summer enrichment programs; and
(C) establish summer programming opportunities for
kids and their families that may exist outside of the
traditional summer camp or enrichment experience.
(2) Duration.--A grant under this section shall be awarded
for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years.
(c) Application; Award Basis.--
(1) Application.--An eligible entity desiring a grant under
this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at
such time, in such manner, and containing such information as
the Secretary may require.
(2) Award basis.--In awarding grants under this section,
the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that--
(A) demonstrate that activities funded by the grant
will be sustainable beyond the term of the grant;
(B) establish an organization or mechanism to
solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders,
including representatives of community-based
organizations, educators, municipal representatives,
and parents, in the implementation of activities
supported under the grant; or
(C) plan to use funds for a variety of programs and
strategies to expand summer enrichment programming for
underserved communities and at-risk youth.
(d) Eligible Activities.--An eligible entity that receives a grant
under this section shall use grant funds to--
(1) expand access to summer enrichment programs in
underserved communities;
(2) improve the safety and quality of summer enrichment
programs primarily serving underserved communities;
(3) organize a diverse group of stakeholders to determine
gaps in access to summer enrichment programming and developing
plans to address these gaps in a long-term, sustainable way;
(4) expand access to enrichment activities at libraries,
parks and recreation departments, museums, and other nonprofit
entities that serve families during the summer months when
schools are closed; or
(5) address barriers to partnerships between local
educational agencies, local governments, and community-based
organizations in providing summer enrichment programs.
(e) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Transfer authority.--An eligible entity receiving a
grant under this section may transfer grant funds to a
community-based organization, a Tribal organization (as that
term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination
and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), a public
benefit corporation involved in the transportation of
passengers or cargo, or a special-purpose unit of State or
local government, in order to carry out activities described in
subsection (d).
(2) Contracts and grants.--An eligible entity receiving a
grant under this section may carry out the activities described
in subsection (d) directly or through subgrants, contracts, or
cooperative agreements.
(3) Nondiscrimination requirements.--An eligible entity
receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate
against any employee, volunteer, participant, or other
individual otherwise involved in programming receiving Federal
financial assistance under this section on the basis of that
individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin,
sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or
disability.
(f) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Each eligible entity receiving a grant
under this section shall, on an annual basis, prepare and
submit a report to the Secretary containing information about--
(A) how the grant funds were used;
(B) how the eligible entity solicited feedback from
stakeholders in the use of funds;
(C) how many youth have been served by activities
supported by grant funds;
(D) how the entity improved access to summer
enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-
risk youth; and
(E) how the entity improved the quality of summer
enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-
risk youth.
(2) Public availability.--The Secretary shall, on an annual
basis, make public the reports received under paragraph (1).
SEC. 5. DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM.
The Secretary may reserve not more than 5 percent of the amounts
made available to carry out this Act to conduct, directly or through
grants to public or nonprofit private entities or contracts with public
or private entities or individuals, projects for research and data
collection to--
(1) understand the scope of the need for safe, healthy, and
enriching summer programs for youth; and
(2) track the progress of the Summer for All grant
programs.
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; FUNDING DISTRIBUTION.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry
out this Act--
(1) a total of $4,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2025 through
2028; and
(2) $1,000,000,000 for each subsequent fiscal year.
(b) Funding Distribution.--From the amount made available under
subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall--
(1) use not less than 47.5 percent of such amounts to carry
out section 3;
(2) use not more than 47.5 percent to carry out section 4;
and
(3) use not more than 5 percent to carry out section 5.
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