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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 377

Bill 119 s 377, also known as the Work-Study for Community Service Act, is a proposed amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The main goal of this bill is to create a work-study program that allows college students to participate in off-campus community service activities, specifically focusing on after-school programs.

Under this bill, selected after-school activities would be designated as eligible for the work-study program. This means that college students who qualify for work-study funding would have the opportunity to work at these community service programs as part of their financial aid package.

The Work-Study for Community Service Act aims to provide college students with valuable hands-on experience in serving their communities while also helping to support and enhance after-school programs for children and teenagers. By participating in these activities, students can gain practical skills, develop a sense of civic responsibility, and make a positive impact in their local communities. In addition to creating the work-study program for off-campus community service, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to higher education. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, Bill 119 s 377 seeks to promote community engagement and service among college students while also supporting after-school programs that benefit children and teenagers.

Congressional Summary of S 377

Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

This bill expands the Federal Work-Study Program to include work-study programs at institutions of higher education that compensate students who are employed in educational after-school, before-school, or nonschool community service activities at public elementary and secondary schools.

Current Status of Bill S 377

Bill S 377 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 377 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025.  Bill S 377's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 377

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 377

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 377

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, to add a work-study program for off-campus community service at selected after-school activities, and for other purposes.

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