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Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1276
One of the key provisions of the HERO Act is the establishment of a grant program to fund initiatives that support youth development and empowerment. These grants would be awarded to organizations and programs that provide mentorship, job training, and other services to help young people reach their full potential.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve access to education and job opportunities for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. This includes funding for programs that help students stay in school, access higher education, and secure meaningful employment. The HERO Act also aims to address issues related to youth mental health and well-being. The bill includes funding for mental health services and support programs for young people, as well as initiatives to prevent substance abuse and promote healthy lifestyles. Overall, the Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities for Youth Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to provide young people in the United States with the support and resources they need to succeed. By investing in youth development, education, and mental health, the bill aims to create a brighter future for the next generation of Americans.
Congressional Summary of S 1276
Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2023
This bill modifies the work opportunity tax credit to (1) change the credit for summer youth employees to a credit for youth employees who will be employed for not more than 20 hours per week during any period between September 16 and April 30 in which the youth employee is attending any secondary school, (2) increase the amount of the credit for youth employees, and (3) expand the credit to include disconnected youth.
The bill defines disconnected youth to include any individual who (1) is certified as having attained age 16 but not age 25 on the hiring date; and (2) has self-certified as not having regularly attended any secondary, technical, or post-secondary school during the 6-month period preceding the hiring date, has not been regularly employed during such period, and is not readily employable due to a lack of basic skills. The term also includes individuals who have been certified (1) as having attained age 16 but not age 21 on the hiring date, and (2) as eligible foster children in foster care during the 12-month period ending on the hiring date.
