Generation Now Workforce Representation Act of 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This change mandates that state-level boards overseeing federal job training funds must incorporate youth perspectives, potentially shifting how state workforce agencies prioritize and design programs for residents aged 16 to 24.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State workforce development boards

These boards must change their membership composition and establish a new standing committee.

Youth aged 16-24

Young people in this age range gain formal representation on state boards that oversee workforce training programs.

Youth-serving nonprofit organizations

Nonprofits providing supportive services to youth are now required to have a representative on state workforce boards.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires every to include at least two youth representatives and establish a standing committee dedicated to youth workforce issues. It aims to ensure that young people, particularly those disconnected from school or work, have a formal voice in how state job training programs are managed.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who would qualify as a youth representative on these boards?

A representative must be between 16 and 24 years old, either out-of-school, disconnected from work, or a graduate of a youth workforce investment program.

What is the purpose of the new standing committee?

The committee is tasked with providing recommendations to the full state board regarding youth workforce investment activities.

Why It Matters

This change mandates that state-level boards overseeing federal job training funds must incorporate youth perspectives, potentially shifting how state workforce agencies prioritize and design programs for residents aged 16 to 24.

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Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body to which the bill is referred”Map →

bill_numberWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act“The law being amended”Map →

organizationState educational agency“Responsible for coordinating youth representative selection”Map →

bill_numberInternal Revenue Code of 1986“Reference to the tax code”Map →

organizationSenate“The legislative body introducing the bill”Map →

personMr. Kaine“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

organizationState workforce development board“The entity being impacted by the bill”Map →

personMs. Butler“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →

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