HB637

Establishing the Youth Summer Employment Grant Program and the Youth Summer Employment Fund; and authorizing regulations.

Introduced·2/20/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB637 establishes the Youth Summer Employment Grant Program and Fund to support summer jobs for youth.

The Youth Summer Employment Act creates the Youth Summer Employment Grant Program within the Department of Labor and Industry. The program awards grants to eligible employers who hire youth employees for at least eight weeks during summer. Eligible employers include for-profit companies, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities. Employers must adhere to child labor laws and provide work or educational experiences, paying at least the minimum wage or $15 per hour.

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Labor And Industry Committee
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History

Feb 20, 2025

House

Referred to Labor & Industry