The Service Starts At Home Act would create grants for paid local government internships for high school and college students. It would also fund scholarships for students who complete volunteer service and recognize schools and colleges for community service.
Eligible high school seniors and college students could apply for scholarships if they complete at least 100 hours of qualifying volunteer service. Scholarship amounts would range from $1,000 to $3,000, based on service hours, and could be used only for college costs. Students could receive scholarships for up to four academic years. States and local governments could apply for grants to support paid internships for students. The bill also calls for reasonable work accommodations for interns facing challenges such as childcare or transportation needs.
The bill authorizes $50 million per year for internship grants and $100 million per year for scholarship programs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. These are authorized amounts; the bill does not state that the funds have been appropriated.
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