Int 0241-2026 · BillCommittee · Jan 28, 2026
A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a universal youth employment program
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Shahana K. HanifDemocratDistrict 39
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Services to establish a universal employment program for youth aged 14 to 17 and for youth aged 18 to 21 who attend a middle school or high school. The program would provide a summertime or part-time school year job to all eligible youth who seek employment through the program.
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Jan 28, 2026