Summer for All Act

The Summer for All Act (S 4843) creates federal grants to expand high-quality, affordable summer programs for youth ages 5-22, with priority for low-income, rural, and underserved youth including English language learners, those with disabilities, and youth experiencing homelessness. It authorizes two grant types: Section 3 grants for community organizations to directly run programs (requiring 5 days/week for 5 weeks with free food for qualifying youth), and Section 4 grants for states to build partnerships and address access gaps. Programs must include academic support, safety training, health activities, and anti-bullying measures while prohibiting discrimination based on race, disability, or other protected classes. The bill allocates $4 billion over four years, with nearly half funding Section 3 grants for direct youth programs and half funding Section 4 state partnerships.