Gang Prevention and Youth Recreation Act of 1995

Summary

Gang Prevention and Youth Recreation Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to not more than ten selected cities to assist them to establish and operate teen resource and education centers to provide education, employment, recreation, social, and cultural awareness assistance to at-risk youth. Authorizes the Secretary to make such grants to a city if it applies and agrees to operate at least two such centers. Requires such centers to offer for at-risk youth: (1) educational assistance, including information on institutions of higher education, assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications, and preparatory courses for high school equivalency and college entrance examinations; (2) employment and skills training assistance, including hiring teen peer counselors to provide basic job skills training, job referral services, and job banks; (3) recreational opportunities, such as sports teams, neighborhood gardening and food distribution, creative activities and arts, and reading programs; (4) social skills development, including hiring adult counselors and providing support groups for counseling on social and personal issues; and (5) cultural awareness programs, such as classes in the history and culture of various cultural groups and productions of plays, stories, and artwork reflecting the cultural heritage of such youth. Requires such centers to provide financial assistance to college graduates who work full-time at the center to assist them to repay part of their student loan debt. Sets forth grant selection, allocation, and reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 21 March 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities. for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 March 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 March 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 March 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 March 1995 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 March 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 March 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 March 1995

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Sponsors

• Maxine Waters · D · Sponsor
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