NYC Council Introduction 241

intro.nyc/0241-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Establishing a universal youth employment program.
Status: Committee Committee on Children and Youth
Sponsored by Crystal Hudson
Introduced: January 29, 2026

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.