To be honest, not sure about the process with redrafts so I'm sending this passed bill back to you Mr. President.
Streets to Schools Act of 2022
I. Title
The title of this legislation shall be called the "Streets to Schools Act of 2022" and shall be cited as "S2S"
II. Purpose and Intent
To establish a program for low income individuals and those involved in illegal activities to provide a higher education funded by the federal government. The intent is to decrease poverty and crime rates among younger and lower class individuals.
III. Establishment of Program
This legislation will create the "Streets to Schools Education Program" which will provide federal funding for individuals in one of two brackets, low income and delinquent individuals, to attend two year universities or colleges, with requirements described in section IV of this legislation.
IV. Requirements
The requirements for eligibility for this program is as follows:
a.) Low income: Individuals in the low income bracket must be a dependent of a family who'swhose income is less than $42,000 per year, or is not a dependent with an income less than $42,000 a year.
Registration with the program will be audited for those who are eligible for the program, funding will be reviewed once every semester to track the progress of students. Students of this bracket are required to maintain a 78 out of 100 average in any and all classes they may take, with a minimum of three (3) classes per semester. If found in violation of the programs minimum requirements, funding will be revoked.
b.) Delinquent Individuals: Individuals who partake in illegal acts, such as illicit drug dealing, gang activity, or prostitution.
Individuals in this bracket are required to disclose prior activities and affiliations with the program. All illegal substances and materials (ie. drugs, weapons) owned by an individual must be turned in to regional authorities as detailed in Section V. If the individual is found to possess illegal substances and materials during the program, or the individual is arrested for partaking in illegal activities, their eligibility shall be terminated immediately.
Registration with the program will be audited for those who are eligible for the program, funding will be reviewed once every semester to track the progress of students. Students of this bracket are required to maintain a 78 out of 100 average in any and all classes they may take, with a minimum of three (3) classes per semester. If found in violation of the programs minimum requirements, funding will be revoked.
V. Regional Coordination
Regions are required to mandate authorities to accept illegal substances and materials without charges to the individual for proper disposal in accordance with the program. Funding will be specified for this purpose in Section VI.
VI. Funding
A total, to be determined by the Senate and amended into this section, $1,000,000,000, to be drawn from existing appropriations for higher education, will be allocated to this program. Regions will be provided an additional $2,000,000 per region to establish collection programs.
VII. Enactment
This legislation will go into effect one year following the bill's passage as to provide proper time for program setup and coordination.
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AYE: 12 (UT Neolib, Sev, WB, Rpryor, NCY, Solid, DC, AFE, Blairite, WM, Spark, Koopa)
NAY: 1 (DeadPrez)
By vote of 12-1-0-5, the redraft passes.
