Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

# Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would expand the Federal Work-Study Program to allow college students to earn money by working in after-school, before-school, or community service programs at public elementary and secondary schools. Currently, work-study jobs are limited to campus-based positions. Under this bill, colleges could use federal work-study funding to employ their students in tutoring, mentoring, and educational support roles at K-12 schools in their communities. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily benefits college students who need part-time employment and qualify for work-study assistance, as well as elementary and secondary school students who would receive educational support from these college workers.

Schools and school districts could also benefit by having additional tutoring and mentoring resources available to their students. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The proposal aligns with existing education and workforce development programs but would require congressional approval to become law.