89R13014 KSD-D
By: Villalobos H.B. No. 3844
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to individuals who are considered opportunity youth for
purposes of administering certain federal workforce development
funds.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 302, Labor Code, is
amended by adding Section 302.0145 to read as follows:
Sec. 302.0145. OPPORTUNITY YOUTH. For purposes of
administering any federal workforce development funds available to
assist opportunity youth in this state, unless federal law provides
otherwise, the term "opportunity youth" means individuals who are:
(1) at least 16 years of age but younger than 27 years
of age;
(2) unemployed; and
(3) not enrolled in secondary or postsecondary
education.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.