Washington (Nexstar) – A novel draft law in the congress aims to reduce the youth crime rate by finishing more post -school programs.
According to a report by “Fight Crime: Invest Investing Investing Investing”, a national law enforcement organization that most juvenile delinquency in the US spines between the post -school lessons from 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
“We also know that gangs are trying to recruit students this afternoon,” said Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tennes).
The Republican Senator of Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn, and the democratic senator of Nevada, Catherine Cortez Masto, are working to reduce this.
“Senator Blackburn and I agree that some of these children get into difficulties after school if they are not engaged if they are not engaged,” said Cortez Maso (D-Nev.).
Your cross -party “Afterschool Act” distributes 15 million US dollars a year for after -school programs in counties with a youth crimes of 10% or more.
The Ministry of Justice would manage these grants in schools or non -profit organizations that apply for activities that meet an intended training.
“This is the time in which children need some surveillance or activities- sports, music, robotics,” said Blackburn.
But the legislation has its hurles, says Cortez Masto with the support of Republicans and Democrats.
“Here is the challenge with all of this. This is exactly what is also a legislative legislation, but this administration already contains post -school programs,” said Cortez Masto.
The President’s budget proposal in 2026 would reduce the expenditure of the educational department by $ 12 billion.
However, Blackburn says that she is confident that this will make it into the White House.
“The goal is to move it as an independent bill and then bring it to the president’s desk,” said Blackburn.
