The Service Starts At Home Act directs the Department of Education to establish two main grant programs encouraging young people to engage in local government and volunteer service. The first program provides $50 million annually (2026-2030) to support paid internships for high school and college students within local government offices, with funds covering intern wages and accommodations like flexible schedules or remote work options. The second program allocates $100 million annually (2026-2030) to provide scholarships to high school seniors and college students who complete at least 100 hours of volunteer work yearly, with scholarship amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 depending on hours served, prioritizing renewal applicants and allowing up to four years of awards per student. Additionally, the bill establishes a federal recognition program to honor schools and colleges that demonstrate outstanding community service achievement.
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