The Small Business Administration would create a new program to teach kids how to start businesses and invent new products. This training would happen at after-school community centers that already serve local neighborhoods.
The program specifically focuses on helping students who might not usually get these opportunities, including low-income students, kids in rural areas, students with disabilities, and minority students.
Retired business leaders from a group called SCORE would volunteer to mentor the students. They would share their real-world experience to help kids learn how to turn an idea into a working business.
The bill sets aside $2.5 million each year from 2026 through 2030 to pay for the curriculum and help the mentors work with the after-school centers. Every two years, officials would have to report on how many students the program is reaching.
Milestones
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Mar 18, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Mar 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
21st Century Entrepreneurship Act
Bill NumberS 4133
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
