Pay Our Youth a Fair Summer Wage Amendment Act of 2024

This bill proposes to increase wages for participants in the District of Columbia's Summer Youth Employment Program to better match the area's rising cost of living. It would raise the hourly pay for youth aged 14 to 15 from $6.25 to $10.00 and adjust the rate for those aged 16 and older to match the current minimum wage of $17.00 per hour. By aligning these rates with the general minimum wage, the legislation aims to make the program more financially attractive to older teenagers and provide fairer compensation for younger workers. The changes directly affect the hundreds of young people who apply for and work in the city's summer jobs each year.