1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act”.
21st Century Youth Entrepreneurship Act
A BILL
To provide entrepreneurship as a well-rounded educational opportunity, and for other purposes.
2. Activities to support well-rounded educational opportunities
Elementary and Secondary Education Act— Section 4107(a)(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7117(a)(3)) is amended—
in subparagraph (I), by striking “or” at the end;
by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K); and
by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following:
“(J) programs and activities that promote innovation, such as leadership, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship; or”
Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act— Section 135(b)(5) of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2355(b)(5)) is amended—
in subparagraph (S), by striking “or” at the end;
by redesignating subparagraph (T) as subparagraph (U); and
by inserting after subparagraph (S) the following:
“(T) expanding opportunities for students to participate in entrepreneurship education programs; or”