Improving accessibility and youth awareness of education and training vouchers

(a) In general Section 477(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 677(i)), as amended by sections 2 and 3, is amended by adding at the end the following: (8) The State shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that eligible youth are aware of potential benefits provided under this subsection, including by coordinating with programs funded under subsection (h)(1). (9) The program shall include a simplified, user-tested, and standard form for youth to use to apply for vouchers under the program, using standard terminology, that is easily accessible and available electronically. (10) The State may use funds otherwise available under this subsection to assist eligible youth in overcoming transportation barriers that limit access to postsecondary education, workforce training, registered apprenticeships, or employment.. (b) Use of funds Section 477(d)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 677(d)(1)) is amended to read as follows: (1) In general A State to which an amount is paid from its allotment under subsection (c)(1) may use the amount in any manner that is reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of this section, including outreach related to subsection (i)(8). A State to which an amount is paid from its allotment under subsection (c)(3) may use the amount for any purpose related to the program described in subsection (i)(8)..