Groundbreaking New Orleans Program That Gives Teens $50 Per Week Expands

A New Orleans program is expanding as results show that giving teens $50 a week has positive benefits. The program grants young people a Universal Basic Income (UBI). Teenagers in the area receive the $50 stipends weekly, with no specific spending requirements. While starting with 20 students at The Rooted School in 2020, the “$50 Study” will host 1,600 high school seniors. According to Nola.com, the study’s expansion stems from positive results from its original rollout. Moreover, it has received a $1 million investment from New Orleans to continue its...