To direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies for the purpose of implementing, administering, and evaluating programs that provide tutoring to students in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

2/4/2025, 4:28 PM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HR 896, also known as the Tutoring for Students Act, aims to provide funding for State educational agencies to implement tutoring programs for students in elementary and secondary schools. The bill directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to these agencies for the purpose of administering and evaluating these programs.

The main goal of the bill is to improve academic outcomes for students by providing additional support through tutoring services. By targeting students in elementary and secondary schools, the bill aims to address educational disparities and help students who may be struggling academically.

The grants awarded under this bill will be used to fund tutoring programs that are designed to meet the specific needs of students, whether they are struggling with a particular subject or need additional support to reach their academic goals. The bill also emphasizes the importance of evaluating these programs to ensure they are effective in helping students succeed. Overall, the Tutoring for Students Act seeks to provide resources and support to help students succeed in their academic endeavors, ultimately aiming to improve educational outcomes for students in elementary and secondary schools.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 896

Introduced on
2025-01-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill 119 HR 896, also known as the Tutoring for Students Act, aims to provide funding for State educational agencies to implement tutoring programs for students in elementary and secondary schools. The bill directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to these agencies for the purpose of administering and evaluating these programs.

The main goal of the bill is to improve academic outcomes for students by providing additional support through tutoring services. By targeting students in elementary and secondary schools, the bill aims to address educational disparities and help students who may be struggling academically.

The grants awarded under this bill will be used to fund tutoring programs that are designed to meet the specific needs of students, whether they are struggling with a particular subject or need additional support to reach their academic goals. The bill also emphasizes the importance of evaluating these programs to ensure they are effective in helping students succeed. Overall, the Tutoring for Students Act seeks to provide resources and support to help students succeed in their academic endeavors, ultimately aiming to improve educational outcomes for students in elementary and secondary schools.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies for the purpose of implementing, administering, and evaluating programs that provide tutoring to students in elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Camilo Tanner
@celery_powder_longmorn_herbs_and_spice89483
This bill is gonna help kids in school get the help they need. It's about time someone did something about it. I'm all for it. #benefitsforall

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.