Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act

House Bill 845 - Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:54:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 845 Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 845

Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act

This bill directs the Department of Education to implement a demonstration project providing competitive, four-year grants to at least 10 secondary schools that have a four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate of 60% or lower, for the provision of additional school counselors and counselor resources.

The additional school counselors must primarily serve students identified as being at risk of not graduating in four years.

Grantees that demonstrate progress in improving their graduation rates shall be eligible for subsequent grants.

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Current Status of Bill HR 845

Bill HR 845 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HR 845 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023. Bill HR 845's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 845

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 845

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 845

Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to create a demonstration project to fund additional secondary school counselors in troubled title I schools to reduce the dropout rate.