Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-16T00:23:49Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 182 Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/16/2023, 12:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 182

Bill 118 s 182, also known as the Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing support and guidance to at-risk youth as they transition into adulthood. The bill seeks to establish a mentoring program that will pair young individuals with mentors who can provide them with the necessary skills and resources to succeed in various aspects of their lives.

The Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act outlines the eligibility criteria for both mentors and mentees, as well as the responsibilities and expectations of both parties. The bill also includes provisions for funding the program, as well as monitoring and evaluating its effectiveness.

The overarching goal of the Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act is to reduce the likelihood of at-risk youth becoming involved in criminal activities, substance abuse, or other negative behaviors by providing them with positive role models and support systems. By investing in mentoring programs, the bill aims to empower young individuals to make positive choices and achieve their full potential. Overall, the Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act is a bipartisan effort to address the needs of at-risk youth and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in life. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship and support in helping young individuals navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.

Congressional Summary of S 182

Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

This bill establishes a transition-to-success mentoring program requiring the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to eligible entities (e.g., local educational agencies) to provide school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in transitioning from middle to high school. ED must also work with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to (1) refer grant recipients to the National Mentoring Resource Center to obtain mentoring resources, and (2) provide grant recipients with information regarding transitional services for eligible students returning from correctional facilities and transition services for students with disabilities.

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Current Status of Bill S 182

Bill S 182 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 182 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023. Bill S 182's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of January 31, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 182

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 182

Transition-to-Success Mentoring ActTransition-to-Success Mentoring ActA bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk middle school students with the transition from middle school to high school.

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