A 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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Summary of Bill S 375

Bill 119 s 375, also known as the School-Based Mentoring Program Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The purpose of this bill is to provide grants to eligible entities in order to establish, expand, or support school-based mentoring programs. These programs are specifically designed to assist at-risk middle school students with the transition from middle school to high school.

The bill recognizes the challenges that at-risk students face during this critical period of their education and aims to provide them with the necessary support and guidance to successfully navigate this transition. By implementing school-based mentoring programs, students will have access to mentors who can provide them with academic, social, and emotional support.

The grants provided by this bill will enable eligible entities, such as schools or non-profit organizations, to create and maintain these mentoring programs. The goal is to ensure that at-risk students have the resources and support they need to thrive academically and personally as they move from middle school to high school. Overall, Bill 119 s 375 seeks to address the needs of at-risk middle school students and improve their chances of success as they transition to high school. By providing funding for school-based mentoring programs, this bill aims to support these students and help them reach their full potential.

Congressional Summary of S 375

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.

Current Status of Bill S 375

Bill S 375 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2025. Bill S 375 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 3, 2025. Bill S 375's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 3, 2025

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A 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.