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PATHS to Tutor Act of 2023
3/13/2024, 1:12 AM
Summary of Bill S 2428
One of the key provisions of the PATHS to Tutor Act is the establishment of a national tutoring program. This program would aim to connect students in need of academic assistance with qualified tutors who can provide personalized support. The bill also allocates funding for training and professional development for tutors to ensure they are equipped to help students succeed.
Additionally, the PATHS to Tutor Act includes measures to increase access to tutoring services for low-income students and those attending schools in underserved communities. This includes providing transportation assistance for students who may have difficulty accessing tutoring centers. Overall, the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2023 seeks to address the academic needs of students who may be falling behind in their studies. By providing additional support and resources through a national tutoring program, this bill aims to help students succeed academically and reach their full potential.
Congressional Summary of S 2428
Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act of 2023 or the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2023
This bill expands access to tutoring in hard-to-staff and high-need schools by establishing a grant program.
Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to local consortia to carry out high-quality tutoring programs. Local consortia refers to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, local educational agencies or individual schools, and community-based organizations.
Grant recipients may use these funds for certain activities, including matching and placing tutors, purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources, and providing transportation and meals to students who attend the tutoring program.
ED must also enter into an interagency agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service to include tutor positions as approved national service positions.
