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More School Counselors for At-Risk Students in Struggling Schools

A new financial support program for secondary schools with low graduation rates. The goal is to fund additional school counselors who will help students at risk of dropping out stay in school and earn their diploma.
Key points
The program targets secondary schools where less than 60% of students graduate within 4 years.
Schools can receive funds to hire additional school counselors and purchase necessary resources.
Additional counselors will focus on helping students most at risk of dropping out.
Support includes individual graduation plans, help with course selection, and meetings with students, parents, and teachers.
Funds from the program must supplement, not replace, existing school resources.
Schools that show improvement in graduation rates may receive support for additional years.
The program plans to support at least 10 schools nationwide.
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Additional Information
Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act
Print number: HR 614
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2021-01-28