Student Achievement & Community Partnerships: Enhancing Education & Youth Services
The DIPLOMA Act aims to boost student achievement and graduation rates by fostering innovative partnerships between schools and communities. Citizens can expect improved access to comprehensive educational, health, and social services for children and youth, preparing them better for college, careers, and civic life. These programs also seek to reduce school absenteeism and enhance safety in educational settings.
Key points
Support for Schools and Communities: Grant programs for states and local consortia to establish partnerships between schools and community organizations, businesses, and other institutions.
Comprehensive Services for Children and Youth: Access to a wide range of services, including academic support, health care (physical and mental), youth development, family social services, and parent education programs.
Improved Academic Outcomes and Attendance: Initiatives designed to increase educational attainment, reduce absenteeism, enhance students' emotional and social well-being, and prepare them for further education and the job market.
Strengthened Parent and Community Engagement: Plans to increase the participation of parents and community members in school life and children's education.
Teacher Professional Development: Funding for the recruitment, retention, and professional development of teachers and support staff, including mentoring programs and training.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9454
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Process start date: 2022-12-07