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Support for At-Risk Students: School-Based Mentoring Programs

This act establishes school-based mentoring programs to help at-risk students develop skills and prepare for their future. Students facing challenges, including those in foster care or experiencing homelessness, will receive support in academics, personal development, and career planning.
Key points
Establishes funding for mentoring programs for middle and high school students who need additional support.
Programs aim to improve academic achievement, reduce dropout rates, and prepare students for further education or the workforce.
Support is targeted at students from various risk groups, including those struggling academically, homeless, in foster care, or with juvenile justice involvement.
Mentoring includes developing cognitive and social-emotional skills, as well as assistance with career and post-secondary education planning.
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Print number: 117_S_2198
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-06-23