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Funding More School Counselors to Reduce High School Dropout Rates

This act establishes a competitive grant program to fund additional professional school counselors in high schools with very low graduation rates. The goal is to provide intensive, individualized support to students at risk of dropping out, helping them navigate academic challenges, college applications, and career planning. This initiative aims to increase graduation rates and improve future opportunities for vulnerable students.
Key points
Grants are provided to secondary schools with graduation rates of 60% or lower to hire extra counselors and resources.
Additional counselors must focus on identifying and supporting at-risk students with individualized graduation plans and supplemental services.
Schools demonstrating a 10% increase in graduation rates can receive follow-up funding to sustain the program.
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Additional Information
Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act
Print number: HR 845
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Process start date: 2023-02-06