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Federal Grants for Mentoring At-Risk Students Transitioning to High School.

This law establishes a federal grant program to fund school-based mentoring for middle school students facing challenges, helping them successfully transition to high school. The program assigns "Success Coaches" to students to create personalized plans focusing on academic achievement, career exploration, and personal development. It aims to reduce dropout rates and improve educational outcomes, especially in high-poverty and high-crime areas.
Key points
Provides funding for schools to establish or expand mentoring programs using "Success Coaches" for at-risk middle school students.
Students receive individualized "plans for success" covering academic, personal, and career goals, developed with parents and school staff.
The program prioritizes support for youth in high-need communities, offering career development, job training, and college preparation activities.
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Additional Information
Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act
Print number: S 182
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-01-31