Grant Program for High-Quality Tutoring in High-Need and Hard-to-Staff Schools.
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to fund high-quality tutoring services for students in schools facing high needs or teacher shortages. The grants support local partnerships in recruiting, training, and compensating tutors, many of whom are aspiring teachers. This provides students with crucial academic support and offers paid, professional experience to individuals entering the teaching profession.
Key points
Authorizes $500 million for grants to fund tutor and mentor stipends, instructional materials, student transportation, and meals.
Tutoring must be high-quality: one-on-one or small group (max 1:4), integrated into the school day, and aligned with local curriculum standards.
Priority is given to partnerships utilizing postsecondary students enrolled in teacher preparation programs or students from HBCUs/MSIs as tutors.
Tutors may qualify for national service educational awards upon completing their service term.
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