School Partnerships: Comprehensive Support for Student Achievement and Well-being.
This law aims to transform schools into comprehensive support centers, offering students and their families integrated health, social, and academic services alongside education. Through new grants, local partnerships (schools, businesses, non-profits) will coordinate these services to boost academic outcomes, attendance, and career readiness. Citizens will benefit from easier access to crucial support services directly within school facilities.
Key points
Schools become service hubs: Students and families gain access to health care, mental health counseling, social assistance, and early childhood programs, in addition to standard education.
Increased academic support: Funding covers tutoring, afterschool programs, summer learning experiences, and programs preparing students for college and careers.
Local collaboration required: Funds are directed to local consortia (schools plus community/business partners) who must develop action plans tailored to their community's specific needs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5387
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2024-11-21