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Mentoring to Succeed Act: Grants for School-Based Mentoring Programs for At-Risk Youth.

This Act authorizes the Department of Education to award competitive grants to establish and expand school-based mentoring programs. The goal is to assist at-risk middle and high school students in developing cognitive and social-emotional skills, preparing them for success in education and the workforce. Citizens can expect increased availability of structured, evidence-based support programs in high-need schools, focusing on youth facing challenges like academic failure, homelessness, or involvement with the juvenile justice system.
Key points
Funding for Mentoring: The Department of Education will provide grants to eligible entities (high-need schools/agencies) to establish or expand school-based mentoring programs.
Targeting At-Risk Students: Programs focus on students facing significant challenges, including those failing academically, in foster care, homeless, chronically absent, or involved with the juvenile justice system.
Mentor Requirements: Mentors must be screened (including criminal background checks) and trained in areas like trauma-informed practices, cultural competency, and social-emotional learning.
Program Outcomes: The programs aim to improve academic achievement, reduce dropout and absenteeism rates, decrease juvenile justice involvement, and develop workforce readiness skills.
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Print number: 118_S_65
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_65.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for Mentoring: The Department of Education will provide grants to eligible entities (high-need schools/agencies) to establish or expand school-based mentoring programs.
  • Targeting At-Risk Students: Programs focus on students facing significant challenges, including those failing academically, in foster care, homeless, chronically absent, or involved with the juvenile justice system.
  • Mentor Requirements: Mentors must be screened (including criminal background checks) and trained in areas like trauma-informed practices, cultural competency, and social-emotional learning.
  • Program Outcomes: The programs aim to improve academic achievement, reduce dropout and absenteeism rates, decrease juvenile justice involvement, and develop workforce readiness skills.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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