Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB375

Introduced
2/3/25  

Caption

Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act This bill establishes a transition-to-success mentoring program requiring the Department of Education (ED) to award grants to eligible entities (e.g., local educational agencies) to provide school-based mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in transitioning from middle to high school. ED must also work with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to (1) refer grant recipients to the National Mentoring Resource Center to obtain mentoring resources, and (2) provide grant recipients with information regarding transitional services for eligible students returning from correctional facilities and transition services for students with disabilities.

Impact

The enactment of SB375 would significantly impact educational practices, especially in high-need communities. By providing dedicated funding for mentoring, the bill promotes resource allocation directed towards students from disadvantaged backgrounds, ultimately aiming to improve retention rates and academic performances. Each success coach will be tasked with not only improving students' academic outcomes but also enhancing their social skills and school behavior through structured support programs. This could potentially lead to upward mobility for these students, as they are guided through critical transition periods during their education.

Summary

SB375, known as the Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 by establishing a structured mentoring program for at-risk middle school students transitioning to high school. The bill emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships, advocating for grants to local educational entities to create or enhance mentoring initiatives focused on academic success and personal growth. The program expects each participating student to be paired with a 'success coach,' who will actively assist in developing personalized plans for the students' educational and career goals.

Contention

While the bill garners widespread support due to its focus on aiding at-risk youth, there are notable points of contention. Critics might question the sustainability and effective implementation of the proposed mentoring programs, arguing that reliance on grants could lead to inconsistency in support. Furthermore, the preparation and qualifications of success coaches are critical as they play a significant role in the efficacy of this initiative. Concerns over whether schools have adequate resources to support monitoring and evaluation of the mentoring programs could also arise, particularly in light of accountability and long-term success indicators. Ensuring that these initiatives genuinely meet the needs of the communities they aim to serve is vital.

Congress_id

119-S-375

Policy_area

Education

Introduced_date

2025-02-03

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

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