HB 1281 - DIGEST |
Creates the educational mentor grant program to increase graduation rates for high school students from underrepresented populations. |
Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction to: (1) Select two community-based organizations that meet certain requirements; and |
(2) Distribute a three-year grant to the selected community-based organizations. |
Requires the selected organization to: (1) Have demonstrated success in offering a research-based mentorship program that increases graduation rates for underrepresented populations; |
(2) Demonstrate capacity to expand the program; |
(3) Match the students with committed, caring adults from the students' communities; |
(4) Screen and train adults before matching them; and |
(5) Introduce students to a variety of postsecondary school options and ensure that they have a posthigh school plan for economic stability. |