The bill would create grants for states to fund tutoring programs in elementary and secondary schools. Tutoring would focus on math, reading, or both, and generally provide at least 30 minutes of help three days a week. Programs would have set schedules, regular tutors, tutor training, and evaluations of student outcomes. The bill would also establish an advisory board and support efforts to recruit and train tutors.
Students in schools receiving subgrants could get regular tutoring during the school day. States and school districts would apply for funding and report on tutoring activities. Programs would generally use no more than three students per tutor. School districts would need to work with educator unions on workplace issues when required by the bill.
The bill authorizes funding as needed for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, but does not specify total dollar amounts. It directs 80 percent of available funds to state grants for local school district subgrants, 10 percent to developing a national tutoring workforce, 5 percent to evaluations, and 5 percent to the advisory board.
The bill states that its purpose is to improve students' academic achievement and recovery through tutoring. No publicly available information.
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