Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the program's goals and duration but does not specify funding amounts, selection criteria for schools, or specific service changes.
Five-Year School Pilot Program for Graduation and College Prep
This bill creates a five-year pilot program to increase school counseling and college preparation services in high schools.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes a five-year pilot program managed by the State Board of Education.
- Increases access to effective school counseling for students in secondary schools.
- Provides more postsecondary education preparation services to help students plan their future.
- Aims to raise high school graduation rates and increase the number of students continuing into college or other higher education.
Who It Names or Affects
- The State Board of Education, which will run the program.
- Secondary schools that participate in the pilot program.
- High school students who receive counseling and college preparation services.
Terms To Know
- Pilot Program
- A test project used to try out a new idea before making it permanent or expanding it widely.
- Postsecondary Education
- Education that happens after high school, such as college, trade schools, or universities.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill text does not list the specific amount of money funded for this program.
- It is unclear which secondary schools will be chosen to join the pilot first.
- The exact details of how counseling services will change are not described in the summary.