January 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 17 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E97-E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          INTRODUCING THE TRANSITION-TO-SUCCESS MENTORING ACT

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 28, 2019

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I am introducing the 
Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act to help local education agencies 
prepare at-risk students for the transition from middle school to high 
school.
  The Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act would establish a grant 
program for school-based mentoring programs targeted at helping at-risk 
middle school students transition from

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middle to high school. Under my legislation, participating students 
would develop and execute a formalized plan for success in high school 
and beyond, and be supported by a school faculty member or volunteer 
from the community known as a ``Success Coach.''
  Middle school is a uniquely challenging time for students, and 
ensuring a smooth transition from middle to high school is critical to 
their long-term success. School-based mentoring is an innovative 
supplement to the traditional learning that takes place in the 
classroom, providing underserved and at-risk students with attention 
and support to keep them engaged in school. This legislation is a small 
step towards providing some of the most vulnerable students with 
individual attention to help cross the bridge towards high school, 
college, and career. I urge you to join me.

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