Grant for student mentoring program through Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools (STRIPES) program established, report required, and money appropriated.
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
Summary
The bill appropriates $1.2 million from the state’s general fund to the Department of Education for the STRIPES program, which will fund student mentoring activities that involve teachers, parents, community members, and business leaders. The grant must support weekly mentoring meetings, operations in five current schools, expansion to new schools, university partnerships for a teacher pathway, and culturally responsive classroom initiatives. Recipients must submit a detailed report by Jan. 15, 2028 to the education commissioner and relevant legislative leaders.
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