Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools ISTRIPES) program student mentoring program establishment and appropriation

Summary

The bill creates a grant for the Students Together Respecting the Importance and Purpose of Education in Schools (STRIPES) program, directing $1.2 million from the general fund to the Department of Education. It funds weekly student‑mentor meetings, operations in five schools, expansion to more schools, university partnerships for teacher pathways, and culturally responsive classroom initiatives. A report on the program’s activities and outcomes must be filed by January 15 2028.

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