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New Senate Legislation Seeks to Raise Graduation Rates and Improve High SchoolsOn April 27, the Pathways for All Students to Succeed Act (PASS) was reintroduced by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), with support from Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL), Hillary Clinton (D-NY), and Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA). The legislation seeks to improve high school graduation rates by providing more funding at the secondary level to implement facets of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The bill's supporters contend that more accurate assessment and a stronger emphasis on reading and math achievement will help quell ever-growing dropout rates and put U.S. students back in contention with their peers in other countries. The bill would authorize $2 billion for academic counselors to help increase the number of students who graduate from high school while also improving college preparation for all students. It would also authorize $500 million for low-performing schools to help them implement comprehensive reform models, and $50 million in grants to states to develop or increase the capacity of data systems for assessment and accountability purposes. Questions, ideas, or in need of more information? Please contact Stacey Pusey at 856-241-7772. |
Click here to view the bill proposal. |
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