Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

# Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act would create a federal grant program through the Department of Education to fund school-based mentoring programs. These programs would help at-risk students successfully transition from middle school to high school—a critical period when many students struggle academically or drop out. Schools and other eligible organizations receiving grants would provide mentoring support to help these students navigate the transition. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** The bill would primarily benefit at-risk middle and high school students, including those returning from the juvenile justice system and students with disabilities.

It requires the Education Department to partner with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to connect grant recipients with mentoring resources and information about support services. The legislation emphasizes measuring program effectiveness and providing schools with guidance on best practices through the National Mentoring Resource Center. **Current Status:** The bill (S 375) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full Senate vote.