More School Counselors for Students
Official: Put School Counselors Where They’re Needed Act
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill aims to provide more school counselors in high schools that struggle with low graduation rates. By increasing support, it hopes to help more students graduate and succeed in their futures.
If you have a child in a struggling high school, this bill could lead to more support and guidance for their education.
Affects: High school students in struggling schools and their families.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill creates a project to fund extra school counselors in struggling high schools. 2. It targets secondary schools with graduation rates of 60 percent or lower. 3. The funding will last for four years and support additional resources for counselors. 4. The goal is to help students stay in school and graduate on time. 5. It aims to reduce dropout rates by providing better support for students.
Who is affected?
High school students in struggling schools and their families.