HRES 462
113th Congress
House
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Elementary and secondary education
Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.
Introduced: January 16, 2014
Introduced by:
Wilson, Frederica S.
Democratic
· Florida
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Jan 16, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 16, 2014
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, and improves life outcomes.
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across this country, and (2) initiatives to close the gap between the availability of mentoring programs and the number of youth who need a mentor.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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