HRES 599
114th Congress
House
Education
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Elementary and secondary education
Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 2, 2016
Introduced by:
Wilson, Frederica S.
Democratic
· Florida
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Feb 2, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Feb 2, 2016
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, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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