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This bill directs the Secretary of Education to reissue and award a contract for the "Charting My Path for Future Success" project within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The project, originally awarded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), focuses on supporting students with disabilities by training educators to help these students set meaningful life and educational goals. Specifically, the project aims to assist educators in guiding students to establish personal goals, develop action plans to achieve those goals, and regularly reflect on and adjust their progress. The bill highlights that as of January 2025, the project had already engaged 61 educators working with 1,600 high school students across 13 local educational agencies. Importantly, the bill includes a provision that prevents the contract from being canceled without Congressional approval, ensuring continuity and stability for the educational support program. The legislation appears designed to maintain and potentially expand support for students with disabilities as they navigate their educational and personal development journeys.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2407/all-info