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This bill, titled the "PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025," establishes a grant program to fund innovative partnerships between teacher preparation programs, local school districts (referred to as local educational agencies or LEAs), and community organizations. The goal is to expand access to high-quality tutoring, defined as one-on-one or small-group (up to 1:4 ratio) sessions provided by trained tutors who collaborate with each other and are matched with students based on content and grade level. This tutoring must be aligned with local standards and curriculum, occur multiple times a week with sufficient length, and be integrated into the school day, during school vacations, or immediately before or after school. The program prioritizes hard-to-staff schools, which are high-need schools with high teacher turnover or many new teachers, and high-need schools. Grants will be awarded to local consortia, which must include an LEA or educational service agency and an educator preparation program, and can also include other community partners. These consortia will recruit, train, and support tutors, who can be current or former educators, paraprofessionals, or students in educator preparation programs. The bill authorizes $500 million for this program, with at least 85% dedicated to direct student support, including tutor and mentor stipends, transportation, meals, and learning materials. Additionally, the bill facilitates coordination with the Corporation for National and Community Service to recognize tutoring service as national service, potentially leading to educational awards for tutors.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3406/all-info