National Student Dropout Prevention and Recovery Act of 2001

H.R. 620, the National Student Dropout Prevention and Recovery Act of 2001, proposes to create a dedicated federal office within the Department of Education focused specifically on reducing school dropout rates and helping former students return to the classroom. The bill would establish grant programs to fund local school dropout prevention initiatives and create a national clearinghouse to share successful strategies and data with educators across the country. For students and families, this legislation aims to increase graduation rates by providing schools with more resources to identify at-risk youth and implement proven intervention programs.