Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

The Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act would direct the Department of Education to award grants to eligible entities such as local school districts to establish mentoring programs. These programs would focus on assisting at-risk students during the critical transition period from middle school to high school, a time when many students face increased academic and social challenges.

Under this proposal, the Department of Education would also coordinate with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to connect grant recipients with mentoring resources and provide information about support services. This includes transitional assistance for students returning from correctional facilities and specialized transition services for students with disabilities. If enacted, the bill could provide additional support systems for vulnerable student populations during a key educational milestone.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in February 2025 and referred to committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.