STUDENT Act

Senate Bill

S. 2428

119th Congress

STUDENT Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cynthia M. Lummis

Senator

Republican

WY

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

The STUDENT Act aims to increase access to tutoring in high-need schools by setting up a grant program. The bill would provide funding for local partnerships between teacher training programs, schools, and community organizations to recruit, train, and place tutors in these schools.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorCynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)

Introduced7/24/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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The STUDENT Act aims to increase access to tutoring in high-need schools by setting up a grant program. The bill would provide funding for local partnerships between teacher training programs, schools, and community organizations to recruit, train, and place tutors in these schools.

Bill Number: 2428
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: STUDENT Act
Bill Number: 2428
Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 7/24/2025
Summary: The STUDENT Act aims to increase access to tutoring in high-need schools by setting up a grant program. The bill would provide funding for local partnerships between teacher training programs, schools, and community organizations to recruit, train, and place tutors in these schools.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The STUDENT Act aims to increase access to tutoring in high-need schools by setting up a grant program. The bill would provide funding for local partnerships between teacher training programs, schools, and community organizations to recruit, train, and place tutors in these schools.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-need Schools to Tutor Act of 2023 or the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2023 This bill expands access to tutoring in hard-to-staff and high-need schools by establishing a grant program. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to award competitive grants to local consortia to carry out high-quality tutoring programs. Local consortia refers to partnerships between teacher preparation programs, local educational agencies or individual schools, and community-based organizations. Grant recipients may use these funds for certain activities, including matching and placing tutors, purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources, and providing transportation and meals to students who attend the tutoring program. ED must also enter into an interagency agreement with the Corporation for National and Community Service to include tutor positions as approved national service positions.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a grant program at the Department of Education to fund local partnerships that provide tutoring in high-need schools
Allows grant funds to be used for matching and placing tutors, providing instructional materials, and supporting student transportation and meals
Directs the Department of Education to work with the Corporation for National and Community Service to include tutor positions as approved national service opportunities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit students and teachers in high-poverty, hard-to-staff schools by expanding access to tutoring and academic support. It would create more opportunities for aspiring teachers and community members to get involved in local schools. This could lead to improved academic outcomes for struggling students and provide valuable experience for future educators.