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The "Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025" authorizes competitive grants for youth mentoring programs to support academic success, social-emotional learning, and workforce readiness for at-risk youth, while also requiring a study on mentoring program effectiveness.
Janice Schakowsky
Representative
IL
Janice Schakowsky
Representative
IL
The "Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025" authorizes competitive grants for youth mentoring programs, supporting initiatives that help young people succeed in education and the workforce. These programs will focus on developing cognitive and social-emotional skills, providing workforce readiness training, and fostering positive relationships through structured mentoring and career exploration. The Act prioritizes serving high-need youth in underserved communities and requires program evaluation and reporting to ensure effectiveness. Additionally, the Secretary of Labor is required to conduct a study on mentoring programs to identify successful strategies and assess their impact on academic performance and job readiness.
Recognizes the vital role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the U.S. healthcare system and supports their continued contributions to anesthesia and pain management.
Janice Schakowsky
Representative
IL
Janice Schakowsky
Representative
IL
This bill recognizes the significant contributions of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to the U.S. healthcare system, particularly in providing anesthesia and pain management for over 150 years. It acknowledges their crucial role in rural healthcare and the military, and supports the recognition of CRNAs during National CRNA Week. The bill encourages the full utilization of CRNAs in healthcare settings.