By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate,
No. 385) of Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to
an afterschool education pilot. Education.
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By Mr. Tolman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate,
No. 385) of Steven A. Tolman for legislation relative to
an afterschool education pilot. Education.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, there is hereby established a pilot program to provide after school and summer educational services operated by a non-profit organization staffed by certified teachers and college aged tutors. This pilot shall provide comprehensive academic and social supplemental education in a safe and supportive environment. The pilot shall be focused to cater to the needs of students in low-income urban communities, specifically those urban youth that require additional assistance to become academically proficient. The students shall be instructed for two and a half hours in core curricula such as math and literacy using a multi-cultural approach. In addition, the program will include the opportunity to work with tutors on homework, community service, and team self-esteem and relationship building.
SECTION 2: The pilot shall be instituted in the cities of Lowell, Worcester, Boston, Plymouth, and Springfield.
