The DIPLOMA Act (HR 2637)

The DIPLOMA Act is a solution that provides funding to local groups that coordinate, integrate and facilitate services such as tutoring, extending learning services, health care and social support. The bill contains strong accountability measures, including independent evaluations to measure the results of grant recipients and identify best practices. It builds on successful community school efforts already underway in many areas across the nation.

Across the country, many of our students face insurmountable barriers to learning. Barriers such as language proficiency, hunger, local crime or homelessness prevent them from achieving academic successful. A recent study from Chicago found significant social and economic disadvantages at schools diminish the work and resources to improve teaching and learning. In order to meet the challenges, the researchers recommended a comprehensive solution from the community, school and related social-service programs to provide wrap-around services for these struggling students.