Section 2597.4. Program Requirements.--Services and programs may be provided to students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Services and programs shall include the following:
(1) Education Mentoring Program. This program is to establish planned activities to build sustained relationships between students and adult mentors. Mentors are to be recruited from various sources, including business, professional, religious, higher education, senior citizen organizations and the local community. Program components are to include:
(i) Screening and assignment of mentors.
(ii) Orientation and training of mentors.
(iii) Ongoing supervision and support.
(iv) Matching mentors with students.
(v) Follow-up activities.
(2) Dropout Prevention Programs. Services and programs shall include the following:
(i) Academic coursework.
(ii) Remedial education.
(iii) Other courses required for graduation.
(iv) Career and technical education and school-to-work transition. ((iv) amended Oct. 30, 2019, P.L.460, No.76)
(v) Programs of employment and training and related services, counseling and assessment.
(vi) Involvement of parents and guardians of students and individuals enrolled in dropout prevention programs.
(vii) Public information and outreach activities.
(viii) Human, social and community services.
(ix) Mentoring.
(x) Partnerships with business.
(xi) Community service.
(xii) Antitruancy and attendance improvement strategies.
(xiii) Peer mediation and conflict resolution programs.
(2597.4 added June 25, 1997, P.L.297, No.30)