(a) Increase the number of students in the ninth grade who are making satisfactory progress toward a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma; and
(b) Increase the number of students who earn a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma and who enroll in a post-secondary institution of higher education.
(2) To accomplish the purposes of the Guidance and Support for Post-Secondary Aspirations Program, the State Board of Education shall identify programs for the distribution of moneys by the Department of Education for strategic investments that advance at least one of the following missions:
(a) Supporting comprehensive systems of monitoring and support for struggling students.
(b) Ensuring that middle and high school students who had not considered enrolling in post-secondary education are directed toward, and able to access, post-secondary education opportunities that match their interests and abilities.
(3) In addition to moneys distributed as provided by subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Education may distribute strategic investment moneys for any of the following purposes:
(a) To implement comprehensive systems for monitoring progress and providing individualized planning, mentoring, tutoring or other support services to students in grades 6 through 10 who are not making satisfactory progress toward a high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma; or
(b) To increase access for underserved students to post-secondary institutions by paying for first-year college courses or accelerated college credit programs. [2013 c.660 §3; 2013 c.660 §7; 2015 c.366 §§78,79; 2015 c.774 §§19,69,69a]
Note: See note under 327.800.