“The world’s greatest achievers have been those who have always stayed focused on their goals and have been consistent in their efforts” (Roopleen). The Student Support Act rose because it aspired to improve the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965, which aimed to give students equal access to education. It was then reauthorized to become the No Child Left Behind Act, which aimed to decreases achievement gaps. Many people think that the federal government shouldn’t be involved in funding education for all states. The Student Support Act is a bill that asks for a minimum grant of 1 million dollars to decrease the ratio of school counselors to students. This act should be passed because if the student to counselor ratio is 250:1, it will ensure success for students.
The Student Support Act was introduced in the 110th Congress by Barbra Lee. It was moved to committee in the 114th Congress. In January 18, 2013 it was re-introduced and it is currently rumbling through to be passed as a law. Just like any other bill it has a detailed purpose. Jeff Parsons, a Licensed Social Worker, explains
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In order for that they need a matching grant, so that additional counselors can be hired (Parsons). Right now there isn’t enough money to hire counselors, meaning that they won’t be able to provide help to students. Students are not giving their full potential, results of there not being enough counselors. Jordan Belton, a member of the National School Boards Association, reveals that this policy was constructed to aid all students, as well as it demonstrates a chance to ease huge gaps that can lead to success for students, such as students being aware of college and by leveling up the amount of counselors per students, then this obliviousness by the students can be no longer (Belton). Many students don’t apply to colleges that they have the potential to get