EVALUATION OF TUITION GUARANTY PROGRAMS.

SEC. 1407. EVALUATION OF TUITION GUARANTY PROGRAMS. (a) Purpose.— The purposes of this section are— (1) to require the Secretary of Education to determine the effectiveness of programs for disadvantaged elementary and secondary school students that offer guarantees for postsecondary education; and (2) to identify ways to encourage the business community to participate in such programs. 106 STAT. 820 (b) Conduct of Study.— (1) In general.— The Secretary of Education shall evaluate the effectiveness of programs for disadvantaged children that, in exchange for the child’s commitment to achieving a satisfactory elementary and secondary education, promise the child the financial resources needed to pursue a postsecondary education. (2) Content.— The Secretary of Education shall study a sample of the types of programs available, and (A) determine the success or failure of such programs in increasing the access and entry of disadvantaged students into postsecondary education, (B) identify the most successful programs and the causes for success, and (C) determine the responsibilities of sponsors of the programs. (3) Programs studied.— The programs studied shall include a guarantee of postsecondary education for students currently in elementary or secondary grade levels. The programs may include supportive services, mentoring, study skills, and counseling to students participating in the program. (c) Dissemination.— The Secretary of Education shall disseminate the findings through appropriate agencies and organizations including associations of Businesses. (d) Submission of Report.— The Secretary of Education shall submit an interim report regarding the study by June 30, 1996, and a final report regarding the study by January 1, 1997, to the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Labor and Human Resources of the Senate.