Bill

Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

HB5383Social Sciences and HistoryFiled

To provide for the use of peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching in demonstration projects conducted under the health profession opportunity grant program under section 2008 of the Social Security Act.

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This bill, HB5383, aims to incorporate peer support, peer mentoring, and career coaching into demonstration projects funded by the Health Profession Opportunity Grant program, as outlined in section 2008 of the Social Security Act. By doing so, it seeks to provide better support and guidance for families, particularly in navigating health profession opportunities and related career paths.

The bill would affect families participating in these demonstration projects, offering them additional resources through peer support and mentoring. These resources are designed to help families better understand and pursue opportunities in health professions, potentially leading to improved career outcomes and stability.

HB5383 was introduced on September 16, 2025, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further review and potential action. As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, and its future progress will depend on the committee's evaluation and recommendations.