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Education across the country

Every education bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
193
last 12 weeks
Active states
13
jurisdictions with bills
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United States
112 bills
Stance split
177 for 16 against
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Showing 91–100 of 177 bills

Bills supporting education

introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

GM 1338: Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2296 HD1 SD2 (ACT 236).

This document is a formal notification from the Governor of Hawaii to the Legislature stating that he signed House Bill 2296 into law on July 13, 2026. The bill itself, titled Act 236, amends state statutes to establish that the price of school meals must be set so that sales revenue covers at least one-quarter of the cost of preparing those meals. It also allows for annual price adjustments based on previous costs and requires the department to offer lower rates or free meals to children based on economic need. Additionally, the law includes a provision allowing the governor to modify specific rules if necessary to avoid jeopardizing federal funding, with such changes subject to legislative review.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school meal pricing to cover costs and ensures access to lower rates or free meals, directly supporting student nutrition and educational access.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Student Health
introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

GM 1340: Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1785 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 238).

This bill allows Hawaii's Department of Education to temporarily suspend or remove parts of school bus contracts if a contractor fails to provide service for five or more consecutive school days. It authorizes the superintendent to hire a temporary replacement carrier through an emergency agreement lasting up to twelve months while a permanent solution is sought. Additionally, the law permits the department to charge financial penalties to contractors who do not fulfill their obligations without valid justification, with those funds used to cover replacement transportation costs.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens school operations by ensuring reliable transportation, a critical service for student access and safety.85% confidence
Sub-Topics School Transportation
introduced · Hawaii · Senate Jul 14, 2026

GM 1344: Informing the Legislature that on July 13, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1891 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 242).

This bill, signed into law as Act 242, requires Hawaii's public schools to improve reading outcomes for students by addressing dyslexia and language challenges. Starting in the 2028-2029 school year, schools must administer specific screening tests to all students in kindergarten through third grade and any new students entering the system. The law also mandates that schools provide evidence-based interventions for identified students, offer professional development for teachers on structured literacy instruction, and update pre-service training for future educators. These measures aim to ensure all students receive the support needed to achieve reading proficiency by graduation.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates screening for dyslexia and requires evidence-based interventions to improve student reading outcomes.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9973: Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 (II)

The Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of the Interior to update the funding formula for Bureau of Indian Education schools and tribally controlled schools by the end of 2027. This update requires matching teacher salaries to the highest quartile of state averages and includes specific adjustments for small rural schools and the Havasupai Elementary School. The bill also mandates that future federal budgets fully fund these programs, adjusting amounts annually for inflation and ensuring non-teacher staff receive pay increases equal to federal employees. Additionally, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress evaluating the current funding adequacy and offering recommendations for further improvements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for Indigenous schools, mandates teacher salary matching to top quartile, and ensures full federal funding for these programs.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers Tags Tribal Nations
Melanie A. Stansbury (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 5068: Service Academy Parity Act

The Service Academy Parity Act establishes a competitive appointment system for the Coast Guard Academy, beginning in the 2029 academic year, to ensure fair selection of cadets alongside existing nomination methods. Under this new system, individuals nominated by the Vice President, Members of Congress, or the Coast Guard Commandant must meet minimum requirements and compete based on academic background, exam scores, and other indicators of success. The bill allocates specific slots for children of fallen or disabled service members, children of missing federal employees, and residents of each state and territory, with appointments made in order of merit within each group. Additionally, the law mandates that nominating officials be notified at least 48 hours before a cadet's appointment is announced to maintain transparency in the process.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a competitive appointment system for the Coast Guard Academy, enhancing educational access and merit-based selection for higher education.85% confidence
Rick Scott (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9971: Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act

The Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act amends the Higher Education Act to support research, innovation, and professional training in global education. It allows universities, libraries, and nonprofits to receive competitive grants for studying the capacity and demand for foreign language programs, as well as for developing new teaching methods and digital resources. The bill also expands funding for global business and professional education to help students gain international skills in fields like science, engineering, and law, while creating a national database to track education trends. Additionally, the legislation updates definitions to include community colleges and heritage students, and repeals certain existing programs to streamline requirements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants and funding to expand foreign language education, develop new teaching methods, and enhance global education programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds development of digital resources and teaching methods for foreign languages, indicating support for technology in education.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Higher Education
Deborah K. Ross (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 2, 2026

HR 9587: Summer Meals REACH Act of 2026

The Summer Meals REACH Act of 2026 expands the Summer Food Service Program to allow all children to receive meals regardless of their income or residency status. It authorizes the distribution of these meals in noncongregate settings, such as homes or community centers, rather than requiring children to gather at specific locations. The bill mandates that states prioritize areas currently lacking congregate meal services and directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create new regulations ensuring the quality and integrity of these noncongregate meals within one year.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands food access for K-12 students, directly enhancing educational access and student well-being.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Student Health
LaMonica McIver (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5098: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act

The Enhancing K-12 Cybersecurity Act creates a new public website and database to help schools and school districts find cybersecurity tools, training, and federal funding opportunities. It also establishes a voluntary registry where schools can report cyber incidents to help identify trends and improve national monitoring. Additionally, the bill authorizes a program to deploy specific cybersecurity strategies and services to protect school systems from threats like ransomware. The Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is tasked with running these initiatives in partnership with various government agencies and school leaders. Congress has authorized $10 million for each of fiscal years 2027 and 2028 to fund these efforts.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a program to deploy cybersecurity strategies and services, implying the allocation of federal funding to protect school systems.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens K-12 infrastructure by providing cybersecurity tools, training, and funding to protect schools from threats.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates resources, funding, and strategies to enhance cybersecurity for K-12 schools, directly protecting technology infrastructure.95% confidence
Sub-Topics School Safety Cybersecurity
Marsha Blackburn (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2026

HR 9824: Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

The Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026 provides additional funding to the Department of Health and Human Services to support child care programs, including the Child Care and Development Block Grant, Head Start, and preschool development grants. These funds are intended to help states and organizations cover necessary expenses for these programs through fiscal year 2029. The bill also rescinds $70 billion in previously allocated money for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that has not yet been spent. Overall, the legislation redirects federal resources toward early childhood education and care rather than immigration enforcement activities.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides additional funding for child care programs and rescinds funds for border enforcement, indicating support for social services spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases funding for child care and preschool programs, which supports early childhood education and expands access to educational services.75% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill rescinds $70B in funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration, directly weakening immigration enforcement capabilities.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Early Childhood Border Security Enforcement
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5110: Improving America's Literacy Act

The Improving America's Literacy Act amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to provide grants to states that implement specific reading instruction methods. These funds are restricted to programs that use evidence-based strategies focusing on phonics and other core literacy skills while explicitly prohibiting the use of the "three-cueing model," an approach that relies on context and pictures for word recognition. The bill also requires states receiving these grants to undergo annual reviews of student outcomes and mandates that school improvement funds be directed only to districts utilizing approved literacy activities. Additionally, the legislation directs the Institute of Education Sciences to conduct research on effective literacy strategies and submit findings to Congress within five years. Finally, the act includes a provision ensuring that these new requirements do not limit protections for students with disabilities or allow the federal government to dictate specific local curriculum content.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to states for evidence-based literacy instruction, explicitly funding programs to improve reading skills.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Curriculum
Ted Cruz (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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