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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
Most active
United States
112 bills
Stance split
177 for 16 against
National trend

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Showing 151–160 of 177 bills

Bills supporting education

passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 5632: An Act relative to school choice

This bill allows municipal school districts to exempt incoming elementary school choice students from participating in tuition agreements for middle and high school education. The change specifically applies to districts operating under tuition agreements rather than regional agreements, giving them flexibility in how they handle student enrollment across grade levels. By adding a new subsection to existing state law, the legislation clarifies that these districts are not required to include elementary students in the same financial arrangements used for older students. This adjustment aims to provide local control over school choice programs without mandating a uniform tuition structure for all grade levels.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by allowing districts to exempt choice students from tuition agreements, increasing flexibility in enrollment.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education School Choice
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2026

HD 5846: A communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (see item 7061-9650 of Chapter 9 of the Acts of 2025) submitting the Supporting Healthy Alliances Reinforcing Education (SHARE) legislative report for fiscal year 2026

This bill formally submits the Supporting Healthy Alliances Reinforcing Education (SHARE) legislative report for fiscal year 2026 to the General Court. It directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to distribute continuation grants to 58 specific school districts, collaboratives, and charter schools across Massachusetts. The document lists the approved recipients and their corresponding grant amounts, ranging from approximately $42,300 to $70,000, to support ongoing educational initiatives. No new policy changes or operational requirements are introduced by this action, as it serves solely to record the allocation of previously authorized funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs distribution of continuation grants to school districts, directly funding essential education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates continuation grants to school districts and charter schools to support educational programs and operations.95% confidence
introduced · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 3241: Amendment S.3241

This bill amends Massachusetts laws to establish clearer rules for selecting and challenging books in school libraries. It requires school library teachers to choose materials based on professional training and educational value rather than personal views, while ensuring challenged books remain available until a school committee votes to remove them after a public hearing. The legislation also mandates that schools create written policies aligned with American Library Association standards, report on library challenges annually, and protect employees from punishment when making good-faith material selections. Additionally, the bill updates other state statutes to replace gendered terms like "chairman" and "selectmen" with gender-neutral alternatives such as "chair" and "select board."
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens educational integrity by establishing professional standards for library selection and protecting access to materials via due process.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Libraries
Julian Cyr (D)
in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 16, 2026

H 5586: An Act making appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

This bill allocates $100 million from the Education and Transportation Fund to provide one-time grants for public schools and districts in the commonwealth for fiscal year 2027. The funds will be distributed based on each district's share of foundation enrollment as of October 1, 2025, and must be deposited into a separate account for use by local school committees without further approval. The legislation explicitly states that these funds are non-recurring and will not count as base aid for the following fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100M in one-time grants to public schools, directly increasing funding for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $100M in grants to public schools and districts, directly increasing educational funding.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding
introduced · Illinois · House Jul 13, 2026

HR 994: CONGRATS-P.E.O. IL CHAPTER CE

This House resolution formally congratulates the P.E.O. Illinois Chapter CE on its 100th anniversary, which occurs on December 9, 2026. The bill recognizes the chapter's century-long history of providing scholarships, grants, and educational resources to women and acknowledges the specific contributions of its members, including retired teacher Jan Schoening. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Jan Schoening while honoring all members of the chapter equally.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an organization providing scholarships and educational resources to women, acknowledging contributions of retired teachers.70% confidence
Sub-Topics Teachers
Tony McCombie (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9765: Educators for America Act

The Educators for America Act amends the Higher Education Act to update how federal teacher quality partnerships select participants for their residency programs. Under this change, these partnerships must establish specific criteria for choosing eligible individuals and are required to prioritize recruiting people who are underrepresented in the teaching profession, including men. The legislation directly affects the organizations that run these residency programs and the individuals seeking to become teachers through them. By adjusting the selection rules, the bill aims to make the recruitment process more inclusive without altering the overall funding or structure of the partnerships.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates recruitment of underrepresented individuals, expanding access and diversity in the teaching profession.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Teachers
Adam Smith (D)
in committee · United States · House Jul 16, 2026

HR 9741: To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".

This bill changes the official name of the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program to the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program." The change directly affects the program established by the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999, which provides financial aid to eligible students. By renaming the program, the legislation honors Eleanor Holmes Norton, a former representative from the District of Columbia, without altering the program's funding rules or eligibility requirements. All future legal documents and records referring to the program will use this new name to reflect the tribute.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a former representative by renaming a tuition assistance program, indirectly supporting educational access and student financial aid.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid
Robert Garcia (D)
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9853: Right to Learn Act of 2026

The Right to Learn Act of 2026 creates a grant program to help schools and community organizations support students and staff affected by immigration enforcement actions. Funds awarded by the Department of Education can be used to hire trauma-informed counselors, provide emergency assistance like food and legal referrals, and train educators on culturally responsive care. The bill strictly prohibits schools from collecting or sharing personal data about a student's immigration status and forbids denying services based on that status. Eligible recipients include public schools, early childhood programs, universities, and legal service providers, with a total funding authorization of $250 million over five years.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a grant program to fund trauma-informed counselors, emergency assistance, and educator training, directly strengthening school resources and student support.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill provides funding for trauma support and explicitly prohibits schools from collecting immigration data, protecting immigrant students.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Enforcement
Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 20, 2026

HR 9794: To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program.

This bill directs the Secretary of Defense to create the Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program, which aims to increase public awareness of World War II history and its lessons. The program will operate by providing grants to state and local governments and nonprofit organizations to fund educational events that honor veterans, highlight the home front's contributions, and teach patriotism to young people. Recipients must use the funds for new initiatives rather than existing secondary school curricula, and the Department of Defense retains exclusive rights to the program's name and symbols.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds educational events and grants to teach patriotism and WWII history, enhancing student programs and awareness.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a program to honor veterans and fund educational events recognizing their service.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education
Derek Schmidt (R) · 1 co-sponsor
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