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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.

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193
last 12 weeks
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13
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United States
112 bills
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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 15, 2026

SB 1101: Occupations: cosmetologists; record retention requirements for cosmetology schools; revise. Amends sec. 1205a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1205a).

This bill updates Michigan's regulations for cosmetology schools and apprenticeship programs to ensure proper oversight and training standards. It requires owners to maintain detailed records of student attendance, enrollment, and grades, which must be shared with the state department monthly. The legislation also mandates that apprentices complete a minimum number of instructional hours before practicing on the public and must have proof of high school education before starting training. Additionally, the bill prohibits charging fees for teaching apprentices and limits the number of apprentices trained simultaneously to two per establishment. These changes aim to clarify administrative requirements and protect the quality of cosmetology education in the state.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens cosmetology education by enforcing attendance records, high school prerequisites, and instructional hour requirements.85% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education
Darrin Camilleri (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 6144: Education: financing; interest-free loans to school districts and intermediate schools districts from the state's surplus funds; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1855 PA 105 (MCL 21.141 - 21.147) by adding sec. 2g.

This bill allows the state treasurer to provide interest-free loans to school districts and intermediate school districts if the state budget is not passed by October 1. Under the new rules, a district can borrow an amount equal to what it received from the school aid fund in the previous year for a period of up to one year. The state treasurer retains the authority to set additional terms for these loans, which are intended to help districts manage cash flow during budget delays.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enables interest-free loans to school districts during budget delays, ensuring continued funding for essential education services and protecting fiscal stability.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides interest-free loans to school districts to ensure cash flow and operational stability during budget delays, directly supporting school financing.90% confidence
Sub-Topics State Budget School Funding
Regina Weiss (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 6145: Education: school districts; capital outlay funds; allow school districts and intermediate school districts to use. Amends sec. 242 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1242)

HB 6145 requires school districts and intermediate school districts in Michigan to develop and submit five-year capital outlay plans for facility improvements, including new construction and renovations. These plans must be submitted electronically by November each year and will be evaluated based on factors such as safety needs, occupancy rates, sustainability, and projected operating costs. The bill allows districts to opt into this process, which involves a review by the Department of Treasury and the Joint Committee on Oversight Services before any funding is authorized for final design and construction. By establishing these specific criteria and timelines, the legislation aims to bring greater transparency and oversight to how public school districts plan and request funds for building projects.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates five-year capital outlay plans to improve fiscal management and prioritize safety/sustainability, promoting responsible budgeting.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates capital outlay plans for facility improvements, directly supporting school infrastructure and safety.85% confidence
Regina Weiss (D) · 16 co-sponsors
introduced · Massachusetts · House Jul 27, 2026

HD 5847: A communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (see item 7061-0028 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting a report relative to social emotional learning grants for fiscal year 2025

This document is a formal submission from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reporting on social-emotional learning grants for fiscal year 2025. It presents data regarding student demographics and likely factors influencing program participation, such as racial composition. The text serves as an informational record rather than a new law, as it is a communication of existing data to the legislature.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill reports on social-emotional learning grants, indicating active funding and support for student programs.90% confidence
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)
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