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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
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Showing 11–20 of 177 bills

Bills supporting education

in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10228: Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act

The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act requires that staff working in school meal programs receive specific training on how to prevent, recognize, and treat severe food allergic reactions, including the use of epinephrine. This training must be available in multiple languages and alternative formats for individuals with disabilities, and it will extend to personnel involved in other federal child nutrition programs such as the special milk program and summer food service. Additionally, the bill directs the creation and distribution of evidence-based nutrition education materials for WIC participants who have food allergies, covering needs during pregnancy, postpartum periods, and early childhood. To support these efforts, the legislation authorizes $1 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for staff training and a one-time appropriation of $1 million in fiscal year 2027 for WIC education materials.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates specific safety training for school meal staff to protect students with allergies, enhancing student welfare within the K-12 environment.75% confidence
Mark DeSaulnier (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Aug 6, 2026

S 5312: PROTECT Act

The PROTECT Act directs the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to launch a new initiative aimed at reducing e-cigarette and tobacco use among youth and young adults. The bill authorizes $100 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund research on product usage patterns, health impacts, and cessation behaviors, as well as the development of guidance for healthcare providers and schools. Additionally, it requires the creation of public education campaigns and continued funding for state and local health departments to improve access to quit services.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds CDC initiatives including guidance for schools and public education campaigns to reduce youth tobacco use, directly supporting educational health programs.65% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds CDC initiatives to reduce youth tobacco use, supports research on health impacts, and develops guidance for healthcare providers.95% confidence
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10260: Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026

The Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026 amends federal veterans' education benefits to remove financial and administrative obstacles for those pursuing apprenticeships or on-the-job training. The bill increases the monthly housing stipend for full-time apprentices to match the rate paid to military members with dependents, rather than the lower rate currently applied to students without dependents. Additionally, it waives the minimum monthly attendance requirement for veterans enrolled in construction industry programs, allowing them to receive benefits even if their on-site training hours fall below standard thresholds. These changes apply to recipients of Post-9/11 GI Bill, All-Volunteer Force, and Selected Reserve educational assistance.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands veterans' education benefits by increasing housing stipends and removing administrative barriers for apprenticeships and on-the-job training.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases the monthly housing stipend for veterans in apprenticeships to match a higher rate, directly funding housing support.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes barriers to apprenticeships and increases housing stipends for veterans in training, directly supporting employment standards and worker benefits.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly amends veterans' education benefits to remove barriers and increase housing stipends for apprentices.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Employment
Brad Finstad (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Aug 31, 2026

HRES 1501: Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

This House resolution formally recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which was established in 1946 to promote international goodwill through student and scholar exchanges. The bill highlights that the program currently operates in over 160 countries and has provided grants to more than 450,000 individuals since its inception. It encourages Congress to continue supporting educational and cultural affairs programs as tools for advancing foreign policy and national security. Additionally, the resolution congratulates past and present recipients and calls on global professionals to engage in cross-cultural partnerships.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution explicitly encourages Congress to continue supporting educational programs like the Fulbright exchange, which advances international education and cultural access.75% confidence
J. French Hill (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10220: SIMPLE Act

The SIMPLE Act requires the Department of Education to automatically enroll borrowers who are at least 75 days delinquent on federal student loans into the income-driven repayment plan that offers them the lowest monthly payment. To facilitate this, the bill authorizes the use of IRS tax return data to determine a borrower's income and family size without requiring additional action from the borrower, provided they have approved such disclosure or are applying for loan rehabilitation. The legislation also establishes specific notification procedures at 31 days of delinquency and mandates that borrowers rehabilitating defaulted loans be placed in the most favorable repayment plan after making their ninth required payment. These automatic enrollment provisions take effect on July 1, 2028, while changes allowing borrowers to switch between repayment plans become effective immediately upon enactment.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill streamlines federal student loan repayment by auto-enrolling delinquent borrowers into income-driven plans, reducing financial barriers to higher education.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid
Suzanne Bonamici (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 31, 2026

HR 10201: COMPASS Act

The COMPASS Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to require schools to include specific information in individualized education programs for students with disabilities. It mandates that these plans must state the projected date when a student will complete their secondary education program. Additionally, the bill requires a statement confirming that the student will receive a certification of completion on that date, regardless of whether they are eligible for a regular high school diploma.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill amends IDEA to mandate specific completion dates and certifications in IEPs, strengthening educational planning and access for students with disabilities.85% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Special Education
Frederica S. Wilson (D)
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10251: Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

The Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act would prevent new tariffs from being applied to specific school supplies and educational materials, effectively freezing their import duties at levels recorded on January 19, 2025. This measure directly affects students, families, teachers, schools, and local governments by aiming to keep the cost of items like notebooks, backpacks, pencils, and keyboards stable. The bill designates certain products for duty exemption based on specific trade classifications or through regulations issued by the Secretary of Commerce in coordination with the Secretary of Education. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Commerce to report every 180 days to congressional committees on which items are exempt, while allowing Congress to disapprove specific item designations through a joint resolution.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prevents tariffs on school supplies to keep costs stable for students and teachers, directly supporting educational affordability.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Libraries Student Financial Aid Student Health
Brendan F. Boyle (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 3, 2026

HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026

The Access to School Supplies Act of 2026 establishes a five-year pilot program that provides competitive grants to up to ten local school districts serving high-poverty schools. These funds are intended to help districts purchase books, supplies, and other materials for students and instructional staff at no cost. The legislation authorizes $100 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and requires recipients to submit annual reports detailing how the money was spent and which schools benefited. A small portion of the total funding is reserved for outlying areas and Bureau of Indian Education schools, while the program sunsets on September 30, 2031.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill authorizes $100 million annually in federal grants to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly increasing government spending on public education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $100M annually to fund school supplies for high-poverty districts, directly advancing educational access and resource availability.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries School Funding
Summer L. Lee (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Aug 27, 2026

HR 10172: To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend eligibility for survivors' and dependents' educational assistance to the dependent parent of a person who dies of a service-connected disability or has a total and permanent service-connected disability, and for other purposes.

This bill expands access to educational assistance benefits by adding dependent parents to the list of eligible recipients under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance program. Eligibility is granted to the parent of a service member who dies from a service-connected disability or is rated as totally and permanently disabled due to a service-connected condition. The legislation includes technical amendments to ensure these new beneficiaries are properly recognized in rules regarding when benefits end, how long they last, and how correspondence course payments are processed.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands access to educational assistance benefits for dependent parents of service members, directly advancing educational opportunity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands educational assistance benefits to dependent parents of service members with service-connected disabilities.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Military Families Veteran Benefits Veteran Education
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D)
in committee · United States · House Aug 17, 2026

HR 10113: New IDEA Act

The New IDEA Act amends the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to expand the legal definitions of specific learning disabilities, explicitly including conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. It also updates terminology for language impairments by adding developmental language disorder and clarifies that autism is part of a broader category of spectrum disorders. The bill establishes clear criteria for what constitutes a specific learning disability while excluding issues caused by factors like visual or hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, or a lack of appropriate instruction. Additionally, it requires local educational agencies to ensure equal access to accommodations and services for eligible children from low-income households and those with limited English proficiency.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill expands legal definitions of learning disabilities under IDEA, ensuring more students receive mandated educational services and protections.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal definitions of learning disabilities to ensure broader eligibility for educational and health-related services under IDEA.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Special Education Tags People with Disabilities
Erin Houchin (R)
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