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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 21–30 of 177 bills

Bills supporting education

in committee · United States · House Sep 1, 2026

HR 10203: Improving Access to Higher Education Act

The Improving Access to Higher Education Act requires all institutions of higher education to establish an Office of Accessibility responsible for informing students about their rights, providing accommodations, and accepting specific documentation like Individualized Education Programs to verify disability status. The bill authorizes competitive grants for colleges to train faculty in accessible teaching methods and to create inclusive programs that lead to degrees or credentials for students with intellectual disabilities. Additionally, it establishes an independent commission to develop guidelines for accessible electronic instructional materials and creates a National Technical Assistance Center to provide resources and technical support to both students and educational institutions.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates accessibility offices and funds grants for inclusive higher education programs, directly advancing educational access.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Higher Education Special Education Student Financial Aid Tags People with Disabilities
Mark DeSaulnier (D)
in committee · United States · House Aug 31, 2026

HR 10200: Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act

The Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act amends the Family and Medical Leave Act to grant eligible private-sector employees up to 48 hours of unpaid leave per year to attend school conferences or activities for their children or grandchildren. This additional time is capped at 8 hours within any 30-day period and can be taken in intermittent blocks rather than all at once. Employers may require employees to use accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave instead of taking this unpaid time off. The bill also extends similar leave provisions to federal employees, allowing them to substitute accumulated annual or sick leave for the new parental involvement entitlements.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill grants leave specifically for parental involvement in school activities, directly supporting family engagement in the education system.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employee rights by adding unpaid leave for school activities under the FMLA, strengthening workplace flexibility and family support.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Paid Leave
Frederica S. Wilson (D)
in committee · United States · House Aug 31, 2026

HR 10202: High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026

The High School Voter Empowerment Act of 2026 requires all public high schools in the United States to be designated as voter registration agencies under federal law. Schools must conduct at least one voter registration drive each academic year, with a specific goal of registering eligible students who are at least 17 years old and enrolled in American Government or Economics classes. To support these efforts, the Department of Education would establish a grant program that reimburses schools for the reasonable costs associated with running these drives. Additionally, state election officials may provide voting machines to schools upon request for use in student council elections.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates voter registration drives in high schools and provides Department of Education grants to reimburse costs, directly funding school activities.75% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Tags Elections
Frederica S. Wilson (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026

The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026 broadens eligibility for early childhood education services by including recipients of various public assistance programs, such as food stamps and Medicaid, in the definition of qualifying families. The bill authorizes $36 billion annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 to support these expanded operations and creates a separate grant program providing $1 billion per year until 2030 for agencies to repair or upgrade aging facilities with safety hazards. Additionally, the legislation establishes a loan forgiveness program that cancels federal student loans for childcare workers who complete three years of full-time service in Head Start or Early Head Start programs. Finally, it authorizes $6.8 billion annually through 2032 to provide salary supplements to Head Start employees, with funding allocated based on local wage gaps and cost-of-living factors.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $36 billion annually and creates a separate grant program to fund expanded early childhood education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands Head Start eligibility and allocates $36B annually for early childhood education services and facility upgrades.98% confidence
Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid
Jahana Hayes (D) · 22 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 27, 2026

HR 9959: Green New Deal for Public Schools Act

The Green New Deal for Public Schools Act directs over $700 billion in federal funding to public schools, prioritizing those serving the most vulnerable communities based on CDC social vulnerability rankings. The legislation establishes a new Office of Sustainable Schools and authorizes grants for "healthy green retrofits" that convert school buildings into zero-carbon facilities with clean air, water, and energy systems, while also providing funds to hire additional educators, mental health professionals, and support staff. Additionally, the bill mandates increased federal funding for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and creates a climate resiliency program that allows schools to function as community centers during natural disasters. All grant recipients must adhere to strict labor standards, including prevailing wage requirements, Buy American provisions, and local hiring goals that prioritize residents of the surrounding community.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs $700B to public schools for green retrofits and hiring educators, explicitly advancing funding and infrastructure.100% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill funds zero-carbon retrofits and clean energy systems in schools, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure and efficiency.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds zero-carbon retrofits and clean energy systems in schools, directly advancing environmental protection and climate goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds healthy green retrofits for clean air/water and explicitly allocates resources to hire mental health professionals in schools.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Special Education Student Health Air Quality Mental Health
Pramila Jayapal (D) · 17 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10236: Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act

The Protecting Student Athletes from Unexpected Tax Liability Act requires companies to withhold 30 percent of income tax from payments made for a student athlete's name, image, and likeness. This rule treats these specific commercial payments as if they were standard wages, even though the athletes are not classified as employees. The bill also waives penalties for underpaid taxes in the first year a student athlete is subject to this new withholding requirement. To ensure the policy works effectively, the Treasury Department must report to Congress by 2029 on whether the 30 percent rate is appropriate and how well companies are complying with the law.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates tax withholding for student athletes to prevent underpayment and liability, promoting fiscal compliance and protecting individuals from unexpected tax burdens.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student athletes from tax penalties and ensures proper withholding for NIL income, supporting their financial stability in higher education.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax
Terri A. Sewell (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 2, 2026

HR 10232: To prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.

This bill prohibits the Department of Education from transferring specific program functions to other federal agencies, focusing on offices that manage special education, postsecondary education, Indian education, and elementary and secondary education. It blocks new interagency agreements for these areas but allows existing contracts in place as of February 1, 2025, to continue or be renewed with similar terms. The legislation also requires the Secretary of Education to submit quarterly cost reports to Congress detailing the financial impact of any new interagency arrangements made after that date. Finally, it restricts the use of certain administrative travel funds for the Secretary until these required cost analyses are provided.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects the Department of Education by prohibiting the transfer of key program functions (special, postsecondary, K-12) to other agencies, preserving institutional integrity.95% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Special Education Teachers
John W. Mannion (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed · South Carolina · House Aug 11, 2026

H 5760: Rhiannon Wyatt, Teacher of the Year

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE RHIANNON WYATT OF PAULINE-GLENN SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED 2026 SPARTANBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill formally congratulates a teacher and expresses appreciation for her service to children, which aligns with supporting educators in the K-12 sector.65% confidence
Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers
Travis Moore (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1445: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for the Pennsylvania Learning Investment Tax Credit Program.

Pennsylvania SB 1445 establishes the Learning Investment Tax Credit Program, which provides a refundable tax credit of $8,000 per child for qualified education expenses. The program is available to parents or legal guardians with annual incomes up to 300% of the area median gross income who have school-age children not enrolled in public schools. Eligible expenses include private school tuition, textbooks, tutoring, educational software, and standardized test fees. The total amount of credits awarded is capped at $300 million per fiscal year, with a mechanism to increase this cap by 25% if the previous year's usage reaches 90% of the limit.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a tax credit for private education expenses, expanding educational access and funding options for families not in public schools.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Higher Education School Choice Testing & Assessment
Greg Rothman (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SB 1421: An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions relating to traffic-control devices, providing for automated road safety monitoring systems.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1421 authorizes municipalities to install automated cameras in school zones to enforce traffic laws, specifically targeting failures to stop at signs or yield to pedestrians. The bill imposes a $50 fine on the registered vehicle owner rather than the driver, with a mandatory 30-day warning period before fines are issued. It requires that all revenue generated from these fines be reinvested into local road safety projects, such as sidewalk improvements and traffic signal upgrades. Additionally, the legislation mandates strict privacy protections, including the blurring of pedestrian faces in images and prohibiting the use of camera data for general surveillance or sale to third parties.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates cameras in school zones to protect pedestrians and reinvests fines into local safety infrastructure, indirectly supporting student safety.65% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates reinvestment of fine revenue into local road safety projects like sidewalks and signals, directly funding transportation infrastructure.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Traffic Safety
Camera Bartolotta (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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