Education

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 20, 2025

S 3277: Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act

This bill expands public service loan forgiveness for borrowers with federal student loans made after its enactment. It provides incremental forgiveness: 15% after 24 payments (2 years), an additional 15% after 48 payments (4 years), another 15% after 72 payments (6 years), and a final 15% after 96 payments (8 years), totaling 60% forgiven by year 8. After 120 payments (10 years) while working in public service, the entire remaining loan balance is canceled, with automatic deferment during processing. Borrowers must maintain public service employment and provide simplified employment certification via an automated system or basic form. It directly affects public service workers (e.g., teachers, firefighters, government employees) with qualifying federal student loans.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands loan forgiveness for public service workers (including educators), reducing debt burden and supporting workforce access to education careers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands loan forgiveness benefits for public service workers, directly enhancing financial support for this labor group per the bill's purpose.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Professional Licensing

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 377: Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to expand the Federal Work-Study program, allowing colleges to use funds for student-led after-school programs at public K-12 schools. It directly affects colleges participating in the work-study program and public elementary/secondary schools that partner with them. Key provisions require colleges to prioritize schools in low-income communities, cover student compensation (including training/travel) for these after-school activities, and allow federal funding to exceed 75% of costs. The Secretary must establish a registration process for schools within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Federal Work-Study to fund student-led after-school programs in K-12 schools, prioritizing low-income communities to increase educational access and support school programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands work-study funding to pay student workers in after-school programs, directly supporting student employment opportunities through federal compensation coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health Child Labor

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in committee · United States · House May 8, 2025

HR 3308: RETAIN Act

The RETAIN Act creates a refundable tax credit for early childhood educators, teachers, school leaders, and mental health providers working in high-need schools or early childhood programs. The credit pays $5,800 to $11,600 annually based on continuous years of service (e.g., $5,800 for years 1-2, $11,600 for year 10), increasing with experience to address low pay and retention challenges. It directly affects educators in public elementary/secondary schools serving high-poverty communities and early childhood programs meeting specific quality standards. The credit supplements existing pay but cannot reduce state/local compensation or loan forgiveness programs for eligible workers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit ($5,800-$11,600) to educators/mental health workers in high-need schools, offering tax relief to middle-income public service workers while funding retention programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides refundable tax credits ($5,800-$11,600) for educators in high-need schools to address low pay and retention challenges, directly supporting teachers and schools serving high-poverty communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareDirectly provides tax credits to mental health providers in high-need schools, improving retention and access to mental health services per bill's explicit focus on mental health providers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides refundable tax credit ($5,800-$11,600 annually) to address low pay and retention for educators in high-need schools, directly strengthening wages and workforce stability.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2577: PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025

HR 2577, the PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to create statewide or regional School Safety Development Centers. These centers, funded through $25 million annually (2026-2030), will provide schools - especially those in rural, Tribal, or low-resourced communities - with free, customized consulting to develop or improve evidence-based school safety and mental health plans. Centers must offer tailored consultations, help schools access federal/state funding, and provide training, while prohibiting the use of funds for firearm training or hiring school staff. The bill directly affects public schools and their communities by supporting data-driven safety planning without altering existing civil rights or safety laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $25M annually for school safety centers to develop evidence-based safety/mental health plans, targeting underserved schools, advancing educational safety infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health plans for schools via $25M grants, directly supporting mental health services as part of school safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 817: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against tax for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students.

HR 817, the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025, creates a new tax credit allowing individuals to claim up to 10% of their adjusted gross income (capped at $5,000) for charitable contributions to scholarship granting organizations. These organizations provide education scholarships to eligible students from households with income not exceeding 300% of the area median gross income, covering qualified expenses like tuition, curriculum materials, and educational therapies. The bill establishes strict requirements for scholarship organizations, including verifying household income, conducting annual audits, and distributing scholarships to multiple students without government control. It also prohibits government entities from mandating or controlling scholarship organizations or excluding private or religious schools from receiving scholarship funds, while exempting scholarship amounts from taxable income for recipients. The tax credit is limited to $5 billion annually for 2025-2028, allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for education donations (10% AGI cap), providing tax relief while funding scholarship programs through charitable contributions, aligning with fiscal support for public education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credit for K-12 education scholarships, expanding access for low-income students through charitable donations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Curriculum School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HRES 947: Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

HRES 947 is a non-binding resolution condemning public universities and colleges for requiring applicants or faculty to submit statements supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as part of admissions or hiring decisions. It states such "compelled political litmus tests" violate the First Amendment by restricting free speech and academic freedom, citing Supreme Court precedents that protect intellectual inquiry on campuses. The resolution specifically urges institutions to stop demanding these statements, calling them incompatible with principles of free expression and academic autonomy. It does not create new laws but formally expresses congressional disapproval of this practice.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill opposes DEI mandates in higher education as violating First Amendment, restricting academic freedom policies requiring ideological statements in admissions/hiring.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 3777: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

The Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026 would provide $20 billion annually (2027-2031) to improve public school facilities across the United States. The bill directs funds to states based on previous Title I funding allocations, requiring states to contribute 10% of the funds (with some exceptions) and develop plans for equitable distribution to school districts. Local educational agencies must prioritize schools with high numbers of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and funds can be used for construction, renovation, energy efficiency upgrades, removal of toxic substances, and making facilities accessible. The bill also establishes school infrastructure bonds to leverage private investment and includes specific provisions to repair foundations damaged by pyrrhotite.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20 billion annually for public school facility improvements, increasing government spending on public education infrastructure. This directly funds a public service, aligning with 'support' for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $20B/year for public school facility improvements, prioritizes underfunded schools with high free/reduced lunch eligibility, directly funds infrastructure upgrades in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits K-12 Education School Funding School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 25, 2025

S 1130: Mining Schools Act of 2025

The Mining Schools Act of 2025 creates a Department of Energy grant program to fund mining education at eligible colleges and universities. It directly affects accredited mining engineering programs and specific public university departments in states with significant mining economies, aiming to recruit students and strengthen training in critical mineral extraction, environmental reclamation, and domestic supply chains. Grants - limited to 10 annually - must support curriculum focused on rare earth elements, recycling technologies, reducing environmental impacts, and meeting U.S. energy mineral needs. The program authorizes $10 million yearly for fiscal years 2026-2033, with oversight by a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates DOE grants to fund mining engineering programs at colleges, directly increasing higher education funding for specialized curriculum and training.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds mining education for critical minerals essential to renewable energy supply chains, directly supporting clean energy infrastructure development.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly includes environmental reclamation as a training focus, supporting environmental restoration in mining operations.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Recycling

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in committee · United States · House Jan 20, 2026

HR 7157: Supporting Teachers Through Tax Fairness Act

This bill creates a tax exclusion for K-12 public school teachers, allowing them to exclude up to $50,000 of their wages from federal income tax. Teachers in schools where 75%+ students qualify for free/reduced lunches, in rural areas, or teaching special education/STEM subjects qualify for a higher exclusion of $65,000. To qualify, teachers must work at least 900 hours in a school year at a public elementary or secondary school (including charter schools). The exclusion applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and requires schools to verify eligibility for the IRS. It directly affects eligible K-12 public school teachers by reducing their taxable income.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exclusion for teachers (middle/lower income), reducing taxable income and aligning with tax fairness for public education funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides direct tax relief for K-12 teachers, including higher exclusions for high-need areas/subjects, strengthening educator compensation and retention.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax exclusion increasing take-home pay for teachers, directly supporting wages and compensation within labor/employment framework.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2691: To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

HR 2691 would abolish the U.S. Department of Education 30 days after enactment, terminating all its programs except the Federal Pell Grant and Direct Loan programs for higher education. It redirects federal funding for elementary and secondary education directly to states through block grants, calculated based on each state's share of national individual income tax payments. States receiving these funds would be required to use them for K-12 education, with no federal restrictions on how they distribute the money. The bill transfers oversight of the remaining higher education programs to the Treasury Secretary. This change would shift control of K-12 education funding from the federal government to state governments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill redirects federal K-12 funding to states via block grants, maintaining funding without federal restrictions, ensuring continued support for education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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