Education

in committee · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 5234: Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

The Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 expands a federal program to help schools purchase domestically grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables directly from farmers. It increases the number of participating states from 8 to 14 and requires states to demonstrate support for small/local farmers, Tribal producers, and socially disadvantaged communities. The bill allocates $25 million annually (2026-2030) for the program, including $10 million yearly for administrative costs and technical assistance to help schools and farmers participate. States must also report on program challenges and outcomes, with the USDA required to evaluate impacts like cost, agricultural benefits, and barriers to participation within four years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands federal program funding ($25M/year) for K-12 schools to purchase local food, enhancing student nutrition programs and supporting school meal access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 954: SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

HR 954, the SOAR Permanent Authorization Act, permanently authorizes $75 million annually for D.C.'s Opportunity Scholarship Program, replacing previous annual funding limits. It increases the annual cap for student academic assistance from $2 million to $2.2 million and adds a new tutoring provision prioritizing students from the lowest-performing schools. The bill revises evaluation requirements to focus on students' academic progress (not standardized test scores) and mandates regular program assessments. These changes apply directly to D.C. students using opportunity scholarships and the schools participating in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPermanently authorizes $75M annual funding for D.C. scholarships, increases academic assistance cap to $2.2M, adds tutoring for low-performing schools, and prioritizes academic progress over test scores.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1275: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

S 1275, the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, provides federal funding to help schools on federal lands improve their aging facilities. It targets federally impacted local educational agencies (those serving schools on federal property like Indian reservations or military bases) that struggle with poor building conditions and limited local funding capacity. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for four years to fund competitive emergency repairs for schools with health/safety hazards and formula grants for agencies with limited bonding capacity. Local matching requirements vary based on financial capacity, with some agencies required to contribute 10-25% of project costs depending on their ability to pay.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $250M annual funding for school infrastructure repairs, directly increasing public service spending on essential facilities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250M annual federal funding for school infrastructure repairs on federal lands, directly improving educational facilities for impacted schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Student Financial Aid Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Jan 16, 2026

HR 7099: PATH to Education Act

The PATH to Education Act creates federal grants to help public transportation providers partner with educational institutions like community colleges, Head Start programs, and career schools to improve transit access for students. Grant funds can be used for adding bus stops or routes near campuses, increasing service frequency, or adjusting schedules to help students and Head Start participants commute. The bill allocates $1 million in 2027, rising to $5 million by 2031, with priority given to projects involving schools where over 25% of students receive Pell Grants. This policy directly affects transit agencies and eligible schools by funding concrete transit improvements to support education access.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1M-$5M in federal grants to improve transit access for students at schools, directly enhancing educational access through infrastructure partnerships.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $1M-$5M for transit grants to improve campus access via bus stops, routes, and schedules, directly funding public transit enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Student Financial Aid Pedestrian Safety Public Transit Rail

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4728: To codify Executive Order 14280 relating to reinstating commonsense school discipline policies.

HR 4728 codifies Executive Order 14280, which establishes school discipline policies focused on common sense approaches. This bill turns the existing executive order into law, giving it the force of statute. It directly affects public K-12 schools, requiring them to implement these specific discipline policies. The key mechanism is converting the executive order into binding federal law without altering the policy content.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCodifies school discipline policies requiring common sense approaches, strengthening K-12 school management and student access without restricting curriculum or funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2841: CIVICS Act of 2025

This bill amends federal education funding rules to prioritize civics and American history education in K-12 schools. It changes eligibility criteria for certain grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by requiring programs to: (1) improve teaching of American history, civics, or government; (2) focus on underserved students and demonstrate innovation; (3) include hands-on civic activities; and (4) teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The changes directly affect schools applying for these federal grants by setting new standards for funding approval. The bill modifies existing law without creating new programs or funding streams.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends federal funding rules to prioritize civics/american history education in K-12, requiring grant programs to focus on these subjects and underserved students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1611: RAISE Act of 2025

The RAISE Act of 2025 creates a new tax credit for teachers and early childhood educators, with a base of $1,000 plus additional amounts based on school poverty rates. Teachers working in schools where more than 39% of students live in poverty can receive up to $14,000 more in tax credits, calculated based on how much a school's poverty rate exceeds 39%. The bill also increases the deduction for teachers' classroom expenses from $250 to $500 and requires schools to maintain teacher pay levels to receive certain federal funds. This directly affects public school teachers, early childhood educators, and schools serving communities with high poverty rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits and increased deductions for teachers (targeting lower/middle-income educators), directly advancing fiscal support through expanded tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher tax credits (up to $15k) and classroom expense deductions, targeting high-poverty schools to strengthen educator support and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits and expense deductions to boost teacher compensation, directly supporting wages and financial security for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SRES 133: A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

This Senate resolution expresses strong support for public K-12 schools and condemns any efforts to defund public education or dismantle the Department of Education. It highlights the federal government’s critical role in providing equitable funding - particularly for students in underserved communities, including those with disabilities, from low-income families, and in rural areas - and opposes diverting funds to private schools. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally states the Senate’s position on protecting public education funding and oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCondemns defunding public education, supports maintaining federal funding for K-12 schools, protecting essential program budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCondemns defunding public education, supports federal funding equity for underserved communities, opposes diverting funds to private schools95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 84: Native American Education Opportunity Act

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program that provides $8,000 annually per eligible Native American student to be deposited into Tribal education savings accounts (ESAs) for educational expenses. Eligible students include those enrolled in Tribes who attended or will attend Bureau of Indian Education schools, with funds usable for private tutoring, private school costs, educational materials, technology, and other approved educational services. Tribes administering these programs must consult with Tribal officials before providing educational services, and the accounts terminate when students turn 25 or complete their education. The bill also authorizes Bureau-Funded Charter Schools to operate under specific guidelines and requires a GAO study on the program's implementation after 3 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $8,000/year per eligible student for Tribal ESAs covering educational expenses, directly increasing funding and expanding access to educational services for Native American students.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly lists 'technology' as an allowable ESA expense for educational use, directly funding tech-related educational services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HRES 908: Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "National Financial Planning Month".

HRES 908 is a non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating October 2025 as "National Financial Planning Month." It does not create new laws or alter existing policies but aims to raise public awareness about financial planning. The resolution urges Americans to observe the month through activities like public workshops on budgeting, school financial education, and promoting access to financial planning services. It specifically highlights the role of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professionals in helping individuals build emergency savings and financial stability. This resolution focuses on awareness and education, not on mandating any specific actions or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes 'school financial education' as part of its activities, aligning with enhancing student programs under education policy.85% confidence

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