Education

in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HRES 63: Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

HRES 63 is a symbolic resolution designating the week of January 26-February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week." It expresses the House's support for raising public awareness about educational options - including public schools, charter schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling - and encourages parents to explore these choices. The resolution also urges the public to host events during this week to celebrate parental choice in education. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes school choice options (public, charter, private, etc.) and encourages parental exploration, aligning with expanding educational access as a support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2629: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

This bill authorizes $250 million annually for four years to help schools on federally impacted lands (like tribal reservations and military bases) improve aging infrastructure. It creates two grant types: formula grants for schools with no bond capacity and competitive grants prioritizing schools with urgent safety issues like unsafe buildings or lack of clean water. Local schools must contribute 10-25% of project costs based on their "learning opportunity threshold," with the highest-priority schools receiving full federal funding. Funds can be used for construction, renovation, and repair to meet safety standards and improve learning environments. The bill addresses the significant infrastructure challenges reported by 65% of schools with facilities in poor condition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $250M annual funding for school infrastructure on federally impacted lands, directly increasing public service spending under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $250M annually for school infrastructure on federally impacted lands, directly improving facilities and safety per education topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HRES 94: Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools.  The resolution also rejects any claim that the executive branch has the legal authority to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly opposes defunding public education and protects federal education budget allocation, aligning with protecting essential programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, rejects voucher diversion of funds, and affirms Department of Education's vital role in protecting public education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 309: A PLUS Act

The A PLUS Act (S 309) allows states to consolidate federal education funds for eligible programs into a single, flexible funding stream, reducing administrative complexity and enabling states to manage resources more efficiently to improve student achievement. States must submit a "declaration of intent" detailing which programs they will consolidate (excluding special education funds), commit to public accountability through annual reports on student progress, and ensure federal funds supplement - rather than replace - state education funding. The bill limits administrative costs to 1% of consolidated federal funds (3% if excluding Title I funds) and requires states to report how funds address achievement gaps for disadvantaged students. This directly affects states and local school districts that adopt the declaration, shifting how they administer and report on federal education dollars.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationConsolidates federal education funds into flexible streams to improve student achievement through efficient resource management, aligning with funding and strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Special Education

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1697: RAISE Act of 2025

The RAISE Act of 2025 creates a refundable tax credit for K-12 teachers and early childhood educators based on their school's student poverty rate, with a base $1,000 credit plus potential additional amounts up to $14,000 for K-12 teachers and $9,000 for early childhood educators without bachelor's degrees. It also increases the deductible expense limit for teachers from $250 to $500 per year and establishes mandatory funding for school districts that maintain or increase teacher salaries, reserving 20% of funds over $2.2 billion for teacher salary incentive grants. The bill includes provisions to prevent employers from using the tax credit in collective bargaining or changing teacher assignments to avoid providing the credit. Eligibility requires specific teaching credentials and employment in qualifying schools with high poverty rates. These changes would apply to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credits for teachers (up to $14k) and mandates school district funding, advancing fiscal support for educators through tax relief and public spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tax credits for teachers, increases deductible expenses, and mandates funding for salary increases - directly supports educator compensation and school funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits, increases deductible expenses, and mandates funding for teacher salary increases, directly supporting educator compensation and employment conditions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Early Childhood K-12 Education Teachers Collective Bargaining

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in committee · United States · House Mar 31, 2025

HR 2485: Arts Education for All Act

HR 2485, the Arts Education for All Act, requires states and school districts to integrate arts education into K-12 curricula and report on its availability. It mandates states to describe how they will support arts courses, increase certified arts educators (especially in high-need schools), and use arts to enhance teaching in core subjects like math and science (Section 202). Schools must track and report on arts course offerings, teacher qualifications, and student access - including disaggregated data by school poverty levels (Section 203). The bill also expands arts access in juvenile justice programs (Section 301) and funds research on effective arts education methods (Section 401). It directly affects public schools, arts educators, and youth in after-school and correctional settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates arts integration into K-12 curricula, requires states to support certified arts educators (especially in high-need schools), and tracks access - directly advancing educational programs and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 896: Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025

The Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund evidence-based tutoring programs in K-12 public schools, requiring at least 30 minutes of daily tutoring, 3 days per week in math or reading, with a 3-to-1 student-to-tutor ratio. It allocates funds to state education agencies to distribute to school districts that must develop detailed plans, provide monthly progress reports, and partner with research organizations to evaluate program effectiveness. The bill establishes an Advisory Board to oversee implementation, approve tutoring models, and develop a nationwide tutoring workforce, with specific focus on schools serving students who have experienced academic setbacks, particularly those eligible for Title I services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants for K-12 tutoring programs, mandating daily sessions and funding evidence-based initiatives to expand educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 4005: UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to help public schools implement phone-free policies during school hours. It requires states to adopt a policy prohibiting student phone use (with specific exceptions for health needs, disabilities, English learners, and documented instructional needs) to qualify for funding. Grants can only be used to purchase secure storage solutions like lockers or signal-blocking containers for devices. The program allocates funds based on prior Title I education funding, with minimum allocations for smaller states. It directly affects public K-12 schools through their state education agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for phone-free school policies, funding secure storage solutions to enhance student focus and school environment per Title I-based allocation.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student phone access during school hours, limiting device use for internet access per bill's prohibitions on phone use with exceptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6532: PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025

HR 6532, the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program to fund high-quality tutoring in "hard-to-staff" and "high-need" schools - those with high teacher turnover or significant student disadvantage. The program requires local consortia (combining schools, educator programs, and community partners) to provide tutoring in small groups (max 1:4), aligned with school curriculum, with trained tutors (including students in education programs or recent graduates) who receive fair compensation. It authorizes $500 million, mandating 85% of funds directly support students (via stipends, materials, transportation) while prohibiting use to replace teachers. The bill also coordinates with the Corporation for National and Community Service to approve tutor positions and offer educational awards upon completion.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants for tutoring in high-need schools, aligning with curriculum and supporting small-group instruction - directly funding educational access and support for underserved students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4588: Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025

This bill establishes two grant programs to support construction and manufacturing apprenticeship colleges. It provides up to $500,000 per college for community outreach (e.g., connecting with high schools, rural businesses, and workforce boards) and student support services (e.g., academic advising, mental health resources, childcare). The grants target increasing enrollment and completion rates for underrepresented groups, including rural students, first-generation college students, and minorities. Funding of $5 million annually (2026-2030) requires colleges to report on program outcomes like retention rates and diversity metrics. The law directly affects apprenticeship colleges offering work-based training in construction and manufacturing fields.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $500k grants for student support services (advising, childcare, mental health) targeting underrepresented groups to boost enrollment/completion in apprenticeship colleges, advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprenticeship colleges to increase enrollment/completion for underrepresented groups, advancing workforce development and employment standards through skill-building pathways in high-demand sectors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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