Education

in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2097: Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act

HR 2097 creates a new federal tax credit allowing parents to claim up to $10,000 annually per child for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses at public, private, parochial, or religious schools. It covers tuition, required fees, specific technology, tutoring, disability services, and transportation to private schools, but excludes uniforms, athletics, or nonacademic fees. The credit phases out for households earning above $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint). This directly affects families paying for K-12 education, expanding tax relief beyond current education benefits. The policy change takes effect for tax years after the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for education expenses targeting middle-income families (phases out above $75k/$150k), reducing tax burden. Aligns with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $10k tax credit for K-12 education expenses, expanding access to public/private schools and funding qualified costs like tuition and tutoring.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2025

HRES 340: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.

HRES 340 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 2025 as "Community College Month" to celebrate the role of over 1,000 U.S. community colleges. It highlights these institutions' work in providing affordable higher education, workforce training, and economic support - serving 10.2 million students annually and contributing significantly to national economic growth (e.g., generating $898 billion in alumni income in 2020). The resolution emphasizes community colleges' accessibility (average $3,990 tuition for in-district students, 10-mile average student commute) and their role in workforce development across sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. As a non-binding recognition, it does not create new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRecognizes community colleges' role in access to higher education and economic support, aligning with educational advancement goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7262: READ Act

HR 7262, the READ Act, provides $200 million annually (2026-2030) to help schools recover after disasters. It directs funds to state education agencies, which then distribute them to local public schools and non-public schools serving areas hit by declared disasters (like hurricanes or wildfires). Funds cover immediate recovery needs such as replacing lost student data, repairing minor facility damage, renting temporary classrooms, and replacing basic instructional materials - while prohibiting major construction or ideological content. Non-public schools must receive funding proportional to their student enrollment, ensuring equitable support compared to public schools. The bill requires funds to supplement, not replace, existing disaster aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $200M annually for school disaster recovery, covering infrastructure repair, temporary classrooms, and instructional materials - directly funds school operations post-disaster.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 2617: Say No to Indoctrination Act

HR 2617, the "Say No to Indoctrination Act," amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to prohibit public K-12 schools receiving federal funds from teaching "concepts related to gender ideology" as defined in Executive Order 14168. The bill adds this specific restriction to Section 8526 of the ESEA, directly affecting curriculum content in federally funded schools. This policy change would require schools to avoid instructional materials or lessons addressing gender identity concepts as defined by the referenced executive order.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits teaching 'gender ideology' concepts in federally funded K-12 schools, restricting curriculum content per ESEA amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3340: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities for girls and underrepresented minorities in K-12 schools. Qualified local school districts (those serving at least 40% students eligible for free/reduced lunch) can apply for competitive 4-year grants of $250,000 annually to fund specific activities. Key provisions include teacher training to address bias, mentorship programs, parental engagement, summer and after-school STEM activities, field trips to STEM workplaces, and support for advanced course enrollment. The program requires annual evaluations tracking student engagement and academic progress in STEM fields. It directly affects schools serving high-poverty communities with significant underrepresented student populations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to fund STEM programs for underrepresented K-12 students, including teacher training and mentorship, directly advancing educational access and equity.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM education for underrepresented groups, directly advancing technology access and equity in K-12, aligning with digital equity indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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passed · United States · Senate May 9, 2025

SJRES 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".

This joint resolution seeks to block a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that aimed to expand internet access for schools through the E-Rate program, specifically addressing the "homework gap" by increasing funding for student connectivity. The rule, published in the Federal Register on August 20, 2024, would have modified how schools and libraries access broadband under the E-Rate program. If passed, the resolution would cancel this rule, preventing it from taking effect under federal disapproval procedures. This is a procedural action targeting a specific FCC regulatory change, not a new policy.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill blocks FCC rule expanding E-Rate program funding, preventing increased federal spending on school broadband access. Directly defunds essential program expansion.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill blocks FCC rule expanding school internet access via E-Rate program, preventing increased connectivity funding and access for students, opposing educational access expansion.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBlocks FCC rule expanding E-Rate program funding for school internet access, preventing increased connectivity for students addressing homework gap.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Broadband Access

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1810: Universal School Choice Act

The Universal School Choice Act would create a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations. Individuals could claim a credit equal to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000 (whichever is less), while corporations could claim a credit up to 5% of their taxable income. The credit would fund scholarships for qualified education expenses at public or private schools, including religious schools, with a $10 billion annual cap on total credits. Scholarship granting organizations would need to meet specific requirements, including verifying household income for low-income students and undergoing annual audits, while prohibiting government control over these organizations or discrimination against religious schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credits (10% AGI/$5k for individuals, 5% for corps) providing tax relief, directly advancing tax policy as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds K-12 education via tax credits for scholarships at public/private schools, expanding access and creating new funding streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 26, 2025

S 1148: A bill to terminate the Department of Education.

This bill (S 1148) directs the termination of the U.S. Department of Education by December 31, 2026. It would end the federal agency responsible for administering education programs, including student loans, school funding, and civil rights enforcement. The legislation directly affects the Department of Education and its staff, as well as the millions of students, schools, and institutions currently served by federal education programs. No additional mechanisms or replacement structures are specified in the bill text.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationTerminates federal education agency, ending student loans, school funding, and civil rights enforcement programs, directly defunding and dismantling federal education infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 433: A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".

SRES 433 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for student parents - individuals with children enrolled in college - and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month." It does not create new laws or provide funding but formally acknowledges the challenges these 3.14 million students face, including high rates of food/housing insecurity and balancing work, childcare, and studies. The resolution highlights that student parents (55% are people of color, 52% report food insecurity, and 51% attend community colleges) contribute significantly to higher education despite systemic barriers. This designation aims to raise awareness of their needs without enacting concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSymbolic resolution acknowledges challenges faced by student parents in higher education, promoting support for their educational access and success through recognition and designated awareness month.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 7086: Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

HR 7086 creates a federal grant program to help states improve charter schools' access to facilities. It provides competitive grants to state education agencies that submit detailed plans showing how they will increase charter schools' access to funding, public buildings, and adequate facilities - particularly in low-income and rural communities. States receiving grants must use federal funds (capped at 60% of costs) to support facility acquisition, leasing, renovation, or financing mechanisms, while ensuring these funds supplement - rather than replace - existing state resources. The bill directly affects charter schools and state education agencies, focusing on closing facility access gaps between charter schools and traditional public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal grant program to fund school facility access, directly increasing government spending on education infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants to improve charter school facility access in underserved communities, directly expanding educational infrastructure and access for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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