Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1331: Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act

HR 1331 establishes a federal grant program to improve teacher and school leader preparation in high-need schools. It funds partnerships between high-need local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders to support teacher and school leader residency programs and professional development. The bill requires eligible partnerships to prepare educators who are "profession-ready" to teach diverse students, with specific training in comprehensive literacy instruction, working with English learners, and supporting students with disabilities. It also establishes accountability measures, including evaluation plans that track educator retention, certification pass rates, and the percentage of profession-ready educators hired in high-need schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal grant program funding teacher preparation in high-need schools, increasing public education spending as a core budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants fund teacher residency programs and professional development in high-need schools, directly supporting educator quality and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HRES 163: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of education in schools across America shall be that virtually every student in the United States achieves grade-level reading proficiency, providing them with the foundation to develop the skills and knowledge needed for success in school, work, and life.

HRES 163 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' goal that all U.S. students achieve grade-level reading proficiency as a foundation for success in school, work, and life. It encourages schools to implement 1-on-1 tutoring for students reading below grade level (5 days/week) and promotes collaboration between schools, states, and private organizations to develop literacy programs for both students and adults. The resolution cites research supporting these approaches but does not create new laws or mandate specific actions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes literacy programs, 1-on-1 tutoring, and collaboration to achieve reading proficiency, aligning with support indicators for enhancing student programs and educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries

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in committee · United States · Senate May 21, 2025

SRES 240: A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

This resolution (SRES 240) affirms that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are core U.S. values and emphasizes the need to address ongoing discrimination across multiple sectors. It directly affects workplaces, K-12 and higher education systems, healthcare, housing, government programs, and the military by citing data on persistent inequities - such as racial disparities in housing discrimination, wage gaps, and underrepresentation in leadership. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages federal, state, and local entities to adopt inclusive policies and remove barriers to opportunity. It references evidence from agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to support its focus on systemic discrimination. The Senate calls for promoting environments where all individuals can achieve their full potential.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly affirms DEI as core values and emphasizes addressing discrimination in K-12 and higher education systems per summary.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly addresses workplace discrimination, wage gaps, and underrepresentation in leadership, affirming DEIA as core values to advance labor equity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood K-12 Education Employment Discrimination Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4699: BIKE Act of 2025

HR 4699, the BIKE Act of 2025, requires federal grant funding to support bicycle safety education programs for elementary and secondary school students. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 to include specific provisions for teaching bicycling skills, traffic rules, road navigation, safety precautions, and helmet use. The revised guidelines must be developed with input from educators and disseminated to state education agencies for integration into school curricula. This bill directly affects public school students and school districts through new safety education requirements and federal funding opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grant funding for K-12 bicycle safety education curriculum, enhancing student program requirements in schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires federal grants for bicycle safety education, revises transportation safety guidelines to include cycling skills and helmet use, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2025

HRES 321: Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

HRES 321 is a symbolic resolution supporting the "Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative," which calls for communities to demand equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and inclusion for LGBTQI+ students in K-12 schools. It urges states and localities to adopt policies prohibiting bias-based discrimination, exclusion, and erasure of LGBTQI+ students - particularly transgender, nonbinary, Black, Indigenous, and disabled youth - while recognizing existing efforts like National Day of Silence. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally endorses community-led advocacy to address hostile school environments documented in studies showing discrimination correlates with higher absenteeism, lower grades, and mental health challenges among LGBTQI+ students. It directly affects state education policies and school climates, encouraging local action without federal enforcement.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports LGBTQI+ inclusion in K-12 schools through civil rights protections and anti-discrimination policies, advancing educational access and safety for marginalized students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3250: Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models

HR 3250 creates a federal grant program to support the development and adoption of evidence-based innovative learning models in K-12 schools. The bill directly affects the Department of Education's Institute for Education Sciences, state education agencies, and local school districts, which would receive funding to develop, research, and implement these models. Key mechanisms include competitive grants for early development, mid-phase evaluation, and expansion of promising models; requirements that models be evidence-based and developed with school community input; and annual reporting requirements for grantees. The bill prohibits federal mandates on specific learning models while requiring that grant funds supplement rather than replace existing funding. The program is authorized for funding from 2026-2035 (Title I) and 2027-2036 (Title II).

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants to fund evidence-based K-12 learning models, directly advancing educational innovation and providing funding to schools/state agencies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds innovative learning models in K-12 schools, which typically involve technology integration and digital tools for education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 750: ACE Act

The ACE Act (HR 750) expands 529 education savings plans to cover K-12 expenses, allowing families to use these accounts for tuition, curriculum materials, books, online learning, approved tutoring, standardized tests, and educational therapies for students with disabilities. It doubles the annual distribution limit from $10,000 to $20,000 for elementary and secondary expenses and increases gift tax exclusions for 529 contributions by up to $20,000 per year. The bill also requires states to implement school choice programs (like vouchers or education savings accounts) to qualify for tax-exempt school bonds, with specific eligibility thresholds for states. This directly affects families using 529 plans for K-12 education, homeschoolers, and states seeking tax-exempt bond funding for schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases gift tax exclusions for 529 contributions ($20k/year) and expands tax-advantaged education savings, providing direct tax relief for families.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plans to cover K-12 expenses, doubles annual limits, and increases tax exclusions to boost educational funding access and affordability for families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Sep 10, 2025

HRES 692: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of the September 11th terrorist attacks in the curriculum of elementary and secondary schools so that people in the United States may never forget that fateful day.

HRES 692 is a non-binding resolution urging all 50 U.S. states to incorporate the events of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks into K-12 school curricula. It directly addresses state education systems, calling for mandatory inclusion of this history in public school lessons to ensure future generations remember the attacks. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but expresses the House's view that this education is essential for honoring victims and first responders. It cites that only 14 states currently require such instruction and emphasizes preserving this historical context for national security awareness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates 9/11 curriculum inclusion in K-12 schools, directly enhancing educational content on historical events per its stated purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2911: Accounting STEM Pursuit Act of 2025

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to explicitly include accounting education as part of a well-rounded K-12 curriculum. It requires schools to develop and strengthen programs teaching accounting, including increasing access to high-quality accounting courses for students from groups historically underrepresented in accounting careers. The key provision inserts specific language into existing law, directing schools to promote accounting career awareness and expand course availability through grade 12. This directly affects K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by making accounting education a recognized component of career-focused learning.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly adds accounting education to K-12 curriculum, mandates expanded access for underrepresented groups in accounting programs, and strengthens career awareness initiatives per ESEA amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 9, 2025

S 2740: RAISE Act of 2025

The RAISE Act of 2025 amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require states to establish academic standards for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in K-12 education. It directly affects public K-12 schools and state education agencies by mandating the inclusion of AI-related learning standards within state curriculum frameworks. The key provision inserts the requirement for these standards into existing law, specifically modifying Section 1111(b)(1)(C) to include "standards for artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies." This policy change focuses on integrating AI education into foundational curriculum requirements without specifying funding or implementation details.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates AI curriculum standards in K-12, expanding educational content and enhancing student programs in emerging technologies per ESEA amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education Tags Artificial Intelligence

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