Education (Curriculum) in United States

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2026

HR 7855: GAAME Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2026, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand federal funding for arts and music programs in public schools. It directly affects school districts and educators by allowing Title I funds to support sequential, standards-based instruction in dance, media arts, theater, visual arts, and music. The legislation requires these programs to be taught by certified educators and aligns them with state academic standards to ensure quality instruction. Additionally, the bill allows targeted assistance schools to use federal funds for supplies, professional development, and equipment needed for arts and music education.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Funding

in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7885: Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act

This bill directs the U.S. Secretary of Education to create a pilot program that awards competitive grants to partnerships between colleges and employers to integrate cybersecurity training into postsecondary career and technical education programs. The grants, up to $500,000 each, are intended to help prepare workers for critical infrastructure sectors like energy, water, and transportation by teaching cybersecurity skills aligned with national workforce standards. To receive funding, partnerships must include at least one college and two or more employers in a critical infrastructure sector, and they must submit detailed plans covering curriculum development, workforce needs, diversity goals, and how they will sustain the programs after the grant period ends. The bill also requires recipients to report annually on how funds were used, student outcomes, and employment results, with a total funding authorization of $10 million.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Higher Education Cybersecurity

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4057: American Civics Renewal Act

This bill establishes a new congressional commission called the Commission on American Civics Renewal to study and improve civics education across all levels of schooling. The commission will be made up of eight members appointed by Senate and House leaders, and it will review current civics programs, gather best practices, and develop a proposed curriculum for students in elementary, secondary, and higher education. After completing its work, the commission must submit its curriculum and a national strategy to Congress and the Department of Education, which will then make these materials available to state and local education agencies. The commission will operate for approximately two years and is funded with $2 million to carry out its duties.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 4133: 21st Century Entrepreneurship Act

This bill directs the Small Business Administration to create and implement entrepreneurship and inventorship training programs for underrepresented youth in after school community learning centers. It specifically targets female students, minority students, English learners, children with disabilities, rural students, and low-income students by developing a curriculum and encouraging partnerships with SCORE volunteers and other federal agencies. The legislation requires the SBA Administrator to collaborate with education specialists and business groups, amend existing laws to include these programs, and submit biennial reports on progress and funding usage.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum Tags Small Business

passed · United States · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 1098: To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.

HR 1098 reauthorizes the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program, which engages students aged 9-15 in creating artwork for conservation-themed duck stamps. The bill increases annual funding for the program from $350,000 to $550,000 (2025-2031) and boosts specific allocations for design competitions ($200,000) and habitat conservation ($350,000). It also updates the definition of "State" to properly include Guam in the program's scope. The changes directly affect participating students, state wildlife agencies, and conservation groups receiving program funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Environment

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Conservation Wildlife

in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2585: Armenian Genocide Education Act

HR 2585, the Armenian Genocide Education Act, establishes a federal program through the Library of Congress to develop educational resources about the 1915-1923 Armenian Genocide for K-12 schools. It requires the Librarian to create and distribute accurate teaching materials, provide teacher training workshops, and maintain an online resource hub focused on the genocide's history, lessons, and prevention of hate. The program directly supports local educational agencies, independent schools, and educators by offering professional development and curriculum resources. It defines key terms like "denial" and "distortion" to guide the educational content, aiming to improve understanding of this historical event and its relevance to preventing modern-day hate crimes.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Libraries

in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 1230: AG VETS Act

The AG VETS Act (HR 1230) creates a new federal grant program to help military veterans enter or expand farming and ranching careers. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants to eligible entities like land-grant colleges, cooperative extensions, nonprofits, and state agriculture departments. These grants must be matched with non-Federal funds and will fund training, curriculum development, workshops, and field experiences focused on farm business management. The program directly affects veterans seeking agricultural careers by providing structured education and support through partner organizations.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Curriculum Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Healthcare Tags Agriculture

in committee · United States · House Feb 13, 2025

HR 1359: Black History Matters Act

The Black History Matters Act directs the National Museum of African American History and Culture to study how public elementary and secondary schools teach Black history across the U.S. The study will identify which schools require this education, assess teaching quality through classroom discussions and materials, and examine how schools measure student learning. It requires the Director to complete the study within three years of the bill’s passage and submit a report to Congress within 180 days of completion. The bill does not change school curricula but aims to gather data on existing practices to inform future education policies. This study directly affects all public schools covered under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HRES 756: Supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".

This resolution (HRES 756) is a symbolic House of Representatives measure supporting the designation of September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month." It directly affects the public by encouraging nationwide awareness campaigns, voter registration drives, and educational efforts about voting rights. Key mechanisms include urging Congress to pass voting rights legislation (like the Freedom to Vote Act), recommending schools teach about voting history and current restrictions, and promoting media campaigns to share election dates and registration deadlines. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but aims to foster civic engagement around voting access.

Topics ✓ Education

Sub-Topics Curriculum

in committee · United States · House Mar 5, 2025

HR 1886: Affordable College Textbook Act

HR 1886, the Affordable College Textbook Act, creates a federal grant program to help colleges develop and adopt free digital textbooks (open educational resources), directly reducing costs for students. It requires colleges to publicly disclose textbook prices and indicate if materials are open textbooks on course schedules, while mandating accessibility standards for digital resources. The bill funds faculty training, quality reviews, and research on open textbook effectiveness, with grants prioritizing projects that maximize student savings and expand adoption across institutions. It aims to lower textbook costs - averaging $1,290 annually per student - by incentivizing the creation of freely accessible, high-quality digital course materials.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Libraries

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