Education (School Safety)

in committee · United States · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 8614: Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026

The Safe Water in Schools Act of 2026 directs federal funding to help schools and child care programs install point-of-use water filtration systems. These filters are intended to prevent exposure to lead in drinking water before testing occurs or to clean up existing contamination. The bill authorizes specific annual funding amounts, increasing from $60 million in 2026 to $72 million in 2030, to support these efforts. Local educational agencies will receive grants to implement the filtration systems at facilities under their jurisdiction. This legislation amends the existing Safe Drinking Water Act to formalize these requirements and funding levels.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal funding to install water filtration systems in schools, improving infrastructure and student health.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds water filtration to prevent lead exposure and clean contamination, directly protecting public health and reducing environmental pollution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · United States · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4488: Safe Bus Routes to School Act

The Safe Bus Routes to School Act directs federal transportation funds toward improving safety for students traveling to and from school. It allows states to use money for building safer sidewalks, crossing areas, and bus stops, as well as for running public awareness campaigns and traffic education programs. Additionally, the bill ensures that these safety projects are included in the list of eligible uses for federal highway improvement grants. This legislation directly affects local education agencies and state transportation departments by expanding their ability to fund infrastructure and educational initiatives that protect students on school bus routes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs federal funds to improve student safety on routes to school, enhancing educational access and infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill directs federal funds to improve transportation safety infrastructure like sidewalks and bus stops.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HRES 1103: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week".

This resolution expresses support for designating the week beginning March 2, 2026, as "School Social Work Week" to honor the contributions of school social workers. It highlights the role these professionals play in assisting students facing challenges such as mental health issues, poverty, and family stress by providing counseling and connecting families with community resources. The measure encourages the public to observe this week with activities that raise awareness about how school social workers help improve student outcomes and school safety.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors school social workers who assist students with mental health and family issues, enhancing student support programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 8360: Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026

This bill establishes the Interagency Advisory Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education, affecting elementary and secondary schools, their personnel, and students, particularly students of color. The Commission is tasked with developing guidelines for tracking restorative practices and creating official definitions for "restorative justice" and "restorative practices" for the Department of Education. It will also develop and distribute training materials to school personnel aimed at reducing bias, enhancing cultural competency, and improving responses to student behavior. Furthermore, the Commission will work to increase school staff's ability to provide culturally competent mental health support and recommend ideal school psychologist and counselor-to-student ratios for federally funded schools. The Commission will submit annual reports on its progress and a final report with its comprehensive findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes restorative justice in education, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals by focusing on rehabilitation and reducing punitive measures for students.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes commission to advance restorative justice in schools, developing guidelines and training to improve student outcomes and school climate.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SRES 670: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This Senate resolution (SRES 670) expresses support for the goals of the 2026 Day of Silence, an event designed to highlight anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, and discrimination faced by individuals in K-12 schools. It focuses on improving the educational environment for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, by drawing attention to issues like unequal educational opportunity and a lack of civil rights protections. The resolution encourages states, cities, and local school districts to adopt laws and policies that explicitly prohibit bullying and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports improving educational environment for LGBTQI+ students by addressing bullying and discrimination, enhancing equal educational opportunity and civil rights protections in K-12 schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8369: No ICE in Schools Act

The "No ICE in Schools Act" proposes to prevent educational agencies and institutions from releasing student records or other personal information for immigration enforcement purposes. It directly affects schools and colleges receiving federal funds, as well as students whose data might be sought by immigration enforcement. The bill amends existing law to prohibit federal funds from being provided to any educational entity that releases such information without specific written consent from the student's parents. This parental consent must detail the records, reasons for release, and recipient, with a copy provided to the parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting immigration enforcement access to student data, reducing fear and encouraging community engagement with law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and educational access by preventing immigration enforcement from accessing school records, thereby strengthening educational institutions and student rights.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents schools from sharing student data with ICE, protecting immigrant students from enforcement actions and limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by prohibiting schools from sharing information with immigration enforcement without consent, directly supporting digital rights and data privacy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Apr 9, 2026

HRES 1162: Supporting the goals and ideals of Glisten's (formerly GLSEN's) 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling communities across the country to action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This resolution supports the National Day of Silence, an annual event that highlights anti-LGBTQI+ bullying and discrimination in K-12 schools. It calls on communities to demand equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections for all students, with particular focus on LGBTQI+ young people. The bill does not create new laws or regulations but instead expresses official congressional support for awareness efforts and encourages local educational agencies to adopt policies prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports LGBTQI+ student inclusion and anti-bullying efforts in K-12 schools, promoting equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections for all students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2026

HR 7994: HERO Act

This bill, known as the HERO Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools purchase opioid overdose reversal drugs and develop emergency response plans and educational resources for students and staff. Schools receiving federal funding would be required to report any distribution of these reversal drugs to federal tracking systems. The grants would be awarded competitively, with priority given to schools in areas with high rates of opioid overdoses, and recipients would need to submit annual reports on how they used the funds and implemented safety measures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants to schools for opioid overdose reversal drugs and emergency response planning, enhancing student safety and school infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes federal grants for schools to purchase opioid overdose reversal drugs, improving access to life-saving medical resources and supporting public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SRES 658: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as National Assistant Principals Week. It directly affects assistant principals in U.S. schools by formally recognizing their contributions to student success and school leadership. The bill honors the work of assistant principals who manage daily school operations, support teachers, maintain safe environments, and help ensure high-quality education for all students. It encourages communities to observe the week with ceremonies and activities that raise awareness about the important role assistant principals play in education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors assistant principals' contributions to student success and school leadership, supporting educators and school operations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Mar 4, 2026

HR 7798: School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act

School Social Workers Improving Student Success Act This bill provides certain resources to increase the number of social workers in elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to high-need local educational agencies to retain or hire school social workers. The bill also establishes a national technical assistance center for school social work to, among other duties, develop strategies for improving the effectiveness of the school social work workforce.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to hire and retain school social workers, expanding educational support services and improving student success in K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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