Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8263: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to help eligible educational entities address students' academic, social-emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, including those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the Secretary of Education, the program awards funds for either implementing proven, evidence-based strategies or designing and evaluating new, educator-initiated proposals. Priority for these grants is given to entities serving high-need student populations, such as those in rural areas, low-income communities, and various disproportionately affected groups. Recipients must report annually on how funds were used and their impact on student outcomes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes federal grants to support student academic and health needs, directly funding educational initiatives and strengthening educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides federal grants to address students' mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, indicating support for healthcare services in educational settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 4288: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to provide funding to local and state educational agencies, non-profit partnerships, and other eligible entities. These grants aim to address students' academic, social-emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, especially those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will support either evidence-based activities or innovative, educator-initiated proposals, with specific allocations for rural areas, low-income student populations, and tribal schools. Priority will be given to applicants serving high-need students, including those from low-income families, students of color, and students with disabilities, to promote equitable educational outcomes. Grant recipients must report on how funds were used and their effect on student learning and well-being.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes federal grant program to fund local and state educational agencies for student academic and health needs, directly advancing education access and resources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates federal grants to address students' mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, indicating support for healthcare services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Student Health

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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 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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands federal funding for arts and music programs in public schools, directly strengthening educational access and enhancing student programs through Title I funds.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4025: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026, creates a federal grant program to help schools and school districts recruit and keep high-quality teachers, with a focus on rural areas, high-need subjects like STEM and special education, and underrepresented communities. The program provides competitive grants to eligible entities such as local school districts for at least five years to fund activities like teaching residencies, mentor programs, Grow Your Own initiatives that train local community members as teachers, and 2+2 partnerships between community colleges and universities. Grant recipients must match federal funds with non-federal contributions unless waived due to economic hardship, and the program prioritizes applications that include partnerships with minority-serving institutions and prepare paraprofessionals or substitute teachers for licensure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants to recruit and retain high-quality teachers in under-resourced communities, directly supporting education through funding and teacher development programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes federal grants to recruit and retain teachers, improving employment conditions and supporting educator workforce stability in under-resourced areas.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · United States · House Mar 9, 2026

HR 7883: Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026

This bill establishes the Addressing Teacher Shortages Act of 2026, which creates a federal grant program to help schools and districts prepare and retain educators in under-resourced and underserved communities. The program provides competitive grants to eligible entities for activities such as teaching residency programs, mentor teacher initiatives, Grow Your Own programs that recruit local community members, and 2+2 partnerships between community colleges and universities. Grant funds are specifically reserved to address shortages in rural areas, high-need subject areas like STEM and special education, and to diversify the teaching workforce. Recipients must provide matching funds and submit detailed reports on retention rates, licensure pass rates, and the percentage of teachers from underrepresented groups. The program authorizes funding from fiscal years 2027 through 2032 and includes provisions for planning grants for entities that have not previously received support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes federal grant program to fund teacher preparation and retention in under-resourced communities, directly increasing government spending on education.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes federal grants to prepare and retain educators in under-resourced communities, directly supporting teacher development and educational access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes federal grants to support teacher preparation and retention, expanding employment opportunities and benefits for educators in underserved communities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Special Education Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · United States · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 7989: ACE Act

This bill, known as the All Children are Equal Act, changes how federal education funds are distributed to local school districts under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It directly affects school districts that receive targeted grants and education finance incentive grants by adjusting the formula used to calculate how much money each district receives. The key change is that starting in fiscal year 2026, the bill will use only percentage-based weighting instead of the current dual system that also considers the absolute number of students, which the bill argues better targets funding to districts with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students regardless of district size. This shift aims to ensure smaller districts with high poverty rates receive adequate funding without being disadvantaged by having fewer total students.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill adjusts federal education funding distribution to increase resources for local school districts, supporting public education spending and fiscal allocation for essential services.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill adjusts federal education funding formulas under Title I to better distribute resources, aiming to improve equity in school funding for local educational agencies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 4018: 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 of 1965 to expand federal funding for arts and music programs in public schools. It requires that schools receiving federal education funds provide sequential, standards-based arts and music education taught by certified educators, including dance, theater, visual arts, and music. The legislation also allows schools designated for targeted assistance to use federal funds to support arts and music programs that address students' academic needs, covering costs for supplies, instruments, and teacher training. These changes directly affect public schools and school districts that receive funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands federal funding for arts and music programs in public schools, requires certified educators, and enhances educational access through standards-based curriculum.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries School Funding

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 3957: NSF AI Education Act of 2026

The NSF AI Education Act of 2026 directs the National Science Foundation to award scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate and graduate students studying artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and related fields. The bill establishes new programs to support AI education at community colleges, vocational schools, and historically underserved institutions, including priority funding for rural, Tribal, and minority-serving institutions. It also authorizes grants for AI research in agriculture and advanced manufacturing, requires the development of guidance for AI use in K-12 education, and mandates the creation of workforce frameworks for AI and other emerging technologies. The legislation includes provisions to restrict funding to institutions with certain civil rights violations and establishes requirements for oversight of public-private partnerships and foreign contributions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs NSF to award scholarships and fellowships for AI education, establishes new programs at community colleges and underserved institutions, and provides priority funding for rural and minority-serving institutions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directs NSF to award scholarships and fellowships for AI education, establishing new programs to support AI education at community colleges and underserved institutions, explicitly advancing technology education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2026

HRES 1139: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Middle-Level Education Month".

This resolution formally recognizes March 2026 as National Middle-Level Education Month to highlight the importance of schools serving students in grades 5 through 10. It acknowledges the critical role these institutions play in supporting young adolescents during a key period of physical, intellectual, and emotional development. The measure encourages the public to engage with and celebrate middle schools, which are essential for preparing students for college, careers, and citizenship.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes middle-level education importance and encourages public engagement with middle schools, promoting educational access and awareness for grades 5-10 students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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