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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 4, 2026

S 5225: K–12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026

The K-12 AI Literacy and Readiness Act of 2026 allows federal education funds to be used for teaching artificial intelligence to students and training educators on how to use it responsibly. By amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the bill permits schools to spend money on AI curricula that focus on safe and effective usage, as well as professional development for teachers and staff. This change directly affects state and local school districts by expanding the list of allowable expenses to include specific instruction on AI tools and the skills needed to teach them. The legislation defines artificial intelligence using the same standard established in the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to ensure consistency across programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly funds AI literacy and teacher training, expanding educational resources and modernizing curriculum.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds AI literacy education and teacher training to promote responsible technology use in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · House Aug 3, 2026

HR 10030: Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026

The Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026 increases the tax deduction limit for unreimbursed classroom expenses for elementary and secondary school teachers from $250 to $600. This change directly affects teachers who pay for school-related costs out of pocket, allowing them to deduct a larger portion of these expenses from their taxable income. The provision becomes effective for tax years starting after December 31, 2025, and includes updates to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect the new dollar amount and applicable years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases tax deduction limits for teachers, providing tax relief and financial support to educators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases tax deductions for teachers' unreimbursed expenses, directly supporting educators and strengthening their financial benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases tax deduction limits for teachers' unreimbursed expenses, effectively increasing their net compensation and supporting educator financial well-being.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5179: Title IX Clarification Act of 2026

The Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 amends the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education to explicitly define "sex" based on biological characteristics. Specifically, it states that sex refers to an individual's biologically determined status as male or female. The bill further defines "female" as someone with a reproductive system that produces ova and "male" as someone with a reproductive system that produces sperm, regardless of congenital anomalies or accidents. These definitions apply to all education programs receiving federal financial assistance starting on the date the law is enacted.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts educational access by redefining sex to exclude transgender students from protections, limiting their participation in sports and facilities.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2026

S 5157: Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026

The RESULTS Act of 2026 provides federal funding to help states build and modernize systems that connect data across education and workforce sectors, from early childhood programs to employment outcomes. These grants require states to create secure databases that link records from schools, colleges, and job training programs while protecting student privacy and allowing for data analysis by researchers and policymakers. The bill also mandates that states establish specific leadership roles, such as a Chief Data Officer, and use the funds to improve how they report on student success and labor market trends. Additionally, the legislation updates existing rules to allow states to use national wage records for measuring job placement outcomes and encourages the adoption of standardized data formats to ensure information can be easily shared across different states.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal funding to modernize education systems and connect data across sectors to improve outcomes.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds workforce data systems to improve employment outcomes and connect education to jobs.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds modernization of educational data systems and mandates secure databases while explicitly protecting student privacy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Aug 3, 2026

HR 10029: Supporting Students and Families Act

The Supporting Students and Families Act creates a new tax credit to help offset costs for elementary and secondary school supplies. This credit allows taxpayers to claim up to $200 for expenses related to books, supplies, and equipment for dependents attending public, private, or religious schools. The benefit is reduced for individuals with modified adjusted gross incomes exceeding $150,000 and cannot be claimed for expenses already covered by Coverdell education savings accounts. The changes will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new tax credit to offset school supply costs, providing tax relief and financial support to families.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a tax credit to offset school supply costs for students in public, private, and religious schools, enhancing educational access and financial relief.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5195: Green New Deal for Public Schools Act

This bill establishes the Green New Deal for Public Schools Act, which creates new funding streams to help U.S. public schools, including those run by the Bureau of Indian Education, become environmentally sustainable and resilient to climate change. It directs billions of dollars toward retrofitting existing school buildings to be energy-efficient and zero-carbon, constructing new green schools, and hiring local educators and support staff to improve school environments and community partnerships. The legislation also mandates that a significant portion of funds be used in environmental justice communities to address inequities, while requiring contractors to pay prevailing wages and prioritize hiring from local and historically disadvantaged groups. Additionally, the bill sets up a new office within the Department of Education to coordinate these efforts and ensures that schools can serve as community centers during disasters by upgrading infrastructure for power, water, and internet access.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates billions for school infrastructure, energy efficiency, and hiring local educators, directly strengthening public schools.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly funds energy-efficient retrofits and zero-carbon construction for schools, directly advancing renewable energy and efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly funds retrofits for energy efficiency and zero-carbon construction in schools, directly advancing environmental sustainability.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs billions to hire local educators and support staff, expanding employment opportunities and strengthening the workforce.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Environmental Justice

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passed · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

SRES 831: A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College and celebrating a century of educational excellence, workforce development, student success, and service to the people of Mississippi and the United States.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the 100th anniversary of Northwest Mississippi Community College and celebrates its century of educational and community service. The document highlights the institution's history, which began in 1915, and notes its current role in serving over 8,000 students across an 11-county district through various academic and workforce programs. It also acknowledges the college's achievements in athletics, infrastructure development, and economic impact on the region. Finally, the resolution requests that copies be sent to the college's leadership to honor this milestone.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill celebrates 100 years of educational excellence, student success, and workforce development at a community college, highlighting positive contributions to education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Aug 6, 2026

HR 10057: Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026

The Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Health and Human Services to provide five-year grants to States aimed at improving the training, pay, and credentials of early childhood educators. To receive funding, States must submit detailed plans outlining how they will collaborate with various education and childcare groups to establish professional standards, create career ladders, and offer accessible higher education options for working educators. Grant money can be used to offer scholarships for bachelor's degrees, support educators in obtaining necessary licenses, raise salaries to match those of other professionals, and fund ongoing professional development in areas like child development and cultural competence. The bill requires that these federal funds supplement existing state and local resources rather than replace them, and it mandates that States maintain their current spending levels on these activities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to improve early childhood educator training, pay, and credentials, directly strengthening the education workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds grants to improve educator training, pay, and credentials, directly advancing worker wages and professional standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 3, 2026

S 5219: Compassionate Care Act

The Compassionate Care Act aims to improve how patients and their families plan for future medical care by launching a national public education campaign and creating a dedicated website to guide healthcare providers. The bill mandates that medical schools and training programs include specific end-of-life care and advance care planning in their curricula to better prepare future professionals. It also requires the development of new quality measures to track how well healthcare settings handle end-of-life care and extends telehealth rules to allow remote advance care planning consultations. Additionally, the legislation directs federal agencies to study the feasibility of a national advance directive registry and a uniform policy for these legal documents across different states.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates inclusion of end-of-life care in medical school curricula, directly enhancing higher education training programs.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves end-of-life care planning, mandates medical education updates, and establishes quality measures to strengthen healthcare delivery.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5202: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act

The Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research Act prohibits the use of federal funds to support research or publications regarding gender transition for individuals under the age of 18. This restriction specifically targets studies that aim to affirm a minor's perception or identity when it differs from their sex assigned at birth, as defined by their reproductive biology and genetics. The bill directly affects federal agencies and institutions that might otherwise receive funding to conduct such observational studies on hormonal treatments or surgical procedures for minors. By limiting financial support, the legislation seeks to prevent government resources from being used for research that challenges the biological definition of sex at birth.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts research on gender transition for minors, limiting scientific inquiry and potentially reducing access to care, which opposes criminal justice reform principles of protecting rights and reducing harm.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting educational access to gender-affirming care and related academic studies.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill restricts federal funding for gender transition research in minors, limiting access to healthcare services and studies.95% confidence

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