Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1176: Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to set a new limit on clock hours for training programs preparing students for recognized professions. It requires that such programs cannot exceed 150% of either the state's minimum clock hour requirement or the relevant federal agency's requirement for that profession. The change directly affects vocational and career-focused training programs that already meet state standards but were previously allowed to offer significantly more hours. The rule applies starting with the 2024-2025 academic year for federal financial aid purposes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts vocational training programs by limiting clock hours to 150% of state/federal requirements, reducing program flexibility and scope in higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SRES 168: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States 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 (SRES 168) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for the "Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative," which calls on communities to demand equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and inclusion for LGBTQI+ students in K-12 schools. It specifically highlights the need to address anti-LGBTQI+ policies in states - including restrictions on sports participation, bathroom access, and classroom curricula - and cites research showing these policies harm students' mental health, academic performance, and sense of safety. The resolution urges states and localities to adopt inclusive policies like anti-bullying protections and gender-neutral dress codes to create affirming school environments. It does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic endorsement of efforts to combat discrimination against LGBTQI+ youth, particularly transgender, nonbinary, and students of color.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports LGBTQI+ student inclusion in K-12 schools by opposing anti-LGBTQI+ policies and advocating for equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 438: Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025

This bill establishes the PIVOTT Program to build a cybersecurity workforce by providing full tuition scholarships for students at community colleges and technical schools pursuing cybersecurity or cyber-relevant associate's degrees. Students must complete a 2-year service obligation in cybersecurity roles after graduation, with exceptions for military service, and must participate in skills-based exercises like hackathons and labs. The program requires participating institutions to offer these training components and coordinate internships with government agencies, including critical infrastructure entities and Federal departments. CISA will coordinate implementation with enrollment targets of 250 students in the first year, growing to 10,000 annually within 10 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides full tuition scholarships for cybersecurity associate's degrees at community colleges, directly funding higher education access and workforce development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds cybersecurity education and workforce development, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3566: ANCHOR for Military Families Act

HR 3566, the ANCHOR for Military Families Act, requires the Department of Defense to provide military members and their families with comprehensive relocation assistance information at least 45 days before a permanent change of station. The bill mandates that this information cover educational resources for children (including school transitions, special education, and Individualized Education Programs), housing options, mental health support, spouse employment assistance, and legal/financial counseling. It directs the Secretary of Defense to integrate these details into accessible briefings, online resources, and materials at military installations. The law also requires annual reports to Congress on implementation progress and family awareness of available support programs. This bill directly affects active-duty service members and their families facing relocation due to military orders.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExplicitly requires DOD to provide educational resources info for school transitions, special ed, and IEPs during military relocations, ensuring educational access continuity for military children.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health support in relocation assistance for military families, advancing access to mental health services as part of comprehensive support.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Mental Health

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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 ✓ EducationSupports EducationRecommends schools teach voting rights history and current restrictions, enhancing curriculum content per resolution summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · United States · House Dec 18, 2025

HR 6862: Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act

This bill extends the deadline for graduate and professional students in health care fields to avoid loan repayment requirements. It specifically affects students enrolled in health professions programs at qualifying institutions located within 100 miles of a health professional shortage area or medically underserved community. The key change delays the termination date for these students' loan limits from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. This provides additional time for students to complete their education without immediate repayment obligations, aiming to support health care workforce development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends loan repayment deadlines for health care graduate students, supporting higher education access by reducing financial barriers for students in health professions programs at qualifying institutions.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends loan repayment deadline for health care students in shortage areas, supporting workforce development and access to care in underserved communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Sep 4, 2025

HR 5138: ASPIRE Act

The ASPIRE Act authorizes grants to agriculture-focused educational institutions (like land-grant colleges, community colleges, and career schools) to develop training programs in partnership with agriculture businesses, apprenticeship programs, or industry nonprofits. These grants require institutions to use at least 5% of funds for student recruitment and faculty training to prepare students for agricultural careers. The programs must include internships, apprenticeships, and skills workshops to improve workforce training and retention in the agriculture industry. The program must be implemented by the Secretary of Agriculture by January 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes grants for agricultural training programs at colleges, enhancing career-focused education and student access through funding and industry partnerships.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2440: SIFIA Act

The SIFIA Act creates tax credit bonds to finance school infrastructure projects, allowing investors to claim a 25% annual tax credit based on the bond's face value. It requires projects to be net-zero energy buildings and mandates completion within six years, with school districts partnering with private developers meeting strict experience and reporting criteria. The bill allocates $10 billion total for these bonds ($2.5 billion annually), including $1 billion reserved for rural school projects. It also includes rules for bond redemption if funds aren't spent on time and sets limits on how much a single school district can borrow.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit bonds ($10B total) to fund school infrastructure, providing tax relief to investors while allocating public funds for essential projects.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds school infrastructure via $10B tax credit bonds, mandates net-zero buildings, and reserves $1B for rural schools, directly advancing K-12 facility improvements and access.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates net-zero energy buildings for school infrastructure projects and allocates $10B for clean energy-focused bonds, directly advancing renewable energy and efficiency standards.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates net-zero energy buildings for school infrastructure, directly promoting clean energy and reducing environmental impact through energy efficiency requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Tax Credits School Choice School Funding

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in committee · United States · House Mar 27, 2025

HR 2452: Keep Our Girls Safe Act of 2025

This bill amends Title IX to prohibit individuals assigned male at birth (based on reproductive biology and genetics at birth) from using locker rooms designated for females during active use in school programs. It directly affects transgender girls and schools implementing gender-segregated facilities. The key provision makes it unlawful under federal law to use such facilities when they are actively used by individuals of a different sex. The policy change takes effect 30 days after enactment.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts transgender girls' access to gender-segregated school facilities, limiting educational access for a specific student group under K-12 school policies.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 9, 2025

S 2739: Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025

The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to improve healthy eating and physical activity for children ages birth through 5 in childcare, Head Start, and early education settings. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants to nonprofits, schools, or consortia to train childcare providers, link programs to nutrition resources, and engage families - prioritizing diverse rural and urban communities. Grantees must address food insecurity and implement evidence-based approaches, with a national evaluator tracking outcomes and reporting results to Congress. The bill also allocates $1.7 million for monitoring state progress on obesity prevention policies and food security in these settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $5M for grants to improve healthy eating/physical activity in early education settings (Head Start, childcare), directly enhancing student health and educational access within the education topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $5M annually for childhood nutrition/physical activity grants targeting obesity, a public health initiative directly advancing healthcare access and prevention services for vulnerable youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Health Children's Health

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