Education (School Safety)

in committee · United States · House Sep 30, 2025

HR 5655: No Shame at School Act of 2025

HR 5655, the "No Shame at School Act of 2025," requires schools to eliminate stigma around unpaid meal fees for students. It mandates that school districts automatically certify eligible students for free/reduced meals (replacing "may" with "shall"), prohibits physical segregation or public identification of students with unpaid fees (like special tokens or name lists), and bans withholding grades or activities due to meal debt. The bill also prevents schools from using debt collectors for meal fees and requires adjustments to past meal claims when eligibility is later confirmed. This directly affects schools, local educational agencies, and students from households with outstanding meal fees.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates barriers to meal access (no stigma, automatic certification, no grade/activity penalties), directly expanding educational access for low-income students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 7340: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

The Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026 authorizes $20 billion annually from 2027 to 2031 to improve public school facilities nationwide. The bill provides grants to states to fund school construction, renovation, and modernization projects that focus on safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility, with priority given to schools serving high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Funds cannot be used for routine maintenance, athletic facilities, or vehicles, and must meet specific environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards. The bill also includes specific provisions for repairing school foundations affected by pyrrhotite, a mineral that causes concrete deterioration, and requires use of American-made materials for construction projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes $20B annual federal funding for public school facility improvements, increasing government spending on essential public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $20B annually (2027-2031) for public school facility upgrades, prioritizing safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility in schools serving low-income students.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly prioritizes energy efficiency in school facility projects, aligning with energy efficiency investments and infrastructure improvements.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill includes funding for energy efficiency improvements in school facilities, which indirectly supports environmental conservation and reduced energy consumption.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits K-12 Education School Funding School Safety Energy Efficiency Air Quality

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2025

HR 3430: SRO Funding Protection Act of 2025

This bill requires states receiving federal education funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to maintain funding for school resource officer (SRO) programs in public schools at either their prior year's level or a 5-year average. It directly affects State Educational Agencies (SEAs), which must annually certify compliance by reporting their SRO funding amounts and officer counts. If a state fails to meet the funding requirement without a waiver for emergencies like disasters, the federal government will reduce its future education funding proportionally. The bill includes a waiver option for states facing extraordinary financial hardship but does not change SRO program requirements or definitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates states to maintain SRO program funding at prior year or 5-year average levels, preventing defunding of school safety programs and protecting existing budget allocations.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds school resource officer programs, directly supporting law enforcement presence in schools under criminal justice framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires states to maintain SRO funding levels under ESEA, protecting school safety program financing as part of educational funding structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement School Funding School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 28, 2025

S 3063: LIFE with AI Act

The LIFE with AI Act establishes a "Golden Seal of Excellence in Student Data Privacy" for schools that implement robust parental notification systems for educational technology. It requires schools to use real-time consent systems ("instant verification technology") for parental approval of student data use, simplifies opt-out processes for directory information, and prohibits using student photos for facial recognition without consent. The bill also creates new requirements for schools to review third-party educational technology contracts for privacy compliance and establishes a Privacy Technical Assistance Center to help schools navigate data privacy rules. These changes primarily affect elementary and secondary schools, local educational agencies, and educational technology providers, with the goal of strengthening student data privacy protections while enabling responsible AI use in education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates student data privacy protections for schools, requiring parental consent systems and banning facial recognition without consent, thus protecting educational access and privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires real-time parental consent for student data, prohibits facial recognition without consent, and establishes data privacy standards - directly strengthens student data protection in educational technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · United States · House Apr 1, 2025

HR 2577: PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025

HR 2577, the PLAN for School Safety Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to create statewide or regional School Safety Development Centers. These centers, funded through $25 million annually (2026-2030), will provide schools - especially those in rural, Tribal, or low-resourced communities - with free, customized consulting to develop or improve evidence-based school safety and mental health plans. Centers must offer tailored consultations, help schools access federal/state funding, and provide training, while prohibiting the use of funds for firearm training or hiring school staff. The bill directly affects public schools and their communities by supporting data-driven safety planning without altering existing civil rights or safety laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $25M annually for school safety centers to develop evidence-based safety/mental health plans, targeting underserved schools, advancing educational safety infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health plans for schools via $25M grants, directly supporting mental health services as part of school safety programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 3777: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2026

The Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2026 would provide $20 billion annually (2027-2031) to improve public school facilities across the United States. The bill directs funds to states based on previous Title I funding allocations, requiring states to contribute 10% of the funds (with some exceptions) and develop plans for equitable distribution to school districts. Local educational agencies must prioritize schools with high numbers of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and funds can be used for construction, renovation, energy efficiency upgrades, removal of toxic substances, and making facilities accessible. The bill also establishes school infrastructure bonds to leverage private investment and includes specific provisions to repair foundations damaged by pyrrhotite.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $20 billion annually for public school facility improvements, increasing government spending on public education infrastructure. This directly funds a public service, aligning with 'support' for Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $20B/year for public school facility improvements, prioritizes underfunded schools with high free/reduced lunch eligibility, directly funds infrastructure upgrades in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits K-12 Education School Funding School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jul 24, 2025

HR 4699: BIKE Act of 2025

HR 4699, the BIKE Act of 2025, requires federal grant funding to support bicycle safety education programs for elementary and secondary school students. It mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14 to include specific provisions for teaching bicycling skills, traffic rules, road navigation, safety precautions, and helmet use. The revised guidelines must be developed with input from educators and disseminated to state education agencies for integration into school curricula. This bill directly affects public school students and school districts through new safety education requirements and federal funding opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grant funding for K-12 bicycle safety education curriculum, enhancing student program requirements in schools.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires federal grants for bicycle safety education, revises transportation safety guidelines to include cycling skills and helmet use, directly enhancing transportation safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety School Transportation Bicycle Infrastructure Pedestrian Safety Traffic Safety

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passed · United States · House Dec 4, 2025

HR 1069: PROTECT Our Kids Act

HR 1069, the PROTECT Our Kids Act, prohibits federal funding for elementary and secondary schools that partner with Chinese government-funded programs like Confucius Institutes or Confucius Classrooms. The bill bans funds under applicable federal education programs from schools having such partnerships, effective one year after enactment. Schools with existing contracts before the bill's passage may request waivers by proving the partnership benefits students and supports U.S. security, though waivers expire when contracts end. The law directly affects schools receiving federal education funds and requires schools to comply within 90 days of enactment.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill prohibits federal funding for schools partnering with Chinese government programs, effectively defunding institutions engaging with Confucius Institutes under security restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2025

HR 4253: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025

The Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to help high-need schools hire and retain mental health professionals like counselors, psychologists, and social workers. It targets schools in the top 15% of need (based on student poverty or counts) that lack required staff ratios, such as one counselor per 250 students. Grants fund recruitment incentives (e.g., student loan repayment), retention programs, and evidence-based mental health services, with recipients required to contribute 25% of costs from non-federal funds. Schools must report annually on staff numbers, student-to-staff ratios, and retention rates to track progress toward improved mental health access.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides school mental health services, a proven prevention strategy that reduces youth involvement in criminal justice system and supports reform by lowering recidivism.80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants fund mental health staff in high-need schools, directly expanding access to student support services and addressing staffing shortages per educational access criteria.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal grants to fund mental health professionals in schools, directly expanding access to mental health services, a core healthcare component per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1649: Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act

HR 1649, the Expanding Student Access to Mental Health Services Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to allow states and school districts to use existing federal funds for student mental health services. It directs states to support mental health by identifying best practices for mental health first aid, establishing school emergency response teams, coordinating with local health providers, and expanding telehealth access. School districts must now specify how they will use funds for these mental health activities in their grant applications. The bill also permits schools to use technology infrastructure for mental health services without counting against separate technology funding limits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands student mental health access using existing ESEA funds, directly enhancing educational access and student well-being per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends ESEA to use federal funds for student mental health services, expands telehealth access, and mandates coordination with health providers.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands telehealth access, a technology-dependent service, promoting digital equity in mental health care delivery within schools.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health Telehealth

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