Education

in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1189: School Guardian Act of 2025

The School Guardian Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund armed law enforcement officers at K-12 schools. It allocates $80 billion from unused IRS funds over 10 years, with grants distributed to states based on their share of national K-12 student enrollment. States must then award subgrants to local law enforcement agencies to hire at least one full-time officer per school, covering pay, training, and equipment costs. States must report annually on how funds are used, including the number of schools and officers supported.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds armed law enforcement officers in schools, directly supporting law enforcement presence per bill's grant program for K-12 security.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $80B in federal grants for K-12 school security funding, directly increasing school operational resources per bill's grant program for officer staffing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 15, 2025

HR 3436: Law Enforcement Education Grant Program Act of 2025

This bill establishes the Law Enforcement Education Grant Program, providing $4,000 annual grants to students pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees in law enforcement or criminal justice. To qualify, students must be enrolled at approved institutions, complete required coursework, and agree to serve as full-time law enforcement officers for four years within eight years of graduation. Failure to fulfill this service obligation requires repayment of the grants as federal loans, with repayment terms mirroring unsubsidized Stafford Loans. The program is funded separately from Pell Grants and Direct Loans, with a lifetime cap of $16,000 per recipient.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $4,000 annual grants for higher education in law enforcement/criminal justice, directly funding a specific higher education program. This supports education topic as defined.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3345: Sovereign States Education Restoration Act

The Sovereign States Education Restoration Act would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs to other federal agencies, including moving student loans (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) to the Treasury, special education to Health and Human Services, and Indian education to the Interior. It would create block grants for states to fund K-12 and postsecondary education, with funding allocated based on student enrollment in each state. States receiving these grants must submit annual data, pass audits, and comply with federal civil rights laws, enforced by the Justice Department. The bill authorizes funding equivalent to the 2019 Department of Education budget, allocating 50% for state block grants and 20% for oversight.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAbolishes U.S. Dept of Education, transfers programs to non-education agencies, replaces federal oversight with state block grants - reducing federal education role and funding structure.85% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7092: RAYS Act

The RAYS Act (HR 7092) requires secondary schools to include suicide prevention contact information on student identification cards or, if cards aren't issued, on school websites and student-accessible online platforms. Schools must list the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and a local suicide prevention hotline. The bill also allows schools to optionally add more mental health resources and mandates federal outreach to inform students, parents, and staff about these services. It takes effect one year after enactment for physical ID cards and 60 days later for digital methods.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to provide mental health resources via student IDs/websites, enhancing student access to critical support services within educational settings.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to include suicide prevention resources (988, Crisis Text Line) on student IDs/websites, improving access to mental health services per bill's explicit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7690: Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act

HR 7690 increases the maximum monthly stipends for students in the TRIO Upward Bound program for fiscal year 2027, tripling previous rates to $180 for some participants and $900 for others. It also establishes a $300 monthly stipend for veterans in programs specifically designed for them during 2027. Starting in 2028, stipend amounts will automatically adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. The bill directly affects low-income high school students and veterans participating in TRIO Upward Bound, which provides academic support to prepare them for college.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal stipend funding for low-income students and veterans, directly allocating additional government resources to support education programs through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases stipends for TRIO Upward Bound students, directly funding low-income high school and veteran educational access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a $300 monthly stipend for veterans in programs specifically designed for them, directly funding veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Sep 17, 2025

HR 5428: Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025

HR 5428 creates a federal grant program to support medical education for students planning to work in underserved areas. It provides $75 million annually (2026-2028) to accredited public medical schools in states with severe primary care physician shortages, prioritizing schools in states with multiple Indian Tribes and partnerships with tribal organizations or health centers. Grantees must use funds for community-based training, developing primary care programs emphasizing Tribal/rural underserved communities, faculty development, scholarships, and tracking graduates' practice locations. The bill directly affects medical schools and future physicians committed to serving Tribal, rural, or medically underserved communities after residency.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $75M annually for medical education grants in underserved areas, directly funding higher education programs to expand access and address physician shortages.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $75M annually for medical education in underserved areas, directly improving healthcare access by addressing physician shortages through workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Primary Care Tags Tribal Nations

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passed · United States · House May 21, 2026

HR 2616: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act

HR 2616, the PROTECT Kids Act, requires public elementary and middle schools receiving federal education funding to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms, or before assigning them to sex-based accommodations like locker rooms or bathrooms. The bill directly affects minor students in elementary school or middle grades (ages typically 5-14). Schools must secure this consent as a condition for maintaining federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The law focuses on specific administrative changes to student records and facility assignments, not broader educational content or curriculum.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts school policies on gender markers/pronouns without parental consent, requiring consent as condition for federal funding95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2025

S 2407: Charting My Path for Future Success Act

This bill reissues a contract for the "Charting My Path for Future Success" project, which trains educators to help high school students with disabilities set goals, create action plans, and track progress toward post-graduation success. It directly affects students with disabilities in 62 high schools across 13 local districts, where 61 educators currently support 1,600 students. The key mechanism requires the Secretary of Education to continue funding the existing nonprofit project - previously awarded under IDEA - by reissuing its solicitation. The bill ensures the project’s funding cannot be canceled without congressional approval, maintaining continuity for participating students and schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill continues funding for educator training program supporting students with disabilities in high schools, advancing educational access and student programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Special Education

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5524: Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025

HR 5524, the Universal Prekindergarten and Early Childhood Education Act of 2025, would create a federal grant program to help states establish or expand full-day prekindergarten programs for all 3- and 4-year-olds, regardless of family income. States receiving grants must use funds to create programs at public schools that operate year-round, employ qualified teachers, and allow voluntary enrollment by parents. The federal government would cover up to 80% of program costs, requiring states to supplement existing early childhood education funding without reducing it. This bill directly affects preschoolers and their families in participating states, aiming to expand access to publicly provided early education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grant program funds universal pre-K access for all 3-4 year olds, requires qualified teachers, and covers 80% of costs, directly expanding educational access and funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6625: RISE from Trauma Act

The RISE from Trauma Act establishes new federal grant programs to support community-based approaches for preventing and mitigating trauma, particularly for children and youth who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing trauma. It authorizes $600 million annually (2026-2033) for local coordinating bodies that bring together representatives from health, education, criminal justice, and community organizations to develop trauma-informed strategies. The bill also creates hospital-based intervention programs to reduce readmissions for trauma survivors, reauthorizes school-based trauma support services, and funds training for front-line providers to better identify and respond to trauma. The legislation focuses on evidence-based approaches to build resilience and address trauma in communities facing high rates of violence, substance use, and other trauma-inducing conditions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds trauma-informed community programs involving criminal justice stakeholders to prevent trauma-driven criminal behavior, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $600M for education-sector collaboration on trauma-informed strategies, directly supporting student well-being and school environments through federal grants.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes $600M for trauma-informed health strategies involving community health services, directly supporting mental health programs for at-risk youth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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