Education

in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2026

HRES 1040: Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

HRES 1040 is a symbolic resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month. It commemorates the 66th anniversary of the February 1, 1960, sit-in at a Greensboro Woolworth's lunch counter, where four Black students challenged racial segregation. The resolution encourages states to include the Greensboro Four's history and contributions in school curricula. As a non-binding resolution, it has no legal effect but formally honors this pivotal civil rights moment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly encourages states to include Greensboro Four history in school curricula, enhancing educational content and promoting inclusive history teaching.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 3, 2025

HR 6375: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

This bill creates federal grants to support STEM education programs for girls and underrepresented minorities in K-12 schools. It directs $250,000 annually per grant to school districts serving high-poverty communities (with at least 40% students eligible for free/reduced lunch) to fund specific activities like after-school STEM programs, teacher training on reducing bias, mentorship, parental engagement, and summer camps. The grants require schools to track student participation and academic progress in STEM through annual evaluations. The program aims to increase opportunities for these students to develop skills and pursue STEM careers, while ensuring funds supplement - rather than replace - existing resources.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250k/year grants for STEM programs targeting girls/minorities in high-poverty K-12 schools, directly funding educational access and teacher training.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM education programs for underrepresented groups, promoting digital equity and technology access in schools through targeted grants and bias-reduction training.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Apr 8, 2025

HR 2738: Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025

The Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2025 aims to address discriminatory school discipline practices that disproportionately push students of color, particularly Black, Brown, and Indigenous girls, out of school. It requires schools to collect and report detailed demographic data on discipline practices, including race, gender identity, disability status, and other factors. The bill provides grants to schools to implement trauma-informed alternatives to exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions, while prohibiting certain practices such as out-of-school suspension for young students for minor offenses like grooming policy violations. It also establishes a joint task force with student, parent, and expert representation to study and recommend solutions to end school pushout of girls of color.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAddresses school discipline disparities linked to school-to-prison pipeline, promoting trauma-informed alternatives to exclusionary practices that prevent youth from entering criminal justice system.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants for trauma-informed discipline alternatives and requires data collection to address discriminatory practices, advancing equity in K-12 schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2782: Service Starts At Home Act

The Service Starts At Home Act (S 2782) creates two main programs: (1) grants to states and local governments for paid internships for high school students and college undergraduates in local government roles, and (2) scholarships for students based on volunteer service hours. It directly affects secondary and postsecondary students, local governments, and states by funding internships with educational value and awarding scholarships (ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 annually) to students who complete 100+ volunteer hours. Key mechanisms include competitive grant applications for internship programs, state-level scholarship administration with priority for renewal applicants, and requirements for volunteer work to be unpaid and non-religious. The bill authorizes $50 million annually for internships and $100 million annually for scholarships from fiscal years 2026-2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds student internships and scholarships via state/local grants, directly increasing public spending on education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds paid internships for high school/college students and provides service-based scholarships ($1k-$3k), directly expanding educational access and opportunity for K-12/postsecondary students.90% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5527: Stop Censoring Military Families Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to restore access to all curricula, books, and learning materials previously available at Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools by 30 days after enactment, and prohibits new restrictions until the 2026-2027 school year. It adds new procedural requirements for future directives affecting DODEA schools, mandating advisory committee reviews and congressional notice before changes to curricula or materials. The bill also nullifies specific executive orders (including those restricting "radical indoctrination" or "gender ideology") that impacted DODEA schools and directs a study on creating an independent body to oversee DODEA curricula. It directly affects military-connected students and schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestores access to curricula and materials in DODEA schools, prohibiting restrictions on educational content per bill's explicit language.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · United States · House Feb 27, 2025

HR 1660: BEST Act

The BEST Act establishes a federal grant program to help states create or improve Seal of Biliteracy programs for K-12 students. It provides $10 million annually (2025-2029) for states to develop programs recognizing students who demonstrate speaking and writing proficiency in both English and a second language, including Native American languages and American Sign Language. States must ensure equitable access for English learners, students with disabilities, and heritage language learners, and provide free testing for low-income students. The program requires states to award permanent seals or documentation on diplomas/transcripts for qualifying students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $10M federal grants to fund K-12 biliteracy programs, ensuring equitable access for English learners and diverse student groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3433: PELL Act

The PELL Act (S 3433) would eliminate federal funding for institutions that receive grants based on the racial or ethnic composition of their student bodies, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The bill amends the Higher Education Act to require institutions receiving federal funds to serve a substantial number of students receiving Federal Pell Grants and to prohibit racial discrimination in admissions or hiring, including through racial quotas. It redirects funds from Minority-Serving Institution programs toward increasing the Federal Pell Grant program, which provides need-based financial aid for college students regardless of race. The legislation would require federal agencies to identify and eliminate all provisions that allocate funds based on racial or ethnic criteria for institutions. This bill directly affects federal grant programs and institutions currently receiving funding based on racial or ethnic composition of their student bodies.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationDefunds HBCUs/HSIs by eliminating federal grants tied to racial composition, restricting access for minority students who rely on these institutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1431: School Meal Modernization and Hunger Elimination Act

This bill expands automatic eligibility for free school meals by adding new categories of children who qualify without needing separate applications, including those in kinship care, living with grandparents in low-income housing, and children in Native American housing programs. It creates a system for transferring meal eligibility when children move between school districts, extends eligibility for up to one year longer in certain cases, and establishes automatic certification for children receiving Medicaid benefits. The bill also provides $28 million in grants to states and tribal organizations to improve direct certification rates, and creates a demonstration program to test universal free school meals in up to 5 states. These changes aim to reduce administrative barriers and increase access to school meals for children from low-income families.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands automatic free meal eligibility for vulnerable students (kinship care, Native American housing), reducing barriers to school access and participation per education topic description.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands public health nutrition access via school meals, directly addressing hunger as a health determinant through eligibility modernization.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Medicaid

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 12, 2025

S 994: PROTECT Students Act of 2025

The PROTECT Students Act of 2025 requires institutions of higher education to disclose debt-to-earnings rates and earnings premium data to help students evaluate program value. It strengthens borrower defense protections for students misled by institutions, prohibits institutions from limiting students' legal rights to pursue claims, and mandates that institutions spend at least 30% of tuition revenue on instruction. The bill also requires transparency about institutional finances, program outcomes, and third-party relationships to help students make informed decisions. These provisions directly affect students, higher education institutions, and third-party servicers. The act aims to improve accountability and transparency in higher education, particularly for for-profit institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires transparency on debt/earnings, strengthens borrower protections, prohibits limiting legal claims, and mandates 30% tuition spend on instruction - directly advancing student protection and program value in higher education.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 30, 2025

HR 4260: To ensure the appropriate administration of the Impact Aid program.

This bill (HR 4260) prevents the U.S. Department of Education from making significant changes to how the Impact Aid program is run. It requires the Education Secretary to maintain the program's administration as it existed on January 1, 2025, unless federal law or a court order mandates otherwise. The bill also mandates annual certification to Congress confirming compliance with this requirement. Impact Aid provides funding to school districts near federal properties (like military bases or national parks) that lose tax revenue, so this bill directly affects those districts by preserving current administrative practices. The key mechanism is a freeze on administrative changes plus annual reporting to Congress.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill preserves Impact Aid funding structure for school districts near federal properties, preventing changes that could disrupt funding. This protects existing educational support for affected schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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