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in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 4005: UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal grant program to help public schools implement phone-free policies during school hours. It requires states to adopt a policy prohibiting student phone use (with specific exceptions for health needs, disabilities, English learners, and documented instructional needs) to qualify for funding. Grants can only be used to purchase secure storage solutions like lockers or signal-blocking containers for devices. The program allocates funds based on prior Title I education funding, with minimum allocations for smaller states. It directly affects public K-12 schools through their state education agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for phone-free school policies, funding secure storage solutions to enhance student focus and school environment per Title I-based allocation.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student phone access during school hours, limiting device use for internet access per bill's prohibitions on phone use with exceptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Dec 9, 2025

HR 6532: PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025

HR 6532, the PATHS to Tutor Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program to fund high-quality tutoring in "hard-to-staff" and "high-need" schools - those with high teacher turnover or significant student disadvantage. The program requires local consortia (combining schools, educator programs, and community partners) to provide tutoring in small groups (max 1:4), aligned with school curriculum, with trained tutors (including students in education programs or recent graduates) who receive fair compensation. It authorizes $500 million, mandating 85% of funds directly support students (via stipends, materials, transportation) while prohibiting use to replace teachers. The bill also coordinates with the Corporation for National and Community Service to approve tutor positions and offer educational awards upon completion.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants for tutoring in high-need schools, aligning with curriculum and supporting small-group instruction - directly funding educational access and support for underserved students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2025

HR 4588: Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025

This bill establishes two grant programs to support construction and manufacturing apprenticeship colleges. It provides up to $500,000 per college for community outreach (e.g., connecting with high schools, rural businesses, and workforce boards) and student support services (e.g., academic advising, mental health resources, childcare). The grants target increasing enrollment and completion rates for underrepresented groups, including rural students, first-generation college students, and minorities. Funding of $5 million annually (2026-2030) requires colleges to report on program outcomes like retention rates and diversity metrics. The law directly affects apprenticeship colleges offering work-based training in construction and manufacturing fields.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $500k grants for student support services (advising, childcare, mental health) targeting underrepresented groups to boost enrollment/completion in apprenticeship colleges, advancing educational access and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds apprenticeship colleges to increase enrollment/completion for underrepresented groups, advancing workforce development and employment standards through skill-building pathways in high-demand sectors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2097: Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act

HR 2097 creates a new federal tax credit allowing parents to claim up to $10,000 annually per child for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses at public, private, parochial, or religious schools. It covers tuition, required fees, specific technology, tutoring, disability services, and transportation to private schools, but excludes uniforms, athletics, or nonacademic fees. The credit phases out for households earning above $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint). This directly affects families paying for K-12 education, expanding tax relief beyond current education benefits. The policy change takes effect for tax years after the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for education expenses targeting middle-income families (phases out above $75k/$150k), reducing tax burden. Aligns with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $10k tax credit for K-12 education expenses, expanding access to public/private schools and funding qualified costs like tuition and tutoring.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Apr 21, 2025

HRES 340: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.

HRES 340 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing April 2025 as "Community College Month" to celebrate the role of over 1,000 U.S. community colleges. It highlights these institutions' work in providing affordable higher education, workforce training, and economic support - serving 10.2 million students annually and contributing significantly to national economic growth (e.g., generating $898 billion in alumni income in 2020). The resolution emphasizes community colleges' accessibility (average $3,990 tuition for in-district students, 10-mile average student commute) and their role in workforce development across sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. As a non-binding recognition, it does not create new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRecognizes community colleges' role in access to higher education and economic support, aligning with educational advancement goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 27, 2026

HR 7262: READ Act

HR 7262, the READ Act, provides $200 million annually (2026-2030) to help schools recover after disasters. It directs funds to state education agencies, which then distribute them to local public schools and non-public schools serving areas hit by declared disasters (like hurricanes or wildfires). Funds cover immediate recovery needs such as replacing lost student data, repairing minor facility damage, renting temporary classrooms, and replacing basic instructional materials - while prohibiting major construction or ideological content. Non-public schools must receive funding proportional to their student enrollment, ensuring equitable support compared to public schools. The bill requires funds to supplement, not replace, existing disaster aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $200M annually for school disaster recovery, covering infrastructure repair, temporary classrooms, and instructional materials - directly funds school operations post-disaster.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 3, 2025

S 3340: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act

This bill creates a federal grant program to expand STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) opportunities for girls and underrepresented minorities in K-12 schools. Qualified local school districts (those serving at least 40% students eligible for free/reduced lunch) can apply for competitive 4-year grants of $250,000 annually to fund specific activities. Key provisions include teacher training to address bias, mentorship programs, parental engagement, summer and after-school STEM activities, field trips to STEM workplaces, and support for advanced course enrollment. The program requires annual evaluations tracking student engagement and academic progress in STEM fields. It directly affects schools serving high-poverty communities with significant underrepresented student populations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to fund STEM programs for underrepresented K-12 students, including teacher training and mentorship, directly advancing educational access and equity.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM education for underrepresented groups, directly advancing technology access and equity in K-12, aligning with digital equity indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1810: Universal School Choice Act

The Universal School Choice Act would create a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations. Individuals could claim a credit equal to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000 (whichever is less), while corporations could claim a credit up to 5% of their taxable income. The credit would fund scholarships for qualified education expenses at public or private schools, including religious schools, with a $10 billion annual cap on total credits. Scholarship granting organizations would need to meet specific requirements, including verifying household income for low-income students and undergoing annual audits, while prohibiting government control over these organizations or discrimination against religious schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credits (10% AGI/$5k for individuals, 5% for corps) providing tax relief, directly advancing tax policy as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds K-12 education via tax credits for scholarships at public/private schools, expanding access and creating new funding streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · Senate Oct 6, 2025

SRES 433: A resolution expressing support for the contributions and achievements of student parents in seeking and completing a postsecondary education and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month".

SRES 433 is a symbolic Senate resolution expressing support for student parents - individuals with children enrolled in college - and designating September 2025 as "National Student Parent Month." It does not create new laws or provide funding but formally acknowledges the challenges these 3.14 million students face, including high rates of food/housing insecurity and balancing work, childcare, and studies. The resolution highlights that student parents (55% are people of color, 52% report food insecurity, and 51% attend community colleges) contribute significantly to higher education despite systemic barriers. This designation aims to raise awareness of their needs without enacting concrete policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSymbolic resolution acknowledges challenges faced by student parents in higher education, promoting support for their educational access and success through recognition and designated awareness month.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 7086: Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

HR 7086 creates a federal grant program to help states improve charter schools' access to facilities. It provides competitive grants to state education agencies that submit detailed plans showing how they will increase charter schools' access to funding, public buildings, and adequate facilities - particularly in low-income and rural communities. States receiving grants must use federal funds (capped at 60% of costs) to support facility acquisition, leasing, renovation, or financing mechanisms, while ensuring these funds supplement - rather than replace - existing state resources. The bill directly affects charter schools and state education agencies, focusing on closing facility access gaps between charter schools and traditional public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal grant program to fund school facility access, directly increasing government spending on education infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants to improve charter school facility access in underserved communities, directly expanding educational infrastructure and access for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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