Education

in committee · United States · House Aug 26, 2025

HR 5056: Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025

HR 5056, the Teachers Are Leaders Act of 2025, creates a federal grant program to support teachers in high-need schools who maintain classroom roles while taking on leadership responsibilities. The bill provides funding for eligible school district-university partnerships to offer teachers one year of professional development leading to a teacher leadership credential, plus up to two additional years of support. This includes training in areas like curriculum development, peer coaching, and cultural competencies, with selection criteria requiring at least three years of teaching experience and certification. Grants cover 50% of stipends in the first two years and 33% in the third year, and teachers may repay credential costs if they leave the program early. The program directly affects classroom teachers in high-need schools and aims to improve student achievement through data-driven instructional practices.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants fund teacher leadership training in high-need schools, enhancing professional development and curriculum support for educators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds professional development for teachers' leadership roles, advancing career opportunities within employment context85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education Teachers Professional Licensing

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2386: Make Education Great Again Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to reduce federal regulations and promote parental choice in education. It authorizes the Secretary to rescind rules limiting local control, expand access to school choice programs (like vouchers and charter schools), and reduce administrative burdens on schools. The bill affects parents, states, and local school districts by shifting decision-making authority away from federal mandates toward local communities, using existing education funding without new spending. It requires quarterly reports on unused funds and explicitly prohibits federal control over curriculum or homeschooling.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands school choice programs (vouchers, charters) and reduces federal regulations, directly aligning with expanding educational access and local control per support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2025

HR 433: Department of Education Protection Act

HR 433, the Department of Education Protection Act, prohibits the use of federal funds to reorganize the Department of Education. Specifically, it blocks any spending from current fiscal year appropriations on activities that would decentralize the department, reduce staffing, or alter its structure, responsibilities, or authority relative to its organization as of January 1, 2025. The bill directly affects the Department of Education by preventing structural changes to its existing offices and operations. This is a procedural measure focused solely on preserving the current departmental framework, not on changing education policy or funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents structural changes to the Department of Education, protecting its current authority and organization as a key entity in education policy.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 29, 2025

S 2509: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act

This bill requires schools receiving federal education funds to disclose foreign funding sources to parents upon request. It mandates that schools provide parents with access to classroom materials paid for with foreign government funds, information about staff compensated with such funds, and details about donations or agreements with foreign governments or "entities of concern." Schools must respond to parent requests within 30 days and post annual notices about these rights on public websites. The policy directly affects parents, schools, and local education agencies receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires disclosure of foreign funding sources to protect educational integrity from adversarial influences, aligning with 'protect' indicator under support stance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Libraries Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 1982: COACHES Act

This bill expands tax benefits for educators by adding coaches and sports administrators to the list of eligible professionals who can claim an above-the-line deduction for work-related expenses. It modifies IRS Code Section 62 to include "interscholastic sports administrator or coach" and removes restrictions that previously excluded nonathletic supplies for health/PE classes. The change allows these educators to deduct expenses like uniforms, training materials, and travel costs related to their instructional roles. The policy change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2023.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax deductions for educators (coaches/administrators) via IRS code modification, providing tax relief for work-related expenses, aligning with middle-income tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tax deductions for coaches/sports admins, directly supporting educator financial benefits by removing restrictions on work-related expenses.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands tax deductions for educators' work expenses, reducing out-of-pocket costs and enhancing financial support for workers in education sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · United States · Senate May 8, 2025

S 1676: RETAIN Act

The RETAIN Act creates a refundable tax credit for educators in high-need schools, including early childhood educators, teachers, school leaders, and school-based mental health providers. The credit amount increases with years of continuous service, ranging from $5,800 for the first two years to $11,600 after 10 years of service. It is refundable (meaning it pays out even if no income tax is owed) and applies to those working in qualifying schools serving high-poverty areas or meeting Title I eligibility criteria. The credit aims to address retention challenges by rewarding long-term service in under-resourced educational settings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRefundable tax credit for educators in high-need schools provides tax relief and funds public education, aligning with tax relief and public service funding indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates refundable tax credit for educators in high-need schools, increasing with service years to retain teachers and support staff in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school-based mental health providers via tax credit, directly supporting mental health services in educational settings.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides refundable tax credit increasing with service years for educators in high-need schools, directly boosting compensation and retention in critical workforce roles.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits School Funding Student Financial Aid Teachers Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jun 25, 2026

HR 5351: NSF AI Education Act of 2025

HR 5351, the NSF AI Education Act of 2025, creates new funding mechanisms to expand artificial intelligence education. It authorizes scholarships and fellowships covering tuition, fees, and stipends for undergraduate and graduate students in AI-related fields, with priority for programs teaching AI in K-12 schools, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture. The bill also establishes up to eight regional "Centers of AI Excellence" at community colleges and career schools to develop AI curricula, build industry partnerships, and create student job pathways. Additionally, it funds research grants to develop K-12 AI teaching materials and supports professional development for educators and industry professionals to integrate AI into classrooms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates AI education scholarships prioritizing K-12 curriculum, funds regional AI centers at community colleges, and expands AI-related educational access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes funding for AI education scholarships, fellowships, and regional centers to expand AI workforce development, directly advancing technology education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Artificial Intelligence

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passed · United States · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SRES 55: A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".

SRES 55 is a Senate resolution designating January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month." It formally recognizes the value of mentoring relationships in supporting youth development, highlighting benefits like improved academic outcomes, mental health, career exploration, and reduced juvenile delinquency. The resolution encourages expanding mentoring programs in communities, schools, and workplaces to address the "mentoring gap" where one-third of U.S. youth lack consistent mentorship. As a symbolic measure, it aims to raise public awareness and promote cross-sector collaboration without creating new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill promotes mentoring programs to reduce juvenile delinquency, which directly addresses criminal justice reform by preventing youth from entering the justice system.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes mentoring programs in schools for improved academic outcomes and addresses 'mentoring gap,' encouraging expansion to support youth development within education context.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2026

SRES 628: A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

This resolution (SRES 628) is a symbolic Senate gesture supporting the designation of March 2026 as "Music in Our Schools Month." It recognizes music's cultural importance in the U.S., its historical role in education, and existing disparities in access to music programs - particularly for students in underserved urban, rural, and high-poverty schools. The resolution does not create new requirements or funding but formally expresses the Senate's support for prioritizing music education in public schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expresses Senate support for music education, recognizing access disparities in underserved schools, aligning with promoting educational access and curriculum enrichment within K-12 education.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SRES 169: A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

S.Res. 169 is a Senate resolution expressing support for library staff and the essential services provided by public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States. It recognizes libraries as critical community resources - offering internet access, job training, crisis support, and safe spaces - while highlighting challenges like funding shortages, book bans, and threats to staff safety. The resolution calls for full federal, state, and local funding to sustain library services, reaffirms citizens' right to free information access, and supports library workers' rights to unionize and speak out against censorship or intimidation. It specifically addresses recent pressures, including the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and rising book-banning efforts, to protect libraries' role in democracy and community well-being.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExplicitly calls for 'full federal, state, and local funding' to sustain library services, directly advocating for increased public service funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly calls for full funding to sustain library services critical to K-12 educational access, resources, and community learning spaces, aligning with education funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExplicitly supports 'a strong union voice for library workers,' advancing collective bargaining rights and worker protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recognizes libraries' provision of internet access as essential community service, directly supporting digital access under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries Collective Bargaining Workforce Development Broadband Access

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