Education (Student Health)

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 · Senate Sep 9, 2025

S 2738: ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act

This bill expands eligibility for family and medical leave under the FMLA for paraprofessionals and education support staff (ESP) in schools. It lowers the required work hours for eligibility from 1,250 hours per year to 60% of the expected monthly hours for their specific role (based on the previous school year’s schedule). Employers must document each employee’s expected monthly hours in a file for the Secretary’s review. The law specifically covers school staff providing services like clerical work, food services, custodial duties, or student health support, aligning with existing definitions from education law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands family leave eligibility for school support staff, strengthening educator benefits and retention in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands FMLA eligibility for school staff by lowering hour requirements, advancing worker benefits and access to family leave.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Student Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3527: Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025 would provide federal grants to support comprehensive sex education and sexual health services for young people aged 10-29. The bill establishes four grant programs: for K-12 schools and youth organizations, for colleges and universities, for educator training, and for sexual health services specifically targeting underserved youth. To qualify for funding, programs must be evidence-informed, medically accurate, inclusive of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed. The bill appropriates $100 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2031, with specific funding allocations for each program type. It prohibits funding for programs that withhold health information, promote stereotypes, or fail to address the needs of specific groups like pregnant youth or survivors of violence.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides federal grants for youth health programs, directly allocating budget funds to support essential services for underserved youth.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for K-12 and higher ed comprehensive sex education programs, directly funding educational access and curriculum initiatives through evidence-based, inclusive programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds comprehensive sexual health services for youth via federal grants, expanding access to public health care programs under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Teachers

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passed · United States · Senate Jan 30, 2025

SRES 50: A resolution designating the week of February 3 through 7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week".

This resolution designates February 3-7, 2025, as "National School Counseling Week" to recognize the role of school counselors. It encourages nationwide observance through ceremonies and activities highlighting counselors' work in supporting students' academic, social, emotional, and career development. The bill does not create new policies or funding but aims to increase public awareness of counselors' contributions to school communities. It directly affects school counselors, students, and schools by promoting recognition of their vital support services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDesignates National School Counseling Week to recognize counselors' role in student development, aligning with supporting educators and student programs without funding changes.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 9, 2025

HR 305: One School, One Nurse Act of 2025

HR 305, the One School, One Nurse Act of 2025, authorizes federal grants to help schools recruit, hire, and retain full-time registered nurses. It targets public elementary and secondary schools - especially those in high-need districts with current shortages - to ensure every school has at least one full-time nurse and maintains recommended nurse-to-student ratios. Grant funds can be used for recruitment, converting part-time to full-time roles, increasing salaries for retention, and meeting ratio standards. Schools receiving grants must report annually on nurse staffing, diversity, and progress in addressing student health needs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes federal grants to fund school nurses in high-need districts, directly advancing K-12 student health access and staffing standards through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes federal grants to fund school nurses, improving student access to health services in schools and addressing nurse shortages per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 4, 2025

S 2707: FEED Act of 2025

The FEED Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act to exclude certain income earned by students under 21 participating in career and technical education (CTE) programs from household income calculations for food assistance programs like SNAP. It specifically exempts income from apprenticeships, internships, or work-based learning programs directly tied to their CTE enrollment, provided the student lives with a parent or under parental control. Households must verify the student’s enrollment in a qualifying CTE program and their age/relationship through documentation. This change directly affects low-income students in CTE programs who earn work-based income, making it easier for them to qualify for food assistance without losing benefits due to that income.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts CTE student income from SNAP calculations, removing financial barriers to career education participation and enabling continued enrollment in educational programs.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 377: Students Helping Young Students Act of 2025

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to expand the Federal Work-Study program, allowing colleges to use funds for student-led after-school programs at public K-12 schools. It directly affects colleges participating in the work-study program and public elementary/secondary schools that partner with them. Key provisions require colleges to prioritize schools in low-income communities, cover student compensation (including training/travel) for these after-school activities, and allow federal funding to exceed 75% of costs. The Secretary must establish a registration process for schools within 180 days of enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands Federal Work-Study to fund student-led after-school programs in K-12 schools, prioritizing low-income communities to increase educational access and support school programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands work-study funding to pay student workers in after-school programs, directly supporting student employment opportunities through federal compensation coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health Child Labor

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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 Sep 11, 2025

S 2778: Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

S 2778, the Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025, expands a program under the National School Lunch Act to require states to procure domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables for school meals. It increases the number of participating states from 8 to 14, mandates states to support small/local farmers, Tribal producers, and socially disadvantaged communities, and allocates $25 million annually (2026-2030) for implementation. The bill requires states to demonstrate commitments to these groups, track procurement costs and benefits, and report on program challenges. The program includes $10 million yearly for administrative costs and technical assistance, with a minimum $500,000 per participating state, and mandates a federal evaluation of the program's impact on procurement, school meals, and agricultural producers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $25M annually to expand school meal program, requiring local produce procurement and supporting disadvantaged communities, directly advancing K-12 school nutrition funding and access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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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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