Education (Student Health)

in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2025

S 2559: Summer Meals REACH Act of 2025

This bill (S 2559) amends the Summer Food Service Program for Children under the National School Lunch Act to expand access to summer meals. It directly affects children in low-income areas by making **all children eligible** for meals (removing prior restrictions) and allowing **non-congregate meals** (meaning meals can be served without requiring children to gather in one location). Key provisions include requiring onsite or offsite food service monitoring and revising payment rules to cover meals served to all eligible children. The changes aim to simplify access and increase participation in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands summer meal access for all low-income children, removing eligibility barriers and allowing flexible meal distribution to improve educational access during summer.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3783: Mental Health Career Promotion Act

The Mental Health Career Promotion Act (S 3783) creates a federal grant program to help schools and community colleges connect students with mental health career opportunities. It provides $50 million annually (2026-2030) for partnerships between schools, community colleges, and mental health providers to offer students career exposure through presentations, internships, mentorships, and shadowing. The program targets high school students (grades 9-12) and community college students, requiring activities to be culturally and linguistically appropriate. Grants must support concrete career pathways in mental health fields, including roles like counselors, social workers, and peer specialists, with annual reporting on program effectiveness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $50M for school-community college partnerships to create mental health career pathways, expanding student educational access and opportunities in K-12 and higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds mental health workforce development via $50M grants for student career pathways in mental health services, directly strengthening future healthcare capacity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 404: Focus on Learning Act

The Focus on Learning Act requires the Surgeon General to study how mobile device use affects student learning, mental health, and school climate in K-12 schools. It establishes a pilot program offering $5 million to fund secure containers/lockers for schools to create "mobile device-free environments" during school hours (excluding school-issued devices). Participating schools must maintain communication systems for staff/emergency response, have clear parent contact processes, and get parental input before implementing the policy. The bill directly affects elementary and secondary schools, students, and parents by mandating a study and pilot program to test device-free learning environments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $5M for pilot program creating device-free school environments to study learning impacts, directly advancing educational climate and student well-being goals.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts personal mobile device use in schools via device-free zones, limiting technology access during school hours.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2025

HR 3510: Saving Students with Software Act

HR 3510, the Saving Students with Software Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools implement suicide prevention software. The bill directs the Secretary of Education to award grants to states for covering costs of software that monitors student device use in elementary and secondary schools (as defined by existing law). This software automatically alerts school staff if a student types words or phrases related to self-harm or suicide. The program aims to provide schools with funding to adopt this specific monitoring tool, directly affecting school districts and students using school-provided devices. Grants are available for software designed to detect and report concerning language during student device use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal grant program funding suicide prevention software in schools, increasing public service funding95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants to fund suicide prevention software in K-12 schools, directly advancing student safety and well-being as part of educational programming.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds suicide prevention software in schools, directly supporting mental health services by monitoring self-harm indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Oct 14, 2025

HR 5753: Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025

This bill increases federal funding for school meal programs by adding 45 cents per lunch and 28 cents per breakfast served by school food authorities, effective November 1, 2025. The additional reimbursement applies to all meals served, including free, reduced-price, and paid meals, and will be adjusted annually for inflation starting July 1, 2026. It directly affects public schools and school districts participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs by boosting their per-meal funding. The policy change aims to support meal quality and accessibility without altering eligibility requirements or program administration.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases federal funding for school meals by 45¢/lunch and 28¢/breakfast, directly boosting school meal program resources for all students, enhancing educational access and nutrition support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Apr 3, 2025

HR 2629: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

This bill authorizes $250 million annually for four years to help schools on federally impacted lands (like tribal reservations and military bases) improve aging infrastructure. It creates two grant types: formula grants for schools with no bond capacity and competitive grants prioritizing schools with urgent safety issues like unsafe buildings or lack of clean water. Local schools must contribute 10-25% of project costs based on their "learning opportunity threshold," with the highest-priority schools receiving full federal funding. Funds can be used for construction, renovation, and repair to meet safety standards and improve learning environments. The bill addresses the significant infrastructure challenges reported by 65% of schools with facilities in poor condition.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $250M annual funding for school infrastructure on federally impacted lands, directly increasing public service spending under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $250M annually for school infrastructure on federally impacted lands, directly improving facilities and safety per education topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Safety Student Health

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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 Feb 11, 2026

HR 7497: Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2026

HR 7497 establishes a new grant program to fund trauma-informed mental health support in schools, authorizing $50 million annually from 2027-2031. It directly affects students, teachers, school staff, and community mental health providers by requiring grantees to develop collaborative services between schools and local mental health systems. Key provisions include funding evidence-based staff training on trauma-informed practices, creating school-community partnerships, and ensuring culturally competent services for students - including those with disabilities. The bill mandates that funds supplement, not replace, existing resources and requires grantees to coordinate with agencies like child welfare and juvenile justice through formal interagency agreements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $50M annual funding for school mental health programs, directly increasing public service appropriations under budget spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M annually for trauma-informed mental health support in schools, funding staff training and school-community partnerships to enhance student well-being and educational access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $50M annually for trauma-informed mental health support in schools, directly expanding mental health services and improving access for students/staff through evidence-based training and school-community partnerships.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Sep 9, 2025

HR 5234: Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

The Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 expands a federal program to help schools purchase domestically grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables directly from farmers. It increases the number of participating states from 8 to 14 and requires states to demonstrate support for small/local farmers, Tribal producers, and socially disadvantaged communities. The bill allocates $25 million annually (2026-2030) for the program, including $10 million yearly for administrative costs and technical assistance to help schools and farmers participate. States must also report on program challenges and outcomes, with the USDA required to evaluate impacts like cost, agricultural benefits, and barriers to participation within four years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands federal program funding ($25M/year) for K-12 schools to purchase local food, enhancing student nutrition programs and supporting school meal access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 24, 2025

S 2451: Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

This bill establishes minimum salary ($45,000 annually for full-time) and wage ($30/hour for part-time) standards for paraprofessionals and education support staff in public schools. It authorizes $25 billion in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 with annual increases tied to inflation or 2%, to help states meet these requirements. States must submit implementation plans to ensure full-time staff meet the minimum salary and part-time staff meet the minimum wage within four years, with 98% of funds going directly to local school districts. The legislation directly affects school support staff, school districts, and state education agencies across the country.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $25B federal funding to establish minimum wages for education staff, directly increasing public spending on education support services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes minimum salaries for school support staff with $25B federal funding, directly strengthening educator compensation and school operations in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $45k min salary/$30/hr wage for school staff with $25B federal funding, directly increasing compensation standards and providing implementation resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Teachers Minimum Wage

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