Education

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

SRES 785: A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.

This Senate resolution celebrates the history and achievements of Title IX, a 1972 law that prohibits sex discrimination in any federally funded education program. It highlights the progress made in areas such as athletic opportunities, graduation rates, and access to nontraditional fields of study for women and girls. The document also calls on the executive branch to protect students from discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, while condemning efforts to use the law to harm transgender or nonbinary students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill celebrates Title IX achievements and calls to protect students from discrimination, advancing educational access and equity.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jun 24, 2026

HR 9438: SKILL Act

The SKILL Act creates a new tax credit for employers who partner with public colleges and community colleges to develop short-term training programs lasting two years or less. To qualify, employers must be certified by their state agency for contributing to these programs through activities like co-designing curricula, offering apprenticeships, or donating equipment. The credit allows eligible businesses to claim up to $2,500 per student who earns a credential or is hired full-time after completing the program, with a total national spending cap of $500 million per year from 2027 to 2031. State agencies will distribute the available funds to employers on a competitive basis, and the law takes effect for tax years ending after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for employers partnering with colleges, providing fiscal relief to businesses and encouraging workforce development.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe bill creates tax credits to incentivize employer partnerships in short-term training, expanding educational access and workforce development opportunities.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax credits for employer training programs, enhancing workforce skills and employment opportunities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Tax Credits Tax Incentives Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4843: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to create and share evidence-based model plans for mental health and suicide prevention specifically for colleges and universities. In partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the government will provide technical assistance to schools that wish to adopt these models, while also considering existing state efforts and collaborating with various community and student groups. The legislation requires regular updates to these model plans every five years and mandates periodic reports to Congress on the program's progress. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these measures are voluntary guidelines and do not impose new legal requirements on higher education institutions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates creation of mental health and suicide prevention models for colleges, enhancing student well-being and campus safety programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates creation of mental health and suicide prevention plans for colleges, directly strengthening mental health services and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4869: Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026

The Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct two studies aimed at improving funding and staffing for Bureau-funded and tribally controlled schools. The first study will examine how to update the Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure teacher and staff salaries match the highest rates found in public schools or the Department of Defense, while also considering specific needs of small and rural schools. The second study will explore potential revenue sources to bring these schools into financial parity with other school systems. Both studies must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, and their findings will be reported to Congress and made public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates studies to update funding formulas and increase salaries for Indigenous school staff, directly aiming to strengthen and fund essential educational programs.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill aims to improve funding and staffing for Indigenous schools by updating salary formulas to match public and DoD rates, directly strengthening educational resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Jun 29, 2026

HR 9513: Community Schools and Health Equity Act

The Community Schools and Health Equity Act establishes a competitive grant program led by the Department of Education to fund school-based health services in community schools. Eligible recipients, such as local school districts and community partnerships, can use these funds to hire staff like nurses and social workers, provide wraparound support including nutrition and housing assistance, and address social determinants of health. The legislation prioritizes grants for schools serving high numbers of low-income students, English learners, and families in medically underserved areas. To ensure accountability, grantees must annually report on student outcomes and health impacts, while the Education and Health and Human Services Secretaries must coordinate to reduce administrative burdens and share technical assistance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a competitive grant program to fund school-based health services and wraparound support, directly enhancing student access and school infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a grant program to fund school-based health services, hire medical staff, and address social determinants of health.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds wraparound services including housing assistance in community schools, directly supporting housing needs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 23, 2026

S 4855: SAFE KIDS Act

The SAFE KIDS Act requires companies providing AI chatbots to verify user ages, conduct regular safety risk assessments, and implement specific safeguards to protect children from harms such as self-harm, sexual exploitation, and manipulative design. Providers must offer robust parental controls that allow parents to limit usage, restrict data collection, and receive notifications if their child encounters dangerous content or expresses suicidal ideation. The legislation also prohibits targeting children with advertisements or selling their personal information without explicit parental consent, while mandating annual independent audits to ensure compliance. Enforcement of these rules will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which has the authority to impose civil penalties for violations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects students from AI harms and mandates parental controls, safeguarding educational access and safety.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates safety assessments and parental controls for AI chatbots to protect children from harm, aligning with consumer protection and digital safety goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media Tags Children

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in committee · United States · House Jun 23, 2026

HR 9414: Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 aims to increase financial aid for college students by raising the maximum Pell Grant amount to $15,000 by the 2031-2032 award year and ensuring the program is fully funded through mandatory spending rather than annual appropriations. The bill also expands eligibility for students who receive means-tested government benefits by automatically assigning them a lower financial need score, while simultaneously allowing Dreamer students - undocumented immigrants who meet specific criteria such as graduating high school or serving in the military - to qualify for federal aid. Additional provisions restore the total number of semesters a student can receive Pell Grants from 12 to 18 and adjust the rules for satisfactory academic progress to reduce penalties for students who struggle to meet grade requirements. Finally, the legislation restores Pell Grant eligibility for some students who previously received outside scholarships and sets the law's effective date for July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases Pell Grant funding and expands eligibility, directly enhancing higher education access and financial aid.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly expands eligibility for Dreamer students by lowering financial need scores, directly supporting undocumented immigrants.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid DACA & Dreamers

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in committee · United States · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 4783: COMPASS Act

The COMPASS Act expands protections for military families by updating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to address homeschooling requirements during permanent moves. It ensures that a military child's home education is considered compliant with the laws of their new location if they were already following the rules of their legal residence state. This change aims to reduce administrative burdens and prevent conflicting state regulations from penalizing families when they relocate due to military orders. By clarifying these rules, the bill seeks to support family stability and ensure uninterrupted schooling for military-connected students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects military families' right to homeschool during moves, reducing administrative burdens and preventing penalties for compliant home education.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands protections for military families by easing homeschooling rules during moves, directly supporting veterans and their dependents.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Military Families

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9272: Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026

The Parent PLUS Loan Fairness and Responsibility Act of 2026 allows parents to transfer their existing federal student loans directly to their adult children under specific conditions. To qualify for this transfer, the loan must be in good standing, have been used for the child's education, and the child must be at least 18 years old with demonstrated ability to repay based on income and credit history. Once transferred, the child becomes the sole borrower responsible for the debt, while the parent is relieved of all repayment obligations and the loan retains its original terms and forgiveness eligibility. The bill also ensures that payments made before the transfer count toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness and that the transferred amount does not affect the child's future borrowing limits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates loan transfers to adult children, potentially reducing default rates and improving access to higher education financing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 11, 2026

HR 9273: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education that receive grants under the Medical Student Education program to include training for medical students relating to menopause in the curriculums of such institutions, and for other purposes.

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to require public institutions of higher education receiving Medical Student Education grants to include menopause training in their medical school curricula. The key provision makes this specific training a mandatory condition for receiving federal funding, aiming to better prepare physicians across all specialties to care for patients experiencing menopause. By tying the requirement directly to grant eligibility, the legislation ensures that public medical schools must integrate this topic into their existing programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates menopause training in medical school curricula, enhancing medical education and student preparedness.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates menopause training in medical curricula, improving physician preparedness and patient care quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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