Education (K-12 Education)

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 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 Jan 13, 2026

HR 2617: Say No to Indoctrination Act

HR 2617, the "Say No to Indoctrination Act," amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to prohibit public K-12 schools receiving federal funds from teaching "concepts related to gender ideology" as defined in Executive Order 14168. The bill adds this specific restriction to Section 8526 of the ESEA, directly affecting curriculum content in federally funded schools. This policy change would require schools to avoid instructional materials or lessons addressing gender identity concepts as defined by the referenced executive order.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits teaching 'gender ideology' concepts in federally funded K-12 schools, restricting curriculum content per ESEA amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education

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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 · House Jan 13, 2025

HR 369: States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025

HR 369, the States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2025, would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs - including job training, special education, and federal student loans - to other federal departments like Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury. It would provide annual federal grants to states for K-12 and higher education, requiring states to use the funds to add to, not replace, their existing education budgets. States must conduct annual audits of fund usage, submit reports to the federal government, and face penalties for misuse, while maintaining compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws. The bill shifts federal education oversight to states, ending direct federal management of education programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides annual federal grants for education requiring states to supplement existing budgets (not replace), promoting additive spending and fiscal accountability under government spending framework.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides annual federal grants for K-12/higher ed requiring states to add to, not replace, existing budgets, ensuring increased funding support while restructuring program management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTransfers job training programs to Department of Labor, aligning with labor workforce development goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 3, 2025

S 1275: Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act

S 1275, the Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act, provides federal funding to help schools on federal lands improve their aging facilities. It targets federally impacted local educational agencies (those serving schools on federal property like Indian reservations or military bases) that struggle with poor building conditions and limited local funding capacity. The bill authorizes $250 million annually for four years to fund competitive emergency repairs for schools with health/safety hazards and formula grants for agencies with limited bonding capacity. Local matching requirements vary based on financial capacity, with some agencies required to contribute 10-25% of project costs depending on their ability to pay.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $250M annual funding for school infrastructure repairs, directly increasing public service spending on essential facilities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250M annual federal funding for school infrastructure repairs on federal lands, directly improving educational facilities for impacted schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Student Financial Aid Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4728: To codify Executive Order 14280 relating to reinstating commonsense school discipline policies.

HR 4728 codifies Executive Order 14280, which establishes school discipline policies focused on common sense approaches. This bill turns the existing executive order into law, giving it the force of statute. It directly affects public K-12 schools, requiring them to implement these specific discipline policies. The key mechanism is converting the executive order into binding federal law without altering the policy content.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCodifies school discipline policies requiring common sense approaches, strengthening K-12 school management and student access without restricting curriculum or funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 2841: CIVICS Act of 2025

This bill amends federal education funding rules to prioritize civics and American history education in K-12 schools. It changes eligibility criteria for certain grants under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by requiring programs to: (1) improve teaching of American history, civics, or government; (2) focus on underserved students and demonstrate innovation; (3) include hands-on civic activities; and (4) teach the Constitution and Bill of Rights. The changes directly affect schools applying for these federal grants by setting new standards for funding approval. The bill modifies existing law without creating new programs or funding streams.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill amends federal funding rules to prioritize civics/american history education in K-12, requiring grant programs to focus on these subjects and underserved students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 24, 2025

SRES 133: A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.

This Senate resolution expresses strong support for public K-12 schools and condemns any efforts to defund public education or dismantle the Department of Education. It highlights the federal government’s critical role in providing equitable funding - particularly for students in underserved communities, including those with disabilities, from low-income families, and in rural areas - and opposes diverting funds to private schools. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally states the Senate’s position on protecting public education funding and oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCondemns defunding public education, supports maintaining federal funding for K-12 schools, protecting essential program budgets.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCondemns defunding public education, supports federal funding equity for underserved communities, opposes diverting funds to private schools95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding School Safety

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