Education

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 4297: Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act

This bill, titled the "Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act," repeals two sections of the Internal Revenue Code. It eliminates Section 25F, which provides a tax credit for contributions made to scholarship granting organizations. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 139K, which allows certain educational assistance to be excluded from an individual's gross income. These changes primarily affect taxpayers who currently claim these credits or exclusions, and organizations involved in scholarship grants or providing educational assistance. The amendments generally take effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes tax loopholes by repealing tax credits and exclusions for scholarship organizations, keeping public funds in public schools and promoting fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill repeals tax provisions that fund scholarship programs and educational assistance, effectively reducing resources available for education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice School Funding Student Financial Aid

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 23, 2026

HRES 1209: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

This resolution designates April as "Community College Month" to recognize the significance of community colleges across the United States. It celebrates over 1,000 institutions for their role in providing accessible higher education and workforce training, and for contributing to the nation's economic prosperity.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates Community College Month to recognize and celebrate community colleges for providing accessible higher education and workforce training, supporting educational access and economic prosperity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

Track

passed · United States · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SRES 679: A resolution recognizing April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day", and commemorating and supporting the goals of World Quantum Day.

This Senate Resolution recognizes April 14, 2026, as "World Quantum Day." It supports the day's goals of celebrating the role of quantum physics in daily life and encourages schools and educators to observe it with activities that teach students about quantum physics and engage them in STEM fields.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages schools and educators to observe World Quantum Day with STEM activities, promoting student engagement in science education.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes STEM education and quantum physics awareness, supporting technology advancement through educational initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SRES 670: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

This Senate resolution (SRES 670) expresses support for the goals of the 2026 Day of Silence, an event designed to highlight anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, and discrimination faced by individuals in K-12 schools. It focuses on improving the educational environment for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, by drawing attention to issues like unequal educational opportunity and a lack of civil rights protections. The resolution encourages states, cities, and local school districts to adopt laws and policies that explicitly prohibit bullying and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill supports improving educational environment for LGBTQI+ students by addressing bullying and discrimination, enhancing equal educational opportunity and civil rights protections in K-12 schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8268: Biotechnology for All High School Students Act

This bill, titled the "Biotechnology for All High School Students Act," aims to expand biotechnology education for secondary school students across the United States. It authorizes a competitive grant program for eligible entities, such as schools, colleges, and non-profit organizations, to support new and existing biotechnology education initiatives. Funds from these grants can be used for purposes like professional development for teachers, developing curricula, acquiring laboratory equipment, establishing partnerships, and creating transferable biotechnology credentials for students. The bill also establishes a National Biotechnology Education Consortium to provide support and recommendations for these programs, promoting coordination and resource sharing among various stakeholders.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes grant program to expand biotechnology education in high schools, funding teacher development and curriculum improvements95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands biotechnology education funding and resources for high school students, strengthening STEM technology education access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 8369: No ICE in Schools Act

The "No ICE in Schools Act" proposes to prevent educational agencies and institutions from releasing student records or other personal information for immigration enforcement purposes. It directly affects schools and colleges receiving federal funds, as well as students whose data might be sought by immigration enforcement. The bill amends existing law to prohibit federal funds from being provided to any educational entity that releases such information without specific written consent from the student's parents. This parental consent must detail the records, reasons for release, and recipient, with a copy provided to the parents.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights by limiting immigration enforcement access to student data, reducing fear and encouraging community engagement with law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill protects student privacy and educational access by preventing immigration enforcement from accessing school records, thereby strengthening educational institutions and student rights.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prevents schools from sharing student data with ICE, protecting immigrant students from enforcement actions and limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy by prohibiting schools from sharing information with immigration enforcement without consent, directly supporting digital rights and data privacy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety DACA & Dreamers Enforcement Sanctuary Policies Data Privacy

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 15, 2026

HR 8304: CREATES Act

The CREATES Act authorizes a grant program for states to establish or improve publicly accessible databases of educational and occupational credentials. The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, would award competitive grants up to $10 million over three years to states for this purpose. States receiving grants must create repositories that identify all credentials and training providers in the state, including details on program costs, skills developed, career pathways, and employment outcomes associated with each credential. These repositories must use transparent, interoperable data formats and be continuously updated, while strictly prohibiting the collection of any personally identifiable information. This initiative aims to help individuals make informed education and career choices, and provides data for employers, educators, and counselors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes grants to improve educational credential databases, enhancing transparency and access to educational and occupational training information.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8279: To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.

This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to expand the definition of "institution of higher education" for certain graduate medical schools located outside the United States. This change affects these foreign medical schools and their students, potentially making more students eligible for federal student loans. The bill adds an alternative criterion for schools to qualify: they must have had a clinical training program approved by a U.S. state (requiring an on-site visit) as of January 31, 2021, and continue to operate such a program in at least one U.S. state with state approval. This is in addition to the existing criterion that at least 60% of their students and graduates are not U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands eligibility for federal student loans to foreign medical schools, increasing educational access and funding opportunities for students pursuing graduate medical education.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands access to medical education by allowing foreign graduate medical schools to qualify for federal student loans, potentially increasing healthcare workforce capacity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

Track

in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2026

HR 8263: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to help eligible educational entities address students' academic, social-emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, including those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the Secretary of Education, the program awards funds for either implementing proven, evidence-based strategies or designing and evaluating new, educator-initiated proposals. Priority for these grants is given to entities serving high-need student populations, such as those in rural areas, low-income communities, and various disproportionately affected groups. Recipients must report annually on how funds were used and their impact on student outcomes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes federal grants to support student academic and health needs, directly funding educational initiatives and strengthening educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides federal grants to address students' mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, indicating support for healthcare services in educational settings.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Financial Aid Student Health

Track

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 14, 2026

S 4288: Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026

The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026 establishes a federal grant program to provide funding to local and state educational agencies, non-profit partnerships, and other eligible entities. These grants aim to address students' academic, social-emotional, mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, especially those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds will support either evidence-based activities or innovative, educator-initiated proposals, with specific allocations for rural areas, low-income student populations, and tribal schools. Priority will be given to applicants serving high-need students, including those from low-income families, students of color, and students with disabilities, to promote equitable educational outcomes. Grant recipients must report on how funds were used and their effect on student learning and well-being.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes federal grant program to fund local and state educational agencies for student academic and health needs, directly advancing education access and resources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates federal grants to address students' mental, behavioral, and physical health needs, indicating support for healthcare services.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Funding Student Health

Track