Education (Student Health)

in committee · United States · House Jan 28, 2025

HR 777: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

This bill requires the U.S. Department of Education to proactively notify eligible college students about potential access to SNAP (food stamp) benefits. It targets students with a negative or zero student aid index (SAI) who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department must send annual written and electronic notices explaining SNAP eligibility and providing state contact information for applying. The bill also mandates consultation between the Education and Agriculture Departments to design these notifications. This is a policy change focused on improving access to nutrition assistance for low-income students already enrolled in college.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by removing food insecurity barriers for college students, directly supporting higher education retention through SNAP eligibility outreach.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1557: Stop Sexual Harassment in K–12 Act

This bill requires schools receiving federal funding to increase the number of Title IX Coordinators based on student population (one per 75,000 students in grades 7+ and one per 150,000 students in grades 6 and below), ensuring these coordinators have no conflicting responsibilities. It mandates annual anonymous surveys to assess students' and staff's experiences with sex-based harassment, including off-campus and online incidents, and requires trauma-informed prevention education for students and staff. The bill includes $50 million annually for five years to support schools in implementing these requirements, with priority for underserved areas and schools facing financial burdens. Schools must also monitor complaints, identify patterns of discrimination, and provide clear reporting procedures for sex-based harassment incidents. The legislation aims to improve school responses to harassment through standardized reporting, prevention, and support mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates trauma-informed prevention education and Title IX Coordinator requirements to address harassment, enhancing student safety and well-being in K-12 schools.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace harassment prevention, surveys, and training for school staff, directly improving workplace safety for employees in education sector.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Safety Student Health Employment Discrimination

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in committee · United States · House Dec 11, 2025

HR 6607: FAAN Act

The FAAN Act (HR 6607) creates a $1 billion grant program to support nursing schools in underserved areas. It provides funding to increase faculty and student enrollment, modernize facilities (like simulation labs), expand clinical partnerships, and prioritize recruitment of underrepresented students and faculty. The bill directly affects nursing schools located in medically underserved areas, health professional shortage areas, rural communities, or those serving historically underrepresented populations. Grants must focus on addressing nursing workforce shortages and improving readiness for public health emergencies, with schools required to report on outcomes like student diversity and infrastructure upgrades.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides $1B grant program for nursing schools in underserved areas, increasing faculty, enrollment, facilities, and underrepresented recruitment - directly funding higher education access and infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing schools in underserved areas to increase workforce, improve access, and support medical professionals - directly advances healthcare delivery.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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in committee · United States · House May 29, 2025

HR 3624: Improving Mental Health Access for Students Act

This bill requires colleges and universities to include suicide prevention contact information on student identification cards or their websites. Specifically, institutions must list the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and their campus mental health center on student IDs (or post the info online if IDs aren't issued). The requirement applies to all higher education institutions creating student ID cards after the bill's enactment, with a one-year implementation period. It directly affects students by ensuring immediate access to critical mental health resources through a routine campus tool.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health resources on student IDs, enhancing student support services in higher education per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates inclusion of suicide prevention resources on student IDs/websites, directly improving access to mental health services per bill's explicit purpose.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House May 21, 2025

HR 3541: See the Board Act

HR 3541, the "See the Board Act," creates a federal grant program to provide free eye care services to students in public elementary and secondary schools. The program, administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, awards grants to nonprofit organizations to purchase mobile eye care equipment and cover operational costs like staff, personal protective equipment, and optical services. These grants fund mobile clinics that bring vision screenings, comprehensive exams, and glasses directly to schools, targeting students attending public K-12 schools as defined under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The bill authorizes funding for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to support this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal grant program funding eye care services in schools, aligning with funding essential public programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for free eye care in K-12 schools, enhancing student access to education through vision services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates federal grant program for free eye care services in schools, expanding healthcare access and funding vision services for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 9, 2025

S 2739: Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025

The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025 establishes a grant program to improve healthy eating and physical activity for children ages birth through 5 in childcare, Head Start, and early education settings. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants to nonprofits, schools, or consortia to train childcare providers, link programs to nutrition resources, and engage families - prioritizing diverse rural and urban communities. Grantees must address food insecurity and implement evidence-based approaches, with a national evaluator tracking outcomes and reporting results to Congress. The bill also allocates $1.7 million for monitoring state progress on obesity prevention policies and food security in these settings.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $5M for grants to improve healthy eating/physical activity in early education settings (Head Start, childcare), directly enhancing student health and educational access within the education topic.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds $5M annually for childhood nutrition/physical activity grants targeting obesity, a public health initiative directly advancing healthcare access and prevention services for vulnerable youth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Health Children's Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 3707: Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026 creates a federal grant program to help nursing schools address faculty shortages by supplementing salaries. Nursing schools applying for grants must submit detailed salary data comparing clinical nurse pay to current faculty pay (adjusted for inflation), then receive funding to cover the difference for eligible faculty - those who previously worked in clinical practice or are new hires. Grants last up to three years ($15 million annually from 2027-2031) and require schools to maintain the salary supplement level throughout the grant period. Priority is given to schools in health professional shortage areas, serving vulnerable populations, or focusing on underrepresented faculty. The program requires schools to demonstrate plans for sustaining salary support after the grant ends.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants ($15M/year) to fund nursing school faculty salary gaps, directly addressing higher education workforce shortages through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing education to address faculty shortages, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access to care through salary supplementation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2682: STOP Bullying Act

HR 2682, the STOP Bullying Act, requires each state to establish a state anti-bullying task force using federal grants. The task force must study bullying in K-12 schools, including policies, education efforts, and bullying-related violence or self-harm, and include specific members like teachers, students, parents, psychologists, and LGBTQ+ advocates. States must submit a public report with findings, recommendations for legislation or actions, and best practices for addressing bullying within one year. This bill directly affects all public K-12 schools and students across the country, particularly focusing on reducing bullying against marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ students, Jewish students, and students with disabilities. The law creates a structured process for states to develop evidence-based anti-bullying strategies but does not provide direct funding for school programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires states to establish anti-bullying task forces in K-12 schools, study policies, and report findings to improve school safety and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill includes psychologists and LGBTQ+ advocates in anti-bullying task forces, addressing mental health and psychological well-being in schools.65% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 6, 2025

S 906: Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act

S 906 establishes a federal pilot program to fund peer-led mental health support in secondary schools (grades 6-12). States and tribes can apply for competitive grants to implement evidence-based programs where trained student peers help classmates navigate mental health challenges, with oversight by school counselors. The program requires measuring participation rates, mental health outcomes, and connections to professional care, and mandates an evaluation report to Congress. The pilot will run until September 30, 2029, with funds limited to existing mental health programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds peer-led mental health programs in secondary schools, enhancing student support services within educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer-led mental health programs in schools, directly advancing mental health support services per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3448: Keeping All Students Safe Act

The Keeping All Students Safe Act prohibits inappropriate seclusion and restraint in schools, including mechanical, chemical, and certain physical restraints that pose safety risks. It requires schools to use less restrictive interventions first, train staff in crisis intervention, and notify parents within 24 hours of any restraint incident. The law mandates meetings between schools and parents after incidents to discuss prevention strategies and provides documentation requirements. It applies to all public schools receiving federal funding, with specific protections for students with disabilities. States must submit compliance plans and report on restraint use, including demographic data on affected students.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts inappropriate restraint use in schools, protecting student civil rights and promoting safer educational environments, which aligns with criminal justice reform principles.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits unsafe restraints, mandates staff training and parent notifications to protect student safety in schools, aligning with educational safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health

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