Education

in committee · United States · House Jun 12, 2025

HR 3977: Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act

HR 3977, the Campus Housing Affordability for Foster Youth Act, removes a ban preventing foster youth in college from receiving housing assistance. It allows the Secretary to waive income requirements for students who are in foster care (or were formerly in foster care), or are court-emancipated minors, while living in on-campus housing at eligible colleges. The bill ensures that housing assistance provided through this waiver does not count as income when determining eligibility for federal student aid, work-study programs, or other support like living allowances or child support calculations. This directly affects foster youth in higher education who face housing barriers, making campus housing more accessible without jeopardizing their other financial aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves ban on housing assistance for foster youth in college, expanding access to higher education by waiving income requirements for on-campus housing.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes ban on foster youth accessing campus housing assistance, waives income requirements to advance affordable housing access for vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Affordable Housing

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in committee · United States · House Jun 9, 2025

HR 3847: Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency, and Safety Act

This bill protects student athletes' ability to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements with outside companies (like endorsement deals) without school restrictions, requiring such agreements to be in writing with clear terms like compensation and duration. It mandates colleges to disclose anonymized NIL agreement data to create a public database for estimating fair market values, while requiring institutions to provide NIL education, career training, and financial literacy resources. Schools must maintain scholarships regardless of athletic performance or injury and cover sports-related medical costs for four years after graduation. The bill preempts conflicting state laws and clarifies student athletes are not employees of their schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student-athlete NIL rights in higher education, mandates colleges to provide NIL education/resources, and requires data transparency to support student opportunities within higher ed framework.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 6, 2025

S 3147: Keep Head Start Funded Act of 2025

This bill ensures uninterrupted funding for Head Start programs in fiscal year 2026 by appropriating necessary funds from the Treasury if regular or continuing appropriations for that year are not enacted by September 30, 2026. It directly affects Head Start programs and the children and families they serve by preventing service disruptions during funding gaps. The key mechanism requires funding to continue under the same conditions as fiscal year 2025 (as established by the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025) until either regular appropriations are passed, a specific appropriations resolution is enacted, or September 30, 2026. The bill does not create new funding but maintains current levels to avoid program interruptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ensures uninterrupted funding for Head Start programs via appropriations, preventing service disruptions and protecting public service funding as required by fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill ensures uninterrupted Head Start funding (early childhood education program), preventing service disruptions and protecting educational access for low-income children and families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Early Childhood

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in committee · United States · House Apr 14, 2025

HR 2910: Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025

HR 2910, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025, establishes a federal grant program to fund community-based organizations in creating after-school and out-of-school-time workforce readiness programs for youth aged 6-18. The bill authorizes $100 million annually (2026-2030) to support activities like career pathway planning, paid work experiences (including apprenticeships), occupational skill training aligned with local job needs, and employer partnerships. It directly affects eligible youth - particularly those in underserved communities - and requires grantees to coordinate with schools, employers, and local workforce boards, while mandating youth councils to advise on program design. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, including improved school attendance, skill development, and transitions to postsecondary education or employment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $100M annually for after-school workforce programs, expanding educational access and career readiness for youth through skill training and employer partnerships.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds $100M annually for youth workforce programs including career planning, paid work experiences, and skills training aligned with local jobs, directly advancing labor & employment readiness for future workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 8, 2025

S 1347: Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025

S 1347, the Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025, creates federal grants to expand dual enrollment and early college high school programs for public high school students. The bill directly affects high school students, particularly those from low-income families, attending rural schools, or being first-generation college students, by covering tuition, fees, and materials for college courses taken while in high school. Key provisions include requiring grant recipients to partner with local schools, prioritize underserved students, and use funds for professional development, course design, and student outreach. Recipients must also conduct evaluations tracking student enrollment and credit transfers, with annual reports to Congress on program outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates federal grants to fund tuition/fees for education programs, directly increasing government spending on public education for low-income students.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants covering tuition/fees/materials for dual enrollment programs, targeting low-income/rural/first-gen students to expand educational access and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Nov 21, 2025

HR 6272: Early Education Savings Program Act

HR 6272, the Early Education Savings Program Act, allows parents to use funds from tax-advantaged 529 college savings plans to cover child care costs for children under age 5. The bill amends the tax code to count licensed, center-based or family child care as a "qualified higher education expense" for 529 plan withdrawals. This directly affects parents saving for early childhood care using 529 plans, making it possible to pay for regular, licensed child care services (excluding care by relatives) with tax-advantaged savings. The change applies to expenses paid after the bill's enactment date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax code to expand 529 plan use for child care, providing tax relief for families saving for early education expenses.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows 529 plan funds for licensed child care under 5, expanding access to early education services and enhancing family financial flexibility for early childhood care.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House May 14, 2026

HR 5436: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit an educational institution from withholding a transcript from an individual who pursued a course or program of education at such institution using Post-9/11 educational assistance.

HR 5436 prohibits educational institutions from withholding a student's transcript if they used Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, even if the student owes money to the school. This directly affects veterans and service members who accessed education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. The bill adds a specific provision to U.S. Code (38 U.S.C. § 3328) making it illegal for schools to deny transcripts solely due to unpaid debts related to their GI Bill-funded education. The law ensures these individuals can access their academic records without financial barriers tied to their education benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures veterans' transcript access without financial barriers, enhancing educational access for GI Bill users under 38 U.S.C. § 3328.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits schools from withholding transcripts from veterans using Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits due to unpaid debts, directly protecting access to educational benefits.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2025

HR 1570: Empowering Families in Special Education Act

HR 1570, the Empowering Families in Special Education Act, requires schools to notify parents before the first annual IEP meeting that they may invite additional individuals with knowledge or expertise about their child (such as related services staff) to join the IEP team. This change directly affects parents of children with disabilities and the local educational agencies (schools) responsible for developing IEPs. The key mechanism adds a specific notification requirement to IDEA, mandating that schools inform parents "within a reasonable timeframe" prior to the first meeting about this option. The bill makes no changes to IEP content or funding, only clarifying the process for parent involvement in team composition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates parent notification for IEP team inclusion, enhancing family involvement in special education (K-12 access) per IDEA requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Special Education Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · House Feb 10, 2025

HR 1176: Clock Hour Program Student Protection Act

This bill amends the Higher Education Act to set a new limit on clock hours for training programs preparing students for recognized professions. It requires that such programs cannot exceed 150% of either the state's minimum clock hour requirement or the relevant federal agency's requirement for that profession. The change directly affects vocational and career-focused training programs that already meet state standards but were previously allowed to offer significantly more hours. The rule applies starting with the 2024-2025 academic year for federal financial aid purposes.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts vocational training programs by limiting clock hours to 150% of state/federal requirements, reducing program flexibility and scope in higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 9, 2025

SRES 168: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States 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 resolution (SRES 168) expresses the U.S. Senate's support for the "Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative," which calls on communities to demand equal educational opportunities, civil rights protections, and inclusion for LGBTQI+ students in K-12 schools. It specifically highlights the need to address anti-LGBTQI+ policies in states - including restrictions on sports participation, bathroom access, and classroom curricula - and cites research showing these policies harm students' mental health, academic performance, and sense of safety. The resolution urges states and localities to adopt inclusive policies like anti-bullying protections and gender-neutral dress codes to create affirming school environments. It does not create new laws but serves as a symbolic endorsement of efforts to combat discrimination against LGBTQI+ youth, particularly transgender, nonbinary, and students of color.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly supports LGBTQI+ student inclusion in K-12 schools by opposing anti-LGBTQI+ policies and advocating for equal educational opportunities and civil rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety

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