Education

in committee · United States · House Nov 19, 2025

HR 6133: Jumpstart on College Act

The Jumpstart on College Act provides $250 million annually to support early college high schools and dual enrollment programs that allow high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. It funds partnerships between colleges and high schools to help low-income students and those from underrepresented groups complete postsecondary credentials within normal timeframes. The bill requires grantees to track student outcomes by demographic groups, use funds for program coordination and professional development, and ensure college credits earned are transferable. States receiving grants must develop statewide strategies to expand access to these programs and address achievement gaps. The legislation emphasizes program quality through established standards and requires annual reporting on student progress toward earning college credits and diplomas.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $250M annually for early college/dual enrollment programs targeting low-income/underrepresented students, expands access to postsecondary credentials, and mandates demographic outcome tracking.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Jul 10, 2025

HRES 569: Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.

HRES 569 is a non-binding House resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental U.S. values and emphasizing the need to address ongoing discrimination in workplaces, schools, government programs, the military, and society. It does not create new laws but calls on federal, state, local governments, educational institutions, and businesses to adopt DEIA initiatives to remove barriers faced by marginalized groups, including Black, Latino, AANHPI, Indigenous, women, LGBTQI+, and disabled individuals. The resolution cites data showing persistent discrimination - such as wage gaps, housing segregation, health care disparities, and underrepresentation in leadership - to underscore how systemic inequities cost the economy trillions and limit opportunity. It encourages organizations to foster inclusive environments where all people can achieve their potential, without prescribing specific policy changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly affirms DEIA in education systems, urging institutions to address discrimination and promote inclusion in K-12 and higher education, aligning with equity-focused educational support.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAffirms DEIA in workplaces, targeting discrimination against marginalized groups, aligning with worker rights protections per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 4575: Jobs in the Woods Act

The Jobs in the Woods Act establishes a federal grant program to fund career training in forestry operations and products industries. It provides competitive grants (ranging from $500,000 to $2 million over up to 4 years) to eligible entities like nonprofits, states, tribes, or community colleges in targeted rural areas. These areas must be nonmetropolitan low-income communities, have broadband access, or have populations under 50,000. Grants require applicants to demonstrate regional need, plan for program sustainability, partner with schools, and address aging workforces or youth migration. The program is funded at $10 million annually from 2026 through 2030.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds career training at community colleges (higher education) via federal grants, directly supporting educational access and workforce development programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds career training in forestry for rural employment, enhancing workforce development and job opportunities in targeted areas per bill's grant program.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Apr 10, 2025

HR 2845: PROSPECT Act

The PROSPECT Act creates federal grants to provide free, high-quality infant and toddler child care for student parents attending community colleges and minority-serving institutions. It authorizes four types of grants: planning grants to assess child care needs, access grants to provide direct child care (with a goal of serving 500,000 children), impact grants to expand community child care capacity, and pipeline grants to develop child care worker training programs. The access grants require child care centers to provide nontraditional hours, support for dual language learners, and ensure staff wages are comparable to elementary educators. The bill aims to reduce barriers to education completion for student parents, who are nearly twice as likely to leave college before graduating compared to students without children. The legislation includes detailed reporting requirements on student persistence rates, child care access, and demographic data to track the program's impact.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides federal grants for free child care for student parents at community colleges/minority-serving institutions, directly enhancing access to higher education by removing a key barrier.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides free child care for student parents at colleges, enabling workforce participation and education continuity, directly advancing employment opportunities for caregivers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 13, 2026

HR 6343: Parity for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Students in Agriculture Act

This bill amends federal grant provisions to increase funding and clarify terms for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving agricultural education institutions. It extends the maximum grant period from unspecified to three years and adjusts funding levels, increasing annual support to $15 million per year from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 (up from $10 million annually in prior years). The changes directly affect institutions designated as serving Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian students in agricultural education programs. The policy update ensures stable, long-term funding for these institutions to support student enrollment and program development.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual funding from $10M to $15M for tribal-serving agricultural institutions, directly boosting government appropriations for education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases annual funding from $10M to $15M for tribal-serving agricultural education institutions, expanding access and support for targeted student groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · House Jun 17, 2025

HR 4020: To authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students enrolled in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity, and for other purposes.

HR 4020 authorizes the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) to partner with colleges and universities, allowing students in DODEA schools (which serve military-connected children, including those overseas) to take college courses while still in high school. The bill enables dual enrollment programs where students earn both high school and college credits, with the government covering associated costs through financial assistance. Key provisions require formal agreements between DODEA and higher education institutions, ensuring courses align with both high school graduation requirements and college degree pathways. This directly affects DODEA students in 150+ schools globally, providing early college access without requiring prior high school graduation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes DODEA dual enrollment with government-funded college credits, expanding educational access for military-connected students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Jan 24, 2025

HRES 66: Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.

HRES 66 is a non-binding resolution affirming the U.S. government's leadership in global education. It calls on the State Department and USAID to prioritize quality, inclusive public education for girls, children with disabilities, and children in crisis settings, while integrating education into humanitarian responses. The resolution urges these agencies to meet existing commitments to international education programs and advance learning outcomes for marginalized youth worldwide. It does not create new laws or funding but emphasizes coordination across U.S. government agencies to support global education efforts.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly affirms U.S. leadership in improving global education access for marginalized groups, urging agencies to prioritize quality inclusive education and advance learning outcomes.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 4, 2025

S 826: Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act of 2025

This bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Higher Education Act to specifically address antisemitic harassment at colleges and universities receiving federal funding. It adds "religion" to protected categories under Title VI, defines antisemitism (including harassment targeting Jewish individuals or institutions), and requires schools to actively prevent such discrimination. Schools found violating these provisions face escalating fines (10% for second violations, 33% for third within five years) of their federal funding, plus mandatory notifications to students and staff. The law emphasizes enforcing existing civil rights protections against antisemitism "no less vigorously" than other discrimination, without creating new legal standards or infringing on First Amendment rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates protections against antisemitic harassment in higher education institutions, strengthening campus safety and inclusion under educational policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 6, 2025

HR 1055: CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025

The CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund training programs at community colleges and career schools focused on residential construction careers. It targets rural areas and underserved populations - including veterans, low-income individuals, and groups with historically low representation in construction - to develop skills in trades like carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC. Grants, totaling $20 million annually from 2026-2030, require flexible scheduling, partnerships with construction employers, and plans to increase affordable housing supply through workforce development. The bill directly affects community colleges in rural or underserved regions and their students seeking residential construction careers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds community college training programs for construction careers, targeting underserved populations and expanding educational access in higher education/vocational training.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds construction training for residential trades, addressing workforce shortages to advance housing development and affordability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds training programs for construction careers targeting underserved workers, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development in high-demand sectors.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans as a beneficiary group for construction career training, supporting veteran employment through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Student Financial Aid Affordable Housing Property Development Apprenticeships Labor Standards Workforce Development Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · United States · House Oct 17, 2025

HR 5790: Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025

Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse a state, local government, or school district that uses its funds to maintain participation in the Head Start program or the Early Head Start program during a government shutdown in which there is a lapse in federal appropriations for the programs. The Head Start programs provide comprehensive early childhood education and development services to low-income children. The programs seek to promote school readiness through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects Head Start funding continuity during shutdowns, ensuring educational access for low-income children through federal reimbursement requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood

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