Education (K-12 Education)

in committee · United States · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 4186: Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act

HR 4186, the Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act, creates a federal grant program to expand mental health services for K-12 students in underserved areas. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2029) for grants to school districts partnering with community health providers to establish telehealth programs, focusing on rural, high-poverty, or health-professional-shortage-area schools. Funds can cover telehealth equipment, staffing, and facilities to deliver remote mental health care. The program requires grantees to comply with privacy laws and report on student access to services by 2027. This directly affects students lacking local mental health resources through concrete funding for telehealth infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds $5M/year for K-12 mental health telehealth services in underserved schools, directly expanding student access to educational support programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates federal grants to fund telehealth mental health services for underserved K-12 students, directly expanding access and funding mental health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 375: Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

S 375, the Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act, creates a federal program to establish school-based mentoring for at-risk middle school students transitioning to high school. The bill requires grantees to assign each eligible student a "success coach" who develops a personalized plan with the student, parents, and school staff, including academic, college, and career goals. Success coaches must meet monthly with students and quarterly with parents/teachers to track progress, and programs must prioritize schools in high-poverty, high-crime, or rural areas. Grantees must report annually on student outcomes like academic achievement, attendance, and postsecondary enrollment, with the Secretary submitting final reports to Congress after five years. The program targets students in middle schools served by eligible entities, such as school districts or nonprofit partnerships.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal mentoring program for at-risk students, developing personalized academic/career plans with coaches, advancing student support in K-12 education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 12, 2025

HR 1275: Focus on Learning Act

The Focus on Learning Act requires the Surgeon General to study how personal mobile devices affect student learning, mental health, and school climate in elementary and secondary schools. It establishes a pilot program offering $5 million over five years to school districts that implement "device-free" environments - requiring secure storage for students' personal phones during school hours - while allowing exceptions for health needs, students with disabilities, or language translation. Schools in the pilot must obtain parental input, maintain staff communication systems, and detail their device policies before participating. The study and pilot aim to test whether reducing personal device use during school improves academic outcomes and school environment, with results to be reported to Congress.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $5M for pilot programs creating device-free school environments to improve learning and mental health, directly funding an educational initiative.92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Apr 30, 2025

S 1534: Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025

S 1534 establishes a National Science Foundation grant program to increase participation of women, underrepresented minorities (including Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian subgroups, LGBTQ+ individuals), and people with disabilities in STEM fields. It authorizes $15 million annually (2026-2030) for competitive grants to fund specific activities like mentoring programs, internships, online workshops, K-12 outreach, and faculty recruitment. The program directly affects eligible educational institutions and organizations seeking to address documented disparities in STEM degree completion and workforce retention. Key provisions require grantees to target underrepresented groups identified through NSF data showing persistent gaps in enrollment, graduation, and career retention. The bill focuses on actionable support mechanisms rather than legislative changes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes $15M annually for K-12 STEM outreach, mentoring, and faculty recruitment grants targeting underrepresented groups in education, directly advancing access and equity.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM education programs targeting underrepresented groups in technology fields, promoting digital equity and workforce diversity in tech sector.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 939: Student Empowerment Act

The Student Empowerment Act (HR 939) expands the use of 529 college savings plans to cover more K-12 education costs. It allows families to use these tax-advantaged savings for tuition, curriculum materials, books, online learning, approved tutoring (by licensed instructors), standardized test fees, dual enrollment, and educational therapies for students with disabilities. Homeschooling expenses are included if they meet state requirements. This change applies to distributions made after the bill's enactment, enabling tax-free savings for a broader range of elementary and secondary education expenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands 529 plan use to cover K-12 costs like materials, tutoring, and therapies, increasing educational access and funding flexibility for families.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes 'online learning' under covered expenses for 529 plans, enabling technology access for K-12 education without restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HR 6591: Computer Science for All Act of 2025

This bill authorizes $250 million over five years to fund grants for states, school districts, and eligible Tribal schools to expand computer science education. It requires grantees to provide computer science courses for all high school students within five years, create early access from pre-K through middle school, and implement plans to close equity gaps for underrepresented groups (including minority students, girls, and low-income youth). Grant funds must cover teacher training, high-quality learning materials, and targeted support for underrepresented students, with strict limits on equipment spending (max 15%). Grantees must report annually on student participation data disaggregated by race, gender, and socioeconomic status.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAuthorizes $250M for CS education grants, mandates universal high school courses, and targets equity gaps for underrepresented groups in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds CS education expansion, mandates universal access, and targets equity gaps for underrepresented groups in tech education, aligning with digital equity promotion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Early Childhood K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Sep 18, 2025

HR 5482: Prevent Youth Suicide Act

HR 5482, the Prevent Youth Suicide Act, requires schools serving grades 6-12 that receive federal education funds to implement evidence-based suicide prevention and postvention protocols within 210 days of the law's enactment. Specifically, schools must develop staff training to identify suicide risks and connect students to mental health resources, establish referral systems, conduct anti-stigma awareness campaigns, and create postvention plans for after a suicide occurs. The bill mandates biennial staff training on trauma-informed care and requires the Secretary of Education to provide technical assistance and monitor compliance. These requirements directly affect all public and private K-12 schools participating in federal education programs under applicable law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention protocols in K-12 schools receiving federal education funds, enhancing student mental health and safety as part of educational access and school environment.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to implement evidence-based mental health protocols including staff training, referrals, and anti-stigma campaigns, directly advancing mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 27, 2025

S 1189: School Guardian Act of 2025

The School Guardian Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund armed law enforcement officers at K-12 schools. It allocates $80 billion from unused IRS funds over 10 years, with grants distributed to states based on their share of national K-12 student enrollment. States must then award subgrants to local law enforcement agencies to hire at least one full-time officer per school, covering pay, training, and equipment costs. States must report annually on how funds are used, including the number of schools and officers supported.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds armed law enforcement officers in schools, directly supporting law enforcement presence per bill's grant program for K-12 security.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $80B in federal grants for K-12 school security funding, directly increasing school operational resources per bill's grant program for officer staffing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement K-12 Education School Safety

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in committee · United States · House May 13, 2025

HR 3345: Sovereign States Education Restoration Act

The Sovereign States Education Restoration Act would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs to other federal agencies, including moving student loans (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) to the Treasury, special education to Health and Human Services, and Indian education to the Interior. It would create block grants for states to fund K-12 and postsecondary education, with funding allocated based on student enrollment in each state. States receiving these grants must submit annual data, pass audits, and comply with federal civil rights laws, enforced by the Justice Department. The bill authorizes funding equivalent to the 2019 Department of Education budget, allocating 50% for state block grants and 20% for oversight.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationAbolishes U.S. Dept of Education, transfers programs to non-education agencies, replaces federal oversight with state block grants - reducing federal education role and funding structure.85% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7690: Dr. William W. Sullivan TRIO Upward Bound Student Stipend Support Act

HR 7690 increases the maximum monthly stipends for students in the TRIO Upward Bound program for fiscal year 2027, tripling previous rates to $180 for some participants and $900 for others. It also establishes a $300 monthly stipend for veterans in programs specifically designed for them during 2027. Starting in 2028, stipend amounts will automatically adjust annually based on the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation. The bill directly affects low-income high school students and veterans participating in TRIO Upward Bound, which provides academic support to prepare them for college.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal stipend funding for low-income students and veterans, directly allocating additional government resources to support education programs through appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases stipends for TRIO Upward Bound students, directly funding low-income high school and veteran educational access.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a $300 monthly stipend for veterans in programs specifically designed for them, directly funding veteran benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education

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