Education

in committee · United States · House Jan 22, 2026

HR 7232: AID Act

HR 7232, the AID Act, creates a new student loan allowance for parents with federal student debt to reduce their reported income for financial aid calculations. It applies to single parents with debt under $200,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) or married parents with combined debt under $400,000 AGI, capping the allowance at $4,000 or 15% of their total federal student loan balance. The allowance, effective for the 2027-2028 academic year and adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index, subtracts from parents' income when calculating aid eligibility. This directly affects parents seeking federal student aid for dependent children, specifically modifying how their student debt is factored into aid calculations under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enhances higher education access by reducing parental income impact on financial aid, making college more affordable for families with student debt.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 299: Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025

The Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2025 creates a federal grant program to fund structured mentoring initiatives for eligible youth. It authorizes competitive grants to community-based organizations and partnerships that provide mentoring programs designed to help youth develop cognitive and social-emotional skills, prepare for high school success, and transition to postsecondary education or employment. Programs must serve youth from underserved communities, include trauma-informed mentor training, coordinate with local schools and employers, and report annually on outcomes like academic achievement, employment, and social-emotional development. The bill also requires a study on effective mentoring practices to inform future program design.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds mentoring programs for at-risk youth to prevent justice system involvement, aligning with reform goals of reducing recidivism through early intervention and trauma-informed support.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates federal grants for mentoring programs targeting underserved youth to develop skills, prepare for high school/postsecondary success, and improve educational access through funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds mentoring programs to help youth transition to employment, supporting workforce development and job readiness for underserved communities.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Juvenile Justice K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · House Apr 7, 2025

HR 2660: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt qualified student loan bonds from the volume cap and the alternative minimum tax.

HR 2660 exempts certain student loan bonds issued by state or local governments from two tax restrictions: the federal volume cap (which limits bond issuance) and the alternative minimum tax (AMT). This means states and localities can issue more of these bonds to fund student loans without hitting the volume cap limit or facing AMT calculations. The bill defines "qualified student loan bonds" as those meeting specific criteria under existing tax code, ensuring the exemption applies only to bonds directly supporting student lending. This change aims to make it easier for governments to finance student loan programs by reducing tax barriers for the bonds they issue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts student loan bonds from tax restrictions, enabling states to issue more bonds for education funding without volume cap/AMT limits, advancing public education finance.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts student loan bonds from tax caps, enabling increased state/local funding for higher education access and affordability through expanded bond issuance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Student Financial Aid

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passed · United States · Senate Dec 15, 2025

S 610: Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand its VetSuccess on Campus program to have at least one location in every U.S. state. It mandates that each state must have at least one VA counselor dedicated to supporting veterans at participating colleges and universities, regardless of the number of veteran students. The VA must prioritize schools with the largest veteran student populations when placing new program locations. This directly affects veterans using education benefits at colleges and the VA counselors assigned to support them.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands VA counseling access at colleges for veterans, directly enhancing higher education access and support for student veterans.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands VA healthcare counseling access for veterans at colleges nationwide, directly improving healthcare support and mental health services for veteran students.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill mandates VA expansion of VetSuccess on Campus to every state with dedicated counselors, directly advancing veteran education services and support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · United States · House May 7, 2025

HR 3262: NURSE Act

HR 3262, the NURSE Act, creates a federal grant program to help schools hire more registered school nurses, primarily targeting public elementary and secondary schools serving high-need communities. The bill prioritizes schools where at least 20% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunches (indicating high poverty) or lack any nurse, with federal funds covering up to 75% of costs for hiring nurses. Eligible schools or consortia must demonstrate student health needs, such as chronic conditions or mental health support, and the program requires a report to Congress evaluating impacts on nurse staffing and student health outcomes. The grant program is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030, aiming to address the current shortage where one-third of schools lack a school nurse.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring, increasing public service funding through government spending.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to fund school nurse hiring in high-need K-12 schools, directly advancing student health access and educational support through targeted funding.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds school nurse hiring in high-need schools, expanding access to health services for students, directly aligning with healthcare funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds hiring of school nurses in high-need schools, directly supporting employment opportunities in healthcare sector through federal grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 7117: Fast Track To and Through College Act

HR 7117, the Fast Track To and Through College Act, creates two pathways to accelerate college completion: "early college fast track pathways" that allow high school students to earn college credit through advanced coursework (like AP, IB, or dual enrollment), and "early high school graduation fast track pathways" that provide scholarships for students who graduate early without needing remedial college courses. The bill requires states to develop statewide policies and credit transfer agreements to align high school and college requirements, with competitive grants to help states implement these pathways. It also allows eligible high school students in these pathways to receive Federal Pell Grants while still in high school, with a waiver of the usual 12-semester Pell Grant cap. The bill aims to reduce college costs, improve credit transfer, and increase college completion rates, particularly for first-generation college students and other historically underrepresented groups.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates early college credit pathways and scholarships to accelerate college completion, expanding access and reducing remedial coursework requirements.90% confidence

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

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passed · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SRES 617: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

This resolution (SRES 617) designates February 2026 as "Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month" to symbolically recognize CTE programs nationwide. It supports CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand careers by promoting workforce readiness through academic and technical skills training. The resolution encourages educators, counselors, parents, and school administrators to advocate for CTE as a valid educational pathway. As a non-binding Senate resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but affirms bipartisan support for CTE's importance in workforce development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationResolution explicitly supports CTE as a valid educational pathway, encourages advocacy for CTE programs, and promotes workforce readiness through academic/technical training, aligning with educational support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education

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in committee · United States · Senate May 1, 2025

S 1558: Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2025

This bill would require colleges and universities receiving federal financial aid to provide standardized financial aid offers using a new Department of Education-developed form. The form must clearly present costs of attendance (both direct and indirect), grants and scholarships (with disclosure they don't need repayment), net price, and loan terms including interest rates and repayment options. It would require institutions to disclose key information like the impact of private loans versus federal loans, default rates, and work-study opportunities in plain language. The bill affects all institutions of higher education that receive federal financial assistance, with the form to be developed through consumer testing with students and stakeholders.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates transparent financial aid disclosures to improve student access and reduce confusion about college costs, aligning with educational access indicators.95% confidence

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

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in committee · United States · Senate Sep 11, 2025

S 2785: A Chance To Serve Act

This bill, the "A Chance To Serve Act," provides expanded benefits for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers. It extends job eligibility for 3 years after service, increases readjustment allowances from $125 to $425, and provides one year of health care coverage after service. The bill also suspends student loan payments and interest during service, doubles the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, and ensures no discrimination based on immigration status. Additionally, it increases living allowances to 200% of the poverty line and expands student loan forgiveness for national service. These changes directly benefit current and former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationDoubles Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, directly increasing funding for higher education access and student financial support.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill explicitly prohibits discrimination based on immigration status, directly protecting immigrant rights within volunteer program benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands benefits for volunteers including increased allowances, health care, education awards, and anti-discrimination protections, directly supporting post-service employment transition and worker benefits.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill expands benefits, healthcare coverage, and education awards for Peace Corps and AmeriCorps volunteers, directly strengthening veteran support services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 26, 2025

S 740: Affordable College Textbook Act

The Affordable College Textbook Act (S 740) establishes a federal grant program to help colleges and universities adopt open educational resources (OER), primarily open textbooks, to reduce student costs. It authorizes the Secretary of Education to award competitive grants to institutions or consortia for creating, adapting, or promoting OER, requiring projects to include faculty input, accessibility standards, and plans for tracking savings and educational impact. The bill also amends the Higher Education Act to mandate that colleges disclose textbook prices and OER availability on course schedules, and requires publishers to share data collection practices for digital materials. These provisions directly affect students (by lowering textbook costs), faculty (through OER adoption requirements), and institutions (via reporting obligations). The law focuses on creating sustainable, accessible alternatives to traditional textbooks rather than direct price controls.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationFederal grants fund OER adoption to reduce student costs, directly enhancing higher education access and affordability through institutional support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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