Education

in committee · United States · House Oct 28, 2025

HR 5850: GRAD Act

The GRAD Act (HR 5850) prevents colleges from changing or ending a student's enrollment status if federal financial aid under Title IV is delayed due to a government shutdown. It directly affects students receiving federal aid and the institutions that award it. The bill amends the Higher Education Act to require schools to maintain enrollment status during disruptions caused by lapses in government funding. This ensures students aren’t penalized for aid delays beyond their control during shutdowns.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents penalizing students during federal aid delays due to shutdowns, protecting enrollment stability under Title IV funding in higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Feb 21, 2025

HR 1448: PEER Mental Health Act of 2025

HR 1448, the PEER Mental Health Act of 2025, provides federal grants to schools for mental health training. It requires training school staff, students, parents, and caregivers to recognize mental health symptoms in youth, refer students to services, and apply basic response techniques during immediate distress. The bill mandates that at least 25% of annual funding ($24.96 million per year for 2026-2030) supports rural schools, with streamlined application processes and technical assistance for grantees. The program directly affects public schools, their personnel, and students by expanding access to mental health awareness and community resource education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants for school mental health training, increasing funding and support for student well-being in K-12 settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides federal grants for school mental health training, expanding access to youth mental health services through funding and mandated training requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Aug 5, 2026

S 3589: RISE Act

The RISE Act amends the Higher Education Act to improve support for college students with disabilities. It requires institutions to accept multiple forms of documentation (like high school IEPs or 504 plans) to verify disability status and mandates transparent, accessible processes for determining accommodation eligibility. Colleges must also report specific disability-related data to federal databases, including the number of students receiving accommodations and degree completions. Additionally, the bill authorizes $10 million annually (2027-2031) for a national center providing technical support to students with disabilities, without altering existing ADA definitions or rights.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires colleges to accept multiple disability documentation forms, mandate transparent accommodation processes, and report disability data to improve educational access for students with disabilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Special Education Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SRES 639: A resolution establishing an annual Senate academic civics competition for secondary school students.

SRES 639 establishes an annual Senate-sponsored civics competition for secondary school students. The Rules Committee would organize this event, potentially partnering with groups like iCivics to design judging criteria and support the competition. It does not create new laws but creates a program to help students develop civic knowledge and media literacy skills. The resolution cites declining civics education scores and low civic knowledge among adults as motivation for the competition.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates a Senate-sponsored civics competition to address declining civics education scores and develop student civic knowledge/media literacy, enhancing educational programming.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 3435: FAAN Act

The FAAN Act (S 3435) provides $1 billion in federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas to address nursing workforce shortages. It directly affects nursing schools located in medically underserved regions, rural communities, or areas with health professional shortages, prioritizing institutions serving underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, low-income students, and rural populations. Key provisions require grantees to expand enrollment (especially for underrepresented students), modernize facilities with technology like simulation labs, strengthen clinical partnerships, and hire diverse faculty. Schools must report annually on outcomes, including student demographics and program impacts, with a comprehensive report to Congress after five years. The bill aims to strengthen nursing education capacity and emergency response readiness through these targeted funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $1B federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas, expanding enrollment for underrepresented students and rural populations in higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides $1B federal grants to nursing schools in underserved areas to address workforce shortages, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · United States · Senate May 22, 2025

S 1895: Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act

S 1895, the Mental Health Excellence in Schools Act, creates a federal program to expand school-based mental health services by subsidizing graduate education costs for future school psychologists, counselors, and social workers. It authorizes $20-50 million annually (2026-2030) to cover up to 50% of tuition for students in accredited school-based mental health programs, requiring participating universities to match these funds. The program prioritizes students who received Federal Pell Grants or attended designated institutions under the Higher Education Act. Participating schools must report annually on student demographics, program coverage, and outcomes, with independent evaluations required after four years to assess effectiveness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationSubsidizes tuition for school mental health professionals, funds school-based services, and prioritizes Pell recipients - directly advancing student mental health support in schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds graduate education for school mental health professionals, expanding access to services in schools, directly supporting mental health care within healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · United States · House Feb 7, 2025

HR 1131: Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

HR 1131 exempts certain family farms and small businesses from being counted as assets when calculating financial need for federal student aid under the Higher Education Act. Specifically, it amends the law to exclude the net value of a family farm where the family resides and small businesses (with ≤100 employees) owned by the family from need analysis calculations. This change directly affects students from qualifying family farm or small business households when applying for federal financial aid. The exemption applies to need analysis conducted for award years beginning after the bill's enactment date. The bill modifies Section 480(f)(2) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 to implement this policy change.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts family farms/small businesses from asset calculations, increasing federal aid eligibility for qualifying students and expanding higher education access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House May 20, 2026

HR 6819: Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025

This bill increases federal reimbursement for states operating summer nutrition programs. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to pay states 90% of monthly administrative costs for two programs: the summer electronic benefits transfer program for children (under the School Lunch Act) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This directly affects states that administer these programs, providing them with significantly more federal funding to cover operational expenses. The key change is raising the reimbursement rate from previous levels to 90% for both programs' administrative costs during fiscal years they are operated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases federal reimbursement to states for nutrition programs, directly funding essential services through enhanced federal spending (90% administrative cost coverage).95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases federal funding for summer nutrition programs under School Lunch Act, directly supporting K-12 student access to meals during school breaks, enhancing educational access and well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 12, 2025

S 543: Fair Play for Women Act

This bill requires schools and colleges receiving federal funding to publicly report detailed data on gender equity in sports, including participation rates, funding, facilities, and coaching staff by gender. It mandates annual training for athletic staff and athletes on Title IX rights and complaint procedures, and establishes a public database of Title IX coordinators. The bill creates civil penalties for institutions that fail to comply with reporting requirements, building on existing Title IX protections. These provisions aim to address documented disparities in athletic opportunities and resources for women and girls compared to men and boys. The bill does not alter Title IX's core requirements but strengthens transparency and enforcement mechanisms for compliance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnforces Title IX compliance in athletic programs, promoting gender equity in educational institutions through reporting requirements and accountability.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Dec 10, 2025

HR 6604: Presidential Fitness Test Act of 2025

This bill establishes the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition to advise the President on reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test as the primary assessment tool for a Presidential Fitness Award in U.S. schools. The Council, appointed by the President, would develop school-based fitness programs, promote physical activity through community partnerships, and address childhood obesity as a national security concern. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to fund the Council and its initiatives, with the Council terminating two years after enactment unless extended. The bill specifically aims to impact K-12 schools by integrating the fitness test into physical education programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes mandatory fitness test in schools as new program, enhancing student physical activity initiatives within K-12 education90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Testing & Assessment

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