Education

in committee · United States · House Sep 8, 2025

HR 5173: No Social Media at School Act

HR 5173, the "No Social Media at School Act," requires social media companies to block access to their platforms on K-12 school campuses during regular school hours using geofencing technology. This applies to companies operating platforms that collect personal data for advertising or data sales, excluding educational tools, email services, and emergency alerts. The bill prohibits social media companies from needing to collect age data or implement age verification to comply. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, who can sue to block violations or seek damages.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRestricts social media access in K-12 schools during hours to reduce distractions, supporting focused learning environments.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates social media companies to block access on school campuses, restricting platform usage during school hours per geofencing requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · United States · House Nov 7, 2025

HR 5968: Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025

HR 5968, the Promoting Classical Learning Act of 2025, requires military service academies to accept scores from the Classic Learning Test (CLT) alongside the SAT or ACT for applicant admissions. It also mandates that Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools administer the CLT to all 11th graders. Additionally, the bill requires tribally controlled schools and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-operated schools to give the CLT to 11th graders. The bill directly affects applicants to military service academies and 11th-grade students in these specific federal school systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CLT testing in DODEA, tribally controlled, and BIE schools to promote classical curriculum, enhancing educational focus for 11th graders.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · House Oct 3, 2025

HR 5691: To prohibit the provision of Federal funds to a local educational agency that imposes or enforces a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on students at the schools served by such agency.

HR 5691 prohibits federal funding to public elementary and secondary schools that require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for enrollment. It directly affects local school districts (referred to as "local educational agencies" under federal law) that enforce such student vaccine mandates. The bill's key mechanism is withholding all federal education funds from any district that imposes or enforces a student COVID-19 vaccine requirement. This policy change would prevent federal financial support for schools mandating vaccines for student enrollment, based on the definitions in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill defunds schools enforcing student vaccine mandates, restricting federal education funding for such policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · United States · Senate Jul 28, 2025

S 2485: Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2025

The Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2025 expands federal student loan forgiveness eligibility to include more adjunct faculty members. It amends the Higher Education Act to allow loan forgiveness for adjunct, contingent, or part-time faculty who teach at least 9 credit hours per semester (or equivalent weekly hours) at colleges, vocational schools, or Tribal Colleges, provided they are not full-time employees elsewhere. The bill directly affects non-tenured faculty in temporary teaching roles who meet these specific teaching hour requirements. This change modifies existing loan forgiveness criteria to explicitly include these faculty members under the Higher Education Act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands federal student loan forgiveness for adjunct faculty, supporting educators in higher education by reducing debt burden.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Sep 19, 2025

HR 5531: Career and Technical Education Access Act

HR 5531, the Career and Technical Education Access Act, creates a voluntary federal grant program for states to establish, expand, or improve career and technical education (CTE) programs in public secondary schools. It directly affects students in underserved communities, rural areas, and opportunity youth by requiring states to align CTE programs with local job markets through workforce assessments and mandating industry partnerships, work-based learning, and automatic college credit transfer. Key mechanisms include competitive grants for building CTE facilities, developing online/hybrid programs, and creating CTE Pell Grants to cover costs for certifications, apprenticeships, and dual-enrollment courses. States must report annually on student outcomes like graduation rates, job placements, and credential attainment to ensure accountability.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates federal grants to expand CTE programs in public schools, targeting underserved communities and requiring industry partnerships to enhance student access and career pathways.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAligns CTE with local job markets and mandates industry partnerships to improve workforce readiness and employment pathways for students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Higher Education Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · Senate Mar 5, 2025

SRES 107: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.

SRES 107 is a non-binding Senate resolution supporting the designation of March 3-7, 2025, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week." It recognizes social and emotional learning (SEL) - which helps students develop skills like self-awareness and relationship management - as critical for academic success, mental wellness, and long-term well-being for students, educators, and families. The resolution encourages expanding access to SEL programs and urges federal agencies to advance these initiatives. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or allocate funding but highlights research showing SEL improves student outcomes and reduces societal costs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes SEL programs in schools, encourages expanding access, and recognizes their role in student well-being and academic success, aligning with educational access and program enhancement indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes social and emotional learning which directly supports mental health and overall well-being, key healthcare components.85% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 3, 2025

S 370: Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act

This bill establishes tax credits for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship-granting organizations and workforce training organizations. Individuals can claim a credit up to 10% of their adjusted gross income for contributions supporting elementary/secondary education, career training, or vocational education. Corporations can claim a credit up to 5% of taxable income for similar contributions. The bill includes a $10 billion annual cap on total credits ($5 billion for education, $5 billion for workforce training) and creates a web portal to help taxpayers make contributions and receive tax credit pre-approval.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for education contributions, providing tax relief and directing private funds toward education without direct government spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes tax credits for private contributions to K-12 and vocational education scholarships, expanding access through private funding mechanisms.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training via tax credits, directly supporting employment standards through skill development and career preparation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Career & Technical Education School Choice Student Financial Aid Workforce Development

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in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 7691: Fight Book Bans Act

HR 7691, the Fight Book Bans Act, provides federal grants to reimburse public school districts for legal costs when they challenge efforts to remove books or materials from classrooms or libraries. It directly affects school districts (called "covered local educational agencies") that decide not to remove instructional or library materials after parental or community objections. The bill authorizes up to $100,000 per case to cover attorney fees and court costs, funded by $15 million over five years (2027-2031), with grants limited to cases where costs aren’t covered by states or others. The program requires neutral, content-blind criteria for awarding funds, focusing solely on the legal process, not the book’s content.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants to reimburse legal costs for schools challenging book removals, protecting curriculum access and educational materials per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · United States · House Dec 16, 2025

HR 6753: Campus Housing Affordability Act

HR 6753, the Campus Housing Affordability Act, removes a prohibition that previously barred federal housing assistance from being provided to students. It directly affects eligible students enrolled in higher education institutions who live in campus housing and qualify for tenant-based housing assistance under the U.S. Housing Act of 1937. The bill adds a new provision (Section 8(o)(23)) allowing the Secretary to waive income requirements for these students, ensuring federal housing aid does not count as income when determining eligibility for other federal financial aid, work-study programs, service allowances, or child support obligations. This change streamlines access to housing support without reducing other student financial benefits.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves barrier to housing aid for higher ed students, expanding educational access by enabling federal housing assistance for campus housing.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves barrier to federal housing aid for students, waiving income requirements to expand access to affordable campus housing under Housing Act of 1937.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Affordable Housing

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in committee · United States · House Feb 5, 2025

HR 1006: Higher Education Accountability Tax Act

HR 1006, the Higher Education Accountability Tax Act, increases the excise tax on investment income for private colleges and universities from 1.4% to 10% for all affected institutions, with an additional 20% tax for schools that raise tuition faster than inflation. It directly affects private colleges with annual investment income exceeding $250,000, particularly those increasing net tuition prices (for first-time, full-time undergraduates) at a rate exceeding the Consumer Price Index (CPI) over three years. The bill modifies existing tax code provisions to implement these rate changes, effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. This creates a tiered tax structure based on both investment income size and tuition growth relative to inflation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases excise tax on private colleges' investment income (1.4%→10%) with additional tax for tuition hikes exceeding CPI, promoting fiscal accountability through targeted taxation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill targets tuition increases at private colleges to promote affordability and access, a key aspect of educational access for higher education institutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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