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Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act

House

Revises federal funding rules for disadvantaged children by ending certain academic requirements, changing poverty-based allocation, and allowing per-pupil funds for qualified school choice expenses

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

House

Establishes permanent authorization for the SOAR program under federal government oversight

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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BLOCK Act

House

Repeals specified K–12 Education Department formula grant allocations and shifts those programs to state block grants starting in FY2026 based on FY2025 funding

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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BEST Act

House

Directs the Department of Education to fund state Seal of Biliteracy and early language programs recognizing proficiency in English and another language, including Native American languages

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.

House

Directs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Latest action: Fri Feb 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A PLUS Act

House

Creates a framework letting states receive consolidated federal K-12 education funds and use them for any educational purpose allowed under state law

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A PLUS Act

Senate

Creates a framework allowing states to receive consolidated federal K-12 education funds and use them for any educational purpose allowed under state law

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Focus on Learning Act

Senate

Requires a federal study and a school grant pilot program on mobile device use in elementary and secondary schools

Latest action: Wed Feb 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act

Senate

Establishes a Department of Education mentoring grant program to help at-risk students transition from middle school to high school

Latest action: Mon Feb 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Focus on Learning Act

House

Require a federal study and a school grant pilot program on mobile device use in elementary and secondary schools to support phone-free learning environments

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Student Financial Clarity Act of 2025

House

Require the Department of Education and colleges to publish clearer program-level higher education cost and financial aid information for students

Latest action: Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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English Language Unity Act of 2025

Senate

Designates English as the official language of the United States for federal government operations and related legal rules

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Black History is American History Act

House

Requires Black history to be included in American history instruction for certain Education Department grant eligibility and in National Assessment of Educational Progress history testing

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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College Transparency Act

Senate

Establishes a federal college transparency system to make postsecondary education data more accessible and useful

Latest action: Tue Aug 04 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025

House

Directs the Department of Education to fund and oversee high-impact tutoring programs in elementary and secondary schools through state and local education agencies

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Truman Scholarship Clean House Act

House

Reorganizes the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation by replacing its board, setting governance rules, and tightening scholarship eligibility and repayment requirements

Latest action: Thu Jul 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2025

House

Reauthorizes TRIO programs through FY2030 and revises grant rules, eligibility determinations, performance measures, and student stipends

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act

House

Revises higher education accreditation by allowing state-designated accreditors, speeding federal recognition of new agencies, and setting common standards for student success measures

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 26th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 11 through May 17, 2025.

Senate

Recognizes National Charter Schools Week in May 2025 and honors charter school students, parents, teachers, and leaders for their contributions to education

Latest action: Tue May 20 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

SOAR Act Improvements Act

House

Reauthorizes through FY2032 and modifies the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program by expanding eligibility, easing participation rules, and changing administration and oversight

Latest action: Wed Sep 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

House

Requires the National Science Foundation to expand elementary and secondary mathematical and statistical modeling education through research awards and a national study

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Teacher and School Leader Quality Partnership Grants Act

House

Reauthorizes and expands Teacher Quality Partnership grants through FY2031 to include principal and school leader training, strengthen partnership standards, and study best practices for preparing educators

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

Senate

Establishes a federal education initiative to strengthen mathematical and statistical modeling instruction

Latest action: Fri Mar 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Senate

Set FY2026 defense policy and authorize military programs, construction, and Department of Energy national security activities, including force levels, procurement, and defense oversight

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)