Education legislation
Schools, colleges, and training policy.
Bills about education
Live bill results for “Education” across the regions we cover, using the same search as the rest of the site.
H.R.10895
United States
Civic Education Grant Bill Would Fund Programs
Bill HR-10895, Civic Education Grant Bill Would Fund Programs, lawmakers would create a Civic Education and Service Learning Grant Program run by the Secretary of Education. It is at Introduced as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Mary Gay Scanlon (D).
S4865
New Jersey
Teacher Certification Reform Sparks Endorsements
Bill S-4865, Teacher Certification Reform Sparks Endorsements, state Board of Education would create new endorsements for disabilities, bilingual education, and general science, rename the deaf-endorsement, and adopt a composite-score rule for elementary candidates. It is at Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee as of October 22, 2026. Sponsored by Teresa Ruiz (Democratic).
HR1055
Illinois
Memorial honors educator Charissa Berrini
Bill HR-1055, Memorial honors educator Charissa Berrini, resolution would honor educator Charissa Berrini and express condolences to her family. It is at Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Robert Rita (Democratic).
A5662
New Jersey
Education Endowment Fund for Districts
Bill A-5662, Education Endowment Fund for Districts, education endowment fund would be created in the state Treasury, seeded with at least 10% of undesignated fund balance annually, and districts would receive allocations by enrollment. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Alex Sauickie (Republican).
B26-0865
District of Columbia
Special education for young adults in custody
Bill B26-0865, Special education for young adults in custody, bill would require the Department of Corrections to provide FAPE to disabled detainees in secure facilities for two school years (2025-26 and 2026-27). It is at Final Reading, CC as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Brooke Pinto (Democratic), who voted for it.
A5654
New Jersey
Restore full school aid
Bill A-5654, Restore full school aid, bill would require the Education Commissioner to stop the 6% increase limit for 2026–2027 and appropriate $332,570,597 from the Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Alex Sauickie (Republican).
PR26-0827
District of Columbia
Emergency bill shields education in custody
Bill PR26-0827, Emergency bill shields education in custody, a resolution would declare an emergency to assign special education duties to the Department of Corrections for youths in custody. It is at Approved with Resolution Number R26-0530 as of October 20, 2026. Sponsored by Brooke Pinto (Democratic), who voted for it.
A5679
New Jersey
Policy to educate on postpartum psychosis
Bill A-5679, Policy to educate on postpartum psychosis, bill would require New Jersey hospitals and licensed professionals to implement policies on postpartum psychosis and depression, including pre-discharge screening and family education. It is at Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee as of October 19, 2026. Sponsored by Margie Donlon (Democratic).
H.Res.1625
United States
House backs whole-child education approach
Bill HRES-1625, House backs whole-child education approach, the House introduces a resolution urging a 'whole child' approach to education and coordination of education, health, and social services for youth. It is at Introduced as of October 15, 2026. Sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici (D) and Brian Fitzpatrick.
B26-0862
District of Columbia
Dementia education required for clinicians
Bill B26-0862, Dementia education required for clinicians, bill would require a one-hour dementia education course for licensed clinicians providing adult care in the District of Columbia. It is at Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0862 Published in the DC Register as of October 23, 2026. Sponsored by Matthew Frumin (Democratic), Trayon White, Janeese Lewis George, Zachary Parker, Anita Bonds, Charles Allen, Brianne Nadeau, and Wendell Felder.
H.R.10801
United States
Education funds could go to parents or schools
Bill HR-10801, Education funds could go to parents or schools, lawmakers would require the Treasury Secretary to run a program distributing federal K-12 funds directly to parents or to a child's public school with parental approval. It is at Introduced as of October 13, 2026. Sponsored by Nancy Mace (R).
H.R.10786
United States
Education bill requires naturalization test for graduates
Bill HR-10786, Education bill requires naturalization test for graduates, lawmakers would advance a bill to require certain colleges to make U.S. It is at Introduced as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Max Miller (R).
S10720
New York
Tickborne education course proposed
Bill S-10720, Tickborne education course proposed, new York's Department of Health would create a free tickborne illness course with expert input, updated yearly, available to medical colleges and health departments, taking effect one year after enactment. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 9, 2026. Sponsored by Rachel May (Democratic).
S10716
New York
Free public courses for appraisal credentials
Bill S-10716, Free public courses for appraisal credentials, the state would offer free courses to help people qualify as appraisers. It is at REFERRED TO RULES as of October 7, 2026. Sponsored by Cordell Cleare (Democratic).
H.R.2789
United States
Expand Adult Education and Career Navigators
Bill HR-2789, Expand Adult Education and Career Navigators, funds more adult education and library-based career navigators. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 9, 2025.
H.R.10007
United States
Credentialing for environmental health workers
Bill HR-10007, Credentialing for environmental health workers, creates model credentialing standards and technical help for environmental health workers, builds a workforce plan, and expands loan forgiveness for full-time, accredited staff. It is at Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of July 30, 2026.
H.R.8360
United States
Restorative justice in education
Bill HR-8360, Restorative justice in education, establishes an interagency advisory commission to advance restorative justice and mental health supports in K–12 schools, with emphasis on students of color. It is at Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of April 16, 2026.
H.R.10734
United States
Education harassment remedies expanded
Bill HR-10734, Education harassment remedies expanded, the bill would make it easier to seek remedies when harassment affects education access. It is at Introduced as of October 5, 2026. Sponsored by Debbie Dingell (D) and Jahana Hayes.
S.4097
United States
State Education Loans Flexibility
Bill S-4097, State Education Loans Flexibility, proposes to treat state-based student loan programs separately from private lenders, with borrower advisement requirements and rate parity to federal Direct PLUS loans. It is at Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539. as of August 4, 2026.
H.R.8747
United States
AI Instruction Funding in Education
Bill HR-8747, AI Instruction Funding in Education, this measure would let schools use federal funds for AI lessons and training for teachers. It is at Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. as of July 21, 2026.