A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program. It creates a new supplemental diversity grant program for aspiring magnet school programs to help promote racial and socioeconomic integration. State educational agencies are added alongside local educational agencies as eligible entities to apply for these grants. The bill prioritizes applicants that establish whole-school magnets, use inclusive enrollment practices like weighted lotteries, and provide free transportation. It also authorizes appropriations for the program through fiscal year 2031 and sets rules for reporting and accountability.
Yes· 3 of 16
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
Students benefit from enhanced curricula, free transportation, social-emotional learning support, and improved school climates.
- Scored +7
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill promotes racial and socioeconomic diversity and integration in schools through supplemental diversity grants and inclusive enrollment practices.
- Scored +7
Does this put more money into public schools?
The legislation authorizes appropriations for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and creates supplemental diversity grants through fiscal year 2031.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Better Academic and Social Outcomes through Integration: Section 2 outlines studies showing that attending integrated schools helps students achieve higher marks in math, science, and reading, increases high school and college graduation rates, and reduces racial bias.
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Expanded Eligibility for State Agencies: Section 4 amends section 4403 to allow State educational agencies to apply for grants, which can help support voluntary State efforts to promote inter-district diversity.
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Technical Assistance for New Applicants: Section 4 adds section 4407(c), allowing novice or first-time grant applicants to use up to 1 percent of their grant funds for technical assistance to help implement their magnet school plans.
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Support for Low-Income Families and Communities: Section 5 adds section 4408A(d), which permits grant funds to be used for family engagement activities like planning community events geared toward low-income families, purchasing food, providing public transportation passes, and subsidizing child care services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Application and Funding Penalties: Section 5 adds section 4408A(g)(3), which requires the Secretary to pursue enforcement actions, demand the return of remaining grant funds, or halt disbursements if a grant recipient fails to demonstrate sufficient improvements in diversity and academic achievement.
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Strict Prohibition on Fees: Section 5 adds section 4408A(e), which prohibits the Secretary from awarding a grant to any eligible entity that plans to establish or currently has application fees or admissions criteria related to fees.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Students benefit from enhanced curricula, free transportation, social-emotional learning support, and improved school climates. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The grant program aims to reduce racial and socioeconomic isolation and close achievement gaps for students of color. Would children be better off under this? — Expanding magnet schools and funding inclusive enrollment practices and free transportation directly benefits students seeking diverse educational environments. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill requires multi-language outreach and inclusive enrollment practices that help Hispanic students and families access magnet school opportunities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income families benefit from provisions funding free student transportation, child care subsidies, and public housing recruitment efforts. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The program emphasizes urban and regional integration strategies, connecting urban school districts with suburban partnerships. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Inclusive enrollment practices and targeted outreach support Asian American students in accessing diverse educational settings. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Partnerships with Tribal Colleges and Universities help strengthen educator pipelines and improve educational options for Native American students. Would women be better off under this? — Child care subsidies during family engagement events provide meaningful support for mothers and female caregivers. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill supports educator pipelines by partnering with higher education institutions to recruit well-trained teachers for magnet programs. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-income families gain broader access to diverse and well-resourced whole-school magnet programs. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — State educational agencies and rural school districts are eligible to apply for grants to improve school diversity and quality.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill promotes racial and socioeconomic diversity and integration in schools through supplemental diversity grants and inclusive enrollment practices. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Funding free transportation, child care subsidies, and family engagement events helps low-income families access better educational opportunities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The legislation authorizes appropriations for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and creates supplemental diversity grants through fiscal year 2031.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates annual reporting from grant recipients and requires the Secretary to make these progress and impact reports public.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
5 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico