A Democratic bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 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.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The All in For Attendance Act aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It allows local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism. The bill focuses on students who miss 10 percent or more of the school year. It provides for various interventions such as data collection, professional development, and community partnerships. Additionally, it establishes a system to support students through mentorship, tutoring, and social-emotional learning. Finally, it prohibits certain penalties for students due to their absences.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides targeted supports such as mentorship, tutoring, and social-emotional learning for students.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The bill provides various academic and social supports like tutoring and mentorship to improve student engagement and outcomes.
- Scored +6
Does this put more money into public schools?
The bill allows local educational agencies to use Federal funds for specific programs and activities to address chronic absenteeism.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Academic and Life Outcomes: The bill aims to address chronic absenteeism, which is linked to falling behind academically, not graduating high school, poverty, diminished health, and involvement in the criminal justice system (Section 2).
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Enhanced Data Tracking: Schools can implement data collection systems to track attendance, including early warning indicators for various types of absences, to better understand student needs (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(i)).
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Better Family Engagement: The act allows for the creation of advisory systems that provide counseling and support in a student's primary language, including home visits, and provides spaces for parents to engage with the school community (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(iv)).
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Targeted Student Support: Students can benefit from tiered systems of support, mentorship, and high-impact tutoring designed to improve engagement and academic outcomes (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(v), (viii), (xviii)).
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Strengthened School Culture: The bill encourages the use of social and emotional learning strategies and restorative justice strategies to improve a student's sense of belonging and keep them in school (Section 3(a)(1)(J)(xvi), (xvii)).
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Protection from Penalties: The bill requires an assurance that local educational agencies will not implement policies that include suspensions, fines, or academic penalties for students who have absences (Section 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 children be better off under this? — The bill provides targeted supports such as mentorship, tutoring, and social-emotional learning for students. Would students be better off under this? — The bill provides various academic and social supports like tutoring and mentorship to improve student engagement and outcomes. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes measures to assist students of color who are overrepresented in absenteeism data. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses factors such as immigration-related absenteeism noted in the findings for Hispanic students. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill addresses barriers to attendance that disproportionately affect students facing economic challenges like homelessness.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets interventions for students of color who are disproportionately represented in chronic absenteeism statistics. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By addressing chronic absenteeism, the bill seeks to mitigate long-term risks of falling into poverty.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill allows local educational agencies to use Federal funds for specific programs and activities to address chronic absenteeism.
- 7/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida