A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 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 Advanced Coursework Equity Act aims to increase access to advanced courses and programs in elementary and secondary schools. It seeks to expand these opportunities specifically for under-resourced schools and historically underrepresented student groups. The bill focuses on improving enrollment through mechanisms like universal screening and open enrollment. It also emphasizes equipping students with STEM skills necessary for college and the workforce. Funding is provided through various grant programs for State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and nonprofit entities. The goal is to bridge inequities in academic participation and performance across diverse student populations.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The act provides funding to cover advanced coursework fees and provides direct services like tutoring for low-income students.
- Scored +7
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The bill addresses the specific underrepresentation of Black students in advanced and AP programs.
- Scored +7
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill seeks to increase the participation of Latino students in advanced coursework.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access to Advanced Learning: The bill seeks to expand access to advanced courses and programs in under-resourced schools (Section 2(1)).
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Improved STEM Preparedness: It aims to equip more students, especially those from historically underrepresented groups, with 21st-century STEM skills needed for college and the workforce (Section 2(3)).
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Equitable Enrollment Practices: The act promotes more equitable practices so all students ready for rigorous coursework can participate (Section 2(2)).
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Support for Low-Income Students: Grants can be used to cover the cost of advanced coursework fees for students with low incomes (Section 7(b)(3)).
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Direct Academic Support: Funds can be used for direct services, such as tutoring, to help students from underrepresented groups succeed in advanced programs (Section 7(a)(6)).
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Help for Rural and Underserved Areas: Nonprofit entities can receive grants to provide services to students in rural areas or those who lack access to advanced courses (Section 5(a)(1)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential Burden of Universal Screening: While designed for equity, universal screening requires specific assessments that must include appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities (Section 4(5)(A)(ii)).
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Opt-out Requirements: Under the universal screening mechanism, students are automatically enrolled unless a parent explicitly chooses to opt out (Section 4(5)).
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 Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill addresses the specific underrepresentation of Black students in advanced and AP programs. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill seeks to increase the participation of Latino students in advanced coursework. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The act provides funding to cover advanced coursework fees and provides direct services like tutoring for low-income students. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes Native American students in its efforts to bridge enrollment gaps in advanced programs. Would children be better off under this? — The bill expands access to advanced learning opportunities for elementary and secondary students. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill requires that assessments used for universal screening include appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill authorizes grants for nonprofit entities to provide services specifically to students in rural areas.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill targets enrollment gaps specifically for Black, Latino, and Native American students through universal screening and open enrollment.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The bill allows funds to cover the cost of advanced coursework fees for low-income students to aid college readiness.
- 7/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
3 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.
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Stephen LynchDemocrat · Massachusetts
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Raul RuizDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan