A Democratic bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors · See all 14 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 Right to Learn Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Education. This program is designed to provide emergency resources to students, families, and school personnel impacted by immigration enforcement actions. The bill aims to maintain schools as safe, trauma-informed learning environments. It specifically targets support for "specified individuals" and their families to reduce issues like absenteeism and academic decline. Funds can be used for student stabilization, staff training, and community collaboration. The act also includes strict protections regarding the collection and disclosure of personal data.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill establishes a comprehensive support system including mental health, legal navigation, and emergency assistance for immigrants and their families.
- Scored +8
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill prohibits the collection or disclosure of personally identifiable information regarding immigration or citizenship status.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill provides direct support for students through mental health services, stability resources, and safe learning environments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Student Support Services: Eligible entities can use funds to hire bilingual counselors, social workers, or psychologists to help students facing anxiety or trauma (Section 4(c)(1)(A)).
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Emergency Assistance: The bill allows for providing essential resources such as food, clothing, transportation, and temporary shelter to those impacted (Section 4(c)(1)(B)).
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Legal Assistance: Funds can support legal service navigation, including connections to legal service providers and the payment of administrative or court fees related to immigration proceedings (Section 4(c)(1)(B)).
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Mental Health and Stability: The program supports in-school mental health services, peer support groups, and family-based counseling to address the impact of immigration enforcement actions (Section 4(c)(1)(C)).
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Staff Training and Support: School personnel can receive mental health services and professional development regarding trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive care (Section 4(c)(2)).
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Educational Environment: The act seeks to reduce absenteeism, disengagement, and bullying caused by immigration-related trauma (Section 3(4)).
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Privacy Protections: The bill prohibits the Secretary of Education or eligible entities from requesting or disclosing personally identifiable information regarding the immigration or citizenship status of students or families (Section 5(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of the bill.
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The bill establishes a comprehensive support system including mental health, legal navigation, and emergency assistance for immigrants and their families. Would children be better off under this? — The bill provides direct support for students through mental health services, stability resources, and safe learning environments. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides resources and legal navigation specifically to support families impacted by immigration enforcement. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides emergency assistance such as food, clothing, and transportation for impacted families.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill prohibits the collection or disclosure of personally identifiable information regarding immigration or citizenship status. Does this put more money into public schools? — The bill authorizes $250,000,000 annually for a grant program to support students and school personnel.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill promotes educational equity and culturally responsive care for immigrant populations. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill allows for emergency assistance including food, clothing, and temporary shelter for impacted families. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill provides funds for legal service navigation and the payment of administrative or court fees related to immigration proceedings.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes strict protections against the request or disclosure of sensitive immigration and citizenship data.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds bilingual counselors, school psychologists, and in-school mental health services for students impacted by immigration enforcement.
- 7/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
J. CorreaDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida