United StatesCongress would authorize rising annual amounts for federal school aid
School districts could receive aid under a rising funding schedule for fiscal years 2026 through 2031, but Congress would still need to provide the money.
What it does
Congress would authorize school aid amounts that rise each year from fiscal years 2026 through 2031, including disability payments and construction. Providing the money would require separate spending laws.
Argument forIf Congress provides the money, larger yearly amounts could help school districts support children with disabilities and pay for construction.
Argument againstFunding the rising amounts could put more pressure on Congress’s yearly budget choices for school aid and other programs.
More detail
Congress would authorize annual funding amounts for four school aid categories. The categories cover basic school district aid and payments tied to federal acquisition of property. They also cover payments for children with disabilities and construction. Congress would still need separate spending laws to provide the money. The schedule covers fiscal years 2026 through 2031. Annual basic payments would rise from $1,487,058,000 to $2,347,658,000 over that period.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 8Introduced in HouseLatest
- Sep 8Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
EducationTaxes & BudgetDisability Rights