Increase K-12 Education Support Act

Full Title:
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

Summary#

This bill would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education. It was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 16, 2026. Sponsors include Suzanne Bonamici, Adelita Grijalva, Ilhan Omar, Joyce Beatty, Jared Huffman, Suzan DelBene, Janelle Bynum, Andrea Salinas, Nikki Budzinski, Angie Craig, John Garamendi, Sylvia Garcia, Eleanor Norton, and Linda Sánchez. The House referred the bill to the Committee on Education and Workforce and additionally to the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture committees for further consideration. The bill’s stage is listed as "In Progress."

What it means for you#

The bill aims to change the main federal law that covers K–12 education so there is increased support for elementary and secondary schools. No publicly available information explains the specific programs, funding amounts, or rules the bill would create or change.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on the bill’s costs, funding sources, or budget effects.

Proponents' View#

The bill was introduced by the group of sponsors named above. No publicly available information provides detailed statements or arguments from the sponsors or other supporters.

Opponents' View#

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