H.R. 10421
Transforming Education for the Future Act
Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici
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I Support for All Schools to Provide a Well-Rounded Education
A Innovative Teaching and Learning
1 Project-Based Learning Grants
2 Arts Education for All
3 Black History is American History
4 Teaching Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander History
5 Teaching Hispanic and Latino and American Indian History
6 Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons
7 Full-Service Community Schools Expansion
8 Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development
B High-Quality Assessments and Accountability
1 Promoting Innovative and Holistic Assessment Models
(a) Grants authorized. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in subsection (d).
(b) Applications
(1) In general. To be considered for a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(2) Resubmission of application. In a case in which an eligible entity submits an application under paragraph (1) and is not awarded a grant under this section—
(A) the Secretary shall provide to such eligible entity—
(i) the reasons for denial of such application, including a list of any selection criteria that the eligible entity did not meet; and
(ii) a list of recommended changes to be made by the eligible entity to such application before resubmission in order to meet such selection criteria; and
(B) the eligible entity may resubmit such application in accordance with paragraph (1) not earlier than 1 year after such entity receives the information required under subparagraph (A).
(c) Priority; diversity of programs
(1) Priority. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that serve elementary schools or secondary schools that receive funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.).
(2) Diversity of programs. In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that, to the extent practicable, grants are distributed among eligible entities that serve—
(A) geographically diverse areas, including urban, suburban, and rural areas; and
(B) Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations.
(d) Grant uses. An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to—
(1) provide professional development and training for educators to implement innovative assessment systems that provide timely, actionable data on student knowledge and skills; and
(2) develop materials and resources for the implementation of innovative assessment systems.
(e) Grant period
(1) Grant period. A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 5 years.
(2) Renewal. The Secretary may renew a grant awarded under this section for one 3-year period for an eligible entity that demonstrates to the Secretary the success of the program funded under the grant in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
(f) Definitions. In this section:
(1) Eligible entity. The term eligible entity means—
(A) a local educational agency;
(B) a State educational agency; and
(C) a partnership between an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and—
(i) an institution of higher education; or
(ii) a nonprofit organization with expertise relevant to the activities and practices described in subsection (d).
(2) Innovative assessment system. The term innovative assessment system has the meaning given such term in section 1204 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6364).
(g) Authorization of appropriations. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
2 State Accountability System Reform
II Support for School Climate and Safety
A Civil Rights
B Educator and Staff Support
1 Professional Development
2 American Teachers
3 Preparing and Retaining All Paraeducators
4 Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff
C School Climate and Safety
1 Fentanyl Awareness for Children and Teens in Schools
A Definitions
B Partnership Grants for Local and State Educational Agencies
C Establishment of Interagency Task Force
D Amendments to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
E Amendments to Department of Education Data Collection
F School-Based Health Centers and Reporting
2 Protecting Our Students in Schools
A Purposes; Definitions
B Prohibition of Corporal Punishment
C State Activities and Grant Program
D Additional Provisions
3 Keeping All Students Safe
A Prohibition on Restraint and Seclusion; Additional Requirements
B State Plan; Reporting Requirements; Grants for State Educational Agencies
C General Provisions
4 Safe Schools Improvement
5 School Violence Prevention
6 Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools
7 Right to Read
D Education Research and Development
1 New Essential Education Discoveries
2 National Education Technology Clearinghouse
III Support for Addressing Socioeconomic Barriers to Learning
1 Protecting Public Education
A Protecting Public Schools
B Championing Honest and Responsible Transparency in Education Reform
2 Preschool for All
3 School Meals for All
A Universal School Meals Program
B Mitigating Electronic Access Losses for Students