Access to School Supplies Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new pilot program that gives grants to school districts so they can buy books and classroom materials. These supplies would be provided for free to both students and teachers in the classroom.
• The program targets high poverty schools, which are defined as schools with the highest percentages of students from low income families. Up to 10 school districts across the country would be chosen each year to participate in the program.
• Many teachers currently pay for their own classroom supplies, and students in low income areas often lack the tools they need to learn. This plan aims to improve grades and create a more stable learning environment by removing the cost of these items.
• Congress would set aside $100 million every year from 2027 through 2031 for this program. A small portion of the money is also reserved for schools in U.S. territories and schools run by the Bureau of Indian Education.
• School districts that get the money must prove they are using it to add to their current budget, not just replace money they were already spending. They also have to report exactly which schools got the supplies and how many people were helped.

Impact Analysis

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