Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
Sen. Warren Introduces $15 Billion Bill to Fund Student Mental Health and Academic Recovery
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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This bill has a very high cost and currently only has support from one party, making it difficult to pass in a divided Congress.
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The bill includes a specific rule of construction protecting collective bargaining rights, ensuring that the grant program cannot be used to weaken existing union agreements for school employees. Teacher unions would also benefit from expanded hiring and professional development opportunities funded by the grants.
“Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or otherwise affect the rights, remedies, and procedures afforded to school or local educational agency employees under Federal, State, or local laws (including applicable regulations or court orders) or under the terms of collective bargaining agreements”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
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Congressional Bill
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Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2026
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