Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
Sen. Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Provide $1 Billion for Community Schools by 2031
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has no upcoming votes scheduled. The bill is considered active as it waits for further committee action.
Legislative Progress
The bill is supported only by Democrats and faces a tough road in a divided Congress where large spending increases are often debated.
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Rural communities, where many farming families live, receive priority status in grant competitions. Schools in rural areas also get flexibility on staffing requirements, allowing a community school coordinator to serve multiple schools. This could help bring wraparound services to rural areas that typically lack them.
“a local educational agency or consortium of local educational agencies located in a rural area”
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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
Official Title
Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
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