All Students Count Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would change how states report student performance in public schools. Instead of grouping all Asian and Pacific Islander students into one or two big categories, schools would have to provide data for specific ethnic groups like Hmong, Vietnamese, Samoan, and Tongan.
• The plan aims to uncover hidden gaps in education. Currently, high achievement in some groups can hide the fact that other groups are struggling. For example, some Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities have much lower college graduation rates than the national average.
• The new categories would match the ones used by the U.S. Census. This includes at least 17 Asian subgroups and 8 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander subgroups. This detailed information helps schools decide where to send extra help and resources.
• If this bill becomes law, states would have 18 months to update their school report cards. This would give local leaders a clearer picture of how every student is doing based on their specific background and needs.

Impact Analysis

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