Bill · H.R. 10421· House(119-HR-10421)
Transforming Education for the Future Act
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 16 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the Transforming Education for the Future Act, amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase support for elementary and secondary education. It aims to improve student well-being, expand access to the arts, establish universal preschool and free school meals, and support student civil rights. The legislation boosts federal funding for special education, community schools, teacher salaries, and various educational programs. Additionally, the bill addresses school climate and safety by prohibiting corporal punishment, restraint, and seclusion in schools receiving federal funds. It also mandates programs to prevent synthetic opioid misuse and addresses bullying and harassment.
Yes· 3 of 37
Would children be better off under this?+10
The legislation directly benefits children by improving school safety, eliminating corporal punishment, providing free meals, and enhancing educational quality.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10
Low-income households benefit significantly from universal free school meals, universal preschool, and targeted Title I funding increases.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10
The bill fully funds IDEA, bans dangerous restraint and seclusion practices, and dramatically improves resources for students with disabilities.
The opposite
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?-7
The bill repeals the DC opportunity scholarship program and restricts funding and contracting options for certain charter schools.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2
The legislation mandates substantial new federal spending and grant programs without immediate offsets, negatively impacting short-term fiscal responsibility.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Students with Disabilities: Section 10001 increases authorizations of appropriations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, scaling up to 40 percent by fiscal year 2033, which provides more resources for educating children with disabilities.
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Expanded Arts Education: Section 10122 and subsequent sections integrate arts education into curricula, support arts programs for neglected or delinquent youth, and fund professional development for arts teachers, which enhances well-rounded educational opportunities for students.
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Higher Teacher Salaries: Section 22201 establishes grants to support state efforts to ensure full-time teachers at qualifying schools earn an annual base salary of at least $60,000, adjusted for inflation, helping to recruit and retain educators.
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Prohibition of Corporal Punishment: Section 23221 prohibits program personnel, law enforcement officers, and school security guards from subjecting students to corporal punishment in any program receiving federal financial assistance, protecting student physical safety.
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Universal Free School Meals: Section 30312 and Section 30314 establish universal free breakfast and lunch programs for children enrolled in participating schools and prohibit the collection of debt for unpaid meal charges, ensuring students have access to food without financial burden.
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Universal Preschool: Section 30201 establishes funding to provide universal, high-quality, free, inclusive, and mixed-delivery preschool services for children aged 3 or 4, expanding early childhood education access.
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Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Administrative and Compliance Burdens: The bill introduces numerous new reporting requirements, data collection mandates, and planning obligations for state and local educational agencies (such as those in Section 10123, Section 10171, and Section 23322), which could strain administrative resources and divert staff attention from direct student instruction.
- Potential Disruption from Charter School Restrictions: Section 30121 prohibits charter schools from contracting with for-profit entities to operate, oversee, manage, or carry out administration, which may limit the operational models available to certain charter schools and create administrative transitions.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10Good For Low Income Households+10Good For People With Disabilities+10Good For Students+10Good For African Americans+9Good For Asian Americans+9Good For Hispanic Americans+9Good For Native Americans+9Good For L G B T Q Community+8Good For Middle Class Households+8Good For Union Workers+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For Immigrants+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Urban Residents+7Good For Women+7Good For Middle Aged+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+9Improves Disability Rights+9Improves Poverty Reduction+8Improves Racial Equity+8Improves L G B T Q Rights+7Improves Gender Equality+6Improves Policing Reform+6Improves Gun Control Measures+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+8Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Research Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+7Improves Government Transparency+6Improves Privacy Rights+6Increases Federal Power+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+10Increases Scientific Research Funding+7Improves Data Privacy+6Improves School Choice-7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility-2
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Armed Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
- 9/14/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5535-5536)
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