Lets more students get into advanced classes like AP and gifted programs.
This bill would set aside money for state education departments and local school districts to help more students, especially those from underrepresented groups, access advanced classes. Schools could use these funds to identify students who are ready for advanced work or allow any student to enroll, and provide support like tutoring. The goal is to make advanced courses more available and equitable for all students.
Today, many students, especially from certain groups, face barriers to enrolling in advanced courses, often due to subjective selection processes. If this bill becomes law, schools receiving grants would be required to use objective methods like universal screening or open enrollment to identify and enroll students in advanced classes, and would receive funds to provide support and training to help these students succeed.
HR 9698 · 119th Congress · July 15, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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