Bill119th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2026Education
S. 5568
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2026)
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in the early elementary grades (grades K-3) in targeted public elementary schools by recruiting, hiring, and supporting qualified teachers.
What just happenedSep 28, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 28, 2026
- Sep 28, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 28, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate