Advanced Coursework Equity Act

This bill would create three federal grant programs, run by the Department of Education, to expand student access to advanced courses such as gifted and talented programs, 8th grade Algebra I, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment. Most of the money would go to states, which would pass it on to school districts, with some going directly to high-poverty districts and to colleges or nonprofits serving rural and other students. Districts receiving funds would carry out at least two listed activities, such as using open enrollment or universal screening for advanced courses, training staff, or providing tutoring. Grantees would set enrollment and performance goals for student groups and report yearly data broken down by race, sex, disability, income, and English learner status. The bill authorizes $266 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.

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Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors