Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5568
Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-09-28Topic: educationSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceSmaller 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.
Sponsors
- Jeff Merkley Democrat sponsor
- 4 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | refer |
| 2026-09-28 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |