Bills · HR 3605
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3605Education
Strength in Diversity Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 23· LAST ACTION MAY 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses long-standing issues of educational inequality and segregation in public schools. Research often shows that diverse learning environments can lead to improved academic outcomes for all students, enhance critical thinking skills, and better prepare students for a diverse society and workforce. If this bill becomes law, it would provide crucial funding and resources for schools to actively pursue strategies that break down barriers of racial and socioeconomic isolation, potentially leading to more equitable educational opportunities across the country.
Without this bill, schools and districts aiming to address these issues would continue to rely on existing, potentially insufficient, state or local funding or private initiatives. This bill offers a dedicated federal program designed to support these efforts, helping schools create more inclusive environments that can foster better student performance and stronger communities. It connects directly to concerns about fair access to quality education and the ongoing debate about equity in American schools.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the Strength in Diversity Program to provide federal grants to schools and districts.
This creates a new funding stream specifically dedicated to supporting efforts to increase diversity in schools and address racial isolation.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes planning grants (up to 2 years) and implementation grants (up to 3 years, extendable for 2 more) for eligible entities.
This allows for both initial strategic development and sustained execution of diversity-focused programs.
PROVISION 03
Requires applications to describe how programs will improve academic and life outcomes for students and how diversity will be increased.
This ensures that grant funding is tied to clear goals for student improvement and verifiable strategies for increasing diversity.
PROVISION 04
Prioritizes grants for programs addressing racial isolation, those that extend beyond a single school district, or those coordinating with housing and transportation agencies.
These priorities encourage comprehensive, collaborative approaches that tackle systemic issues and expand access to diverse schools.
PROVISION 05
Requires grant applicants to engage parents and the community, including Indian Tribes and housing authorities, in planning and implementing programs.
This ensures that local stakeholders have a voice in shaping diversity strategies, increasing their relevance and potential for success.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 28
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
18
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 28 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 23
Introduced in House
MAY 23
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3605
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 23, 2025
Last actionMay 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025
House BillHR 3605Education
Strength in Diversity Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 23, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 23, 2025
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READING
13 min
COSPONSORS
28
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