Bills · HR 5307
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5307Education
Learn and Serve America Reinvestment Act
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would provide stable, direct funding for programs that connect classroom learning with community service. If passed, it ensures a dedicated budget for Learn and Serve America, which could mean more students across the country have the chance to engage in valuable civic activities, learn practical skills, and contribute to their local communities. Without this bill, the program's funding remains subject to annual appropriations, which can be less predictable.
Expanding eligibility to local school districts is also important because it could simplify the process for schools to access funding directly, rather than relying solely on state-level entities or other non-profits. This change, coupled with the move to competitive grants, could lead to a broader reach for service-learning initiatives, allowing more diverse projects to receive support and potentially fostering a stronger sense of civic responsibility among young people.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directly appropriates $40 million annually for the Learn and Serve America program, starting in fiscal year 2026, from the U.S. Treasury.
This provides a dedicated and predictable funding source for service-learning programs, ensuring their long-term stability and growth.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to hire at least 10 additional full-time staff members to support the Learn and Serve America program.
Increased staffing can improve program planning, design, and technological advancements, leading to more effective and widespread service-learning initiatives.
PROVISION 03
Expands eligibility for the Learn and Serve America program to include local educational agencies (local school districts) and consortiums of such agencies.
This change allows more schools to directly access funding, potentially increasing the number and variety of service-learning programs available to students.
PROVISION 04
Changes the funding mechanism for Learn and Serve America from fixed state allotments to a competitive grant system for fiscal year 2026 and beyond, with a reservation for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
This shifts how funds are distributed, potentially rewarding innovative and effective programs through competition while ensuring some funds go to tribal communities.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in House
SEP 11
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5307
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
House BillHR 5307Education
Learn and Serve America Reinvestment Act
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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