Bills · S 2921
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2921Education
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
INTRO SEP 19· LAST ACTION SEP 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing financial challenge for many school districts across the country. When federal property is located within a school district, that land cannot be taxed, meaning the district loses a significant source of local revenue to fund its schools. Additionally, these districts often educate children of federal employees or military personnel, adding to their student population without adding to their local tax base.
If this bill becomes law, it would authorize higher funding levels for Impact Aid, moving closer to fully compensating these districts for the financial burden they carry. This means schools could have more money for teachers, textbooks, technology, and facilities, improving education for students. Without this bill, these districts would continue to rely on potentially inadequate federal funding, or local taxpayers would need to make up the difference, potentially leading to fewer resources for students or higher local taxes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases authorized funding for Impact Aid payments related to federal acquisition of real property from $90.3 million in 2026 to $150.3 million in 2031.
This provision helps school districts recover lost property tax revenue due to federal land ownership within their boundaries.
PROVISION 02
Raises authorized funding for basic Impact Aid payments and payments for heavily impacted local educational agencies from $1.63 billion in 2026 to $2.45 billion in 2031.
This ensures substantial federal support for the majority of school districts significantly affected by the presence of federal activities and personnel.
PROVISION 03
Boosts authorized funding for Impact Aid payments specifically for children with disabilities from $60.3 million in 2026 to $120.3 million in 2031.
This directs more resources to support the specialized educational needs of disabled students in federally impacted areas.
PROVISION 04
Increases authorized funding for school construction in Impact Aid districts from $22.9 million in 2026 to $45.4 million in 2031.
This provides necessary funds for building and renovating schools, which is crucial for districts serving growing populations due to federal activities.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
86
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 1 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 19
Introduced in Senate
SEP 19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2921
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 19, 2025
Last actionSep 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025
Senate BillS 2921Education
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED SEP 19, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 19, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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