Federal · 119th Congress
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Policy areaEducation
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Education to carry out a pilot program to make competitive grants for up to 10 qualified local educational agencies to purchase school supplies. School supplies refer to books, supplies, and supplementary materials used by students and instructional staff in the classroom.
Sponsor
Cosponsors15
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Alma S. AdamsDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NC
Wesley BellDU.S. Representative · 1st District · MO
Suzanne BonamiciDU.S. Representative · 1st District · OR
Shontel M. BrownDU.S. Representative · 11th District · OH
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Greg CasarDU.S. Representative · 35th District · TX
Yvette D. ClarkeDU.S. Representative · 9th District · NY
Jesús G. "Chuy" GarcíaDU.S. Representative · 4th District · IL
Jahana HayesDU.S. Representative · 5th District · CT
Jonathan L. JacksonDU.S. Representative · 1st District · IL
Pramila JayapalDU.S. Representative · 7th District · WA12 of 15
Other titles2
To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a pilot program to assist local educational agencies with the acquisition of school supplies, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Sep 3, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sep 3, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House