0
0
0
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.
12/31/2022, 8:59 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5255
Bill 117 hr 5255, also known as the Impact Aid Funding Enhancement Act, aims to make changes to section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 in order to move closer to providing full federal funding for impact aid. Impact aid is a program that provides financial assistance to school districts that have a high number of federally connected students, such as those whose parents work on federal land or in the military.
The bill seeks to increase the amount of federal funding available for impact aid, which would help alleviate the financial burden on school districts that serve these federally connected students. By advancing towards full federal funding for impact aid, the bill aims to ensure that all students have access to a quality education, regardless of their parents' employment status.
In addition to increasing funding for impact aid, the bill also includes provisions for improving the distribution of funds and ensuring that they are used effectively to support the education of federally connected students. This includes requirements for transparency and accountability in how the funds are allocated and spent. Overall, the Impact Aid Funding Enhancement Act is aimed at improving the support for school districts that serve federally connected students and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
The bill seeks to increase the amount of federal funding available for impact aid, which would help alleviate the financial burden on school districts that serve these federally connected students. By advancing towards full federal funding for impact aid, the bill aims to ensure that all students have access to a quality education, regardless of their parents' employment status.
In addition to increasing funding for impact aid, the bill also includes provisions for improving the distribution of funds and ensuring that they are used effectively to support the education of federally connected students. This includes requirements for transparency and accountability in how the funds are allocated and spent. Overall, the Impact Aid Funding Enhancement Act is aimed at improving the support for school districts that serve federally connected students and ensuring that all students have access to a quality education.
Congressional Summary of HR 5255
This bill reauthorizes through FY2026 certain activities under the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases).
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 5255
Bill HR 5255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5255 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5255's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 14, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5255
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
74Democrat Cosponsors
56Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5255
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5255
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.
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.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5255
Latest Bills
RECOVER Act of 2026
Bill HR 8386April 23, 2026
El Paso VA Medical Center Activation Readiness Act of 2026
Bill HR 8372April 23, 2026
Improving Access to Financial Coaching Act of 2026
Bill HR 8373April 23, 2026
STAR Act
Bill HR 8399April 23, 2026
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Bill HR 8403April 23, 2026
Save Struggling Hospitals Act
Bill S 4233April 23, 2026
SAFE Act
Bill S 4280April 23, 2026
Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act
Bill S 4281April 23, 2026
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
Bill S 3597April 23, 2026
Baby Changing on Board Act
Bill S 71April 23, 2026





