To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 7691

This bill, designated as H.R. 7691 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 25, 2026, aims to allow the Secretary of Education to offer grants to local educational agencies for funding the expenses related to contesting decisions against discontinuing specific instructional materials or the access to particular school library resources in public K-12 schools, among other provisions.

Current Status of Bill HR 7691

Bill HR 7691 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7691 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2026. Bill HR 7691's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 25, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7691

To authorize the Secretary of Education to provide grants to local educational agencies to cover the costs of challenges to determinations not to discontinue the use of specific instructional materials, or the availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools, and for other purposes.