To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population.

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Summary of Bill HR 8975

The bill, designated as H.R. 8975 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 21, 2026, aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendment seeks to mandate that the annual State report cards mirror the racial groups outlined in the decennial census of population.

Current Status of Bill HR 8975

Bill HR 8975 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8975 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8975's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of May 21, 2026

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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual State report cards reflect the same race groups as the decennial census of population.