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A bill 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.

5/21/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4579

This bill, titled as "A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965," was introduced in the 119th Congress as S.4579 on May 20, 2026. Its purpose is to mandate that the annual State report cards align with the race groups specified in the decennial census of population, aiming to ensure consistency and accuracy in reporting demographic data in the education sector.

Current Status of Bill S 4579

Bill S 4579 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill S 4579 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2026.  Bill S 4579's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4579

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4579

Primary Policy Focus

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