What does Preamble of Kids in Classes Act do?

This bill aims to establish an alternative use of certain Federal education funds. The bill addresses situations where in-person instruction is not available.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Kids in Classes Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Kids in Classes Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Kids in Classes Act do?

This section outlines findings regarding the impact of school closures on students. Research suggests children in the poorest 20% of neighborhoods will experience the most negative effects from school closures. Researchers predict a 25% decrease in post-educational earning potential for ninth graders in the poorest communities due to one year of school closures. School closures are stated to deprive low-income students and students of color of the equalizing force of education. The findings indicate that school closures widen educational inequality and learning gaps. Data shows closed classrooms were disproportionately composed of disadvantaged students, including those with low math scores, limited English proficiency, or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. School shutdowns are identified as contributing to disproportionate learning loss for disadvantaged students.

What does USE OF TITLE I FUNDS IF IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE. of Kids in Classes Act do?

This section amends Section 1112 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It introduces 'in-person instruction requirements' related to funds provided under this part. It defines key terms including 'covered funding amount,' 'covered school,' and 'qualified educational expenses,' which encompass curriculum materials, tutoring, private school tuition, and more. Local educational agencies must establish a 'failure to open direct payment plan' to provide payments to parents if a covered school is closed for more than 3 days due to a public health emergency or collective bargaining action. Payments to parents will be based on the 'covered funding amount' multiplied by the number of days of school closure. Parents receiving payments must submit receipts demonstrating expenses were used for 'qualified educational expenses' or return unused funds. The plan must be in place by the first school year after the enactment of the 'Kids in Classes Act'.

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Kids in Classes Act

Last updated: 3/12/2026 · Introduced: 3/12/2026

Author: Burgess Owens (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

The Kids in Classes Act allows local educational agencies to establish payment plans for parents if schools are closed for more than three days due to public health emergencies or collective bargaining actions.
This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to define how Title I funds can be used when in-person instruction is unavailable, including covering expenses like curriculum materials and private school tuition.
Parents receiving payments under this act must provide receipts demonstrating expenses were used for qualified educational purposes or return any unused funds.

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