What does Preamble of Kids in Classes Act do?

This bill aims to establish an alternative use of certain Federal education funds. The bill's purpose is to address 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 related to the impact of school closures. Research suggests children in the poorest 20% of neighborhoods 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 school closures widen educational inequality and learning gaps. Closed classrooms disproportionately included disadvantaged students, students with low math scores, students with limited English proficiency, and those qualifying for free or reduced lunch. School shutdowns are found to contribute 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 requirements related to in-person instruction and the use of funds if in-person instruction is unavailable. Local educational agencies must establish a 'failure to open direct payment plan' to provide payments to parents for 'qualified educational expenses' if a school fails to offer in-person instruction for more than 3 days due to a public health emergency or collective bargaining action. The amount of payment is calculated based on the 'covered funding amount' and the number of days of school closure. Parents receiving payments must submit receipts demonstrating expenses or return unused funds. The plan must be established no later than the beginning of the first school year after the enactment of the 'Kids in Classes Act'.

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Kids in Classes Act

Last updated: 3/11/2026 · Introduced: 3/11/2026

Author: Tim Scott (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill allows local educational agencies to establish payment plans for parents to cover qualified educational expenses if schools are closed for more than three days due to a public health emergency or collective bargaining.
Payments to parents are calculated based on a 'covered funding amount' and the duration of the school closure.
The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to address the use of Title I funds when in-person instruction is unavailable.

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