What does Preamble of Every Student is a Citizen Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The stated purpose of the bill is to expand American history and civics education activities.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Every Student is a Citizen Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Every Student is a Citizen Act.

What does APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. of Every Student is a Citizen Act do?

This section amends Section 2231 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It authorizes and appropriates $40,000,000 for each fiscal year to carry out the subpart. The amendments redesignate subsections within Section 2231 and modify references between subsections. Section 2201 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended by striking and redesignating paragraphs. Section 2241 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 is amended to update a reference to Section 2201.

What does AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVICS EDUCATION NATIONAL ACTIVITIES. of Every Student is a Citizen Act do?

This section amends Section 2233(b)(2) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The amendment expands permissible activities within before-school, during-school, or after-school programs. Permissible activities include hands-on civic engagement, instruction on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, and discussions on the participation of underrepresented Americans in the democratic process. Activities may also include service learning, travel to government and historical sites, meetings with community organizations and elected officials, and supporting student participation in school governance and journalism. The amendment supports media literacy programs, respectful debate, voter registration, and online/video game-based learning. Activities must be linked to school curriculum where applicable.

What does ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. of Every Student is a Citizen Act do?

This section amends Section 4107(a)(3)(E) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The amendment expands the definition of 'government education' to include a range of activities. These activities include hands-on civic engagement, constitutional education, discussions on under-represented Americans' participation in democracy, and service learning. The amendment also includes travel to government and historical sites, meetings with community organizations and elected officials, and support for student participation in school governance and journalism. Further activities include media literacy programs, promoting respectful debate, supporting voter registration, and incorporating online and video game-based learning.

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Every Student is a Citizen Act

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

Author: Andy Kim (D-NJ)

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The bill allocates $40 million annually to expand American history and civics education programs in schools.
It broadens the range of permissible activities within these programs to include civic engagement, constitutional education, and media literacy initiatives.
The bill expands the definition of 'government education' to encompass activities like travel to historical sites, meetings with elected officials, and support for student journalism.

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