What does Preamble of All Students Count Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The proposed amendment would require annual State report cards to reflect the same race groups as those used in the decennial census of population.

What does SHORT TITLE. of All Students Count Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the All Students Count Act of 2026.

What does FINDINGS. of All Students Count Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines findings regarding the diversity within the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities. The Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 separated the Asian and Pacific Islander category into distinct categories for federal statistics and the 2000 Census. The U.S. Census Bureau reports data for at least 27 ethnicities within these two categories, highlighting their diversity. Southeast Asian Americans, including refugees from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, face unique challenges, with a significant portion lacking a high school diploma or bachelor's degree. Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have experienced forced migration and complex political relationships, impacting their educational opportunities, with low bachelor's degree attainment rates. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 requires data reporting disaggregated only by major racial and ethnic groups, excluding detailed ethnic groups. The section concludes that disaggregating data for detailed Asian American and NHPI ethnic groups is critical to identifying and supporting their educational needs.

What does DISAGGREGATION OF INFORMATION ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE. of All Students Count Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1111(b)(2)(B)(xi) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require further disaggregation of data for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students. The amendment specifies several sub-groups within the broader categories of 'Asian American' and 'Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander' to be tracked. It also amends Section 1111(c)(2)(B) of the Act to incorporate the definition of subgroups described in subsection (b)(2)(B)(xi). The changes outlined in this section will take effect 18 months after the date of enactment of the Act.

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All Students Count Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 5/20/2026

Author: Mazie Hirono (D-HI)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require state report cards to use racial groups consistent with the decennial census.
It mandates the disaggregation of student performance data to include specific sub-groups within Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander categories.
The bill requires the tracking of detailed ethnic groups within the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities to better identify and address their educational needs.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8975(In Committee)Official page

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