Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10277, the Access to School Supplies Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive pilot grant program helping local educational agencies (school districts) purchase school supplies—books, materials, and supplementary items—for students and instructional staff at no cost to them. Grants would go annually to no more than 10 "qualified" local educational agencies, defined as those serving at least one high-poverty school and agreeing to use funds only for such schools. The Secretary must prioritize applicants with the greatest need and aim for geographic diversity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Small set-asides (one-half of 1 percent each) are reserved for outlying areas (such as Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and for Bureau of Indian Education schools.
The bill primarily affects students and teachers in high-poverty public schools, whose districts could receive federal funding to supply classroom materials. Grant recipients must prioritize their neediest schools, may use up to 2% of funds for administration, may contract with outside vendors, and must report annually on how funds were spent. Funds must supplement, not replace, existing non-federal spending.
The program would be authorized at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031, with no grants awarded after September 30, 2031. The bill was introduced September 3, 2026, by Rep. Summer Lee and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce; it has not yet received a committee vote or floor action.
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Official summary
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Education to carry out a pilot program to make competitive grants for up to 10 qualified local educational agencies to purchase school supplies. School supplies refer to books, supplies, and supplementary materials used by students and instructional staff in the classroom.
Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10277 do?
- H.R. 10277, the Access to School Supplies Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive pilot grant program helping local educational agencies (school districts) purchase school supplies—books, materials, and supplementary items—for students and instructional staff at no cost to them. Grants would go annually to no more than 10 "qualified" local educational agencies, defined as those serving at least one high-poverty school and agreeing to use funds only for such schools. The Secretary must prioritize applicants with the greatest need and aim for geographic diversity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. Small set-asides (one-half of 1 percent each) are reserved for outlying areas (such as Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands) and for Bureau of Indian Education schools. The bill primarily affects students and teachers in high-poverty public schools, whose districts could receive federal funding to supply classroom materials. Grant recipients must prioritize their neediest schools, may use up to 2% of funds for administration, may contract with outside vendors, and must report annually on how funds were spent. Funds must supplement, not replace, existing non-federal spending. The program would be authorized at $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027–2031, with no grants awarded after September 30, 2031. The bill was introduced September 3, 2026, by Rep. Summer Lee and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce; it has not yet received a committee vote or floor action.
- Has H.R. 10277 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10277. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10277?
- H.R. 10277 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), with 15 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10277?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (3 Sep 2026).
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