Right to Learn Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.R. 9853, the "Right to Learn Act of 2026," would establish a federal grant program managed by the Secretary of Education. The program aims to support students, families, and school personnel affected by immigration enforcement actions. Funds could be used for services like hiring bilingual counselors, providing emergency assistance such as transportation and food, offering mental health support, and conducting professional development for school staff on trauma-informed practices and legal rights. The bill would also prohibit the collection or disclosure of personally identifiable immigration or citizenship status information, except when legally required.
This bill affects local educational agencies, public schools, early childhood programs, institutions of higher education, community-based nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers. It also indirectly affects students, families, and school personnel, particularly those who are "specified individuals," meaning they are not U.S. nationals and are present in the U.S. with or without lawful status, or have household members in that situation. The purpose is to ensure schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments for all children, regardless of immigration status, and to reduce academic disruption.
H.R. 9853 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it is an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and passed by both chambers of Congress before being sent to the President for approval or veto.
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Timeline
22 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9853 do?
- H.R. 9853, the "Right to Learn Act of 2026," would establish a federal grant program managed by the Secretary of Education. The program aims to support students, families, and school personnel affected by immigration enforcement actions. Funds could be used for services like hiring bilingual counselors, providing emergency assistance such as transportation and food, offering mental health support, and conducting professional development for school staff on trauma-informed practices and legal rights. The bill would also prohibit the collection or disclosure of personally identifiable immigration or citizenship status information, except when legally required. This bill affects local educational agencies, public schools, early childhood programs, institutions of higher education, community-based nonprofit organizations, and legal service providers. It also indirectly affects students, families, and school personnel, particularly those who are "specified individuals," meaning they are not U.S. nationals and are present in the U.S. with or without lawful status, or have household members in that situation. The purpose is to ensure schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments for all children, regardless of immigration status, and to reduce academic disruption. H.R. 9853 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it is an introduced bill, it has not yet been passed by either the House or the Senate. If it moves forward, it would need to be considered and passed by both chambers of Congress before being sent to the President for approval or veto.
- Has H.R. 9853 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9853. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9853?
- H.R. 9853 was sponsored by Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9853?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (22 Jul 2026).
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