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Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-896| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
David Scott (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025" authorizes federal appropriations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support tutoring programs. The Secretary of Education is directed to award grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to improve student academic achievement and recovery. Funds are primarily distributed, with 80 percent allocated for subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs), 10 percent for coordinating a nationwide tutoring workforce , and 5 percent each for evaluation activities and the Advisory Board. SEAs receive grants based on their proportion of Title I allocations and then award competitive subgrants to LEAs. Priority for these subgrants is given to LEAs serving high numbers of Title I eligible students, those with significant academic decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, and those demonstrating quality tutoring programs. LEAs that have successfully used American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund funding for tutoring are also prioritized. LEAs must submit detailed plans outlining their tutoring programs, which must adhere to specific requirements. These include providing tutoring in math, reading, or both, for at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week, with a student-to-tutor ratio of no more than 3-to-1. Tutors must be compensated licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, or volunteers, receiving regular training and observation. Programs must also partner with research organizations to evaluate their impact on student academic achievement, preferably using experimental research designs. An Advisory Board is established within the Department of Education to oversee the program, approve LEA plans, and provide technical assistance. This Board is also tasked with developing a nationwide tutoring workforce by identifying staffing needs, funding training for educators and volunteers, and supporting "Grow Your Own" programs. The bill further stipulates that any workplace-related issues arising from tutoring program implementation must be addressed through bargaining or collaboration with State and local educator unions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4442
Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4442
    Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsLabor-management relationsPerformance measurementTeaching, teachers, curricula

Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-896| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2025
The "Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2025" authorizes federal appropriations from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to support tutoring programs. The Secretary of Education is directed to award grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) to improve student academic achievement and recovery. Funds are primarily distributed, with 80 percent allocated for subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs), 10 percent for coordinating a nationwide tutoring workforce , and 5 percent each for evaluation activities and the Advisory Board. SEAs receive grants based on their proportion of Title I allocations and then award competitive subgrants to LEAs. Priority for these subgrants is given to LEAs serving high numbers of Title I eligible students, those with significant academic decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, and those demonstrating quality tutoring programs. LEAs that have successfully used American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund funding for tutoring are also prioritized. LEAs must submit detailed plans outlining their tutoring programs, which must adhere to specific requirements. These include providing tutoring in math, reading, or both, for at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week, with a student-to-tutor ratio of no more than 3-to-1. Tutors must be compensated licensed teachers, paraprofessionals, or volunteers, receiving regular training and observation. Programs must also partner with research organizations to evaluate their impact on student academic achievement, preferably using experimental research designs. An Advisory Board is established within the Department of Education to oversee the program, approve LEA plans, and provide technical assistance. This Board is also tasked with developing a nationwide tutoring workforce by identifying staffing needs, funding training for educators and volunteers, and supporting "Grow Your Own" programs. The bill further stipulates that any workplace-related issues arising from tutoring program implementation must be addressed through bargaining or collaboration with State and local educator unions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4442
Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023
Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4442
    Expanding Access to High-Impact Tutoring Act of 2023


  • January 31, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
David Scott (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsAdvisory bodiesEducational technology and distance educationEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsLabor-management relationsPerformance measurementTeaching, teachers, curricula