# 119-hr-10427: MAGNET Act

119-hr-10427, MAGNET Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-09).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10427
- Congress: 119
- Title: MAGNET Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-09

## Summary

**Racial and socioeconomic integration through magnet schools** is the bill's core goal. It would create a competitive supplemental diversity grant program and revise the Magnet Schools Assistance Program to emphasize whole‑school magnet designs, inclusive enrollment, inter‑district choice, and transportation. - Families and students: Would gain expanded magnet options with funded outreach in multiple languages, supports for social and emotional learning, and free, accessible transportation for low‑income attendees. - States, districts, and consortia: Expanded eligibility to include State educational agencies, local educational agencies, and consortia. Grants may run up to 5 years, may not exceed $7.5 million per award, and up to 15% of funds can be used for facilities and equipment. - Educators and communities: Funds can support educator pipelines and partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority‑Serving Institutions, family engagement, restorative discipline, evaluation and data plans, and the Secretary may reserve up to 1% of appropriations for technical assistance. *It would authorize a minimum of $109 million per year for 2027–2031, increasing federal spending.*

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), 2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants pay for transport and supports: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would let supplemental diversity grant money pay for many activities that lower family costs. Up to 15% of a grant could pay for building upgrades or equipment. Grants could pay for free and accessible transportation, enrollment staff, outreach to public housing, and incentives…
- New federal magnet school grants: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would fund the Magnet Schools Assistance Program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The Secretary would have to spend at least $109 million each year on this part. The bill would also create a new supplemental diversity grant program with grants up to $7.5 million and lasting…
- Rules and oversight for magnet grants: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would require applicants to explain how their plan promotes racial and socioeconomic integration and to use inclusive enrollment practices like weighted lotteries. The Secretary would give priority to applicants that provide free transportation, inter-district partnerships, and…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-10427 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10427)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7853: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7853)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10427 (as of 2026-10-09).