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119-hr-3250119th CongressWALLET

Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models

Sponsored By: Representative Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

Introduced

Summary

Support for developing and scaling comprehensive schoolwide "innovative learning models." This bill would direct the Institute of Education Sciences to fund competitive grants, research, and state and local programs to design, test, and help schools adopt integrated instructional, operational, and technology models that aim to improve student outcomes.

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  • Students and families: Would push models that are evaluated for student achievement and growth and that must consider subgroup effects including English learners and students with disabilities.
  • States and local school districts: Would provide formula grants to states and subgrants to local education agencies, with most funds weighted toward children in poverty (about 80%) and local minimum subgrants of $10,000.
  • Providers and researchers: Would create competitive development and research grants with peer review, data privacy safeguards, and a funding split that reserves at least 93% of unreserved amounts for development activities and at least 5% for research.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Funds for states and districts to innovate

This bill would authorize Title II funds for fiscal years 2027–2036 to help states and districts adopt innovative school models. Each year, 0.5% would go to outlying areas and 0.5% to Bureau of Indian Education schools. States would get 20% of funds based on child population and 80% based on children in poverty, with at least 0.5% to each state after reservations. States would pass at least 95% of funds to local districts, and may keep up to 1% for administration. Districts would receive funds using a 20%/80% formula and get at least $10,000 each, and could reserve up to 1% for administration.

Grants to build new school models

This bill would fund federal grants in fiscal years 2026–2035 to design, test, and expand innovative school models. Each year, up to 1% could go to evaluation and up to 1% to technical help; of the rest, at least 93% would fund development grants and at least 5% would fund research. Grants could last up to six years, must follow peer review and privacy rules, and must supplement, not replace, other funds. Grantees would not be required to use randomized controlled trials. Grantees would report two years after an award and yearly after that, and the Director would publish annual reports and an independent evaluation without student-identifying information.

State plans and yearly reporting

To receive Title II funds, states would need to file a plan explaining how funds would be used, how they would work with districts, and how they would ensure equitable access and civil rights. States and districts would report each year, with public reports that protect student privacy. The Secretary would report to Congress yearly on state awards and student results. The Secretary could reserve up to 1% of Title II funds for evaluation and technical help. An independent evaluation would measure program and model effectiveness.

Which models and providers qualify

This bill would set what counts as an innovative learning model. Models would need aligned instruction, teaching practices, school operations, and technology that uses student-level data, and must be built with school community input. A model could not be just a single tech tool. It would set evidence standards for models, from strong studies to theory with ongoing review. It would also define eligible providers as those who partner with schools and share accountability for student results.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

NY • D

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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