# 119-s-4872: Keep Kids in School Act

119-s-4872, Keep Kids in School Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4872
- Congress: 119
- Title: Keep Kids in School Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-06-23
- Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-11

## Summary

**Reduce chronic absenteeism** in public elementary and secondary schools. The bill would create a federal grant program that funds State educational agencies to help local districts lower absenteeism and make learning environments safer. - Students and families: Would target students who miss 10% or more of school days and fund services that address barriers to attendance like counseling, home visits, and transportation. - Schools and staff: Would let districts use subgrants to hire counselors, mental health professionals, social workers, or family liaisons and to pay teacher stipends for home visits. - State and local education agencies: Would require State agencies to apply for grants and to give subgrants to local districts, which must report on impact within 3 years. - Federal research and oversight: Would require a Comptroller General study on chronic absenteeism and evidence-based interventions with a report to congressional education committees and the Secretary of Education within 1 year.

## Provisions PRIA read

- More school help to cut absences: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would create a federal grant program where the Secretary of Education would give money to states. States would give subgrants to local school districts to help public K–12 schools cut chronic absenteeism and improve safety. Schools could use the funds to hire counselors, mental…
- Federal study on school absenteeism: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would direct the Comptroller General to study chronic absenteeism and safety in public elementary and secondary schools. The study would examine how evidence-based interventions can lower absenteeism and improve student achievement and well-being. The Comptroller General would…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4872 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4872)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4872 (as of 2026-07-11).