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The MAGNET Act (H.R. 10547)

Original title: MAGNET Act

December 20, 2024

educationmagnet schoolsschool integrationfederal grantscivil rights

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would create a new $7.5 million grant opportunity for local and state educational agencies to redesign school enrollment and curriculum to reduce segregation, with a specific focus on districts that have not received magnet funding in the last three years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local educational agencies

These agencies are eligible to apply for new supplemental diversity grants and must comply with new reporting and accountability requirements.

State educational agencies

These agencies are now explicitly eligible to apply for magnet school grants and must describe how they view magnet schools as a solution for state-wide integration.

Students in public housing

Grant recipients are encouraged to include these students in recruitment efforts for magnet schools.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

  • The Magnet Schools Assistance Program was originally established under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to support the desegregation of public schools. context

Summary

The MAGNET Act proposes expanding the federal s Assistance Program to provide new supplemental diversity grants to school districts and states. These grants would fund efforts to increase racial and socioeconomic integration, improve academic achievement, and implement inclusive enrollment practices like weighted lotteries.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'novice' applicant under this bill?
A 'novice' is an applicant that has previously applied for a grant but did not receive one.
Can grant money be used for school building renovations?
Yes, up to 15% of the grant funds can be used for infrastructure improvements and equipment to help an existing public school transition into a .
What happens if a school district fails to meet its diversity or academic goals?
The Secretary of Education will issue a written notice of concern. If the district does not submit and implement a plan to address these concerns within one year, they may be required to return remaining funds or lose future grant disbursements.

Why It Matters

If passed, this bill would create a new $7.5 million grant opportunity for local and state educational agencies to redesign school enrollment and curriculum to reduce segregation, with a specific focus on districts that have not received magnet funding in the last three years.

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Expansion of Eligibility

The bill shifts the Magnet Schools Assistance Program from being primarily for local educational agencies to including State educational agencies as direct applicants.

State educational agencieslocal educational agencies

Connected Entities

otherMagnet Schools Assistance Program“The program being expanded.”Map →
organizationCongress“Introduced the bill.”Map →
personBishop of Georgia, Mr.“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →
bill_numberElementary and Secondary Education Act“The primary legislation being amended.”Map →
bill_numberElementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965“The foundational legislation being amended.”Map →
personHayes, Mrs.“Co-sponsor of the bill.”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body enacting the bill.”Map →
locationUnited States of America“The nation enacting the bill.”Map →
other20 U.S.C. 7231 et seq.“The section of the code governing the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.”Map →
other118th Congress“The legislative body considering the bill.”Map →
organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the document.”Map →
personCourtney, Mr.“Lead sponsor of the bill.”Map →
organizationSenate“The legislative body enacting the bill.”Map →
otherEducation and the Workforce Committee“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →
organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Report cited in the bill's findings.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy60
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz25
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