Right to Learn Act of 2026

The Right to Learn Act of 2026 would establish a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Education to support students, families, and school personnel affected by immigration enforcement actions, with funds used for trauma-informed services, mental health support, legal navigation, staff training, and community partnerships. The bill prioritizes entities serving communities with high immigration enforcement activity or large populations of specified individuals—defined as non-U.S. nationals or those living with them—and prohibits collecting or disclosing immigration status information unless required by other federal law or judicial order. It authorizes $250 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to ensure schools remain safe, inclusive, and trauma-informed learning environments while affirming the constitutional right to public education regardless of immigration status.