The Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act of 2024 establishes a new federal grant program administered by the Department of Education to help schools address academic and health disparities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools, school districts, and partnerships with nonprofits and colleges can apply for grants to implement proven strategies or test new approaches aimed at improving student learning, mental health, social-emotional development, and physical wellness, with particular focus on low-income students, students of color, English learners, and other disadvantaged groups. The bill allocates substantial funding—$15 billion annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, decreasing to $10 billion annually through 2031 and $5 billion annually through 2034—with at least 50 percent of grants directed to high-poverty areas and at least 25 percent to rural schools. Grantees must report annually on how funds are used and their impact on student outcomes, and the Department of Education must submit yearly reports to Congress documenting the program's results and effectiveness.
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