This bill expands the federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program, which funds public schools that use specialized themes or curricula to attract diverse student populations and reduce racial and socioeconomic segregation. The legislation allows state education agencies to apply for grants alongside local school districts and creates a new supplemental diversity grant program specifically for schools that haven't received magnet funding in the previous three years. These supplemental grants, capped at $7.5 million per school district over five years, can support activities like improving transportation access, recruiting diverse student populations, hiring specialized teachers, providing family engagement programs, and implementing restorative discipline practices. The bill authorizes at least $109 million annually through fiscal year 2029 for the overall magnet program, with any funding exceeding that amount available for the new supplemental diversity grants. Grant recipients must track and report annually on whether their programs increase diversity and student achievement, and the federal government can require schools to return unused funds if they fail to demonstrate measurable improvements within two years.
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