The Strength in Diversity Act of 2025 establishes a competitive grant program to help schools reduce racial and socioeconomic segregation by increasing student diversity. Eligible recipients—including state education agencies, school districts, and regional coalitions—can apply for planning grants (up to 2 years) or implementation grants (up to 3 years) to develop and carry out strategies such as revised school boundaries, weighted lottery enrollment systems, inter-district programs, expanded transportation, and teacher diversity initiatives. The bill prioritizes funding for programs addressing racial isolation, those extending beyond single school districts, and those coordinating with housing and transportation authorities. Grantees must conduct community engagement, collect and analyze data on student achievement and diversity outcomes, and submit annual progress reports. The legislation authorizes funding "as necessary" for fiscal years 2025 through 2030, with the Department of Education reserving up to 5 percent for research and technical assistance and up to 10 percent for state planning grants.
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