Education
America’s future depends on a strong investment in education. Preparing our students to compete in the global economy requires proper funding and resources, a safe learning environment, and a committed local community.
K-12:
We must work on a bipartisan basis to make sure important programs like Head Start receive proper funding, maintain civil rights protections for students, support priorities like environmental education and high-speed broadband infrastructure while also assisting rural schools that have lost property tax revenue due to nearby federal property.
Our students deserve safe, modern schools and libraries with the necessary broadband internet connections to improve collaboration and access cutting-edge educational materials. That’s why I previously introduced the Investing for Tomorrow’s Schools Act, which will give school districts and public libraries the tools to maintain high-performing facilities that reduce energy use and give our children the best opportunity to succeed.
Special Education:
More than 6.5 million children are eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The federal government has committed to contributing 40 percent of the average per pupil expenditure for each special education student, but we have never met this funding target.
That’s why I introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act, a bipartisan bill that would require regular increases in special education funding. This bill will help ensure students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need to help them prepare for further education, employment, and independent living.
I also previously introduced the IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act to support states that set up funding “pools” to help reimburse local schools for special educational services that are three times or more the average per-pupil expenditure. This legislation builds on the historic civil rights law by authorizing additional federal funding to help keep IDEA’s promise that every child with disabilities would have the opportunity to reach his or her full potential.
Higher Education:
Today, a college education is more important than ever, and we need to ensure that higher education is affordable and accessible for all American students. That is why I am a cosponsor of a number of bills to help students achieve a higher education, including the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which empowers millions of students and graduates to refinance their college loans to lower rates. I’m also a cosponsor of the Pathways to an Affordable Education Act, which will make college more affordable by increasing the individual maximum Pell grant, indexes the grant for inflation, and restores year-round Pell grants to allow students to take summer and intersession classes. In recognition of World Refugee Day, I authored a new bill, the To Offer Refugees College Help (TORCH) Act, which would expand affordable access to a college education for refugees, people who have been granted political asylum, and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who assisted U.S. armed forces from Iraq and Afghanistan.
I also introduced the International & National Service Promotion to Ignite Renewed Engagement (INSPIRE) Act, which would take steps to unleash the renewed civic engagement of a half a million dedicated individuals to service at home and across the world, while also mobilizing Americans in becoming more active citizens through expanded service opportunities, especially in rural America.
Latest
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September 22, 2021
Huffman Announces Multimillion Dollar Education Grant for Yurok Tribe
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July 29, 2021
Huffman Lauds IDEA Funding in Second Round of Appropriations, Secures Additional Priorities
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June 24, 2021
Rep. Huffman Announces 2021 Congressional App Challenge
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June 15, 2021
Marin County High School Student Wins Huffman’s 2021 Congressional Art Competition
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March 10, 2021
Huffman Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan, Sending Legislation to President Biden
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July 31, 2020
Huffman Applauds Increase in Funding for Special Education in Final Appropriations Bill, Secures Additional Priorities
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June 09, 2020
Rep. Huffman Announces Special Guests for Weekly Facebook Live Office Hours
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April 03, 2020
Huffman Leads Bipartisan Request for Full IDEA Funding
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March 23, 2020
U.S. Reps Huffman, Craig, and Stauber Fight for Funding for Special Education in Coronavirus Response Bill
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March 11, 2020
Rep. Jared Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
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December 17, 2019
Rep. Huffman Secures Investments for Americans in Vote for 2020 Spending Bill
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October 15, 2019
Reps. Huffman, DeSaulnier Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Special Educational Services
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June 20, 2019
On World Refugee Day, Rep. Huffman Introduces TORCH ACT to Open Educational Opportunities for Refugees
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June 19, 2019
Rep. Huffman Secures Local & National Priorities in Appropriations Bill
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May 20, 2019
Rep. Huffman Applauds $1 Billion Increase for Special Education in House Funding Bill
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April 30, 2019
Chair Huffman Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize National Sea Grant College Program
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March 26, 2019
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
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November 09, 2018
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of the House Student App Challenge Competition
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May 29, 2018
Reps. Huffman, DeSaulnier, & Barragán Introduce IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act
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May 14, 2018
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2018 Congressional Art Competition
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March 15, 2018
Rep. Huffman Introduces Bill to Modernize America’s Schools
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June 30, 2017
Huffman, House Dems to Sec. DeVos: “No Child Should Ever Be Denied a Quality Education”
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June 15, 2017
Reps. Huffman, McKinley, Walz, Reichert, Schrader, & Katko Introduce Bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act
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May 17, 2017
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2017 Congressional Art Competition
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March 24, 2017
Rep. Huffman Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Uphold Rights of Students with Disabilities
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September 30, 2016
Rep. Huffman Announces $4 million Grant to Help Humboldt State University Serve Hispanic and Low-Income Students in STEM Fields
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December 07, 2015
Huffman Votes to Replace Broken “No Child Left Behind” Law
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November 17, 2015
Huffman, DeSaulnier Introduce IDEA High Cost Pool Funding Act for 40th Anniversary of IDEA
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June 08, 2015
At Ukiah High School, Rep. Huffman Recognizes Student Artists who Participated in 2015 Congressional Art Competition
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May 12, 2015
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2015 Congressional Art Competition
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March 26, 2015
Rep. Huffman Votes to Strengthen Medicare & Renew Critical Program for Rural Counties
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March 24, 2015
Reps. Huffman, Kilmer, DeFazio Statement on Bipartisan Agreement to Renew Secure Rural Schools Program
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February 24, 2015
Rep. Jared Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
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January 27, 2015
Reps. Jared Huffman, Van Hollen, McKinley, Walz, Gibson, Reichert Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Special Education Funding
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December 19, 2014
Huffman Calls for Swift Renewal of the Secure Rural Schools Program, Essential to Rural North Coast Communities
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December 12, 2014
Huffman Applauds FCC Vote to Increase Funding to Expand Internet Access for Low-Income and Rural Schools
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October 28, 2014
Rep. Huffman Applauds Apple for Technology Grant for Hoopa Valley High School
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July 30, 2014
Huffman Introduces Bill to Help Modernize America’s Schools
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July 10, 2014
Huffman Votes for House-Senate Agreement on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
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May 13, 2014
Rep. Huffman Announces Winner of 2014 Congressional Art Competition
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April 28, 2014
Huffman Calls On Department of Education to Prohibit Harmful Banking Practices Targeting College Campuses
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April 02, 2014
At Budget Hearing, Huffman Offers Amendment to Boost Special Education Funding
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March 05, 2014
Huffman, Van Hollen, McKinley, Walz, Gibson, Reichert Introduce Bipartisan IDEA Full Funding Act
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February 27, 2014
Huffman Invites North Coast High School Students to Enter the Congressional Art Competition
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February 19, 2014
Huffman, 138 Members of Congress Ask President Obama To Increase Funding for Special Education in FY15 Budget
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January 15, 2014
Huffman Votes for Omnibus Bill to Fund the Government
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January 08, 2014
Rep. Huffman Releases “Ask Jared” Video Looking Back on 2013, Sets Priorities for 2014
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December 18, 2013
Huffman to FCC: Improve Broadband Internet Capacity In North Coast Schools
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September 29, 2013
Huffman Statement on House GOP Vote to Virtually Guarantee a Government Shutdown
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September 26, 2013
Huffman Votes To Extend Secure Rural Schools Program
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July 31, 2013
Huffman Statement on House Passage of Student Loan Bill
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July 19, 2013
Huffman Votes against GOP Bill that Underfunds Education
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July 18, 2013
Huffman Holds First Twitter Q &A Session
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July 17, 2013
Huffman to Hold 1st Twitter and Facebook Q&A Sessions
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July 11, 2013
Huffman: We Need Action on Student Loans
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June 13, 2013
Rep. Huffman Takes Action to Prevent Doubling of Student Loan Interest Rates
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June 13, 2013
Huffman to take the SNAP Challenge, live off of $4.50 a day for food
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May 30, 2013
Huffman Visits Laytonville High School
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May 30, 2013
Huffman Announces Winner of Congressional Art Competition
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May 30, 2013
Huffman Holds Roundtable Discussion on Student Loan Rate Hike
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May 23, 2013
Rep. Huffman Holds First Telephone Town Hall
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May 23, 2013
Huffman Votes NO on GOP Bill That Would Increase Student Debt by $3.7 Billion
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May 08, 2013
Huffman Speaks On House Floor Against “Pay China First Act”