Keep Our PACT Act

This bill would guarantee steady federal funding for two big K–12 programs: extra help for schools with many low‑income students and services for students with disabilities. It sets specific dollar amounts for the low‑income school grants each year from 2026 to 2035, growing from about $20.5 billion in 2026 to at least $54.3 billion in 2035. It also ramps up special education funding each year until 2035, when the federal share reaches 40% of the national average cost per student with disabilities (about $69.6 billion in 2035), and then keeps that 40% level every year after that. The bill labels this funding as an “emergency” for budget rules so it isn’t easily cut or blocked by spending limits .

In everyday terms, this aims to give schools reliable money for tutoring, smaller classes, counselors, and special education services—especially in communities with higher poverty—so students get consistent support year after year.

• Who is affected: Students in schools serving many low‑income families and students with disabilities; their families; local school districts and teachers.
• What changes: Federal funding becomes automatic and increases on a set schedule for low‑income school grants through 2035; special education funding rises to cover 40% of costs by 2035 and continues at that level afterward .
• When: Increases begin in 2026 and continue each year through 2035; special education funding continues at the 40% level after 2035 .