Equity and Excellence in American Education Act of 2015

The Equity and Excellence in American Education Act of 2015 proposes a federal grant system designed to increase funding for public schools serving high concentrations of low-income students, English language learners, and minority populations. Under this bill, the Department of Education would provide matching funds to states that increase their own investments in these "targeted schools" to support reforms aimed at improving student achievement. If a state fails to provide sufficient resources to these schools, the federal government would be authorized to bypass the state and provide grants directly to local school districts. Additionally, the bill offers technical assistance to help states reform their fiscal policies to ensure more equitable funding across all school districts.