SAFE Cities Act

Senate Bill

S. 2366

119th Congress

SAFE Cities Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

Senator

Republican

MT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would give legal authority to existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs. These programs focus on students demonstrating specific skills and knowledge, rather than just completing a certain number of classroom hours. The bill also provides definitions for key terms like 'competency-based education' and 'skill'.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

SponsorTim Sheehy (R-MT)

Introduced7/21/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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SAFE Cities Act

This bill would give legal authority to existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs. These programs focus on students demonstrating specific skills and knowledge, rather than just completing a certain number of classroom ho

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This bill would give legal authority to existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs. These programs focus on students demonstrating specific skills and knowledge, rather than just completing a certain number of classroom hours. The bill also provides definitions for key terms like 'competency-based education' and 'skill'.

Bill Number: 2366
Sponsor: Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Education

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Fact Sheet

Title: SAFE Cities Act
Bill Number: 2366
Sponsor: Tim Sheehy (R-MT)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 7/21/2025
Summary: This bill would give legal authority to existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs. These programs focus on students demonstrating specific skills and knowledge, rather than just completing a certain number of classroom hours. The bill also provides definitions

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would give legal authority to existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs. These programs focus on students demonstrating specific skills and knowledge, rather than just completing a certain number of classroom hours. The bill also provides definitions for key terms like 'competency-based education' and 'skill'.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Competency-Based Education Act of 2023This bill provides statutory authority for regulations related to competency-based education programs that were in effect on July 1, 2021. The Department of Education must comply with these regulations when administering competency-based education programs or determining the eligibility of these programs to receive federal assistance. The bill also provides definitions for competency-based education and skill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides legal authority for existing Education Department regulations on competency-based education programs
Defines 'competency-based education' and 'skill' in federal law
Ensures the Education Department follows these regulations when administering or determining eligibility for competency-based education programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would impact students, schools, and colleges that participate in competency-based education programs. These programs could become more widespread and consistent nationwide, as the Education Department would have clear legal guidance on how to administer and evaluate them. This could provide more flexibility and personalization in how students learn and demonstrate their knowledge.