Education
California’s 21st Congressional District is home to Fresno City College, Reedley College, College of the Sequoias, UCSF-Fresno, Fresno Pacific University, and Fresno Unified School District, the third-largest school district in California. Providing access to a high-quality and affordable education is essential for our children to compete in today's ever-evolving workforce and to ensure they can make a living, our parents fought to provide our generation.
Since the 1960s, Head Start has provided a valuable education to underserved children and families across America. In a region where many families face economic hardship, Costa has consistently voted to increase federal funding for Head Start, helping expand access to quality preschool programs that prepare children for success in school and beyond. He has consistently fought for K-12 education, securing federal investments for underserved and rural schools. Costa championed increased Title I funding for low-income students and helped deliver millions in pandemic relief through the American Rescue Plan to support safe school reopenings, learning recovery, and technology access. Recognizing the digital divide, he pushed for expanded broadband funding and has advocated for stronger school nutrition programs, knowing that hunger remains a major barrier to learning for many children.
Costa has fought to make college more affordable by supporting increases in Pell Grants, which provide critical financial aid to over 60% of students at Fresno State and local community colleges. He voted to cut student loan interest rates and supported legislation to expand Public Service Loan Forgiveness for graduates entering teaching, healthcare, and other essential fields. He also backed workforce development grants for Fresno City College and Reedley College, helping students gain skills in agriculture, healthcare, and clean energy fields vital to the Valley’s economy.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $35.4 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support Head Start and Early Head Start services in Fresno and Tulare counties.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $7 billion in federal funding already appropriated by Congress for K-12 schools and adult education,
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) invites high school and home-schooled (grades 9-12) students in California’s 21st Congressional District to participate in the
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to abolish the United States Department of Education.
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee held a
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced that it plans to cut nearly half its workforce.
The American Dream and Promise Act from Reps. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) provides citizenship opportunities to the nearly 500,000 people in the U.S. protected by the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It also provides citizenship pathways for people with Temporary Protected Status, and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients.
FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is pleased to announce Sarah Park, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge in California’s 21st District.