Education and Workforce Freedom Act

12/27/2024, 10:38 AM
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 799.
Bill 118 hr 8915, also known as the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote freedom and flexibility in the education and workforce sectors.

One key aspect of the bill is the promotion of school choice, allowing parents to choose the best educational option for their children, whether that be public, private, charter, or homeschooling. The bill also aims to increase access to vocational and technical education programs, providing students with more opportunities to gain valuable skills for the workforce.

Additionally, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act seeks to reduce federal regulations on schools and employers, giving them more autonomy to make decisions that best suit their needs. This includes streamlining the process for obtaining federal funding and grants, making it easier for schools and businesses to access resources. Overall, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act is focused on empowering individuals and institutions in the education and workforce sectors, promoting choice, flexibility, and autonomy. Supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to better outcomes for students and workers, while critics argue that it may undermine certain regulations and protections. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against its passage.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8915

Introduced on
2024-07-02

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/2/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 799.
Bill 118 hr 8915, also known as the Education and Workforce Freedom Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote freedom and flexibility in the education and workforce sectors.

One key aspect of the bill is the promotion of school choice, allowing parents to choose the best educational option for their children, whether that be public, private, charter, or homeschooling. The bill also aims to increase access to vocational and technical education programs, providing students with more opportunities to gain valuable skills for the workforce.

Additionally, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act seeks to reduce federal regulations on schools and employers, giving them more autonomy to make decisions that best suit their needs. This includes streamlining the process for obtaining federal funding and grants, making it easier for schools and businesses to access resources. Overall, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act is focused on empowering individuals and institutions in the education and workforce sectors, promoting choice, flexibility, and autonomy. Supporters of the bill believe that it will lead to better outcomes for students and workers, while critics argue that it may undermine certain regulations and protections. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with both sides presenting their arguments for and against its passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expenses treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts to include additional elementary and secondary school expenses and certain postsecondary credentialing expenses.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 799.