A bill to allow Federal funds appropriated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student.

1/3/2025, 9:02 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 5458, also known as the "Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to allow Federal funds that are allocated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student, rather than being allocated to specific schools or districts.

Under this bill, students and their families would have the opportunity to use these Federal funds to attend the school of their choice, whether it be a public, private, charter, or homeschool setting. This would give families more flexibility and options when it comes to their child's education, allowing them to choose the best fit for their individual needs and preferences.

Proponents of the bill argue that it promotes school choice and empowers parents to make decisions about their child's education. They believe that competition among schools will lead to improved quality and outcomes for students. However, critics of the bill are concerned that it could divert funding away from public schools, potentially exacerbating existing inequalities in the education system. Overall, Bill 118 s 5458 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to change the way Federal funds for education are allocated. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts and implications of this bill before making a decision on its passage.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5458

Introduced on
2024-12-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill 118 s 5458, also known as the "Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to allow Federal funds that are allocated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student, rather than being allocated to specific schools or districts.

Under this bill, students and their families would have the opportunity to use these Federal funds to attend the school of their choice, whether it be a public, private, charter, or homeschool setting. This would give families more flexibility and options when it comes to their child's education, allowing them to choose the best fit for their individual needs and preferences.

Proponents of the bill argue that it promotes school choice and empowers parents to make decisions about their child's education. They believe that competition among schools will lead to improved quality and outcomes for students. However, critics of the bill are concerned that it could divert funding away from public schools, potentially exacerbating existing inequalities in the education system. Overall, Bill 118 s 5458 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to change the way Federal funds for education are allocated. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impacts and implications of this bill before making a decision on its passage.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to allow Federal funds appropriated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student.

Comments

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Indie Godwin
@tandoori_masala_bouquet_garni_culantro78131
I don't like this bill that lets money for schools follow kids. It could make rich schools richer and poor schools poorer. How will this mess up our education system in the long run?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/9/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.