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

1/3/2025, 9:02 PM

Summary of Bill S 5458

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.

Congressional Summary of S 5458

Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2024 or the SCHOOL Act of 2024

This bill allows certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education to follow the student to the school that they attend (i.e., public, private, or home school), regardless of whether the student is learning in person or remotely. These funds may be used for educational and instructional materials, tutoring, tuition for private school, and extracurricular activities.

Current Status of Bill S 5458

Bill S 5458 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2024. Bill S 5458 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 9, 2024.  Bill S 5458's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 9, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5458

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5458

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5458

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

Comments

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Indie Godwin

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1 year ago

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?