Bill 119 HR 2386, also known as the "Empowering Parents and Communities for Education Act," aims to enhance education outcomes by giving more control to parents, states, and local communities. The bill focuses on empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education, as well as providing more flexibility to states and local school districts.
One key aspect of the bill is the promotion of school choice, allowing parents to choose the best educational option for their children, whether it be traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, or homeschooling. The bill also aims to increase transparency and accountability in education by requiring schools to report data on student performance and outcomes.
Additionally, the bill seeks to reduce federal government involvement in education by giving more authority to states and local communities to make decisions about curriculum, testing, and teacher evaluations. This shift in power is intended to better address the unique needs of students and schools in different regions.
Overall, the Empowering Parents and Communities for Education Act is designed to improve education outcomes by empowering those closest to the students – parents, states, and local communities – to make decisions that will best serve the needs of the students.