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Education and Workforce Freedom Act

12/27/2024, 10:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8915

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 8915

Bill HR 8915 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2024. Bill HR 8915 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2024.  Bill HR 8915's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 799. as of December 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8915

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8915

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8915

Education and Workforce Freedom Act
Education and Workforce Freedom Act
To 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.

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