SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

Congressional Summary of S 69

SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

This bill modifies and permanently reauthorizes the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results program. This program provides education funding for the District of Columbia, including for private school vouchers, public schools, and public charter schools.

In particular, the bill revises (1) the list of accrediting bodies that may accredit participating schools, (2) the manner in which tutoring services provided under the program are funded, and (3) the program's reporting and evaluation requirements.

Current Status of Bill S 69

Bill S 69 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2023. Bill S 69 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2023.  Bill S 69's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 69

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 69

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Potential Impact Areas

Academic performance and assessmentsDistrict of ColumbiaEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationHigher educationState and local government operationsStudent aid and college costsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 69

SOAR Permanent Authorization ActSOAR Permanent Authorization ActA bill to amend the SOAR Act.
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