Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act
1/31/2025, 7:52 PMSummary of Bill HR 83
Bill 119 hr 83, also known as the "Education Equity and Opportunity Act," aims to amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The main goal of this bill is to give states the flexibility to allow federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children to follow low-income children to the public school, charter school, accredited private school, or supplemental educational service program they attend.This means that instead of the federal funds being allocated to specific schools or districts, the funds would be allocated based on the individual low-income students, allowing them to choose the school or program that best fits their needs. This would give low-income students more options and opportunities for a quality education.
The bill also includes provisions for accountability and transparency, ensuring that the funds are being used effectively and that students are making academic progress. Additionally, the bill aims to promote innovation and competition in the education system, ultimately leading to improved outcomes for disadvantaged children. Overall, the Education Equity and Opportunity Act seeks to empower low-income students and their families by giving them more control over their education and providing them with access to a wider range of educational opportunities.
Congressional Summary of HR 83
Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act
This bill revises requirements related to federal education funding for disadvantaged children. Specifically, the bill (1) eliminates the standards, assessments, and academic accountability requirements for state and local educational agencies that receive federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children; (2) requires such funds to be allocated based on the number of children residing in each state who are living in poverty; and (3) allows educational agencies to distribute per-pupil amounts from such funds to parents for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses.
The bill prohibits federal officers or employees from mandating academic standards, assessments, curricula, or accountability systems.
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Current Status of Bill HR 83
Bill HR 83 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 83 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 83's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 3, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 83
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 83
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
Academic performance and assessmentsEducation of the disadvantagedEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 83
To amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow States, in accordance with State law, to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the public school, charter school, accredited private school, or supplemental educational service program they attend, and for other purposes.To amend part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to allow States, in accordance with State law, to let Federal funds for the education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to the public school, charter school, accredited private school, or supplemental educational service program they attend, and for other purposes.Comments
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