SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 954

Bill 119 hr 954, also known as the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, aims to make changes to the funding, testing, and evaluation requirements of the existing act. The bill also seeks to permanently authorize an appropriation for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act.

The Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act provides scholarships to low-income students in Washington, D.C. to attend private schools. The bill proposes amendments to this act in order to improve the effectiveness of the program.

One of the key changes proposed in the bill is to modify the funding requirements of the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act. This includes specifying how the funds should be allocated and ensuring that they are used effectively to support the education of low-income students in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the bill aims to enhance the testing and evaluation requirements of the program. This includes implementing measures to assess the academic progress of students receiving scholarships and evaluate the overall impact of the program on student outcomes. Furthermore, the bill seeks to permanently authorize an appropriation for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act. This would ensure that funding for the program is consistently available in the future, allowing for continued support for low-income students in Washington, D.C. Overall, Bill 119 hr 954 aims to improve the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act by making changes to funding, testing, and evaluation requirements, as well as permanently authorizing an appropriation for the program.

Current Status of Bill HR 954

Bill HR 954 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 954 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 954's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 954

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 954

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 954

To amend the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act with respect to certain funding, testing, and evaluation requirements and to permanently authorize an appropriation for such Act.To amend the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act with respect to certain funding, testing, and evaluation requirements and to permanently authorize an appropriation for such Act.
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