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School Freedom Act of 2024

10/24/2024, 2:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9926

The School Freedom Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 9926 in the 118th Congress and introduced on October 4, 2024, aims to promote educational choice and access to alternative schooling options. The bill emphasizes empowering parents and students with the ability to choose educational paths that best suit their needs. Specific directives or actions proposed in the bill include expanding school voucher programs, promoting charter school opportunities, and supporting homeschooling initiatives. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9926/BILLS-118hr9926ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9926

Bill HR 9926 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2024. Bill HR 9926 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 4, 2024.  Bill HR 9926's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 4, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9926

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 9926

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9926

School Freedom Act of 2024
School Freedom Act of 2024
To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out a program under which all Federal funds for elementary and secondary education are provided directly to parents of eligible children or approved by parents for distribution to schools, and for other purposes.

Comments

Giana Doyle profile image

Giana Doyle

732

1 year ago

I am concerned about the potential impact of this bill on our public schools. It seems like it could lead to further segregation and inequality in our education system. How will this bill affect students in the short term?

Birdie Winstead profile image

Birdie Winstead

641

1 year ago

This bill is so dumb. It's gonna mess up our schools and make things worse for everyone. Why are they even trying to pass this crap? It's gonna be a disaster. I can't believe they're actually considering this. SMH.

Brodie Bradford profile image

Brodie Bradford

754

1 year ago

I don't know much about this new school bill, but it sounds like a hot mess. Can't believe they're messing with our education system like this.

Stormi Bean profile image

Stormi Bean

681

1 year ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It could help parents have more control over their kids' education. I like the idea of parents being able to decide where the money goes. It could make a big difference for families.

Avery Erickson profile image

Avery Erickson

703

1 year ago

I wonder how this will impact schools.

Mira Wall profile image

Mira Wall

662

1 year ago

I support giving parents control over education funds. It could benefit my child's education.

Spencer Goodwin profile image

Spencer Goodwin

593

1 year ago

This bill is so confusing. Did you know it includes a provision about mandatory nap time for all students?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9926

Nancy Mace
Nancy Mace
South CarolinaRepublican

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