Search Results: keywords:"home schooling"

  • S. RES. 531 — Designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:335

    S. RES. 531 designates the week of January 21 through January 27, 2024, as "National School Choice Week." This resolution highlights the importance of providing diverse educational options for K–12 students in the U.S., including traditional public schools, charter schools,...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 531 wants to set a special week in January 2024 called "National School Choice Week," where everyone can learn about different kinds of schools, like regular public schools, charter schools, and online schools, and how they help kids learn in the best way for them. This week is all about celebrating and learning more about these choices without being political.

  • S. 5458 — To allow Federal funds appropriated for kindergarten through grade 12 education to follow the student.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,476

    The bill, S. 5458, seeks to ensure that federal funding for education can follow students irrespective of whether they attend public, private, or home schools. It amends existing education laws to allow state educational agencies to allocate grants that follow students and can be used for...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to let money given by the government for school follow kids wherever they go to learn, like at regular schools, private schools, or even at home, so that all kids can have the same help. It makes sure that kids can use this money for different school things, but it won't change their school lunches or how private schools do things.