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  • H. R. 2691 proposes to eliminate the Department of Education and terminate most of its programs, except for the Federal Pell Grant program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, which would be managed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The bill aims to provide...

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    H. R. 2691 is a plan to stop the Department of Education and give the money straight to the states to help schools, letting parents choose what's best for their kids' education. It wants to use the money from taxes people pay to decide how much each state gets.

  • H. R. 83 aims to change the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 so that states can allow federal education funds to follow low-income children to whichever school they attend, whether it's a public, charter, or accredited private school. This bill outlines how...

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    This bill is like a new rule that says if a child comes from a family with less money, the special money that helps them learn at their regular school can also be used if they go to a different kind of school, like a private or charter school, or even for special learning programs. This helps families choose what kind of school is best for their child.

  • 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,...

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    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.

  • 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...

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    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.

  • H. RES. 63 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives that supports the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week." The resolution acknowledges the importance of providing a range of educational choices...

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    This resolution is a way for people in Congress to show they think it's important for parents to have lots of choices about where their kids go to school, like public, private, or home schooling. It suggests that everyone should celebrate and learn more about these choices during a special week at the end of January 2025.

  • S. RES. 44 proposes to designate the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week." This resolution aims to highlight the importance of providing diverse education options, such as public, private, and homeschool environments, to empower...

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    S. RES. 44 wants to make the week of January 26 to February 1, 2025, "National School Choice Week" to remind everyone that choosing between different kinds of schools, like public, private, or homeschool, can help kids learn better. It celebrates everyone's hard work in making schools great and encourages people to learn about and join events on school choices.

  • S. 487 aims to increase educational opportunities by expanding school choice for various groups. It proposes amendments to improve scholarships for low-income students in Washington D.C., allowing public funds to be used for private schools under the Individuals with...

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    S. 487 is a plan to help kids choose different schools by giving them special money for school fees, especially for kids from military families and low-income families. It suggests using some government money to pay for private schools and offers more choices for kids who need extra help, but it also needs to make sure there's enough money left for regular public schools.

  • H. R. 6795, known as the “Achieving Choice in Education Act” or “ACE Act,” aims to amend tax laws to support education. It proposes allowing more flexible use of 529 savings plans for homeschooling and various elementary and secondary school expenses, raising the withdrawal...

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    The ACE Act is like giving families a bigger piggy bank that they can use to pay for more types of school stuff, like books or homeschooling, and it lets them put more money into it without worrying about some taxes, but some people think this helps rich families more.

  • S. RES. 133 is a resolution that expresses support for public K–12 schools in the United States. It emphasizes the importance of federal funding and the role of the Department of Education in ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities and from...

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    S. RES. 133 is about saying "yay" to public schools and making sure they have the money they need to help all kids learn. It doesn't want people to take away any of that money or to make it harder for the Department of Education to help.

  • The Achieving Choice in Education Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide educational incentives. It expands the use of 529 education savings accounts to cover costs associated with homeschooling and other K-12 expenses, increases the limit on 529 plan...

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    The Achieving Choice in Education Act wants to make it easier for families to pay for school by letting them use special savings accounts, called 529 plans, for homeschool costs and to save even more money. It also tries to encourage states to pass school choice laws by giving them extra financial benefits, but some people think it might not be fair for everyone.

  • H. R. 2386, also known as the “Make Education Great Again Act,” aims to improve education outcomes by increasing control for parents, States, and local communities. The bill emphasizes the importance of giving parents choices in their children's education and reducing the...

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    H. R. 2386 is a proposal to help make schools better by letting parents and local communities have more say in what happens at their schools and reducing how much the big national government decides. It wants to help parents decide more about their kids' education and make sure the local places know more about how money is being used for schools.