Provides that public school parent who objects to learning material or activity that parent considers harmful may receive voucher from school district to enroll student in nonpublic school.
This bill (S 854) allows parents or guardians of public school students to receive a voucher from their school district if they withdraw their child due to objections about curriculum materials or activities they consider harmful. The voucher covers 75% of the district's annual per-pupil spending (prorated for remaining school days) to help pay for nonpublic school tuition and fees. It specifically includes objections related to materials addressing sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or ethics. The bill requires school districts to provide this funding if parents withdraw their child for these reasons, and it takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Joe Pennacchio
RRepublican
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Doug Steinhardt
RRepublican
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Parker Space
RRepublican
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