SCHOOL Act of 2024

The SCHOOL Act of 2024 (S 5458) redirects federal education funding to follow students regardless of whether they attend public, private, or home schools. It requires states to allocate Title I-VI funds from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and IDEA funds to students directly - through education savings accounts for private/home school students - based on enrollment, rather than to school districts. Funds can cover tuition, materials, tutoring, therapies for students with disabilities, and other educational expenses. The bill mandates annual parental notification of school choice and explicitly prohibits federal control over private schools or supplanting existing local education funding. It affects all students aged 5-17 in public, private, or home schools across participating states.