Education (School Choice)

in committee · United States · House Jan 31, 2025

HR 833: Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025

HR 833 creates a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) providing scholarships for elementary and secondary education. The credit allows taxpayers to deduct up to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000 (whichever is less) for contributions to SGOs serving students from households with income up to 300% of the area median income. The bill establishes a $10 billion annual cap on the tax credit program, requires SGOs to verify student eligibility and maintain separate accounts, and prohibits government control over SGOs or private schools. It ensures scholarships can be used at public, private, or religious schools without discrimination based on religious character. The tax credit would be available for contributions made after December 31, 2025, with annual volume cap increases based on usage.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates tax credits for K-12 scholarships, expanding educational access for low-income families through private school choice programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jan 23, 2025

HRES 63: Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week".

HRES 63 is a symbolic resolution designating the week of January 26-February 1, 2025, as "National School Choice Week." It expresses the House's support for raising public awareness about educational options - including public schools, charter schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling - and encourages parents to explore these choices. The resolution also urges the public to host events during this week to celebrate parental choice in education. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new policies or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly promotes school choice options (public, charter, private, etc.) and encourages parental exploration, aligning with expanding educational access as a support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 29, 2025

S 309: A PLUS Act

The A PLUS Act (S 309) allows states to consolidate federal education funds for eligible programs into a single, flexible funding stream, reducing administrative complexity and enabling states to manage resources more efficiently to improve student achievement. States must submit a "declaration of intent" detailing which programs they will consolidate (excluding special education funds), commit to public accountability through annual reports on student progress, and ensure federal funds supplement - rather than replace - state education funding. The bill limits administrative costs to 1% of consolidated federal funds (3% if excluding Title I funds) and requires states to report how funds address achievement gaps for disadvantaged students. This directly affects states and local school districts that adopt the declaration, shifting how they administer and report on federal education dollars.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationConsolidates federal education funds into flexible streams to improve student achievement through efficient resource management, aligning with funding and strengthening indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Funding Special Education

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in committee · United States · House Mar 14, 2025

HR 2097: Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act

HR 2097 creates a new federal tax credit allowing parents to claim up to $10,000 annually per child for qualified elementary and secondary education expenses at public, private, parochial, or religious schools. It covers tuition, required fees, specific technology, tutoring, disability services, and transportation to private schools, but excludes uniforms, athletics, or nonacademic fees. The credit phases out for households earning above $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (joint). This directly affects families paying for K-12 education, expanding tax relief beyond current education benefits. The policy change takes effect for tax years after the bill’s enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for education expenses targeting middle-income families (phases out above $75k/$150k), reducing tax burden. Aligns with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $10k tax credit for K-12 education expenses, expanding access to public/private schools and funding qualified costs like tuition and tutoring.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits K-12 Education School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · Senate May 20, 2025

S 1810: Universal School Choice Act

The Universal School Choice Act would create a federal tax credit for individuals and corporations that contribute to scholarship granting organizations. Individuals could claim a credit equal to 10% of their adjusted gross income or $5,000 (whichever is less), while corporations could claim a credit up to 5% of their taxable income. The credit would fund scholarships for qualified education expenses at public or private schools, including religious schools, with a $10 billion annual cap on total credits. Scholarship granting organizations would need to meet specific requirements, including verifying household income for low-income students and undergoing annual audits, while prohibiting government control over these organizations or discrimination against religious schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates federal tax credits (10% AGI/$5k for individuals, 5% for corps) providing tax relief, directly advancing tax policy as per indicators.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds K-12 education via tax credits for scholarships at public/private schools, expanding access and creating new funding streams.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid

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in committee · United States · House Jun 2, 2026

HR 7086: Equitable Access to School Facilities Act

HR 7086 creates a federal grant program to help states improve charter schools' access to facilities. It provides competitive grants to state education agencies that submit detailed plans showing how they will increase charter schools' access to funding, public buildings, and adequate facilities - particularly in low-income and rural communities. States receiving grants must use federal funds (capped at 60% of costs) to support facility acquisition, leasing, renovation, or financing mechanisms, while ensuring these funds supplement - rather than replace - existing state resources. The bill directly affects charter schools and state education agencies, focusing on closing facility access gaps between charter schools and traditional public schools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a federal grant program to fund school facility access, directly increasing government spending on education infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides federal grants to improve charter school facility access in underserved communities, directly expanding educational infrastructure and access for K-12 schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · United States · House Feb 4, 2025

HR 954: SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

HR 954, the SOAR Permanent Authorization Act, permanently authorizes $75 million annually for D.C.'s Opportunity Scholarship Program, replacing previous annual funding limits. It increases the annual cap for student academic assistance from $2 million to $2.2 million and adds a new tutoring provision prioritizing students from the lowest-performing schools. The bill revises evaluation requirements to focus on students' academic progress (not standardized test scores) and mandates regular program assessments. These changes apply directly to D.C. students using opportunity scholarships and the schools participating in the program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationPermanently authorizes $75M annual funding for D.C. scholarships, increases academic assistance cap to $2.2M, adds tutoring for low-performing schools, and prioritizes academic progress over test scores.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

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in committee · United States · House Feb 26, 2025

HR 1611: RAISE Act of 2025

The RAISE Act of 2025 creates a new tax credit for teachers and early childhood educators, with a base of $1,000 plus additional amounts based on school poverty rates. Teachers working in schools where more than 39% of students live in poverty can receive up to $14,000 more in tax credits, calculated based on how much a school's poverty rate exceeds 39%. The bill also increases the deduction for teachers' classroom expenses from $250 to $500 and requires schools to maintain teacher pay levels to receive certain federal funds. This directly affects public school teachers, early childhood educators, and schools serving communities with high poverty rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credits and increased deductions for teachers (targeting lower/middle-income educators), directly advancing fiscal support through expanded tax relief.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher tax credits (up to $15k) and classroom expense deductions, targeting high-poverty schools to strengthen educator support and funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credits and expense deductions to boost teacher compensation, directly supporting wages and financial security for educators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits School Choice Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 84: Native American Education Opportunity Act

The Native American Education Opportunity Act establishes a program that provides $8,000 annually per eligible Native American student to be deposited into Tribal education savings accounts (ESAs) for educational expenses. Eligible students include those enrolled in Tribes who attended or will attend Bureau of Indian Education schools, with funds usable for private tutoring, private school costs, educational materials, technology, and other approved educational services. Tribes administering these programs must consult with Tribal officials before providing educational services, and the accounts terminate when students turn 25 or complete their education. The bill also authorizes Bureau-Funded Charter Schools to operate under specific guidelines and requires a GAO study on the program's implementation after 3 years.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides $8,000/year per eligible student for Tribal ESAs covering educational expenses, directly increasing funding and expanding access to educational services for Native American students.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly lists 'technology' as an allowable ESA expense for educational use, directly funding tech-related educational services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education School Choice Tags Tribal Nations

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in committee · United States · House Mar 26, 2025

HR 2386: Make Education Great Again Act

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to reduce federal regulations and promote parental choice in education. It authorizes the Secretary to rescind rules limiting local control, expand access to school choice programs (like vouchers and charter schools), and reduce administrative burdens on schools. The bill affects parents, states, and local school districts by shifting decision-making authority away from federal mandates toward local communities, using existing education funding without new spending. It requires quarterly reports on unused funds and explicitly prohibits federal control over curriculum or homeschooling.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands school choice programs (vouchers, charters) and reduces federal regulations, directly aligning with expanding educational access and local control per support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum K-12 Education School Choice

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