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Introduced
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
In Committee
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to the freedom in education program; adding a new section to chapter 2A.150 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.08 3 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 43.09 RCW; and creating new sections.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Freedom in Education Program" to reimburse parents with students enrolled in private schools or who provide home-based instruction for their children, for the costs of educational goods and services. The state auditor will develop and administer the reimbursement program, which will provide parents up to 50% of the state's public school per-pupil funding amount per eligible student, less an administrative fee of up to 2%. The state treasurer will issue monthly reimbursement payments to participating parents. The bill aims to provide parents more freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children, while also potentially saving the state money and improving public schools through competition.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1555&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/1555.pdf |
| BillText | http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/House Bills/1555.pdf |
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