Bill > HR83

This bill aims to reform education funding by allowing federal funds for disadvantaged children to follow students to their chosen educational institutions. Specifically, the bill defines "eligible children" as those aged 5-17 from families below the poverty level and requires state educational agencies to calculate a per-pupil funding amount based on the total federal allocation. The funds can be used for a wide range of educational expenses, including tuition and fees at public schools, charter schools, accredited private schools, and supplemental educational service programs. Critically, the bill prohibits federal officials from mandating specific instructional content, academic standards, or assessments, explicitly preventing the enforcement of Common Core standards. The legislation ensures that states have significant discretion in how they distribute and use these educational funds, potentially allowing parents more choice in their children's education. Additionally, the bill repeals existing state assessment grant programs and modifies the authorization of appropriations to align with the new funding approach. The overall goal appears to be increasing educational flexibility and parental choice while reducing federal control over educational standards and curricula.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/83/all-info