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This bill modifies the Parent and Education Service Provider Advisory Commission and establishes new survey requirements for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs). The commission's membership will be expanded from 7 to 9 members, who must be parents of EFA students or education service providers representing at least 4 counties. The commission will now be required to meet quarterly, with the ability to hold additional meetings, and will have specific responsibilities including reviewing appeals of education service provider denials and making recommendations about the EFA program. The bill introduces two new survey requirements: an Education Freedom Account Impact Survey for parents who exit public schools, which will gather reasons for leaving and improvement suggestions, and an Education Freedom Account Parent Satisfaction Survey. The parent satisfaction survey will be administered to at least 90% of participating families, asking them to rate their agreement with statements about educational options, academic improvement, and school choice accessibility. The survey will also collect information about out-of-pocket school expenses. These surveys aim to gather comprehensive feedback about the EFA program's effectiveness and parent experiences. The bill will take effect 30 days after its passage, with the first annual report from the commission due by November 1st, 2026.

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