Bill > HB06202

This bill proposes to establish education savings accounts (ESAs) that would redirect school district funds typically allocated for a student's education directly to an account controlled by the student's parents or guardians. The purpose of these ESAs is to provide families with more flexibility in choosing educational programs outside of their traditional school district. By allowing parents to access funds that would have originally been sent to their local school district, families can select alternative educational options for their children. The bill also includes provisions to create financial and accountability standards to ensure student safety and protect state funds from misuse. While the specific details of the financial standards are not provided in this excerpt, the core intent appears to be expanding educational choice and allowing parents more autonomy in determining their children's educational pathways by providing them direct access to education funding.

Education

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