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This bill establishes the Military Education Scholarship Account Program, which provides a scholarship account for children of active-duty military members or those killed in the line of duty. The program allows eligible parents to apply for an educational account that can be used to pay for various educational expenses such as tuition, textbooks, tutoring, testing fees, curriculum materials, and special education services at participating entities like nonpublic schools, higher education institutions, or approved tutors. The scholarship amount is calculated based on state education funding formulas, with additional funding for students with disabilities. Parents must agree to withdraw their child from public school and use the account only for approved educational expenses. The State Treasury will administer the accounts, depositing funds quarterly, and the Department of Education will oversee the program. The bill includes strict accountability measures, such as annual audits, penalties for misuse of funds, and requirements for participating entities to meet health, safety, and financial standards. The program aims to provide military families with more educational choices and support, while maintaining oversight to ensure proper use of public funds.

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