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This bill adds definitions and establishes comprehensive quarterly reporting requirements for Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), a program that allows parents to use public education funds for alternative educational expenses. The bill defines key terms such as "program administrator" (the entity managing the EFA program), "applicant" (a parent or guardian applying for an EFA), "vendor" (an approved entity receiving EFA funds), and "reimbursements" (payments to parents for approved education-related expenses). Starting September 30, 2026, the program administrator must submit detailed quarterly reports to various educational committees and offices, including extensive information about program participation, student demographics, financial distributions, and compliance. The reports must cover details like the number of applications, student withdrawals, vendor distributions, student profiles (including race, grade level, and prior school type), and methods of educational attainment. The reports must be submitted electronically within 30 days of each quarter's end, made publicly available on the Department of Education's website, and failure to do so may result in oversight and corrective actions. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the EFA program by mandating comprehensive and regular reporting.

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