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Parental Support: Grants for Education Amidst Lack of In-Person Instruction

This act establishes a grant program for parents whose children did not receive in-person instruction in the 2020-2021 school year. These funds can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, educational materials, or electronic devices. The grant amount depends on household income and is linked to public school funding.
Key points
Parents can receive grants if their local school did not provide in-person instruction in the 2020-2021 school year, consistent with 2019-2020.
Grants can be used for private school tuition, private tutoring, homeschooling expenses, educational materials, or electronic devices.
The grant amount varies based on household income, with lower-income families receiving a higher percentage of per-pupil funding.
The program does not affect private, religious, or home education providers' operations or require changes to their policies or curriculum.
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Print number: 117_HR_1097
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2021-02-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CHOICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1097.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents can receive grants if their local school did not provide in-person instruction in the 2020-2021 school year, consistent with 2019-2020.
  • Grants can be used for private school tuition, private tutoring, homeschooling expenses, educational materials, or electronic devices.
  • The grant amount varies based on household income, with lower-income families receiving a higher percentage of per-pupil funding.
  • The program does not affect private, religious, or home education providers' operations or require changes to their policies or curriculum.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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