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Education Funds for Parents When Schools Close

This bill aims to directly provide federal education funds to parents or guardians if a public school fails to offer in-person instruction for more than three days. This support is intended to cover qualified educational expenses outside of school, such as tutoring or materials, particularly benefiting students from less affluent backgrounds who are most affected by school closures.
Key points
Parents may receive education funds if their public school is closed for in-person instruction for more than 3 days.
These funds can be used for tutoring, educational materials, private school tuition, testing fees, or therapies for students with disabilities.
The goal is to support students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are most impacted by school closures.
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Print number: 117_S_3554
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2022-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kids in Classes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3554.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents may receive education funds if their public school is closed for in-person instruction for more than 3 days.
  • These funds can be used for tutoring, educational materials, private school tuition, testing fees, or therapies for students with disabilities.
  • The goal is to support students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are most impacted by school closures.
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 Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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