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Expanded School Choice for Children with Disabilities and Military Dependents

This act aims to expand educational choices for children with disabilities and military personnel's children. Parents of children with disabilities can use public or private funds for private school tuition. A scholarship program is introduced for military children, covering tuition costs at selected public or private schools, enhancing their access to education.
Key points
Parents of children with disabilities can use public or private funds to cover private school attendance costs, offering more flexibility in choosing educational institutions.
A scholarship program is established for military dependent children living on military installations, allowing them to attend selected public or private schools, with annual support up to $8,000 for elementary and $12,000 for secondary schools.
Participating schools are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, or sex, with exceptions for religious schools consistent with their tenets.
The military scholarship program is a 5-year pilot, authorized with $10 million annually, funded by offsets from the Department of Education's salaries and expenses.
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Print number: 117_S_74
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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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_S_74.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents of children with disabilities can use public or private funds to cover private school attendance costs, offering more flexibility in choosing educational institutions.
  • A scholarship program is established for military dependent children living on military installations, allowing them to attend selected public or private schools, with annual support up to $8,000 for elementary and $12,000 for secondary schools.
  • Participating schools are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, or sex, with exceptions for religious schools consistent with their tenets.
  • The military scholarship program is a 5-year pilot, authorized with $10 million annually, funded by offsets from the Department of Education's salaries and expenses.
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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