What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 74.
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.
Status:
Expired
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