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Expanding School Choice: Scholarships for Low-Income, Disabled, and Military Students.

This act expands educational options by creating new scholarship opportunities. It improves the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program and allows states to establish programs giving parents of children with disabilities public funds for private school tuition. Crucially, it establishes a 5-year pilot program providing scholarships for children of military personnel living on selected bases to attend private or public schools of their choice.
Key points
New scholarships up to $12,000 are available for children of military families living on selected bases, allowing them to choose private or public schools.
States gain flexibility to fund private schools for children with disabilities, but this choice means waiving certain federal guarantees (like full IDEA compliance) at the chosen private school.
The existing D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program is expanded, making it easier for low-income students to access private school funding.
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Print number: 118_S_266
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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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 118_S_266.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New scholarships up to $12,000 are available for children of military families living on selected bases, allowing them to choose private or public schools.
  • States gain flexibility to fund private schools for children with disabilities, but this choice means waiving certain federal guarantees (like full IDEA compliance) at the chosen private school.
  • The existing D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program is expanded, making it easier for low-income students to access private school funding.
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 2025-12-26.

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