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Expanding School Choice: Scholarships for Military Families and Students with Disabilities.

This law creates new educational options for military families living on bases and for children with disabilities by allowing public funds to be used for private school tuition. It also slightly expands the existing scholarship program for low-income students in the District of Columbia. A key consequence for parents of disabled children is the trade-off between choosing a private school and potentially waiving full federal educational guarantees (IDEA).
Key points
Establishes a 5-year pilot scholarship program (up to $12,000 annually) for children of military personnel living on selected installations to attend private or alternative public schools.
Allows states to create programs enabling parents of children with disabilities to use public funds for private schools, exempting those private schools from full compliance with the IDEA requirements.
Expands eligibility criteria for low-income student scholarships in the District of Columbia to include students who will be enrolled in the next school year.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_487
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Process start date: 2025-02-06
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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 119_S_487.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a 5-year pilot scholarship program (up to $12,000 annually) for children of military personnel living on selected installations to attend private or alternative public schools.
  • Allows states to create programs enabling parents of children with disabilities to use public funds for private schools, exempting those private schools from full compliance with the IDEA requirements.
  • Expands eligibility criteria for low-income student scholarships in the District of Columbia to include students who will be enrolled in the next school year.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-31.

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Education