SCHOOL Act of 2025
Rep. Roy Introduces SCHOOL Act to Let Federal Education Dollars Follow Students to Private and Home Schools
The SCHOOL Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to consider it.
Legislative Progress
School choice is a high priority for many Republicans, but the bill faces a very difficult path in a divided Congress where many members want to protect public school budgets.
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All K-12 students ages 5-17 would be affected by this restructuring of federal education funding. Students in private or home schools would gain access to federal dollars through education savings accounts. However, students remaining in public schools could see reduced federal funding if classmates leave for private alternatives, potentially affecting programs and services at their schools.
“The term `eligible child' means a child aged 5 to 17.”
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
SCHOOL Act of 2025
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