Rep. Owens Introduces Kids in Classes Act to Give Parents School Funds During Closures
The Kids in Classes Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Sen. Scott Introduces Kids in Classes Act to Give Parents Federal School Funds During Closures or Strikes →The bill specifically targets school closures caused by "collective bargaining action" (teacher strikes), creating a financial penalty for schools where teachers walk out. By redirecting Title I money to parents during strikes, this weakens teacher unions' leverage during labor disputes, since the school district loses federal funding during any strike longer than 3 days.
“fails for more than 3 days during a school year, for reasons related to public health emergency or collective bargaining action, to make available in-person instruction for all students who wish to attend.”
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.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) appeared on 'Sunday Night in America' to discuss his newly introduced 'Kids in Classes Act,' which aims to protect students from learning loss by allowing federal education funds to follow the student if public schools close for more than three days.
Senator Tim Scott reintroduced the 'Kids in Classes Act' this week, a measure that would allow Title I funds to follow students to private schools or tutoring services if their public school closes for more than three days due to labor strikes or health emergencies.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Kids in Classes Act
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