A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill ends current Federal elementary and secondary education programs and uses the remaining funds to create School Freedom Accounts for eligible children. Parents can use these accounts or direct funds to public schools, with extra money provided for children with disabilities. Parents can also make pre-tax or deductible contributions to these accounts, and States may deposit funds without restriction. When children finish secondary school, these accounts convert into Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Funds for postsecondary expenses until age 30. Finally, the bill sets up tax rules, penalties for misuse, and reporting requirements for the Government Accountability Office.
Yes· 3 of 19
- Scored +8
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?
Section 3 creates School Freedom Accounts that parents can use for private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling materials, and alternative educational services.
- Scored +7
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Section 3(b)(3) provides dedicated additional funding starting at $2,000 annually, indexed for inflation, specifically for children with disabilities to cover therapies and specialized services.
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
Section 3(b)(3) provides additional funds specifically for children with disabilities, and accounts give families broad flexibility in educational options.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this put more money into public schools?
Section 2 terminates existing Federal elementary and secondary education programs and redirects funds into School Freedom Accounts, potentially reducing traditional public school funding streams.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3(b)(3) provides additional funds specifically for children with disabilities, starting at $2,000 for the first school year and increasing annually based on price indexes, which helps families cover extra educational and therapy costs.
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Section 3(f)(1) allows account funds to be used for a wide variety of educational expenses such as private school tuition, books, tutoring, online materials, and special education services, giving families more choices in how their children learn.
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Section 4(c) permits funds in the converted Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Fund to pay for attendance costs at higher education institutions or career and technical education, supporting young adults pursuing postsecondary training.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) and Section 2(c) terminate existing Federal elementary and secondary education programs and prohibit any new Federal appropriations for them beginning on the date of enactment, which could disrupt current educational services and funding streams relied upon by schools and students.
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Section 5(a) imposing Section 530B(c)(3) and Section 530C(b)(3) on account beneficiaries or parents who authorize distributions creates severe tax penalties, including a 20 percent tax penalty for a first misuse of funds, a 50 percent penalty for subsequent misuses, and up to one year of imprisonment for a third or subsequent misuse, which heavily burdens families facing accidental distribution errors.
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Section 4(d) terminates the Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Fund when an individual reaches the age of 30, and Section 4(e)(1) requires any remaining Federal funds in the account to be returned to the United States Treasury rather than staying with the individual.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Section 3(b)(3) provides dedicated additional funding starting at $2,000 annually, indexed for inflation, specifically for children with disabilities to cover therapies and specialized services. Would children be better off under this? — Section 3(b)(3) provides additional funds specifically for children with disabilities, and accounts give families broad flexibility in educational options. Would students be better off under this? — Students gain access to customized educational resources, private school options, and postsecondary savings accounts. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income families receive per-pupil federal funds deposited into accounts that can be used for private school tuition, tutoring, and other educational expenses. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-income parents benefit from pre-tax contributions, tax deductions, and flexible funding for their children's educational expenses. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Section 4 allows unused funds to convert into Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Funds to support postsecondary education and career training until age 30. Would business owners be better off under this? — Business owners who are parents can utilize pre-tax payroll deductions and tax-advantaged accounts for their children's education. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Section 5 provides tax deductions for parents contributing to their children's School Freedom Accounts. Would high-income households be better off under this? — High-income families also gain access to tax-advantaged savings accounts and funding flexibility for private educational expenses.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut taxes for middle-income families? — Section 5(b) allows parents to deduct contributions to School Freedom Accounts from their taxable income and excludes employer contributions from gross income. Does this cut taxes for small businesses? — Section 5 provides tax deductions for contributions to School Freedom Accounts which can benefit self-employed parents and small business owners. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — Families can use School Freedom Account funds for private tutoring, micro schools, and educational services provided by small businesses. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Expanding educational choices and funding for postsecondary training and career education may support workforce development.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Section 6 and Section 9 establish detailed tracking of fund allocations, reporting requirements, and annual GAO reports on the program's operation. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — Section 3(d) allows States to deposit funds into School Freedom Accounts without federal restrictions on how those state funds are spent. Does this give the federal government more power? — The legislation establishes a centralized Federal savings account program administered by the Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of Education.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — Section 3 creates School Freedom Accounts that parents can use for private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling materials, and alternative educational services. Does this make college cost less? — Section 4 converts School Freedom Accounts into Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Funds to pay for higher education and career training costs. Does this put more money into public schools? — Section 2 terminates existing Federal elementary and secondary education programs and redirects funds into School Freedom Accounts, potentially reducing traditional public school funding streams.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing direct educational funds and accounts to families helps lower out-of-pocket costs for educational materials and alternative schooling options.
- 10/13/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House