House Bill 778
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Educational Freedom Accounts Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
778
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Educational Freedom Accounts Act
This bill (1) establishes an educational savings account program for District of Columbia children who are eligible to receive a free public education in the District, but whose parents choose not to enroll them in a public school or home schooling; and (2) specifies the use of such funds, including for private schools.
January 24, 2019
01/24/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
01/24/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:47:39 PM