House Bill 1097
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Creating Hope and Opportunity through Increased Choice in Education Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1097
Congress
117
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
Creating Hope and Opportunity through Increased Choice in Education Act or the CHOICE Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to make grants to parents of eligible students for certain education-related expenses. Eligible student refers to a student who (1) is served by a local educational agency that will not provide in-person instruction in a manner consistent with the 2019-2020 school year, and (2) is from a household with a household income that is less than 200% of the reduced-price lunch rate income.
Grant funds may be used for tuition and fees for private elementary or secondary schools, private tutoring, home school expenses, or educational materials.
February 18, 2021
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:22 PM