Tag: EPS26 Education Freedom
Tag: EPS26 Education Freedom
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Families First: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom in West Virginia
The Center Square recently ran an opinion editorial authored by Education and Workforce Task Force Director Andrew Handel. The piece pushed back on recent comments made by West Virginia…
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Education Freedom in the Granite State
New Hampshire has become the 17th state to adopt universal Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs), a transformative milestone made possible by the bold leadership of Sen. Victoria Sullivan, Rep. Valerie…
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ALEC Policy Champions Deliver Universal Education Freedom to Texas
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is thrilled to recognize Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, Sen. Brandon Creighton, and House Education Committee Chairman Brad…
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ALEC Policy Champions Expand Virtual Learning in Texas
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) proudly recognizes Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt and Rep. Keith Bell for their leadership in passing SB 569, a major piece of legislation that…
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Texas Launches Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program: Lisa B. Nelson in The Daily Caller
ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson was featured in a piece by Mariane Angela in The Daily…
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ALEC Policy Champions Deliver Universal Education Freedom in Wyoming
ALEC is proud to recognize Wyoming Speaker of the House Chip Nieman, Representative Ocean Andrew, and Senate President Bo Biteman as Policy Champions for their outstanding leadership in passing HB…
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ALEC Policy Champions Drive Education Freedom in Tennessee
In a landmark move that positions Tennessee as a national leader in education freedom, Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act into law. This milestone was accomplished…
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Education Tax-Credit Act
Section 1. Definitions (A) “Qualifying student” carries the definition of a “qualifying child” found in 26 U.S.C. § 152(c)(1) through (4) who received full-time academic instruction in a…
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Statement of Principles: Microschooling
I. Parental Choice Parents should have the freedom to choose the education experiences (public school, homeschool, private school, charter school, microschool, virtual school, etc.) that best serve their child. Policies…
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Myths vs. Facts: Education Freedom
The freight train that is education freedom continues to run down the tracks across the country in 2024. Here are a few of the highlights: Governor Ivey signed the…
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The ALEC Index of State Education Freedom: A 50-State Guide to Parental Empowerment
For nearly 25 years, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has published the Report Card on American Education, ranking the states based on a variety of performance indicators in K-12…
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The Hope Scholarship Act
Section I – Hope Scholarship Program – Short Title This law shall be known as the “Hope Scholarship Act.” The program created by this act shall be known as the…
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Protecting Religious Homeschooling Act
Section 1. Religious Property Tax Exemption A property tax exemption based on religious purposes includes real property owned by a church which allows its premises to be used by an…
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Next Generation Charter Schools Act
Section 1. {Title.} The Next Generation Charter Schools Act Section 2. {Declaration of Purpose.} (A) The General Assembly hereby finds and declares that (1) The Charter School Act of [year]…
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Open Enrollment Act
Section 1. Purpose (A) The purpose of this Act is to improve educational achievement and to enhance the opportunity for parental choice in education by providing additional options to pupils…
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Statewide Online Education Act
Statewide Online Education Act Section 1. {Title} The Statewide Online Education Act Section 2. {Program Name} Statewide Online Education Program Section 3. Statewide Online Education Program Purposes (1)…