H.R. 2275: Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2025

The bill titled the "Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning Act of 2025," also referred to as the SCHOOL Act of 2025, proposes significant changes in how federal education funding is allocated and used for students in the United States.

Overview of the Bill

The main goal of the bill is to ensure that federal funds for K-12 education can "follow" students, meaning that the funding will be directed to the educational institutions that students choose to attend, whether those are public schools, private schools, or home schools. This includes both students learning in person and those learning remotely.

Key Provisions

1. Funds Allocation

The bill amends existing federal laws to allow state educational agencies to allocate grant funds to:

• Public schools operated by local educational agencies based on the number of eligible children enrolled.
• Eligible children attending private schools or home schools through education savings accounts.

2. Uses of Funds

The federal funds that follow the student can be used for various educational purposes, which include:

• Curriculum and curricular materials
• Books or other instructional materials
• Technological educational materials
• Online educational materials
• Tutoring or educational classes outside of the home
• Private school tuition
• Extracurricular activities
• Testing fees
• Diagnostic tools
• Educational therapies for students with disabilities

3. Student Enrollment and Reporting

Each state will be required to create a plan for parents or guardians to annually report to their local educational agency the school that their eligible child will attend. This reporting will assist in determining the allocation of funds.

4. Definitions

The bill defines "eligible child" as any child aged 5 to 17 and includes provisions to ensure families who choose to home school are accommodated.

5. Additional Requirements

States must provide information regarding the number of eligible children enrolled in various education settings annually, ensuring that funding is distributed equitably among these options.

6. Prohibitions

The bill explicitly states that it does not allow for federal or state control over private education providers nor does it interfere with federally funded school food programs, ensuring that such provisions remain unaffected.

Relevant Companies

• EDU - Education companies that provide online learning platforms may experience a shift in demand as funds become available for more diverse educational resources.
• COOL - Private educational institutions might see changes in enrollment as families have more freedom to apply federal funding to their selected schools.