SCHOOL Act of 2025

# SCHOOL Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** The SCHOOL Act would change how federal education funding works by allowing money to "follow the student" rather than going directly to school districts. Instead of funding being tied to public schools, the federal dollars would go with students to whatever school they choose—public, private, or homeschool—whether they're learning in person or online. Students could use these funds for tuition, educational materials, tutoring, and extracurricular activities. **Who it affects:** This bill would primarily affect K-12 students and their families, as well as public school districts (which could lose funding if students leave), private schools, and homeschooling families.

It could also impact teachers and school programs funded by federal dollars. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill represents a significant shift in education policy philosophy, moving from district-based funding to student-based funding, sometimes called "education savings accounts" or "school choice" funding models.