Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act

# Ending Common Core and Expanding School Choice Act – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would significantly change how the federal government distributes education funding to schools serving disadvantaged children. It would eliminate federal requirements that schools meet certain academic standards, take standardized tests, and maintain accountability systems. Instead, federal funding would be distributed to states based solely on the number of children living in poverty. Schools could then give money directly to parents as education vouchers to spend on qualified education expenses (such as tuition at private schools or tutoring).

The bill also prohibits federal education officials from imposing any academic standards, tests, or curricula on schools. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects schools and families in lower-income areas, as it reshapes how federal funding for disadvantaged students is allocated and used. It would impact teachers, school administrators, and parents who currently navigate federally-mandated testing and standards. Students in both public and private schools could be affected depending on how schools and parents use the funding changes. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.