SCHOOL Act of 2025

The SCHOOL Act of 2025 would change how certain federal education funds are distributed. Instead of funding being tied to school districts, the money would follow individual students to whichever school they choose to attend—whether that is a public school, private school, or homeschool. This approach is sometimes called education savings accounts or school choice funding.

If enacted, the bill would allow these portable federal funds to be used for a range of educational expenses including tuition at private schools, educational and instructional materials, tutoring services, and extracurricular activities. The bill would apply to both in-person and remote learning. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to committee for consideration, but it has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.

For families, this could potentially expand educational options by making private school or specialized tutoring more financially accessible if federal funds could be applied toward those costs. However, the practical impact would depend on the specific details of implementation, such as which federal education programs would be affected and how much funding would actually be available per student.