A bill to provide educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, and for other purposes.

This bill, introduced by Senator John McCain in 2001, proposes a federal grant program to provide $2,000 annual scholarships to low-income families with children enrolled in underperforming public schools. These vouchers would allow parents to transfer their children to a different public or private school of their choice, including religious institutions, or to pay for supplemental academic services like tutoring.

For eligible families—defined as those earning less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level—the bill aims to increase educational options by covering tuition, fees, and reasonable transportation costs. To fund the program, the legislation directs Congress to identify and redirect federal spending from programs or tax provisions deemed wasteful. While the bill was introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance, it did not advance further in the legislative process.