This bill would change how federal education money for low‑income students works. It lets states allow these funds to follow each eligible child—so the money can be used at a public school, a charter school, an accredited private school, or for approved tutoring and extra help programs. States would receive money based on how many children in poverty live there, and they would set a per‑student amount each year. If state law allows, some or all of that amount could go directly to parents for qualified K–12 expenses, with rules to track spending and, if required, use an education savings account. An “eligible child” is age 5–17 and from a family below the poverty line.

The bill also removes federal rules that require states and school districts to use certain academic standards, tests, or accountability systems. It bars federal officials from pushing standards like Common Core or tying this funding to test or accountability requirements.

Key points

• Who is affected: Low‑income K–12 students and their families; public, charter, and accredited private schools; state education departments.
• What changes: Funds may follow the student and can be used for tuition/fees at public, charter, or accredited private schools, or for approved supplemental services; parents may receive funds for qualified expenses if allowed by state law.
• When: Each year, states set a per‑student amount based on their share of eligible children and may distribute funds under state rules.