Families across Georgia would benefit from more opportunities to find the right educational fit for their children under a range of proposals currently being considered by Georgia lawmakers. Both House Bill 217 by Rep. John Carson and House Bill 236 by Rep. Sam Teasley…
Lawmakers in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee approved a bill Monday night that would empower more Missouri parents and students with options to find the best learning environment for their unique needs. Currently, only students in districts with…
Today, ExcelinEd in Action board member Eric Cantor published an op-ed urging Virginia Governor McAuliffe to sign legislation necessary to expand quality charter schools into the Virginia neighborhoods that need them most. Mr. Cantor previously served as the United States Representative for Virginia’s 7th Congressional…
Tallahassee, Fla. – ExcelinEd in Action issued the following statement on the passage of Alabama Senate Bill 123, which expands funding sources for the state’s tax-credit scholarship program and provides for other improvements. “Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh is one of…
In a key step toward expanding educational options for Oklahoma students, the Senate Education Committee approved Education Scholarship Account legislation on Monday. Senate Bill 560, sponsored by Sen. Rob Standridge, allows parents who meet certain criteria to target their child’s…
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Eric Cantor, former U.S. Representative for Virginia’s 7th congressional district and House Majority Leader, released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 1283, sponsored by Senator Mark Obenshain and championed by Delegate Stephen Landes as House Bill 2342, which…
Colorado policymakers from both parties are supporting legislation that would equalize funding between district schools and charters. More than 108,000 students attend charter schools in Colorado, many of which serve low-income families and communities. Senate Bill 61 would ensure these charter schools…
Arizona policymakers took another step this week toward expanding educational choice for all families and children in the state. Senate Bill 1431, sponsored by Senator Debbie Lesko with 26 co-sponsors, allows families from all backgrounds to pursue the right educational fit for…
Indiana policymakers are considering a number of bills that would create more customized learning opportunities for all Hoosier students and ensure assessments are better focused on measuring students’ learning gains. House Bill 1003, sponsored by Rep. Bob Behning, would replace…
Tallahassee, Fla. – Tennessee lawmakers will consider providing Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) to public school students across the Volunteer State, with a focus on disadvantaged students from military, foster and low-income families. The proposal builds on the promise of Tennessee’s Individualized…
Tallahassee, Fla. – Arizona lawmakers will consider an expansion of education choice for the state’s students and families with legislation that would give access to Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) to all public school students. Senate Bill 1431, sponsored by Sen. Debbie…
Tallahassee, Fla. – Missouri leaders took a step this week toward providing students with greater educational choices in the Show-Me State. On Wednesday, the state’s Senate Government Reform Committee approved Senate Bill 32, which would create the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. The legislation, sponsored by…
Tallahassee, Fla. – Missouri leaders took a step this week toward providing students with greater educational choices in the Show-Me State. On Wednesday, the state’s Senate Government Reform Committee approved Senate Bill 32, which would create the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program. The legislation, sponsored by…
Tallahassee, Fla. – In his State of the State address on Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott highlighted the importance of school choice, reading on grade level by third grade and a quality pre-K system. “We can try to flood money to…