Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School Choice

What it means

Orders HHS to allow Community Services Block Grant funds to be used for emergency learning scholarships for disadvantaged families whose children lack access to in-person learning during COVID-19. These scholarships can pay for private school tuition, homeschooling costs, special education services, or tutoring.

Expected impact

• Increased educational options for disadvantaged students during pandemic-related school closures
• Financial relief for families struggling with remote learning challenges
• Support for students with special needs who require in-person services
• Potential reduction in learning loss, particularly for low-income and minority students
• Alternative pathway for accessing education when public schools remain closed for in-person instruction