School vouchers and choice

Whether and how public money should pay for students to attend private, religious or charter schools or to learn at home, through vouchers, savings accounts or tax breaks.

What they call for

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7 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Expand school choice for families

6 members
Michael Alfonso
House · WI-7 · Republican
“Parents — not bureaucrats — should decide what’s best for their children. Michael Alfonso will support school choice, boost homeschooling protections, and end Marxist race and gender indoctrination in classrooms.”
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Wes Climer
House · SC-5 · Republican
“Expanded school choice so every child can access the best education regardless of ZIP code”
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Ryan Elijah
House · FL-7 · Republican
“That’s why he champions parental rights and school choice, empowering families to make the best decisions for their kids and have transparency on curriculum.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“I'll also work to privatize government functions, from expanding school choice to defunding the Department of Education and cutting the Postal Service in half.”
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Chris Stigall
House · MO-6 · Republican
“Chris and his wife Christine have worked actively to promote school choice through the Herzog Foundation for families struggling to find quality education in their communities.”
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Joe Strada
House · FL-11 · Republican
“Expand School Choice”
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“Empower families with the freedom to choose the school, public, charter, private, or homeschool, that fits their child best.”
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Raised the issue without a specific call

1 member
Mark Teixeira
House · TX-21 · Republican
“Since moving back to Texas in 2021, Mark has fought for conservative values—supporting leaders like Governor Greg Abbott, Congressman Chip Roy, and President Donald J. Trump, and partnering with the Texas Public Policy Foundation to advance educational freedom and opportunity for Texas families.”
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