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Parents and private‑school leaders urge non‑chartered ESAs as committee hears SB 304
Summary
At a second hearing on SB 304, proponents including parents, non‑chartered school leaders and school‑choice advocates testified that non‑chartered educational savings accounts would expand access and relieve tuition burdens; lawmakers questioned funding sources, accountability and differences from EdChoice.
The Senate Education Committee heard multiple proponent testimonies in support of Senate Bill 304, which would establish educational savings accounts (ESAs) for families whose children attend non‑chartered nonpublic schools.
Robin House opened proponent testimony describing how her family moved their children to a non‑chartered school and the financial strain that creates. "Educational dollars should…
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