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Bill would require EFA providers to meet same anti‑discrimination standards as public schools
Summary
HB 18 19 would direct the State Board to review Education Freedom Account service providers annually for compliance with state and federal anti‑discrimination laws; supporters argued public funds should carry public‑school protections, while questions remain about religious exemptions and enforcement.
Representative Tracy Brookie introduced HB 18 19 to require that Education Freedom Account (EFA) service providers develop and implement anti‑discrimination policies comparable to those required of public districts and chartered public schools, and to have the State Board of Education annually review approved providers for continued compliance.
Supporters told the…
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