School Freedom Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Oct 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10801, the School Freedom Act of 2026, would establish a new program managed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Under this program, federal funds designated for elementary and secondary education would be directed towards "School Freedom Accounts." Parents could either receive these funds directly to cover specific educational expenses or approve their distribution to the public school their child attends. The bill also proposes the termination of existing federal elementary and secondary education programs by June 30, 2027, with any remaining funds redirected to the new School Freedom Account program.
The legislation affects children eligible for elementary and secondary education and their parents. It also impacts public school districts, as federal funds could be disbursed to them based on parental approval. For children with disabilities, an additional amount would be deposited into their accounts. The bill includes provisions for these accounts to convert into "Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Funds" upon a student's completion of secondary school or reaching the age limit for public schooling, with funds available for postsecondary educational expenses.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on October 13, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Ways and Means. These committees will consider the bill's provisions within their respective jurisdictions. The bill's status beyond this referral has not yet been determined.
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Timeline
13 Oct 2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10801 do?
- H.R. 10801, the School Freedom Act of 2026, would establish a new program managed by the Secretary of the Treasury. Under this program, federal funds designated for elementary and secondary education would be directed towards "School Freedom Accounts." Parents could either receive these funds directly to cover specific educational expenses or approve their distribution to the public school their child attends. The bill also proposes the termination of existing federal elementary and secondary education programs by June 30, 2027, with any remaining funds redirected to the new School Freedom Account program. The legislation affects children eligible for elementary and secondary education and their parents. It also impacts public school districts, as federal funds could be disbursed to them based on parental approval. For children with disabilities, an additional amount would be deposited into their accounts. The bill includes provisions for these accounts to convert into "Higher Education and Skills Obtainment Funds" upon a student's completion of secondary school or reaching the age limit for public schooling, with funds available for postsecondary educational expenses. Introduced in the House of Representatives on October 13, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce and the House Committee on Ways and Means. These committees will consider the bill's provisions within their respective jurisdictions. The bill's status beyond this referral has not yet been determined.
- Has H.R. 10801 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10801. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10801?
- H.R. 10801 was sponsored by Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] (R-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10801?
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (13 Oct 2026).
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