In the News: School Choice Edition
This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Jan. 22, 2025.
New North Dakota bills: Education Savings Accounts
Senate Bill No. 2303 and House Bill No. 1540 would establish an education savings account program for eligible students to use toward a variety of qualifying education services.
New North Dakota bill: Charter Schools
House Bill No. 1358 would authorize the creation of public charter schools in North Dakota. >>> read the bill
New North Dakota bill: Tax Credit for Homeschoolers
House Bill No. 1244 would establish an income tax credit for qualifying education expenses (up to $10,000) for homeschooled students. >>> read the bill
Student Testimony: Astrid Ramirez-Chaltell, TN
“Having a choice in my education not only impacted my grades, but also the opportunities available after graduation. For elementary, I went to a public school, and for middle, I went to a public charter school. I never thought I would have the opportunity to go to a private high school. During middle school, I had straight As all four years. For me, that was boring; I needed more of a challenge. I needed an environment that would push me more than what my middle school was doing. Thanks to Tennessee’s Education Savings Account program, I had the best four years of my life at St. Cecilia Academy (SCA), a private school in Nashville.”
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This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Jan. 30, 2025.