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Statehouse roundup, 3.7.24: Late-session school choice push in motion

…the Empowering Parents program.” Republican leaders have sent mixed signals on the $30 million Empowering Parents program, which offers households up to $3,000 for education-related supplies, like laptops and tutoring….

Homeschool families raise concern over Senate legislation

Sen. Lori Den Hartog Proposed Empowering Parents legislation that would cover a homeschool expense is slated for removal because of opposition. “I’ve asked for it to be scheduled early next…

‘Hope springs eternal:’ Little acknowledges Statehouse pushback over Launch

…members who voted against overriding the veto. Empowering Parents. Little indicated that the $30 million education microgrant program will probably get funded, weeks after his budget chief suggested zeroing it…

Statehouse roundup, 2.12.24: Despite opposition, latest library bill heads to Senate floor

Library officials say the latest bill to restrict content for minors is the best so far. Still, Senate Bill 1289 faced widespread animosity during a public hearing Monday — from…

Analysis: Budgeting is hard. This year, it could be tougher than ever.

…up Empowering Parents as a sacrifice program. So that’s why, and how, Little could come away from the session with neither Launch nor Empowering Parents. Lawmakers often say — usually…

Statehouse roundup, 2.7.24: A ‘combination’ library bill emerges

…Empowering Parents and the Securing Our Future program. The latter provided $20 million grants to K-12 schools for security upgrades. Most of the funding has already been spent, while the…

Statehouse roundup, 1.17.24: Little threatens Empowering Parents cut after conservative revenue forecast

…of the ordinary. The $30 million Empowering Parents program offers students microgrants for out-of-pocket educational expenses, such as textbooks and laptops. The state initiated Empowering Parents in 2022, using $50…

Most education choice options are NOT vouchers, despite claims

…eligibility for Empowering Parents grants should focus on the policy and not be shrouded in misleading terms. There will be a variety of education choice bills introduced in the 2024…

Little touts results of outside Empowering Parents audit

…release of the audit comes at the end of a checkered first year for Empowering Parents, one of Little’s centerpiece education initiatives. Rolled out last fall, the Empowering Parents program…