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Local Education Freedom Act of 2016
Legislative Progress
Introduced
June 16, 2016
Latest Action
September 19, 2016
Primary Sponsor
Cynthia M. LummisRepublican(WY)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
81pct
95d open
vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
Local Education Freedom Act of 2016 This bill requires a state to carry out an education voucher program as a condition of receiving federal funds for elementary and secondary education. Through the program, a parent of an eligible child may enter into an agreement with a state educational agency (SEA) if the child's school receives federal funds on the condition of implementing a federal mandate with which the parent disagrees. An SEA shall: (1) provide an education savings account to each eligible child whose parent enters into such an agreement, and (2) disburse to each account an amount equal to the state's average per-pupil expenditure. The funds in an education savings account may be used only for: tuition and fees for a qualifying provider; textbooks, supplemental materials, and supplies; specified examination fees; transportation; a contribution to a qualified tuition program or specified education savings account; and other education expenses approved by the SEA. A "qualifying provider" is an SEA-approved entity that complies with specified requirements and is: (1) a public or nonpublic school; (2) a home school, provided that the eligible child was enrolled in a public school during the previous academic year; (3) a tutoring facility; (4) a provider of distance learning or specialized instructional support services; or (5) an institution of higher education. In general, a qualified provider may not discriminate against program participants or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex. However, the prohibition on sex discrimination shall not apply to religiously affiliated providers to the extent that such application is inconsistent with the provider's religious tenets or beliefs.
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Filing registrants (2)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Charitable Choice Issues Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBTQ Families Executive Nominations Implementation of Supreme Court rulings in Windsor and Obergefell Judicial Nominations LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections Religious Liberty Issues Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 2976) Amendment to U.S. Constitution Relative to Marriage (S.J.Res. 12) Customer Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 5586) Disagreeing with Obergefell Decision (H.Res. 359) Do No Harm Act (H.R. 5272) Dont Block LGBT Act of 2016 (H.R. 6254) End Racial Profiling Act (H.R. 1933; S. 1056) Equality Act (H.R. 3185; S. 1858) Equality for All Resolution of 2015 (H.Res. 208) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2449; S. 1382) Expressing Support for Support of Transgender Acceptance Resolution (H.Res. 561) First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802; S. 1598) Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (H.R. 2309; S. 1330) LGBT Equality Day Resolution (H.Res. 549; S.Res. 511) LGBTQ Pride Month (H.Res. 329) Local Education Freedom Act of 2016 (H.R. 5517) Marriage Protection Amendment (H.J.Res. 32) Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 (H.Res. 772) Orlando Resolution (H.Res. 789; S.Res. 496) Resolution Regarding Traditional Marriage & Taxpayer Funded Abortion (H.Res. 399) Resolution to Protect House Employees from Employment Discrimination (H.Res. 428) Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) Screening With Dignity Act (H.R. 6420) State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824; S. 435) Stonewall National Historic Site Establishment Act (H.R. 4230; S. 2386) Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 2867; S. 1659) Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Charitable Choice Issues Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBTQ Families Implementation of Supreme Court rulings in Windsor and Obergefell Judicial Nominations LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections Religious Liberty Issues Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 2976) Amendment to U.S. Constitution Relative to Marriage (S.J.Res. 12) Customer Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 5586) Disagreeing with Obergefell Decision (H.Res. 359) Do No Harm Act (H.R. 5272) Dont Block LGBT Act of 2016 (H.R. 6254) End Racial Profiling Act (H.R. 1933; S. 1056) Equality Act (H.R. 3185; S. 1858) Equality for All Resolution of 2015 (H.Res. 208) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2449; S. 1382) Expressing Support for Support of Transgender Acceptance Resolution (H.Res. 561) First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802; S. 1598) Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (H.R. 2309; S. 1330) LGBT Equality Day Resolution (H.Res. 549; S.Res. 511) LGBTQ Pride Month (H.Res. 329) Local Education Freedom Act of 2016 (H.R. 5517) Marriage Protection Amendment (H.J.Res. 32) Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 (H.Res. 772) Orlando Resolution (H.Res. 789; S.Res. 496) Resolution Regarding Traditional Marriage & Taxpayer Funded Abortion (H.Res. 399) Resolution to Protect House Employees from Employment Discrimination (H.Res. 428) Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824; S. 435) Stonewall National Historic Site Establishment Act (H.R. 4230; S. 2386) Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 2867; S. 1659) Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Charitable Choice Issues Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBTQ Families Implementation of Supreme Court rulings in Windsor and Obergefell Judicial Nominations LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections Religious Liberty Issues Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 2976) Amendment to U.S. Constitution Relative to Marriage (S.J.Res. 12) Customer Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 5586) Disagreeing with Obergefell Decision (H.Res. 359) Do No Harm Act (H.R. 5272) Dont Block LGBT Act of 2016 (H.R. 6254) End Racial Profiling Act (H.R. 1933; S. 1056) Equality Act (H.R. 3185; S. 1858) Equality for All Resolution of 2015 (H.Res. 208) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2449; S. 1382) Expressing Support for Support of Transgender Acceptance Resolution (H.Res. 561) First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802; S. 1598) Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (H.R. 2309; S. 1330) LGBT Equality Day Resolution (H.Res. 549; S.Res. 511) LGBTQ Pride Month (H.Res. 329) Local Education Freedom Act of 2016 (H.R. 5517) Marriage Protection Amendment (H.J.Res. 32) Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 (H.Res. 772) Orlando Resolution (H.Res. 789; S.Res. 496) Resolution Regarding Traditional Marriage & Taxpayer Funded Abortion (H.Res. 399) Resolution to Protect House Employees from Employment Discrimination (H.Res. 428) Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824; S. 435) Stonewall National Historic Site Establishment Act (H.R. 4230; S. 2386) Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 2867; S. 1659) Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability" or vouchers. Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 and HR 6119 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds or other federal vouchers. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support of provisions in S. 306, the Enhancing Education Opportunities for All Students Act, which will allow homeschool families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Account for homeschool k-12 expenses. Currently, federal law only allows families to use the Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for "public and private school expenses," and S. 306 would allow families to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for homeschool expenses, as well as public and private school expenses. Opposition to any federal funds going to homeschoolers, including "Title I portability." Meetings with staffers to oppose provisions in HR 5517 that could potentially allow homeschool students to receive Title I federal funds. HSLDA opposes this because it could lead to federal regulation over homeschool families.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Charitable Choice Issues Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBTQ Families Implementation of Supreme Court rulings in Windsor and Obergefell Judicial Nominations Religious Liberty Issues Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 2976) Amendment to U.S. Constitution Relative to Marriage (S.J.Res. 12) Customer Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 5586) Disagreeing with Obergefell Decision (H.Res. 359) Do No Harm Act (H.R. 5272) End Racial Profiling Act (H.R. 1933; S. 1056) Equality Act (H.R. 3185; S. 1858) Equality for All Resolution of 2015 (H.Res. 208) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2449; S. 1382) Expressing Support for Support of Transgender Acceptance Resolution (H.Res. 561) First Amendment Defense Act (H.R. 2802; S. 1598) Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (H.R. 2309; S. 1330) LGBT Equality Day Resolution (H.Res. 549, S.Res. 511) LGBTQ Pride Month (H.Res. 329) Local Education Freedom Act of 2016 (H.R. 5517) Marriage Protection Amendment (H.J.Res. 32) Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016 (H.Res. 772) Orlando Resolution (H.Res. 789; S.Res. 496) Resolution Regarding Traditional Marriage & Taxpayer Funded Abortion (H.Res. 399) Resolution to Protect House Employees from Employment Discrimination (H.Res. 428) Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824; S. 435) Stonewall National Historic Site Establishment Act (H.R. 4230; S. 2386) Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 2867, S. 1659) Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office