Bill
HB 1716
Overview: HB 1716, relative to the academic accountability of education freedom accounts, to be introduced on 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1, i
Overview: HB 1716, relative to the academic accountability of education freedom accounts, to be introduced on 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration HJ 1, introduced on December 30, 2024.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish academic accountability measures for the state's education freedom account program, which provides funding for parents to use towards private or alternative educational options.
Key Provisions:
- Requires students using education freedom accounts to participate in annual standardized testing
- Mandates that education freedom account providers report student academic progress and achievement data to the state
- Allows the state to revoke an education freedom account if a student fails to meet minimum academic performance standards
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact families and students participating in the education freedom account program, as they would be subject to new academic accountability requirements. Education freedom account providers would also be affected, as they would be required to collect and report student data.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is scheduled to be introduced on January 7, 2026, and will be referred to the Education Policy and Administration committee for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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