House bill would expand access to Opportunity Scholarships

RALEIGH — North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice.
Republicans on Thursday, Jan. 28, introduced House Bill 32, Equity in Opportunity Act, to reform the Opportunity Scholarship program. The bill would expand low-income students’ access to scholarships, integrate state funding, streamline the program for students with special needs, and boost outreach to low-income families.
The push to expand access to Opportunity Scholarships comes during national School Choice Week.
The Opportunity Scholarship program offers up to $4,200 to help low-income families attend the private school of their choice. Republicans say the learning loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic and school shutdowns has made parental school choice a priority for the session.

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