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A bill to gut public education and decentralize it, liberate online learning to be accredited courses, and make the K-12 + college structure as we know it today to be optional / upgraded / alternative experiences, and assure no education provider is for profit and all faculty and staff are very well paid, benefited.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Education Freedom Act”.
Section 2. Findings
Congress finds the following:
(1) The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on public education, leading to widespread closures of schools and disruptions to instruction.
(2) School boards have used the COVID-19 pandemic to act radical, implementing policies that have undermined the quality of education.
(3) The K-12 + college structure is outdated and needs to be changed.
(4) Online learning can be a valuable tool for education, but it is not currently accredited in most states.
(5) No education provider should be for profit.
(6) All faculty and staff in the education system should be well paid and benefited.
Section 3. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to gut public education and decentralize it, liberate online learning to be accredited courses, and make the K-12 + college structure as we know it today to be optional / upgraded / alternative experiences, and assure no education provider is for profit and all faculty and staff are very well paid, benefited.
Section 4. Definitions
In this Act:
(1) The term “accredited” means recognized by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
(2) The term “education provider” means any entity that provides educational services.
(3) The term “for profit” means an entity that is operated for the purpose of generating profits.
Section 5. Gut public education and decentralize it
(a) In general
The Secretary of Education shall establish a program to provide grants to states to gut public education and decentralize it.
(b) Grant requirements
To be eligible for a grant under this section, a state shall submit to the Secretary a plan that includes the following:
(1) A description of how the state will gut public education and decentralize it.
(2) A description of how the state will ensure that all students have access to quality education.
(3) A description of how the state will ensure that no education provider is for profit.
(4) A description of how the state will ensure that all faculty and staff in the education system are well paid and benefited.
Section 6. Liberate online learning to be accredited courses
(a) In general
The Secretary of Education shall establish a program to provide grants to states to liberate online learning to be accredited courses.
(b) Grant requirements
To be eligible for a grant under this section, a state shall submit to the Secretary a plan that includes the following:
(1) A description of how the state will liberate online learning to be accredited courses.
(2) A description of how the state will ensure that all students have access to quality online learning.
(3) A description of how the state will ensure that no education provider is for profit.
(4) A description of how the state will ensure that all faculty and staff in the education system are well paid and benefited.
Section 7. Make the K-12 + college structure optional / upgraded / alternative experiences
(a) In general
The Secretary of Education shall establish a program to provide grants to states to make the K-12 + college structure optional / upgraded / alternative experiences.
(b) Grant requirements
To be eligible for a grant under this section, a state shall submit to the Secretary a plan that includes the following:
(1) A description of how the state will make the K-12 + college structure optional / upgraded / alternative experiences.
(2) A description of how the state will ensure that all students have access to quality education.
(3) A description of how the state will ensure that no education provider is for profit.
(4) A description of how the state will ensure that all faculty and staff in the education system are well paid and benefited.
Section 8. Effective date
This Act shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of its enactment.
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117th Congress
2d Session
S. __
To reform public education by decentralizing it, accrediting online learning, rethinking the traditional K-12 and higher education structure, and promoting non-profit education and fair compensation for educators.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr./Ms. ________ (for himself/herself) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on ____
A BILL
To reform public education by decentralizing it, accrediting online learning, rethinking the traditional K-12 and higher education structure, and promoting non-profit education and fair compensation for educators.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
**SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.**
This Act may be cited as the “Education Reform and Decentralization Act of 2023.”
**SECTION 2. FINDINGS.**
Congress finds the following:
1) The traditional structure of K-12 and higher education no longer caters to the diverse needs and potentials of all students.
2) The centralization of public education may inhibit innovative practices and local autonomy.
3) Online learning, if properly accredited and regulated, can provide accessible, flexible, and quality education.
4) For-profit education providers can often prioritize profit over the quality of education.
5) Educators are critical to the quality of education and should be fairly compensated.
**SECTION 3. DECENTRALIZATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.**
The Secretary of Education shall develop a framework for states to decentralize public education, granting more autonomy to local school districts to implement innovative education practices, tailored to their community needs.
**SECTION 4. ACCREDITATION OF ONLINE LEARNING.**
The Secretary of Education shall work with accrediting bodies to develop standards for accrediting online learning, ensuring it meets the same quality criteria as traditional in-person education.
**SECTION 5. RETHINKING TRADITIONAL EDUCATION STRUCTURE.**
The Secretary of Education shall establish a commission to study and develop alternatives to the traditional K-12 and higher education structure, considering factors such as competency-based learning, vocational training, and life-long learning opportunities.
**SECTION 6. PROMOTION OF NON-PROFIT EDUCATION AND FAIR COMPENSATION.**
The Secretary of Education shall devise measures to incentivize non-profit education models and to ensure fair compensation and benefits for all educators.
**SECTION 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.**
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
**SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE.**
This Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of its enactment.
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| Wyoming | 14,000 signatures |
| Vermont | 10,000 signatures |
| Alaska | 25,000 signatures |
| North Dakota | 10,000 signatures |
| South Dakota | 12,000 signatures |
| Delaware | 7,500 signatures |
| Rhode Island | 15,000 signatures |
| Montana | 12,000 signatures |
| New Hampshire | 7,500 signatures |
| Maine | 7,500 signatures |