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SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Recent Bills/SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

IntroducedJanuary 28, 2026
Introduced9 months ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Why This Matters

The SOAR Permanent Authorization Act aims to extend and improve educational grants, ensuring schools can provide better services and support for students. It updates rules to help schools maintain their programs and assist more families with educational needs.

If you live in the Washington metropolitan area, this bill could help your child access better educational resources and support.
Who this affects
Students · Families · Washington metropolitan area
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows grants for educational programs to be renewed for an additional five years.
  2. 2It changes residency requirements for board members of eligible schools to include the Washington metropolitan region.
  3. 3The bill updates accreditation requirements for schools participating in the program.
  4. 4It expands the use of funds to include pre-kindergarten and tutoring services for students.
  5. 5Eligible entities can set their own maximum scholarship amounts within specified limits.
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IntroducedCurrentJan 28

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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