Senators Banks, Cassidy, Reps Collins, Owens, and 1,000 Faith Leaders Back Educational Choice for Children Act in Budget Bill

The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) is gaining support among several lawmakers and faith leaders as a measure to return education control to the states and promote school choice nationwide. Senator Banks emphasized that the bill would reduce federal bureaucracy and prevent wasteful spending, benefiting students and teachers. Senator Bill Cassidy highlighted that the act empowers families to make the best educational decisions for their children. Over 1,000 faith leaders have called on Congress to include the ECCA in the budget reconciliation bill to expand school choice. Representatives Mike Collins and Burgess Owens expressed strong backing for the legislation, with Collins noting the opportunity to reintroduce competition, merit, and innovation into education, and Owens describing the act as a "game changer" that restores opportunity and prioritizes students. Meanwhile, opponents at the Capitol are actively protesting against school voucher programs, arguing they threaten public education and limit quality education access to privileged groups.