The SOAR Permanent Authorization Act amends the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, which provides scholarships to low-income students in Washington, D.C. to attend private schools. The bill makes the program's authorization permanent starting in fiscal year 2024 and increases annual funding from $60 million to $75 million per year. It also expands the program to include tutoring services for students needing additional academic assistance, with priority given to those from the lowest-performing schools. Additionally, the bill modifies the program's evaluation requirements to focus on assessing students' academic progress and educational outcomes, including high school graduation rates, college enrollment and persistence rates, and school safety. The changes streamline reporting requirements and broaden the types of accrediting bodies that can accredit participating schools.
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