SOAR Permanent Authorization Act

The SOAR Permanent Authorization Act permanently authorizes annual funding of $75 million for the District of Columbia's Opportunity Scholarship Program, replacing previous funding levels. It requires participating schools to be fully accredited by a DC-recognized body or meet specific U.S. immigration program standards. The bill updates evaluation requirements to focus on student academic progress (not just achievement), compares scholarship program outcomes to public school peers, and prioritizes tutoring for students from lowest-performing schools when funds are limited. This directly affects D.C. students eligible for opportunity scholarships and the organizations administering the program.