The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1347 mandates the Commissioner of Education to develop a program aimed at expanding school choice in the state by July 1, 2026. The bill allows the commissioner to hold hearings and gather public comments to inform the development of this program. Additionally, the commissioner is required to submit a report on the program to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly, in accordance with existing statutory provisions.

This bill introduces new legal language that establishes the requirement for the Commissioner of Education to create a school choice expansion program, while there are no deletions from current law specified in the text. The overall purpose of the bill is to enhance educational options for students and families within the state.