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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Choice for Every Child Act</b></p> <p>This bill allows certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education to follow low-income students and students with disabilities to the school that they attend (i.e., public, private, or home school). These funds may be used for educational and instructional materials, tutoring, and tuition.</p>]]></text>
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