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          <text>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SOAR Permanent Authorization Act&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill modifies and permanently reauthorizes the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results program. This program provides education funding for the District of Columbia, including for private school vouchers, public schools, and public charter schools.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In particular, the bill revises (1) the list of accrediting bodies that may accredit participating schools, (2) the manner in which tutoring services provided under the program are funded, and (3) the program's reporting and evaluation requirements.&lt;/p&gt;</text>
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