U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens representing Utah's 4th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Burgess Owens, a U.S. Congressman representing Utah's 4th district since 2021, has taken to social media to shed light on educational opportunities under the Educational Choice for Children Act. Owens, who succeeded Ben McAdams, highlights various aspects of the act in a series of tweets, focusing on the potential benefits for families seeking enhanced educational resources and support.
On April 3, 2025, Owens shared a testimonial regarding the scholarship program. In his tweet, he detailed the potential support for Tanya's younger daughter, Maya. "And her younger daughter, Maya, who’s been struggling with speech delays? The same scholarship program could cover licensed speech therapy—something Tanya could never afford on her own." This highlights the program's capability to offer financial assistance for vital educational and developmental services.
In another tweet on April 3, 2025, Owens elaborated on the opportunities the scholarships could provide to Tanya's other child, Jordan. "Under the Educational Choice for Children Act, Tanya could apply for one of those scholarships. If awarded, Jordan could attend a school with a strong STEM program—and the scholarship could cover tuition, books, and tutoring." This emphasizes the flexibility and breadth of educational choices afforded by the act to eligible families.
Owens also described the law's broader mechanism in a tweet posted on April 3, 2025. "Now imagine this: a law that allows individuals and businesses to receive a tax credit for donating to nonprofits that fund K–12 education scholarships." This statement underscores the innovative approach the law takes in encouraging private contributions to educational funding through tax incentives.
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