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Senator Ashley Moody Shares Support for Legislation to Provide Parents with Additional Scholarship Funds for K-12 Education Options

TAMPA, Fla.—Today, Senator Ashley Moody joined local officials and parents’ groups to discuss how her co-sponsored legislation, the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), would empower Florida parents to choose the best school for their children. Senator Moody was joined by the Invest in Education Foundation, an organization that advocates and educates on the topic of school choice.   Senator Ashley Moody said, “Student needs, not zip codes, should drive opportunities for student success. The Educational Choice for Children Act empowers parents by supporting scholarships across the country. Ultimately, school choice can provide children in Florida and nationwide the brightest possible future.”   The

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Senator Moody Introduces the RECLAIM Act to Claw Back Federal Funds from Universities Allowing Civil Rights Violations, Antisemitism on College Campuses

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, following a drastic rise in antisemitism across college campuses, Senator Ashley Moody is announcing the introduction of her RECLAIM Act, which if enacted, will claw back federal funds when institutions of higher learning violate students’ civil rights. Since being sworn into the U.S. Senate, Senator Moody has been a vocal supporter of the Jewish community and has demanded an end to violent antisemitic behavior.   Senator Ashley Moody said, “We MUST claw back any funds from universities that do not protect the civil rights of Jewish students – including taking back any unspent money. Too many woke schools prioritize support

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Senator Ashley Moody Introduces Stop CCP VISAs Act to Crack Down on Foreign Espionage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Ashley Moody announced the introduction of bold legislation to halt the issuance of student visas to nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) who, by PRC law, are required to steal research and intellectual property to bolster the PRC’s military and defense capabilities. The Stop Chinese Communist Prying by Vindicating Intellectual Safeguards in Academia Act (Stop CCP VISAs Act) takes action against the malign influence of the CCP in light of years of ample evidence of PRC students and researchers spying on the U.S. military and stealing advanced technology, research and intellectual property from American research institutions and

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