US SB3710

Extends grant duration for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program from 5 years to up to 10 years, allowing non-competitive renewal when the Secretary deems it appropriate for program continuity

Increases annual funding authorization from $60 million to $75 million starting in fiscal year 2027, with parental/student assistance funding rising from $2 million to $2.2 million

Expands scholarship eligibility to include pre-kindergarten students (previously began at kindergarten) and adds tutoring services for students needing academic assistance, prioritizing those from low-performing D.C. schools

Broadens eligible entity board member residency requirements from District of Columbia residents to the Washington metropolitan region, including Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland and Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Falls Church in Virginia

Modifies program evaluation requirements to occur every 7 years (with first report due January 1, 2028) instead of annually, and streamlines accreditation standards for participating schools