Scott moves to bypass teachers unions, send federal school funds straight to parents if classrooms close

FIRST ON FOX: Republican Sen. Tim Scott unveiled new legislation Wednesday that he says is aimed at protecting students from learning loss caused by health emergency lockdowns and teachers union strikes.

Under the legislation, known as the Kids in Classes Act, local school districts receiving Title I funds would be required to establish a "failure to open" direct payment plan. If a school does not provide in-person instruction for more than three days, parents would receive a per-day amount...