Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

On January 29, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding educational freedom by encouraging state-based K-12 scholarship programs and increasing educational choices for families. The order directs various federal departments to issue guidance and plans to support educational choice initiatives, including using federal funds to assist low-income, military, and Native American families in accessing private, faith-based, or public charter schools. This move could significantly alter the landscape of public education, sparking political debates about the role of government funding in private and alternative schooling options while potentially facing legal challenges regarding the use of federal funds.