Government
Nebraska opts in to federal private school choice programNebraska has become the first state opting in to a new federal tax credit program designed to expand school choice scholarships for K-12 students. Gov. Jim Pillen announced the news during a Sept. 27 visit to… Read More
Courts
Federal tax credit could blunt legal challenges to school choice, law professor saysItâs no secret that school choice has expanded rapidly: 35 states now have programs to help parents pay for private school tuition and other education costs. Read More
Government
Blue state governors face decision on new federal school choice programPublic schools are failing too many children across the U.S., and blue state governors can help change that by opting in to the new federal school choice program. Thatâs the… Read More
Government
Sen. Scott encourages governors to opt into federal school choice program(The Daily Signal) â In a letter to the National Governors Association, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., has called on the governors of every state to opt into the new federal … Read More
Government
National school choice program begins path to 2027 launch under âOne, Big, Beautiful BillâAs the dust settles after the July 4 signing of the âOne, Big, Beautiful Bill,â experts are examining exactly what the national school choice portion of the bill stipulates. The… Read More
Opinion
Lawyerâs argument against school choice falls apart under scrutinyArguments against school choice by a lawyer with a special needs son donât hold up once the facts are considered. Jennifer Coco, who formerly worked for the Southern Poverty Law… Read More
Government
Senate parliamentarian rules national school choice out of budget billEarly Friday, the Senate parliamentarian advised that a national school choice tax credit program would require 60 votes if it is included in the “one, big beautiful” budget bill. Elizabeth… Read More
Government
Senate includes school choice in âbig, beautifulâ budget bill draftÂA national school choice plan is moving forward after a Senate committee included it in a draft of its âbig, beautifulâ budget bill. The Senate Finance Committee released its… Read More
Government
Orthodox Jews campaign to push Senate for $10B school choice billAn association of Orthodox Jews is launching a national campaign to encourage the Senate to pass national school choice legislation and double the bill’s maximum funding amount. The Educational Choice… Read More
Government
Students in every state could participate in school choice with passage of âBig Beautiful Billâ(The Center Square) â If passed as expected, the Educational Choice for Children Act will open up school choice across the U.S., with the amount of students benefiting from âprivate… Read More
Government
Chicago Tribune backs school choice, urges Congress to pass budget bill with school choice provisionThe editorial board of the Chicago Tribune has come out strongly in favor of school choice. In an editorial Thursday titled, âA new chance for school… Read More
Government
Florida rabbi urges support for national school choice planSchool choice would benefit all students â including Jewish students and those of other faiths â according to a Florida rabbi who supports the federal Educational Choice for Children Act… Read More
Government
Catholic bishops urge improvement to national school choice plan before Senate passageCatholic bishops in the U.S. are supporting the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) but are calling for key changes before it receives final approval. The measure, which would establish… Read More
Government
Unlocking educational freedom: ECCA bill would empower millions of US familiesSixteen states now enjoy universal school choice programs, but a federal bill could bring educational freedom to millions of students nationwide. Supporters of the Educational Choice for Children… Read More
Opinion
Op-Ed: Let parents decide what education fits their child bestEvery child is unique. Their learning styles, interests, strengths and challenges vary widely â and yet for too many families, the education options available to them are one-size-fits-all. That needs… Read More