In the News: School Choice Edition
This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Feb. 26, 2025.
Here are the week’s school choice news, polling, and testimonies you need to know.
North Dakota legislature advances school choice bills
Education Savings Account bills have crossed over to both the House and Senate floors after recently passing their respective chambers. A charter school bill has also made its way from the Senate to the House.
WIN! Idaho Parental Tax Credit passes legislature
“With today’s vote, families in Idaho are on the verge of experiencing a dramatic expansion in private school choice, and we are eager to see it signed into law.” >>> read about the bill
Gov. Jeb Bush: Education Choice has something for everyone
“A quarter-century ago, I signed Florida’s first private school choice program into law to give low-income students in under performing schools access to more and better learning opportunities. That core mission has not changed.” >>> keep reading
Betzy Sandoval, IA
“As a low-income family with my mom as the sole provider, the financial burden of attending [Catholic] schools was significant. It was often difficult to have enough money for our basic needs. Fortunately, we were able to secure these opportunities through scholarship grants from a Catholic Tuition Organization and, most recently, Iowa’s Education Savings Account program. These grants enabled me and my siblings to attend private schools, helping me flourish and bringing me to where I am today.”
Thanks for reading. Stay tuned for our next edition of the latest school choice news, polling, and testimonies that you need to know.
This content originally appeared in the Put Kids First ND newsletter on Feb. 26, 2025.