September 2025
On July 4th, President Trump signed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R. 1) thereby enacting the first permanent federal tax credit voucher program into law. This newsletter highlights how inaccessible the voucher program is for many students and their families. Instead of creating a fair and inclusive system, the voucher program funds billionaires over students and drains money from public schools. More specifically, the legislation will impact low-income communities and communities of color the most.
Check out the post for key takeaways: what the program means, major themes, how states are pushing back, and ways you can get involved to protect public education for all students.
January 2025
As the Trump administration signals a renewed push for federal school voucher legislation, including the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), public education faces significant threats. The proposed program could redirect billions of dollars in public funding to private and religious schools with minimal oversight, amplifying concerns about civil rights violations, fiscal impacts, and inequitable access to education. Meanwhile, grassroots efforts and legal challenges are pushing back. Recent victories, such as ballot initiative defeats in Kentucky, Nebraska, and Colorado, and a landmark ruling in South Carolina, underscore the power of community advocacy. Explore the full breakdown of proposed legislation, fiscal consequences, and ways to take action in our latest analysis.
Read the full post for resources, expert insights, and practical ways to get involved in defending public education.
September 2024
Universal voucher legislation is being introduced in ever larger numbers across the country. National partners have expressed that they have neither the resources to track each piece of legislation nor the relationships to identify and contact grassroots organizations in need of support as new pieces of legislation emerge.