Trump administration touts ‘hard reset’ as school choice agenda takes shape

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump promoted his administration’s school choice agenda at a White House event, emphasizing the goal of putting parents "back in charge" of their children's education and removing "far left extremism" from classrooms.
• Trump highlighted the upcoming Education Freedom Tax Credit, effective in 2027, which will offer taxpayers up to $1,700 for donations to scholarship organizations that support various education expenses, benefiting nearly 52 million students.
• The administration also announced changes to 529 education savings plans, allowing families to withdraw up to $20,000 annually for K-12 expenses, doubling the previous limit.
• Parents at the event, including Caleb Griffith of North Carolina, praised the expanded school choice options for providing tailored educational opportunities, especially for children with special needs.
• Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the administration's efforts as a "hard reset" aimed at returning American education to "common sense" and focusing on preparing students for successful futures.