Today, President Donald J. Trump welcomes students, parents, and education advocates to the White House to mark the commencement of a new school year. Under the guidance of President Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, the Administration has set an unmatched record in expanding educational freedom, reinforcing parental rights, returning authority to the states, and prioritizing American students.
Expanding School Choice
- President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts initiated the inaugural nationwide school choice program, introducing a federal Education Freedom Tax Credit of up to $1,700 to cover scholarships for tuition, books, and other expenses at private and public schools.
- Approximately 52 million students across the nation are eligible, with over 30 states either participating or planning to join.
- The Trump Administration secured the largest charter school investment in history, allocating $500 million through the Charter Schools Program to expand quality options nationwide.
- President Trump instructed federal agencies to enhance school choice, allowing states to utilize Title I funds and other flexibilities to support parental decision-making.
Returning Education to the States
- President Trump directed the Secretary of Education to dismantle the extensive federal bureaucracy, granting authority back to states and local communities to promote freedom and opportunity after years of centralized control.
- The Trump Administration approved the first Returning Education to the States waivers in the nation, releasing tens of millions of dollars from bureaucratic constraints directly to classrooms and students.
- The Trump Administration granted a record number of awards to enhance literacy, increase access to credentialed school psychologists, focus on science-of-reading approaches, integrate AI in education, and prioritize academic results over ideology.
Ending Radical Gender Ideology and Restoring Parental Rights
- President Trump enacted an Executive Order banning biological boys from participating in girls’ sports and using private spaces, prompting school systems and athletic associations nationwide to cease the practice.
- The Trump Administration initiated numerous Title IX investigations into schools that permitted males in female sports and private facilities, enforcing biological standards and ensuring institutional accountability.
- The Trump Administration took action against schools transitioning students without parental knowledge, revoked unlawful Title IX guidance penalizing districts for not using preferred pronouns, and reinforced parental rights under federal law, ensuring fairness for female athletes, privacy for young women, and parental authority.
Eliminating Waste, Fraud, and Divisive Indoctrination
- The Trump Administration eliminated over $2 billion in unnecessary “diversity, equity, and inclusion” expenditures, redirecting focus to merit and excellence rather than division by race and identity.
- The Trump Administration ceased $67 million in grants for sexually explicit materials for minors, rejecting unsuitable and inaccurate ideological curricula in classrooms.
- By enforcing immigration laws, the Trump Administration reduced the burden of non-English-speaking students on American public schools, allowing resources to focus on American citizens.
Supporting Every Child
- First Lady Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future initiative expands support and educational opportunities for children exiting foster care through scholarships, university partnerships, savings accounts, and a global coalition, providing pathways to independence, skills, and the American Dream.
- The Trump Administration launched a Title IX investigation into the Los Angeles Unified School District for allegedly shielding predator teachers accused of sexual misconduct.
- The Trump Administration reinforced protections for prayer in public schools, upholding every student’s constitutional rights.
President Trump’s agenda is unequivocal: educational freedom is a parental right, excellence is essential in the classroom, and American children merit schools free from ideology, waste, and federal overreach. As students return to school this fall, they enter an environment shaped by an Administration that has achieved significant results swiftly.
