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August 24, 2026
Trump Promotes School Choice and Parental Control in Education
- President Trump announces plans to expand school choice and remove perceived extremism from classrooms.
- The Education Freedom Tax Credit will offer up to $1,700 for donations to scholarship organizations starting in 2027.
- Changes to 529 plans will allow families to withdraw up to $20,000 annually for K-12 expenses, doubling the previous limit.
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- live: Trump, McMahon spotlight school choice at Rose Garden eventAug 24, 2026 at 6:05 PM · The Hill
- Trump administration touts ‘hard reset’ for American schools, vows to put parents ‘back in charge’Aug 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM · Fox News