NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK, 2026

In this presidential proclamation, President Donald J. Trump designates January 25 through January 31, 2026, as National School Choice Week, framing educational freedom as a "sacred principle" and a God-given right for American parents.The proclamation outlines several major policy shifts and legislative achievements aimed at decentralizing education:The "One Big Beautiful Bill": The President highlights this law for creating the first-ever nationwide tax credit program for scholarship-granting organizations, allowing families to choose private or alternative schooling.Trump Accounts: The bill established tax-advantaged accounts for newborns and expanded 529 accounts to be used for elementary and high school expenses, not just college.Closing the Department of Education: The President confirms he has ordered the Secretary of Education to facilitate the complete closure of the Department of Education, intended to save billions and return all policy-making power to the states.Grant Prioritization: Federal agencies have been directed to prioritize school choice programs in all departmental grants and to help states use federal funding formulas to support K-12 scholarships.Ending DEI: The administration is "bringing the sinister ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ agenda to a screeching halt," replacing it with a merit-based system.Combatting "Indoctrination": The proclamation pledges to eliminate federal funding for schools that engage in "anti-American indoctrination," instead focusing on teaching children to "love their country and honor our history."The President commends states that have already enacted universal K-12 school choice and reaffirms his administration's commitment to ensuring that no student is "trapped in a failing school." He vows to work with Congress to make universal school choice a reality for every American family.Conclusion:The proclamation frames school choice as the foundation of a "Golden Age" for America, positioning the parent as the ultimate steward of a child’s education and asserting that American leadership depends on a new generation of empowered learners.Legislative and Financial EmpowermentAdministrative and Bureaucratic ReformCurriculum and Cultural ShiftsUniversal School Choice Goal